On the occasion of Gujarat Day 2024, we list down the top destinations you should visit in Gujarat and why. Read on..
May 1 is marked as International Labour Day globally, and it recognises the efforts of the workers and the working class. It all started off when several socialist groups of Europe came together to celebrate May 1 as International Labour Day, and urged workers to be aware of their rights. However, in India, May 1 is also celebrated as Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Day in India. Well, it is so because on May 1, 1960, Maharashtra and Gujarat were recognised as two different states.
So, on the occasion of Gujarat Day 2024, here are the top destinations you should go if you wish to explore the Land Of The Legends because Gujarat is certainly an interesting state to explore:
Have you ever seen your vehicle or anything go uphill at a speed of 20 kmph? Well, that is what happens at Tulsishyam in Gujarat. Visit the place, known as Tulsishyam in Gujarat, to witness the strange occurrence. The place is located in Amreli and Junagadh district, in Gir national park in Gujarat. The place, an anti-gravity hill, sees the objects seemingly going uphill due to an optical illusion.
In 2014, the government banned animal slaughter and meat entirely in the Palitana region of Gujarat. It all started when 200 Jain monks went on a hunger strike and protested animal killings. Finally, the government had to close all 250 slaughter shops, and made Palitana a vegetarian destination.
The Enjoy City, which is located in Valvod Village of Gujarat on 200 acres of land, is a recreational spot. It has about 150 rides, 73 luxury options and 280 hotel rooms apart from boasting of a flower garden, an adventure park, amusement park and sport grounds.
Located along the Arabian Sea, a beach in Surat was reportedly used as a cremation ground a long time ago. Since then, the beach has led locals to believe that it is of spooky nature.
Saputara, the only hill station in Gujarat located on the Western Ghats, becomes a paradise in the monsoon season, and attracts lots of tourists and nature lovers. The best time to visit Saputara is during the Saputara Monsoon Festival, which is held in this season.
The Rann of Kutch, which is a massive exquisite region of salt marshes, spans the Indo-Pak border in Gujarat. It is divided into the Great Rann and Little Rann. Every year in winter, it also hosts a special festival called the Rann of Kutch Festival.
Being the tallest statue in the world, the sculpture has gained widespread recognition. It is situated 3.5 km from the town of Kevadiya in Gujarat, and has become a popular tourist destination.
