Gujarat Tourism

Submitted By :Ayush DixitBeejal PatelBhargav Shah

GUJARAT TOURISM

Presented By: Ayush Dixit Beejal Patel Bhargav Shah

JOURNEY TO

GUJARAT

YE HAI KHUSHBOO GUJARAT KI

1- Introduction 2- Business tourism3- Archeological and heritage tourism4- Cultural tourism5- Wildlife tourism6- Fairs and festivals7- Medical tourism8- Religious tourism9- Gujarat Tourism Development Coorporation

INTRODUCTION

Gujarat Tourism is one of the leading Tour Operator and Travel Agent, specialized in organizing tours throughout the Indian subcontinent and has a large and efficient network.

Gujarat offers scenic beauty from Great Rann Of Kutch to the hills of Saputara

The state of Gujarat is known all over the world for its holy temples

Colourful lifestyle of the people of Gujarat

Wildlife sanctuaries, fascinating handicrafts

Mouth watering cuisine

Many structures in the state are built in this fashion. It is also the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhii and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel iconic figures of India's independence movement.

Amitabh Bachchan is currently the brand ambassador of Gujarat Tourism. The ‘Khushboo Gujarat Ki' campaign by celebrity Amitabh Bachchan has increased tourism in Gujarat by 4 per cent per annum, twice that of national growth rate.

BUSSINESS TOURISM Vibrant Gujarat is held by the

government of Gujarat. The event is aimed at bringing together business leaders, investors, corporations, thought leaders, policy and opinion makers to understand and explore business opportunities in the state.

It has become a model for economic success for many states. According to the list of the top 10 Indian cities Ahmedabad ranks 7th in India with an annual GDP of 59 billion USD.

ARCHEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL TOURISM

Within Gujarat there are a wide variety of historic forts, palaces, mosques, temples, and places of historical importance in India.

Many of this palaces and forts have been converted into heritage hotels to keep tourists close to the vibrant history of Gujarat.

For example, Laxmi Vilas Palace, Vadodara

World heritage sites like Lothal, Dholavira and Champaner are also located within Gujarat.

CULTURAL TOURISM Gujarat is well known for its rich

culture. The folk arts of Gujarat form a major part of the culture of the state. It preserves the rich tradition of song, dance, drama as well.

Handicrafts include Bandhani, patolas of Patan, kutchhi work, khadi, bamboo craft, block printing, embroidery, woodcraft, metal crafts, pottery, painting, pithora and many more handicrafts.

WILDLIFE TOURISM Gujarat is habitat for the world's rarest

as well large number of Fauna & Flora, Fauna includes Asiatic Lions, Wild Ass, Blackbuck, Bears, Monkeys, and Migratory Birds like Flamingos, Pelican, Storks.

Flora includes species of Khair, Sadad, Timru, Babul, Salai, Khakro and many more.

Sanctuaries at Gir National Park, Gulf of Kutch, Vansda National Park, Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary, and Blackbuck National Park, Velavadar.

FAIRS AND FESTIVALS Gujarat celebrates unique festivals

like "Global Garba" "Kite Festival, "Kankaria Carnival" (Ahmedabad), "Rann Utsav” (Kutch)

"Modhera Dance Festival" and fairs like Tarnetar Fair & Vautha Mela.

MEDICAL TOURISM Ahmedabad is a leading city of the state

and the most preferred place for medical tour or medical treatments in India with world class health facilities at affordable cost, the city is becoming one of the most sought medical tourism center in the country.

The 108 Service is the highly appreciated ‘Medical at doorstep’ Service.

More than 1500 foreigners visit the state

per year for various treatments in the state. Ahmedabad Civil Hospital is the biggest hospital in Asia located at Ahmedabad.

RELIGIOUS TOURISM

Gujarat- Home to multitude devotional centres and temples with Famous Regious Centers like Dwarka, Dakor, Ambaji, Palitana, Mahudi, Shankheshwar, Somnath, Shamlaji, Bahucharaji, Pavagadh, Kabirvad, Sun Temple Modhera, Akshardham , Jain temples, Hindu Temples and Sudama mandir Buddhist Cave Groups etc.

Gujarat Tourism Development Corporation

The Gujarat Tourism Development Corporation is the place that tourists who visit Gujarat for the first time must stop by.

Here, the tourists get an idea about the major tourist attraction places, the best time to visit them, the hours of operation of these attractions, tour packages, details of government appointed tour operators or travel guides, some options for good accommodation etc.

These details will save the tourist’s time, efforts and money immensely as they are not exploited because of their ignorance

One can choose the place as per their preferences.