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Bhuj

Located in India's Gujarat state, the historic town of Bhuj serves as the district headquarters of the Kachchh District. The town is known for its picturesque lake and lovely little local houses, ornately decorated with mud and mirrors forming intricate designs. Bhuj also features an array of ancient temples and palaces, including the magnificent white marble Shri Swaminarayan Mandir the Gothic-style Pragmahal Palace, and Aina Mahal, an 18th-century palace covered with mirrors and pieces of Venetian glass. Bhuj makes an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area's numerous villages known for producing exquisite local handicrafts.

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Dwarka

Situated in the spectacularly scenic state of Gujarat, Dwarka is a modern city in northwest India. Dubbed the ‘Gateway to Heaven’, it serves as one of the four most sacred Hindu pilgrimage sites in India. Visitors can explore one of India’s finest temples: the Dwarkadhish Temple, featuring a black idol of Krishna as well as an intricately carved entrance; the Dwarka Lighthouse overlooking the Arabian Sea; and the popular Dwarka Beach with its beautiful waters lapping the golden-sand beach. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the nearby Gaga Wildlife Sanctuary, which is home to many endangered species as well as an array of migratory birds.

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Sasan

Situated in southern Gujarat, the village of Sasan -also known as Sasan Gir - is best known as the gateway to Gir National Park, a well-renowned wildlife sanctuary unique in being the only place in the world where Asiatic lions are seen in their natural habitat. Other wild animals and birdlife to look out for include the rare Asiatic wild ass, hyenas, Gir foxes, pygmy woodpecker, brown fish owl, and black buck. Twelve kilometres west of Sasan Gir village is Devalia Safari Park, better known as the Gir Interpretation Zone or simply Devalia. This fenced-off compound also offers a view of lions, foxes, spotted deer and mongooses that can be observed on a safari or a guided tour.

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Rajkot

Rajkot is located in the state of Gujarat near the northwest coast of India. A largely industrial hub, Rajkot does nevertheless boast some interesting cultural sights. The Kaba Gandhi No Delo is a memorial and museum housed within Mahatma Gandhi’s childhood home, and the Rotary Dolls Museum exhibits figurines collected from all over the world. There are a number of religious sites to visit, such as the Swaminarayan Temple, the Shri Ramkrishna Ashram and the Jain Derasar, while the Watson Museum and the Lang Library are colonial-era establishments with some fascinating artefacts. Rashtriya Shala is an important centre for patola sari weaving, and the bazaars of Rajkot - located to the east of the modern city centre - are good places to shop for locally-made textile products.

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Ahmedabad

The former capital of the Gujarat state, Ahmadabad, spreads over both banks of the Sabarmati River, and is known as one of the home towns of Mahatma Gandhi. The Sabarmati Ashram Museum, also known as Gandhi Ashram, on the banks of the River Sabarmati, was his temporary residence for about twelve years. The commercial hub of Gujarat, Ahmedabad is big, busy, and beguiling. The city hosts many colourful festivals, including Uttarayan, an annual kite-flying day, and the Hindu nine-day spiritual celebration of Navratri, invoking music, dance, and dress-up events across town. Travel back in time by heading to the old quarter where beautiful archways and architecture abound.

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