It is home to the Gujarati speaking people of India. The state encompasses major sites of the Indus Valley Civilization such as Lothal and Dholavira. Gujarat played an important role in the economic history of India throughout the history of India. It is home to major ports in India's ancient and modern history, leading it to become one of the main trade and commerce center of India. Lothal one of the world's first ports is located in Gujarat. Also Mahatma Gandhi, India's father of the nation was born in Gujarat and led the Indian Independence Movement against British. Modern Gujarat has one of the fastest growing economies in India. Gujarat has the longest coastline in India which stretches over 1600 Kms (1000 miles), dotted with historical sites, temples, archeological sites, picturesque beaches and heritage hotels.

Ahmedabad - The Walled City      On your tour to Ahmedabad you will at once notice that the walled city is one of the must visits. Leading into the city of Ahmedabad, it allows a glimpse of the affluence of the ancient buildings of the 18th century.

Steeped in history, Ahmedabad, one of the eminent tourist attractions in India, offers a host of tourist sites that present themselves as some of the most frequented tourist attractions in Ahmedabad. The glorious past of the city bearing various political and cultural facets draw huge crowds every year.

Click on the image below to see the Beauty of 'Walled City'

For detailed information on Gujarat’s Tourism Attractions, please visit http://www.gujarattourism.com/showpage.aspx

Links to more tourist information on Gujarat

The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed):

• Marine archaeology in the Gulf of Cambay

• Gujarat

• Lothal

• Rann of Kutch

• Kathiawar

• Saurashtra (region)

• Gulf of Kutch

• History of Indian science and technology

• Indian maritime history

• Gulf of Khambhat