Gujarat Tour Guide

Gujarat Travel Guide & Travel Infrmation

Gujarat is a major state situated in Western India. Lying on the northwestern shorelines, the state of Gujarat is dubbed as the Jewel of the West. The state houses a number of sites of the Indus Valley Civilization including Dholavira and Lothal. These sites have a history of more than 4,000 years. In terms of area, Gujarat is the 7th largest state of India. The capital of the state is Gandhinagar. Over the past few decades, the state has experienced phenomenal development in various industrial sectors.

Geographical location of Gujarat

The coordinates of Gujarat (Gandhinagar) are 23°13′ North latitude and 72°41′ East longitude. The state shares its boundaries with Maharashtra in the south, Rajasthan in the north, Madhya Pradesh in the east, and the Pakistani state of Sindh and the Arabian Sea to the west.

Some interesting facts and figures about Gujarat

• Area: 196,024 km2 (75,685 sq miles).
• Elevation: The mean altitude above sea surface is __ meters or ___ feet.
• Climate: The weather of Gujarat is varied in nature. Summer months are extremely warm. On the other hand, the winter months are enjoyable and pleasant. The maximum temperature during the winter months is around 29°C and the minimum is 12°C. In the summer months, the mercury rises to 41°C in the daytime and the lowest temperature recorded during this time is 29°C.
• Rainfall: Gujarat experiences a mean rainfall of between 33 and 152 cm every year.
• Largest city: Ahmedabad
• Capital city: Gandhinagar
• Population: 60,439,692 (2011)
• Chief Minister: Anandiben Patel
• Languages Spoken: Gujarati, Hindi, English, Marathi, Marwari, Kutchi, Urdu, Sindhi, Punjabi and Telugu.
• Best season to visit: From October to March.

State symbols

• Animal: Asiatic Lion
• Bird: Greater Flamingo
• Tree: Banyan
• Flower: Marigold
• Fruit: Mango