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 Jambughoda wildlife Sanctuary Vananchal, "A Jambughoda Jungle Resort" is situated about 10 kms north of Bodeli in Panchamahals District of Gujarat and around 55 kms east of Vadodara. It is famous for Jambughoda Wildlife sactuary. The Bhilala and Bayaka tribal villages are some spots worth visiting. Nearest airport is at Vadodara and nearest railway station is at Bodeli. Full of forests of teak and mahuda trees, bamboo, and other lush vegetation, Jambughoda is home to large populations of many kinds of wildlife. The leopard at the top of the food chain is the primary predator, and its numbers have been increasing recently. Other large wildlife include the wild boar, nilgai (blue bull, the largest antelope in Asia), jackal, hyena, barking deer, sloth bear, and chausingha(four-horned antelope). Before independence, the region belonged to the princely state of Jambughoda. The valleys nestled in the well-forested hills have always been home t

Dholavira: A slice of Harappa in Gujarat Remians of circular hutments in Dholavira. As he stood on the ruins of the lost city of Dholavira in Gujarat, Jaimal beamed with a sense of nostalgia and pride that comes from his association with the archaeological digs here since the late 80’s, when, as a young boy, he volunteered to work on the site with an officer of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). In doing so, Jaimal found a passion he believes will last a lifetime – being the bridge of communication between ASI officials and local labour, thus helping the world know the story of Dholavira. It was Jaimal’s intimate knowledge of this historic site that made my visit to Dholavira so unique. Large water tank to the north of the city. Dholavira had a network of tanks around the city to store rain water for use by the city's residents. The magnificent ruins of Dholavira throw light on Harappan culture and reveal the planning and architecture that maps the

Lothal Located around 80 kilometers from Ahmedabad, Lothal is the place where the archaeologists discovered the remnants of the Harappan civilization. In the year 1955, archeologists discovered the remnants of an ancient city in Lothal, Gujarat. indianholiday.com offers online information on Lothal Tour, Gujarat and other tourist attractions of Gujarat and other parts of India. On your tour to Gujarat you can plan excursions from Ahmedabad and arrange a Lothal Tour Gujarat. The town of Lothal derives its name from the word "Loth" which means death. Related to the Indus Valley sites of Harappa and Mohenjodaro, the local people call it the mound of the dead. On your Lothal Tour, Gujarat you can get a glimpse of this site which once used to be a flourishing town engaged in maritime trading activities. During the prehistoric times Lothal was an important port on the subcontinent during the 2nd millennium B.C. Archaeologists excavated a dockyard in the site w

Mandvi (in Gujrati માંડવી ) Mandvi (in Gujrati માંડવી ) is a city and a municipality in the Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It was once a major port of the region and summer retreat for Maharao (king) of the Cutch State. The old city was enclosed in the fort wall and remains of the fort wall can still be seen. The city has a four-hundred-year-old ship building industry, which was started by the caste of Kharva that still builds small wooden ships. Fortress The fortress of Mandvi was built by Raoshri Bharmalji in 1549.[dubious – discuss] It was eight km long, 2.7 metre broad and three metre high with five gates, three windows and seven bastions (kotha). In 1978, Mandvi municipality was handed over the fort under condition that it will preserve the fortress. Later in 1992, the municipality decided to demolish 290 metre of wall to free the land but was opposed by citizens. The appeal was rejected in 1993 and the 300 metre long wall of west side was demolished

Shri Hanuman temple is located in the Sarangpur, taluka Bawala, of Gujarat. It’s devoted to god Hanumanji in the form of “Kastbhanjan Bhagwan”. The Sarangpur Hanuman Mandir murti will be placed on golden throne during ‘Kastbhanjan devta’. This is appointed to be captivated in April. The golden throne is 25 kg in weight and its cost is estimated at Rs.11 crore. As Tuesday and Saturday is devoted to Hanumanji, it is designated day for a special ritualistic for those affected by mental illness, stress and other disorder.  History of  Hanuman Temple According to historical records Sadguru Gopalanand Swami installed the idol of Lord Hanuman in the temple. As per the records of author Raymond Williams, Sadguru Gopalanand Swami while installing the idol touched it with a rod that stirred life into it and made it move. The incident developed into a famous story and became the driving force behind the initiation of the healing ritual conducted in this temple गुजरात के भावनगर

Girmal Falls Girmal waterfall is located 8 km from Nishana on Ahwa-Nawapur Road near Girmal Village of Dang District in Gujarat. This waterfall extends to a height of up to 100 feet, making it the highest waterfall of Gujarat. The picturesque beauty of this site makes it popular among visitors and people of the region alike. The water swiftly falls from a great height, creating a fog like condition that’s eye catching. The government of this state is working on many projects to make this place an ideal picnic spot and a tourist attraction. The fall comes to its best form at the time of monsoon and provides an immensely striking appearance. Some of the best natural features of Gujarat can be explored in this place. This place is a nice and refreshing retreat for any traveler. Nearby Places to Visit Gavdahad View Point On route to Girmal and Nishana, this is a beautiful view point for visitors to explore. It’s a stunning view point that was developed by the Forest Dep

Fact File Location Talaja Town, Bhavnagar District, Gujarat Contains Buddhist Caves, Jain Derasar, Hindu Mandir dedicated to Khodiyar Maa Open Sunrise to Sunset (6 am to 7 pm) Closed Monsoon season Fees None Talaja Hills Bhavnagar Located at the confluence of the Sarita and the Shatrunjaya rivers, Talaja lies at a distance of approximately 32 kilometers from Palitana, the most important religious town for Jainism. At the same time, Talaja Hills are known to be of religious importance not only for Jainism, but also for Buddhism and Hinduism. The Talaja Hill is round 320 feet high and houses 30 ancient Buddhist caves that run into the rocks. These caves are known are known to have fine carvings of Boddhisatva. Another place of historical importance in the caves is the Ebhala Mandapa, which is a large hall with four pillars. These pillars have an impressive octagonal shape. Apart from the caves, there is also a Hindu Temple of Khodiar Mata and a J

India is a country with vast diversity that ranges from the majestic Himalayas in the north to sun-kissed beaches on its lengthy coastline to picturesque greens of sprawling tea gardens in the east. India beckons travellers to visit her, and welcomes each and every visitor with open-heartedness and warmth. In order to enjoy the variety, we have compiled a list of top ten must visit places of India for your ease. Here is the list of the top ten places that you should not miss on your visit to India. Delhi – The National Capital Delhi – the city where ancient historic monuments and ruins stand their own against contemporary edifices, which reflects both past and present, is a tourist’s delight. History buffs can enjoy various heritage walks through the by-lanes of Old Delhi and learn about the interesting past of the city. Visit popular museums like National Museum and Crafts Museum or explore the quirky facts about toilets at the Sulabh International Museum of Toilets. Marvel at t

History  of A Historical City called  “Junagadh” We have many historical cities in Gujarat and other states of India, but Junagadh is unique among them, as it comprises of historical monuments starting from the very ancient age (500 BC) till the most recent history of partition of India in 1947 AD. This city, as the name suggests, is a city of old fort. It has a very old history and, as a result, there are many historical monuments worth visiting in this city, Junagadh. In olden times, the city was known by various names like “Raivatachal”, “Raivatnagar”, “Revant”, “Manipur”, “Chandraketapur”, “Puratanpur”, “Pratappur”, “Narendrapur”, “Girinagar”, “Karan Kunj”, “Jirna Durg”, “Mustafabad” and finally the present name “Junagadh” was given by the British Government in 1820AD. The city has acquired an important place in tourist map of Gujarat. Everyday thousands of visitors / tourists visit city for religious, entertainment and educational excursions. Two main festivals