Dholavira in gujarat

Dholavira, 250 km from Bhuj is an excavated Harappan site that was discovered in 1967 AD, Dholavira is an ancient town of Gujarat, lying on the North West corner of the Khadir Island and stands surrounded by water in the monsoon.
Believed to be more than 5000 years old, spread over an area of 100 Hectares, these excavation sites are one of the five largest Harappan sites in Indo-Pak sub continent. The site is worth a visit by tourists for its exquisite planning, monumental structures, aesthetic architecture and amazing water management system.
Travellers will love the numerous artifacts explored at Dholavira site including terracotta pottery, beads, gold and copper ornaments, seals, fish hooks, animal figurines, tools, urns, and some imported vessels that indicate trade links with lands as far away as Mesopotamia.

Another important traveller attraction of Dholavira are the stone inscriptions with Indus valley script that are world's oldest signboards. There is also large open stadium with complex structure and seating arrangements. Dholavira has one of the world's earliest water conservation system ever excavated. The system is very interesting with expert construction of rainwater harvesting system.
Dholavira Travel Tips - There are daily buses from Bhuj to Dholavira. Tourists may also rent a vehicle. There is also an on-site guest house in Dholavira.

Kutchh information

Kutch district (also spelled as Kachchh) (Sindhi: ڪڇ) is a district of Gujarat state in western India. Covering an area of 45,652 km²,[1] it is the largest district of India.

Kutch literally means something which intermittently becomes wet and dry; a large part of this district is known as Rann of Kutch which is shallow wetland which submerges in water during the rainy season and becomes dry during other seasons. The same word is also used in the languages of Sanskrit origin for a tortoise. The Rann is famous for its marshy salt flats which become snow white after the shallow water dries up each season before the monsoon rains.

The district is also famous for ecologically important Banni grasslands with their seasonal marshy wetlands which form the outer belt of the Rann of Kutch.

Kutch District is surrounded by the Gulf of Kutch and the Arabian Sea in south and west, while northern and eastern parts are surrounded by the Great and Small Rann (seasonal wetlands) of Kutch. When there were not many dams built on its rivers, the Rann of Kutch remained wetlands for a large part of the year. Even today, the region remains wet for a significant part of year. The district had a population of 1,583,500 of which 30% were urban as of 2001

Gujarat Science citiy

Science City,Ahmedabad is the bold initiative of the Government of
Gujarat to bring in science and innovation in the land of Gandhi.
Science City is a must visit on the list while planning a holiday to
Gujarat. Spread across the sprawling lush green campus, Science City
offers the visitor a glimpse into the world of technology and
development. It also houses various entertainment zones within the
campus to learn while having fun. It has varied displays,
laboratories, activity corners and live demonstrations that allow you
to enhance your knowledge in an innovative way.
Science City also has a splendid 3D Max Theatre where one can feel and
experience the effect of 3D movies. The theatre has screens that are
as high as 8 storeys giving all its spectators an amazing and
thrilling 3D experience. Please do not miss the shows like Mystic
India and First City in Space when you are visiting the 3D Max
Theatre. The Hall of Science is where you can check out Aquamobil, the
hot air balloon or generate electricity by paddling on a bicycle.
Science City also has a Musical Fountain which is a major crowd
puller. Children can experience the real fun of roller coaster ride,
flying in space and flying an aircraft by taking a seat on a 30 Seater
Stimulator.
Apart from all this, visitors can also visit the 9000 sq.mt. Energy
Education Park and upgrade their knowledge about renewable form of
energy. Children can also learn about beautiful butterflies, a variety
of species of cactus and other plants in the Life Science Park.
So visit Science City, Ahmedabad and embark on an exciting journey of
science and technology. You are surely going to have a fun-filled and
educative expedition.

Gir national park

            

GIR Lions Sanctuary In Gir you touch the history of India before humanity itself. Before monuments, temples, mosques and palaces. Or rather, a history as humanity was emerging, when humans coexisted with lions, before the former had overrun the continent (and the world) and pushed the latter to the brink of extinction. Many come to Gir because, outside of Africa, it is the only place with wild lions. But to truly experience Gir and the lions, you must explore their natural habitat, with everything from tiny wild birds, not easily seen, but heard singing in the forest canopy, to crocodiles floating in the marsh waters. Driving around, you are uncommonly aware you are in someone else's territory. You stay in your vehicle because you are in the home of lions, leopards, hyenas, crocodiles; you remember that humans do not rule theworld, and however "advanced" we think we are, most of us would not survive very long on our own in a place like Gir. That is not to say that all humans are out of place. The local Maldhari community has lived here for generations and coexists magnifcently with the wilderness. They sustain themselves by grazing their livestock and harvesting what they need from the forest. The sizeable portion of theirherds lost to lions and other predators is considered prasad, offered in exchange for living in another's homeland. How many of us are aware, let alone as concientious as the Maldharis about the impact of our lifestyle on other species? How can we be, if we so distance ourselves from the habitats that are ravaged to feed our material appetites? When you visit Gir, try to see the Maldharis not with nostalgia fora picturesque past, but as crucial teachers for a better present and future. You don't have to be a shepherd living with wild lions to learn from their way of life. Ask yourself why we have reached the point where National Parks like Gir are neccessary; what happened to these lions who usedto inhabit everywhere from Greece to Bangladesh.
                                       

Hill of junagadh

Girnar (also known as 'Girnar Hill') is a collection of mountains in the JunagadhDistrict of Gujarat, India. The tallest of these rises to 945 meters (3600 feet),the highest peak in Gujarat. The first peak of Girnar has a collection of Digambar and Shwetamber temples. The Shwetambar temples are more intricately carved but are more modernin terms of history. It is claimed that there are exactly 9,999 steps from thetrailhead to the last temple on the highest peak, but the actual number is roughly 8,000. Reach Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach Ahmedpur Mandvi is probably one of the finest beaches in India on the coastline of Gujarat. It is heaven for the water sports freaks. There is waterscooting, skiing, surfing, Para sailing, and speed boat trips. It has beautiful blue waters, bubbly birds, soft sands and the captivating colorful fishing hamlets. Reach Chorwad Beach Chorwad Beach is one of the most popular excursions from Junagadh. It isone of the main attractions of this place is the spectacular view of the rocky shores. The tourists also enjoy a ride on country boats as well. Reach Veraval Beach Veraval is located at a distance of 6 kilometers from the Somnath town andVeraval is supposed to be the fortified royal town of the dynasty of Junagarh. The fort in Veraval lies alongside the Veraval Beach and though the very many thick and impressive walls have been pulled down but still the impressive veneer of the Veraval fort near the Veraval Beach remains intact. The Veraval Beach is provided with benches and a jogging track which can be utilized by the morning joggers and also go for safe swimming.
                                                

Ran of the katchh

                            It's best to head out into the Rann of Kutch only in the early morning or evening, otherwise the salt can be blinding. The full moon is the best time of month to see it, and cultural programs are usually held at Dhordo then. A moonlight Rann camel safari is magical. For a real cultural extravaganza, visit during the month-long Rann Ustav , which usually begins in mid-late December.

Tapi the Rivar

The Tapti River ( Hindi ताप्ती, Marathi तापी, Gujarati : તાપ્તી ) ancient original name Tapi River ( Sanskrit : तापी ), is a river in central India . It is one of the major rivers of peninsular India with a length of around 724 kilometres (450 mi). It is one of only three rivers inpeninsular India that run from east to west - the others being the Narmada River and the Mahi River . The river rises in the eastern Satpura Range of southern Madhya Pradesh state, and flows westward, draining Madhya Pradesh's Nimar region, Maharashtra 's Kandesh and east Vidarbha regions in the northwest corner of the Deccan Plateau and south Gujarat, before emptying into the Gulf of Cambay of the Arabian Sea , in the Surat District of Gujarat. The river, along with the northern parallel Narmada river, form the boundaries between North and South India. The Western Ghats or Sahyadri range starts south of theTapti River near the border of Gujarat and Maharashtra. The Tapti (Tapi) River empties into the Gulf of Khambhat near the city of Surat in Gujarat. Prakasha Barage on Tapti River, at Prakasha Name The Tapi River originates in the Betul district from a place called Multai . The Sanskrit name of Multai is Mulatapi, meaning origin of Tāpī Mātā or the Tapti River. Tāptī is the daughter of Surya , theSun God and his wife, Chhaya . Tapti is also known as sister of Lord Shani. The Tapi River in Thailand, was named after India's Tapti River in August 1915. ↑Jump back a section River basin and tributaries Tapti river at Haripura in Surat district . The Tapi River basin encompassesan area of 65,145 km², which is nearly two percent of the total area of India. The basin lies in the states of Maharashtra (51,504 km²), Madhya Pradesh (9,804 km²) and Gujarat (3,837 km²). The basin lies mostly in the northern and eastern districts Maharashtra state, including Amravati , Akola , Buldhana , Washim , Jalgaon , Dhule , Nandurbar , and Nashik districts, but also includes the Betul and Burhanpur districts of Madhya Pradesh and the Surat district of Gujarat.