Location :

Extreme West of Inida

Capital :

Ghandhinagar

Main language :

Gujarati

Dialects :

Gamadia, Kathiyawadi, Kharwa, Khakari and Parsi.

Area :

196,077 sq. km and its coastline extends to a length of  1,600 km.

Terrain :

Mountainous landscape is majority as Aravalli range of mountains exists in Gujarat. Forested land is also evident as, 7.46% of the total area of the state is covered by thick forest.

Climate :

Diverse climatic condition with pleasant winter. Summer in Gujarat is extremely hot with daytime temperature reaching 42 degrees and 29 degree Celsius at night. The extreme climate of Gujarat is noted by the severity in every season. During Monsoon, Gujarat often faces floods.

Other Languages Spoken :

Hindi and Kachchhi

Important tourist destination :

The place is speckled with many palaces and forts that give a hint of the royal splendor of India’s past. The wildlife sanctuaries are also a worth watch.

Best time to visit :

July to April

Transport :

By Air : There are several domestic airports in Gujarat making a total of about 11 airports all over the state. The international airport is at Ahmedabad, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.

By Rail : The sates has a wide network of railway lines and all the prime cities are connected by train.