Saturday, 13 August 2011

Photos of famous places in Gujarat


PORBANDAR

Porbandar, Gujarat


Friday, 12 August 2011

PALITANA

Palitana, Gujarat




Air: Nearest airport at Bhavnagar is 62 kms away.

Rail: Palitana is on the Western Railway metre gauge line and is well connected to Ahmedabad , 277 kms. by rail and 215 kms. by road.

Road: State Transport & luxury buses ply regularly.

DWARKA

Dwarka, Gujarat



The present shrine is not likely to be older than the Mughal period. The inscriptions on the pillars and other places do not appear to be older than the 15th century AD. There must have been an older shrine, which was probably destroyed by Mohmud Begada in 1473 AD. The present temple was probably constructed during the period of the great Mughal Emperor, Akbar.

SAPUTARA

Saputara Hills, Gujarat



Saputara is 160 kms from Surat, Gujarat.

JUNAGARH

Junagarh, Gujarat



Junagadh is a veritable treasure trove of ancient temples, museums, palaces and caves. The famous rock edicts of Ashoka and the Girnar Temples are popular attractions.

JAMNAGAR

Jamnagar, Gujarat



Jamnagar is costal town situated 300 kms west of ahmedabad and 92 kms from Rajkot.