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GujaratGujarat also spelled Gujrat and sometimes (incorrectly) Gujarath) contained many of the former Princely states of India, and is the most industrialized state in India after Maharashtra. Its capital is Gandhinagar, a planned city close to Ahmedabad, the former state capital and the commercial center of Gujarat. The state of Gujarat was created on May 1, 1960, out of the northern, predominantly Gujarati-speaking portion of Bombay state. The southern, predominantly Marathi-speaking portion of Bombay state became Maharashtra. more... National name:GujaratLand Area:196,024 sq.km Capital City:Gandhinagar Population:50,596,992 Language:Gujarati Chief Minister:Narendra Modi Governer: Nawal Kishore Sharma Largest city:Ahmedabad History of GujaratSituated on the western coast of India, the name of the state is derived from Gujjaratta (Gurjar Rashtra), which means the land of the Gujjars. It is believed that a tribe of Gujjars migrated to India around the 5th century. The history of Gujarat, however, began much earlier. Settlements of the Indus Valley Civilisation, also known as the Harappan Civilisation, have been found in the area now known as Gujarat. more... Overview of Gujarat 's EconomyDistricts:25Talukas:223 Villages:18114 Literacy:61% Crops:cotton, oilseeds, sugarcane, tobacco, rice, millets, wheat Minerals:fluorite, lignite, limestone, bauxite, gypsum, oil &natural gas Industries:textile, cement, chemicals, petroleum, dairy products, sugar, oilseeds, pharmaceuticals,salt, electronics,engineering Roads:surfaced- 63,322 kms, unsurfaced- 5656 kms. Airports:Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Keshod, Surat, Kandla, Porbandar, Rajkot, Bhuj Climate:27º C to 42º C in summer, 14º C to 29º C in winter, monsoon is from June to Sept. Coastline:1,600 kms. Also Read: A Brief insight in The Economy of Gujarat | Educational Institutions of Gujarat | Districts of Gujarat | Demographics of Gujarat Government in GujaratClimate, Vegetation and FaunaFood: The strict Jain vegetarianism has contributed to Gujarat's distinct regional cuisine. more... Facts for TravellersVisa:Foreign Nationals desirous of coming to India are required to possess valid passport of their country and a valid Indian Visa. more...
Time Zone: IST (UTC +5:30) Geography and climate of GujaratGujarat is the westernmost state of India. It is bounded by the Arabian Sea to the west and southwest, Pakistan to the north, by the state of Rajasthan to northeast, by Madhya Pradesh to the east, and by Maharashtra to the south and southeast. The relief is low in most of the state. The climate is mostly dry, and even desertic in the north-west. But with the construction of the largest dam in India, Sardar Sarovar, irrigation facilities have improved immensely and now water is provided to the most dry areas of Kutch and Saurashtra via 550 km long canal, an engineering marvel. more... Shopping in GujaratGujarat-With its busy modern textile works it's not surprising that Gujarat has a number of interesting buys in this line. At the top end of this field there are the extremely fine, and often extremely expensive, Patola silk saris still made by a handful of master craftsmen in Patan. From Surat comes the zari or gold thread embroidery work. more...Also Read:Festivals and Fairs in Gujarat | Tourism in Gujarat Bikaner is a beautiful city located on the edge of Thar Desert, in the Northern Rajasthan. It is famous for the old Havelies and world’s largest Camel Research Farm. The city was founded by Bika in 1486 AD; he was the son of Rao Jodha. It is also know as camel country and famous for [...]
Fire Dance of Bikaner
Bikaner is also famous for its rich cultural heritage of folk-lore, folk music & dance packed with fun, frolic, excitement and rituals. A unique attraction is the fire dance performed by the members of natt sect. The dancers possessed of some holy spirit, jump on live coals, sit on them and take [...]
Laxmi Nath Temple: Lakshmi Nath Temple is one of the oldest temples of Bikaner. The foundation of Bikaner was laid here in the year 1488 A.D. by Rao Bikaji. It being a historical monument has special identity. This temple was erected during the reign of Rao Lunkaran and boasts of the superb archeological skills of [...]
Bikaner is a historic city, which should be interesting to travel to while you are in Rajasthan. The history of Bikaner reveals that the fortified city of Bikaner dates back to the 15 th century.
The tourist attractions in Bikaner are the forts and palaces of this historic city. The must see places in Bikaner are [...]
Bikaner economy has a multi-faceted character that is dependent on several key external forces. Agriculture in Bikaner is a primary sector of the economy and contributes largely to the city’s net revenue. Agriculture also happens to be a means of subsistence of the majority of Bikaner’s populace. Water is a major area of concern in [...]
This fortified city is a tourist heaven with so much to offer to tourists of all tastes. Speaking of tastes, Bikaner is exhaustively popular for its’ unique sweets and “Bikaji Bhujiaâ€. Bikaner cooking style has a special flavor and is influenced by the war-like lifestyles of its inhabitants. The food hence evolved through generations only [...]
Celebrate radiant Rajasthan with festivals in Bikaner. Multi-hued customs and enchanting ritualistic practices enamor you into a pleasurable state as you tour the festivals in Bikaner, Rajasthan, India.
A brilliant mosaic of ancient traditions, festivals in Bikaner bring to fore the enchanting past and heartwarming legends associated with religious occasions. See locals performing religious rites [...]
Shopping in Bikaner is synonymous with shopping for exquisite crafts in a rustic desert paradise.
A flourishing world of camel leather shoes, camel leather chairs, camel fur rugs, camel leather belts, bags, miniature paintings on camel hides, beaded and sequined gorbandhs, lac bangles etc. envelops you in a glorious desert aura.
A grand way to [...]
Bikaner has a fairly wide selection of hotel accommodation to choose from – deluxe, standard, budget and paying guest. The most luxurious and well appointed is the heritage hotel, a converted palace belonging to the erstwhile maharaja. The RTDC also has its own tourist hotels and bungalows for the middle segment and the budget traveller. [...]
Bikaner has an extreme desert type climate with a big variation in day and night temperatures. In the summers, high day temperatures that can soar upwards of 46°C are tempered by cool evenings and nights when temperatures drop to 36°C. Summer months are made worse by hot winds and dust storms that seem to carry [...]
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