Gujarat Tour Package

A fast-growing metropolis, an industrial hub, an educational hotspot, and a city with a magnificent past – Ahmedabad is one of the most important cities in Gujarat. Located on the banks of the Sabarmati River, Ahmedabad is the former capital of Gujarat, and its delicious food, colorful culture is making it a fast-growing tourist destination.

Ahmedabad is famous for its textiles and its tie-dye bandhani handloom technique, which makes it a great place to shop. From bandhani sarees, dupattas to traditionally embroidered dres’s materials, and other local handicrafts.

1. Swaminarayan Temple
2. Dada Hari Wav
3. Sabarmati Ashram
4. Auto World Vintage Car Museum
5. Kankaria Lake
6. Hutheesing Jain Temple
7. Sidi Saiyyed Mosque
8. Jhulta Minar
9. Law Garden & Night Market
10. Vaishno Devi Temple Ahmedabad
11. Bhadra Fort
12. Menek Chawk
13. Kamla Nehru Zoo
14. Ahmedabad Alpha One Mall
15. Lal Darwaja in Ahmedabad
16. Calico Textile Museum
17. Banascraft
18. ISKCON Temple
19. Jama Masjid
20. Kapasi Handicraft Emporium
21. Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum
22. Tomb of Ahmed Shah and Ahmed Shah’s Mosque
23. R3 The Mall
24. Adalaj Step Well
25. Radhe Shopping Mall
26. Dada Bhagwan Temple
27. Gujarat Science City
28. Shree Camp Hanuman Mandir
29. Parimal Garden
30. Lothal
31. Sarkhej Roza
32. Nehru Bridge
33. Sabarmati Riverfront
34. Vastrapur Lake
35. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Memorial
36. Kite Museum
37. Vechaar Utensils Museum
38. Sanskar Kendra
39. Vadla
40. Ahmedabad One
41. Victoria Garden
42. Dhanvantari Garden
43. AUDA Garden
44. Usmanpura Garden
45. Gotila Garden-Talav
46. Bansidhar Garden
47. One Tree Hill Garden
48. Maniar’s Wonderland
49. Shanku’s Water Park
50. Splash The Fun-World
51. Swapna Srushti Water Park
52. Jaldhara Water World
53. Butterfly Park
54. Magen Abraham Synagogue
55. Teen Darwaza
56. Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary

• KUTCH: Virtual island shaped like a tortoise, Kutch is an erstwhile princely state of India holding onto its grandeur nature from the past. Kutch is mostly one of the most beautiful, yet surreal places in India with the vast expanses of the white salt desert. Kutch located on the India-Pakistan border and you can see parts of Pakistan from Kutch. Kutch is famous for crafts and embroidery works, Flamingo Sanctuary and Wild Ass Sanctuary.

1. Rann of Kutch – White Desert
2. Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary
3. Dholavira
4. Kutch Museum
5. Kutch Bustard Sanctuary
6. Kandla Port and Mudra Port
7. Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary
8. Rann Utsav of Kutch
9. Anjar
10. Kutch Fossil Park
11. Marine National Park

• TALALA GIR: Famous for Gir National Park and Wild Life Sanctuary. This is the only remaining home for the Asiatic Lions. The Sanctuary is a part of Kathiawar- Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion.

Gir provides you with the unique experience of visiting a place that almost singularly plays a crucial and defining role in the preservation and sustaining of a certain species. The preservation of these lions was initiated by the Nawab of Junagadh when these were just about to enter the phase of extinction due to hunting.

The official count said that there were 411 lions in 2010. Also, there are roughly different 2375 species of fauna here with 38 species of mammals, over 300 species of birds, 37 species of reptiles, and over 2000 species of insects. Other important wildlife forms found here are leopard, chausingha, spotted deer, hyena, sambar deer, and chinkara.

• SOMNATH: Somnath, literally meaning ‘lord of the moon’ is a pilgrim center and is home to one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. It is a town that derives much of its identity from the mythology, religion, and legends that surround it.

Primarily a temple town, Somnath is a place where a strong scent of religion and legends lingers around tourism and even daily life. Its spiritual environment is ornamented by the huge number of temples in the area, however, Somnath also offers beaches, museums, and other attractions. While the Somnath temple and Somnath beach are the primary places to visit here, Gita Mandir, Balukha Tirtha, Kamnath Mahadev Temple, Somnath Museum are some of the other places that one can visit.

SOMNATH ATTRACTIONS:

1. Somnath Temple
2. Somnath Beach
3. Paanch Pandav Gufa
4. Bhalka Tirth
5. Laxminarayan Temple
6. Triveni Sangam Temple
7. Chorwad Beach
8. Suraj Mandir
9. Parashuram Temple
10. Dehotsarg Teerth
11. Shashibhushan Mahadev and Bhidbhanjan Ganpatiji Temple
12. Kamnath Mahadev Temple
13. Gita Temple
14. Prabhas Patan Museum
15. Junagadh Gate
16. Prachi Tirth

• VADODARA: Vadodara or Baroda is a cosmopolitan city located in Gujarat. Home to some of the most exemplary displays of architecture, Vadodara is a fitting memorial to Maratha leader Sayaji Rao Gaekwad III who had envisioned a dream to make this Big City an educational, industrial, and commercial center. Vadodara is the cultural capital of Gujarat.

1. Laxmi Vilas Palace
2. Sayaji Baug (Kamat Baug)
3. Champaner – Pavagadh Archaeological Park
4. Ajwa Nimeta Garden
5. Baps Sri Swaminarayan Mandir
6. Vadodara Museum and Picture Gallery
7. Sursagar Lake
8. Kirti Mandir
9. Maharaja Sayajirao University
10. EME Temple
11. ISKCON Baroda
12. Sardar Patel Planetarium
13. Kabirvad
14. Zarwani Waterfalls
15. Surya Mandir
16. Khanderao Market
17. Makarpura Palace
18. Aurobindo Ashram
19. Nyaya Mandir
20. Maharaja Fatehsingh Museum
21. Statue of Unity
22. Mandvi Gate
23. Nadalay Temple
24. Hazira Maqbara
25. Hathni Waterfalls
26. Navratri Festival
27. Thol Bird Sanctuary
28. Sardar Patel Zoological Park

• DWARKA: The western tip of the Saurashtra peninsula in Gujarat. Known as Devbhoomi Dwarka, Dwarka boasts of being the only city that is a part of both Char Dham and also Sapta Puris mentioned in the Hindu religion. Dwarka was a part of the ancient kingdom of Krishna and Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, is also located in Dwarka.

Legend has it that the city was once engulfed by the sea and recent excavations reveal that a city did exist here. The name Dwarka translates to dwar meaning ‘door’ and ka meaning ‘moksha’ meaning the ‘door to salvation.

1. Dwarkadhish Temple
2. Nagesshwar Jyotirlinga
3. Bet Dwarka
4. Dwarka Beach
5. Rukmini Devi Temple
6. Dwarka Lighthouse
7. Gomti Ghat
8. Gopi Talav
9. Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Temple
10. Gita Temple
11. Sudama Setu
12. ISKCON Temple
13. Swaminarayan Mandir
14. Dunny Point

• JUNAGADH: Being the capital of Junagadh Princely State once, the town shines with historical significance with many historical monuments to see.

Junagadh is located near Girnar Hills and enjoys the wildlife of Sakkabaug Zoo and The Wildlife Museum. In Girnar Hills one can feel the serene yet religious atmosphere.

1. Mahabat Maqbara
2. Uprkort Fort
3. Girnar Hill
4. Adi-kadi Vav & Navghan Kuwo
5. Edicts of Ashoka
6. Sarkheswar Beach
7. Buddist Caves
8. Jain Temple
9. Sakkarbaug Zoological Gardens
10. Madhavpur Beach
11. Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
12. Dattatreya Temple
13. Tulsi Shyam Springs
14. Goddess Ambe Tempel
15. Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach
16. Darbar Hall Museum
17. Jatashankar Mahadev Temple
18. Moti Baug
19. Shri Damodar Hari Temple
20. Damodar Kund Water Reserve
21. Dataar Hills
22. Willingdon Dam
23. Jama Masjid

• SAPUTARA: Saputara is a quaint little hill station in the Dang district and it is Snuggled in the Sahyadris or the Western Ghats. The city is the perfect gateway to eco-lovers. The area is full of green forests, undulating mountains, dazzling waterfalls, dreamy winding roads, livid landscapes, and plenty of charming cubbyholes. It is a beautiful hilly region enriched with enormous greenery offering magnificent panorama, tribal culture of a different sort, and great trekking opportunities.

1. Artist Village
2. Hatgadh Fort
3. Vansda National Park
4. Sunrise and Sunset Point
5. Saputara Lake
6. Gira Falls
7. Saputara Museum
8. Purna Wildlife Sanctuary
9. Nageshwar Mahadev Temple
10. Townview Point
11. Saputara Tribal Museum
12. Step Garden
13. Forest Nursery
14. Forest Log Hut
15. Echo Point
16. Rose Garden
17. Honey Bee Centre
18. The Ropeway
19. Lake Garden
20. Don Hill Station

• CHAMPANER: In history, the palace is The Capital of the Sultanate of Gujarat. Being included in the elite list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites across the globe, this marvelous archaeological park set in the heart of the city of Champaner and amidst the Pavagadh hills is one of the most sought Places.

Pavagadh Archaeological Park holds a lot of historical as well as mythological significance in itself. The Park comprises umpteen number of splendid architectural wonders consisting of both Hindu & Islamic styles of design.

1. Kalika Mata Temple
2. Pavagadh Fort
3. Jain Temple
4. Jami Masjid
5. Lakulisa Temple
6. Kevada Mosque
7. Nagina Masjid and Cenotaph
8. Lila Gumbaj Ki Masjid

• GANDHINAGAR: The capital of Gujarat. Located western bank of Sabarmati River. Gandhinagar offers a rich cultural heritage.

1. Akshardham Temple
2. Adalaj Stepwell
3. Children’s Park
4. Sarita Udyan
5. Puneet Van
6. Fun World
7. Craftsmen’s Village
8. Trimandir
9. Indroda Nature Park
10. Aalloa Hills Resort Golf Course
11. Rani Roopmatis Mosque
12. Sant Sarovar Dam
13. Capital Complex
14. The Vithalbhai Patel Bhawan
15. Hanuman Temple
16. Mahudi Jain Temple
17. Swarnim Park
18. Swapna Srushti Water Park

• PORBANDAR: Porbandar, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, is a beautiful beach town. Porbandar is also popular as a trading hub with some temples and dams.

1. Mandvi Beach
2. Aina Mahal
3. Hamirsar Lake
4. Shri Swaminarayan Temple
5. Pirotan Island
6. Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary
7. Mata no Madh
8. Prag Mahal
9. Banni Grassland Reserve
10. Chari-Dhand Wetland Conservation Reserve
11. Clock Tower
12. Living and Learning Design Centre
13. Kranti Tirth
14. Bharatiya Sanskruti Darshan Museum
15. Bhujia Hills
16. Hill Garden
17. Vande Mataram Memorial

• SURAT: Surat came from the word Saurashtra (the good land). It is a Port City. Surat is known as a global diamond cutting center and a commercial bud of textiles. The city is also known as “The City of Flyovers”.

Surat has the reputation of being light-hearted, easy-going, and fun-loving, with a passion for food, is a great place for a family vacation.

1. Ditch Garden
2. Dumas Beach
3. Hajira Village
4. Sardar Patel Museum
5. Ambaji Temple
6. Dandi Beach
7. Sarthana Nature Park
8. Jagdishchandra Bose Aquarium
9. Tithal Beach
10. Swaminarayan Temple
11. Amaazia Water Park
12. Science Centre
13. Vansada National Park
14. Choppati Jawaharlal Nehru Garden
15. ISKCON Temple
16. Surat Castle
17. Suvali Beach
18. Snow Park
19. Sneh Rashmi Botanical Garden
20. Tapi River Front
21. Ubharat Beach
22. Modi Resorts and Amusement Park
23. Chintamani Jain Temple
24. Blues Adventure
25. Bardoli
26. Ram Madhi
27. Rang Upvan
28. Gavier Lake
29. Kabirvad
30. Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
31. Water Fun Park
32. Neverland Water Park
33. Floral Park
34. Jyotindra Dave Garden
35. Vrindavan Baug
36. Priya Darshani IndiraGandhi Udhyan
37. Shivaji Park
38. Gandhi Baug
39. The Great Fun Amusement Park
40. Fun Funta Fun
41. VR Mall
42. Gopi Talav
43. Dabhari Beach
44. Padamdungari
45. Padamdungri
46. Kailash Hill Sunset
47. Kamakshi Mandir
48. Koteshwar

• PATAN: Rani Ki Vav – UNESCO World Heritage Site. Patan is a treasure trove of architectural gems and ancient temples that has a history dating back to the medieval period. This place is located at the banks of what are the remains of the ancient Saraswati River. Patan is a spiritual city and strongly believes that it is their Kuldevi and her presence that has kept the town intact and its people happy and growing.

1. Rani Ki Vav
2. Sahastralinga Talav
3. Patola Saree Making Unit

• ANAND: Anand is often known as the Milk Capital of India due to the establishment of the AMUL manufacturing plant and the milk revolution that took place in the 20th century. The epicenter of the white revolution in the country back in the 60s, Anand is a place known for its semi-rural setup. Anand is also a major tourist hub and its attractions include AMUL Museum and the Chocolate Factory. The Swami Narayan Mandir is the crown jewel of the city. This region also serves as a major educational hub and boasts of prominent institutions including the Institute of Rural Management Anand and Vallabh Vidhyanagar. Flo Art Gallery is the place to be if you want to shop for authentic Gujarati handicraft works.

• RAJKOT: A commercial city with not many sightseeing options, Rajkot should be visited for its sweets, traditional snacks, Navratri celebrations, handicrafts (silverwork, patola weaving, bandhani), and its maze of narrow alleys with distinct cultural character. Rajkot was formed in 1612 by the Jadeja Rajput Clan who ruled over the place till India’s independence in 1947.

1. Khambhalida Caves
2. Kaba Gandhi on Delo
3. Pradhyuman Zoological Park
4. Ranjit Vilas Palace
5. Gondal
6. Jagat Mandir
7. Gandhi Museum
8. Ishwariya Park
9. Swaminarayan Mandir
10. Lalpari Lake
11. Watson Museum
12. Nyari Dam
13. Aji Dam
14. Lang Library
15. Rotary Dolls Museum
16. Tankara Museum
17. Funworld Rajkot
18. Jubilee Garden
19. Bal Bhavan
20. Race Course
21. Rashtriya Shala
22. Rampara Wildlife Sanctuary
23. Analgadh Hill

1. 1. Gaurishnakar Lake
   2. Nilambag Palace
   3. Victoria Park
   4. Takhteshwar Temple
   5. Water Lock Gate
   6. Gandhi Smriti
   7. Barton Library and Museum
   8. Palitana
   9. Bhavnagar Blackbuck National Park

1. • PALANPUR: Palanpur, is a city and municipality in the Banaskantha district. A visit to this place would bring into terms the various battle fought and won in the area and the dynasties it was home to. The city is protected by Aravalli Range on one side and the Sabarmati River on the other, forming a natural fort-like city.
   • UMBERGAON: Located in the Valsad district. It is a small town inhabited by fisher folks essentially. Based on a slightly mountainous region, the town is known for its several gorgeous beaches and ancient temples. Besides, in 2017, the town became the first in the country to own a Nanotechnology manufacturing plant. In addition, the place also has a flourishing film industry.

Umbergaon Beach is the most popular beach visited by several tourists. Its gorgeous sunset views, golden glittering sands, and sumptuous ‘Chowpatty style street food.

1. • MODHERA: Modhera is an ancient village, famed for housing the remains of the Sun Temple built by the Chalukya dynasty is a true historical treasure. The village is surrounded by a mystical aura that the Sun Temple, it is also a hub for spirituality and culture.
   • WILSON HILLS: Clouds floating close to the ground, lush green forests, pleasant climate and intriguing view of the sea from the hilltop – Wilson Hills is an ideal place for nature lovers.

Situated at a distance of 123 Km from Surat and around 54 Km from Valsad, Wilson Hills has an elevation of around 2,500 feet from sea level.

1. • WANKANER: Situated at the bending point of River Macchu. Wankaner is a princely town known for its royal lineage and heritage monuments. ‘Wanka’ meaning ‘bend’ and ‘ner’ meaning ‘river’ together it is known as Wankaner. The city was originally ruled by Jhala Rajputs, so the place knows as Jhalawar.
   • NARGOL BEACH: A beautiful and serene beach prolifically spread over an area of 16km. The beach is not ideal for swimming, It is a perfect place for leisure walks or a picnic. Agiary (Fire Temple) is situated very close to the Nargol beach and is visited by a large number of Parsi pilgrims.
   • SARDAR SAROVAR DAM: Located near Navagam, is a massive gravity dam built on the River Narmada which was built to conserve water and help the environment. The foundation of the project was laid down by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in 1961 and the construction work for the same was started in 1979. the natural beauty at the spot- the gushing water of the river and lush greenery of the littered trees, make it one of the most popular tourist spots in the city.
   • RATANMAHAL SLOTH BEAR SANCTUARY: Ratanmahal Sloth Bear Sanctuary is a hilly isle known to be the home of the Sloth Bears in Dahod District. The River Panam originates from within this scenic sanctuary and meets the Orange River at the foothills of Ratanmahal. It is also known for the Mira waterfalls within the sanctuary. You may spot a black panther, leopard, or a four-horned antelope during a two-hour trek to the falls.
   • ZAZARI WATERFALLS: The Vatrak River of Dehgam, Gujarat boasts of the Zanzari Waterfalls. The main waterfall is 25 feet high and lands on a picturesque set of rocks, boulders, and craters.

The flow slowly reduces, being a perfect picnic spot around summer. Sunrise and sunset times are a good time to visit, avoiding the scorching summer heat. Do wear strong sports shoes and carry food if you choose to visit.

1. • TARANGA HILLS: Taranga refers to a three-peaked hill located in the Mehsana district, on the banks of the river Sabarmati. Taranga Hills holds great importance for Jains as they consider it to be one of the five most Mahatirthas. The famed Ajitnath Jain Temple is located here. Though the hills are a major pilgrimage site for the Jains, the temples’ architecture is a delight to anyone, not just to a person from the Jain community

• INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL or UTTARAYAN: One of the main festivals in Gujarat that marks the beginning of the harvest season and is celebrated with great enthusiasm and zeal. The sky fills up with colorful kites of all shapes and sizes, and people engross in fun-filled competitions wherein the goal is to cut others’ kites while keeping your own in the sky for the longest time possible. The main event is celebrated in Ahmedabad, but as it is the harvest festival of Gujarat it is celebrated across the state.
• MODHERA DANCE FESTIVAL: Also known as Uttarardh Mahotsavis, 3days festival to experience the essence of classical Indian dance and music. The epic masterpiece of the Solanki Empire, Modhera Sun Temple, reverberates with the rhythmic beats of prancing steps during the festival. To revive year’s old traditions and respect the rich cultural legacy of the past, Modhera Dance Festival is revered with fanfare.
• BHAVNATH MAHADEV FAIR: Bhavnath Mahadev Fair is a five-day affair dedicated to Lord Shiva. The sages riding on elephants blow shells and lead processions, marking the commencement of this fair. Dance, music, prayers, and offerings are performed during this enlivening festival. People before coming to the shrine do parikrama around Girnar Hill. It takes place at Bhavnath Temple, Junagadh. The fair organized during Maha Shivaratri.
• RANN UTSAV: This is the main festival in Gujarat. Celebrated at The Great Rann Of Kutch in between the sparkling white sand. From folk dance (Garba, Hallisaka, and Tippani) performance to scrumptious Gujarati thali, from moonlit camera safari to folk dramas, the festival is organized to celebrate uniqueness and culture of the Kutch region. The Utsav takes place from October to February.
• KAVANT FAIR: Kavan Fair is one of the harvest festivals of Gujarat mainly celebrated in the tribal regions. Celebrated with pomp and show in the North-Eastern region of Gujarat. People gather together to discuss matrimonial prospects, barter good and traditional dance is performed which draws people to the enchanting festival. the highlight of this whole celebration is that the performers color their bodies in different vibrant shades and designs. The colors are made of rice and ash. The fair celebrates after the third day of Holi.
• CHAITRA VICHITRA MELA: Celebrated in the month of March (a fortnight after Holi), Chitra Vichitra is the largest Tribal festival in Gujarat. Chitra Vichitra Mela is held on the new moon eve. All the women gather at the riverfront and mourn for their dead relatives. The next day fair splashes off with everyone dressed in different colors. All the men don a blue shirt, dhoti, and a red or saffron fenta or turban while the women are decked up in ghagras along with heavy silver jewelry.
• MADHAVRAI FAIR: Madhavrai Fair takes place in a small village Madhavpur. Located on the shore of Porbandar, it is a significant place in Gujarat. The Madhavrai Fair is conducted to celebrate the wedding of Lord Krishna and Devi Rukmini. It takes place in the Chaitra month of the Hindu Calendar
• RATH YATRA: The rath yatra entourage passes through different parts of the city. The devotees pull three small chariots with the idols of Lord Krishna, his brother Lord Balarama, and their sister Subhadra throughout the city. Devotees, in thousands, take to the streets on that holy day to worship the deities. A traditional and cultural extravaganza in which exciting parade and prayers take place.
• JANMASHTAMI: one of the most-awaited festivals celebrated in Gujarat, Lord Krishna’s birth in an exhilarating manner in Dwarka. People forming a human pyramid, and then one amongst them climbs to the top to break the Dahi handi, and the crowd cheers. This famous religious festival in Gujarat is known for its Dahi handi ceremony. Janmashtami is celebrated in the month of August
• BHADRAPURNIMA FAIR: Bhadra Purnima Fair is a festival in Gujarat that is held on the full moon of Bhadrapad at the temple of the goddess Ambaji in the city of Ambaji. As there is no idol in this temple, thus the representation of the deity is done through a triangular object called Vishwa Yantra. N the day people, especially agriculturists visit the temple for a favorable view of the diety and to attend readings of the Sapatashati, the seven hundred verses in praise of the goddess. As the evening knocks on the door everyone has a gala time by performing Garba and Bhavai.
• TARNETAR FAIR: People who wish to peek into the lifestyle of the Gujarat people should be a part of the Tarnetar festival. Tarnetar Fair is a 3-day long festive fair hosted in the Village of Tarnetar. The celebrations are inspired by the grand swayamvar of Draupadi, one of the most significant female characters from the Sanskrit epic, Mahabharata. The fair is like a massive wedding feast for locals and is attended by more than 1 lakh people from across India. It takes place in August or September as per the Georgian calendar.
• RAVECHI FAIR: Every year, usually in the month of September, the salt desert of Kutch comes to live with Ravechi Fair. During this festival, a large number of Hindu pilgrims gather in this region. This popular traditional festival involves the singing of folk songs and performances of traditional dance forms. Showcasing the local lifestyle of Gujarat, various art workshops and exhibitions are held. Usually, it takes place in the month of September.
• NAVARATRI: Description of Gujarat festivals is incomplete without the mention of Navratri. Celebrated for nine long days with huge pomp and show, Navratri is dedicated to all the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Navratri is a traditional festival in Gujarat. You will come across the celebration in every nook and corner of the state. Three things sum up Navratri; Dandiya, Garba, and lots of fun. Navaratri begins in October or November. The festival begins on the first day of the Hindu month Ashwin.
• BEACH FESTIVAL: One of the main festivals in Gujarat is the Beach Festival that is organized on the famous Tithal Beach. During this festival, the whole area of the beach is decorated with lights and several shows are hosted. From music events to magic shows and dance performances, there is a lot to explore during this festival. Moreover, you can also indulge in activities like volleyball, beach cricket, and water ball. Attending this festival might make your spirit sing with happiness. Usually celebrates in October-November month.
• SHAMLAJI MELO: Shamlaji Melo or Kartik Purnima Fair takes place on the premises of immaculately crafted Shamlaji Temple. Devotees in large numbers arrive at the Shamlaji fair on foot or camel carts, singing devotional songs. People dancing and carrying banners bearing sacred symbols is a common sight that sets a cheerful mood. They worship the deity and bathe in the holy waters of the Meshwo River. The fair is organized around November, with Kartik Purnima being the most important day, and lasts for three weeks.
• VAUTHA MELA: Vautha Fair to Gujarat is what Pushkar Mela is to Rajasthan; the only distinction is the Vautha Fairtrade of donkeys and camels take place. Beautifully decorated animals, stalls selling everything from handicrafts to machinery, Hindu traditions being performed on the river banks, tents, and delicious local cuisines. This five-day festival falls on the full moon night of Kartik month of the Hindu calendar (November).
• PARAGLIDING FESTIVAL: Between the months of December and January, Paragliding Festival is hosted for 26 days. The idea was put forward to make Satpura appear in the limelight as a paragliding destination. Apart from this activity, one can also opt for bike riding, zorbing, go-karting, and parasailing. Anyone can take part in this festival as training sessions are held for everyone which is why it is one of the major festivals of Gujarat. Every year the paragliding festival receives more than 5000 entries from far-flung places.
• DANGS DARBAR TRIBAL FESTIVAL: Celebrated few days before Holi, Dang Darbar is an important Tribe festival of Gujarat. The Tribal festival is celebrated to honor the forefathers of the five kings of Gadhavi, Pimpri, Amala-Linga, Vasurana, and Daher. It takes place at Ahwa District in the month of March for one day.
• POLO CYCLE RACE FESTIVAL: Those who looking for challenges, should take part in Polo Cycle Race. The race is 151 and 222 km long bumpy stretches. It starts from Ahmedabad and ends at Polo forest. The race takes place in the month of January.