Cities Of Gujarat
- One of the state’s oldest cities, surat has been india’s ancient trading Centre. Since long traders from across the seven seas had links with this City, know for silks, textiles, spices and exquisite diamond cutting and Polishing, surat was described as ” a storehouse of the most precious Production of hindustan ” by portuguese traveller barbosa in 1514. The city Industrialisation began nearly a century later when the britishers set up The first factory in 1612. . .
- The Palace Uteliya is a typical work of the Indo-Saracenic architectural style with European influences, and features 5 domes, pillared galleries, balconies and porticoes. The highlight of the property is the dining hall, which is appointed in elegant wooden furniture, well framed portraits, gilt framed mirrors and antique corner tables. . .
- The park has more than 1,000 Black Buck that can be viewed on the open grassland from very close range, though they are very shy in the presence of humans. This exclusively Indian animal, is perhaps, the most graceful and beautiful of its kind. It has ringed horns that have a spiral twist of three to four turns and are up to 70 cm long. . .
- Zainabad, located on the periphery of the Little Rann of Kutch is 100 Kms from Ahmedabad. It is the perfect entrance to the Little Rann of Kutch. The culture of Zainabad has a blend of both Saurashtra and Kutch, making it very unique. This is reflected in the architecture, arts and crafts of this region. The hospitality of the people of Zainabad is sure to touch your heart. . .
