Darpana Choudhary, a librarian from Mumbai, wanted to visit Gujarat for a long time and she finally booked a trip in the first week of June. Darpana shares, “My husband and I wanted to visit Pavagadh and I am glad that we made an impromptu plan. The renovated temple there is beautiful and even otherwise, it’s such a scenic location! It was cloudy when we reached there early in the morning and we loved the entire experience.
” Tourist destinations in the state are attracting visitors like never before. As per state government data, tourist football in Gujarat between April 1 and June 10 this year went up by 17% as compared to last year. During this period, more than 1.
35 crore tourists visited prominent attractions and pilgrimage sites in the state. ‘ Explaining this surge in the number of tourists,Daniel D’Souza, President & Country Head-Holidays, SOTC Travel, shares, “Gujarat’s vibrant culture attracts tourists from within the country and beyond. There is a significant contribution to the tourism of the state by the Gujarati community, driven by their substantial disposable income and inherent curiosity to explore new destinations.
The state’s appeal lies in its diverse offerings: from meticulously preserved historical landmarks such as Somnath and Pavagadh, to modern attractions like the Riverfront-Flower Park and Science City in Ahmedabad. The state’s robust infrastructure, rich culinary diversity, good connectivity, and affordability further bolster its a.
