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March 12th, 2007 | 
Author: The name Gujarat has been derived from “Gujjar Rashtra” which means the land of the Gujjars.
The state Gujarat is bounded by the Arabian Sea on the west, Pakistan and Rajasthan in the north and north-east respectively, Madhya Pradesh in the south east and Maharashtra in south.
Gujarat is dotted with several places to visit and see. Amongst the popular tourist destinations of Gujarat are Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Jamnagar, Patan, Vadodara, Pavagadh, Champaner, Surat, Saputara, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Junagadh, Uperkot, Porbandar, Kutch and Bhuj.
The various cities in Gujarat are easily accessible through air, road and rail. Gujarat has 10 domestic airports apart from an international airport at Ahmedabad. Most of the domestic airlines operate out of Ahmedabad connecting it to rest of the country.
Along with its varied destinations, the attractive handicrafts, the delicious cuisine and colourful lifestyle of the people of Gujarat, add to its charm. Famous for its beaches, temple towns and historic capitals, Gujarat is one state that shall be explored by every tourist. Wildlife sanctuaries, hill resorts, and natural grandeur, of Gujurat makes states a breathtaking destination.
Rich in crafts, history and natural beauty, the remarkable coastal state of Gujarat – the home state of Mahatma Gandhi – continues to attract artists, scholars, the intellectual elite and businessmen from the world over.
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