Top 5 Places to Visit in Gujarat

Gujarat has plenty to see, and a good plan starts with a short list. Here are five places most visitors and locals recommend.

1. Statue of Unity is the world's tallest statue, at Kevadia near the Narmada river.

2. Gir National Park is the home of the Asiatic lion, with safaris in the cooler months.

3. Rann of Kutch is the vast white salt desert, best known for the Rann Utsav festival in winter.

4. Somnath Temple is a major Shiva temple on the Saurashtra coast.

5. Sabarmati Ashram is Mahatma Gandhi's ashram on the Sabarmati river in Ahmedabad.

Opening hours, entry fees and the best season change from place to place, so check them before you go. When you need a local taxi, a good restaurant or a place to stay nearby, you can find businesses with real reviews on Gujarat Connect.