(THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA) “Special Article”
Indian civilization is enormous within,The historical importance of Gujarat state is synonymous to this great nation, Gujarat’s rich cultural heritage and it’s imperative destinations add-on to the natural treasury to this land. The hospitality in Gujarat’s culture has been recognised and applauded globally, specially for the discerning travellers, voyage to Gujarat has always been an exhilarating idea. Over a period of time the Gujarat Tourism has come out as an integral part of Indian tourism industry.

Enriched with a tourist spot like World’s tallest matel statue titled “Statue of Unity”, there is a largest white desert, India’s longest coastline, shore temples, the habitat of Asiatic lions, countries first marine national park, ancient Buddhist caves, Harappan citadels more than 4,000 years old and handicrafts and handlooms trail, infact it is a tourist paradise. There are numerous major tourist destination in Gujarat like ; Ahmedabad, Amreli, Anand, Aravalli, Banaskantha, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Botad, Chhota Udaipur, Dahod,Dang, Dwarka, Gandhinagar, Gir, Somnath, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Kutch, Kheda, Mahisagar, Mehsana, Morbi, Narmada,Navsari, Patan, Panchmahal, Porbandar, Rajkot, Sabarkantha, Somnath Gir, Surendranagar, Surat, Tapi, Vadodara, Valsad.

It is one of the richest lands in India and has more than what eyes can register and the mind can retain and taste buds can savour. The Governments of Gujarat has a history for evolving comprehensive plans as to host the guests from across the globe. During the reign of then Chief Minister of Gujarat state, Narendra Modi, who’s visionary initiatives led Gujarat Tourism to stand as the market leader offering a treasury of tourism. Today Gujarat is a preferred destination in the world, The present Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani continued the legacy of Gujarat’s hospitality, which proved instrumental in attracting more and more tourist to the state.

Making a trip to Gujarat, lavish and facilitated, The Tourism Corporation of Gujarat (TCGL)., Services are commandable, as TCGL provide comprehensive travel assistance and services to the tourists coming to visit Gujarat. Some of the services of TCGL include accommodation, conducted tours and ground transport with a wide range of choice to meet diverse needs. The Corporation has a network of 18 accommodation units and 5 Cafeterias under the brand name Toran.

The effective development in infrastructure undertaken by the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat has helped the State to increase the number of tourists to Gujarat. The efforts in promoting infrastructure in keeping with the spirit of the state, its people and its natural environment have won the Corporation such prestigious awards as the National Tourism Awards-2005-06 for Best Kept Tourism Monument-Champaner and Excellence in Publication (Collateral).