India’s westernmost state is largely ignored by tourists . Gujarat , in turn is content to move in the direction of massive industrialization and to ignore tourists and , consequently , tourism development . This results in the inadequate tourist transport system and too few moderately priced hotels . On the plus side , Gujarat has numerous archaeological sites. It has some of the country’s finest historical monuments , Hindu and Jain temples and Muslims mosques .For variety there are wildlife sanctuaries and beaches .Gujarat has no nerve – racking swarms of touts , guides and hustlers . Traveling in Gujarat can be amazingly inexpensive and if you stick to Gujarati food , the price of a meal is almost laughable . Surprisingly , one of India’s most industrialized states also produces a wide range of fine handicrafts , including woven woolen shawls , rugs and blankets , tie – dyed silk and wool , embroidered cotton , wool and leather , and block –printed cotton and silk . Traveling by taxi around Gujarat is far the most comfortable and convenient way of getting around . otherwise , try the punctual network of jam – packed state – owned local buses (schedules , destinations ,etc . are all in Gujarati script). A slower , but less convenient alternative between some centers is the railway , both meter – and broad – gauge. After Gujarat's plethora of temples, mosques and historical monuments, Diu with its colonial flavours and beaches provides a welcome change. Diu is actually an island, joined to the mainland by a causeway. The finest beach Nagoa is 7 Kms from Diu town. Gujarat has many beaches. The fine beach of Ahmedpur Mandvi has provisions for aquatic sports which makes it the most preferred beach resort in Gujarat. The highlight here is the Samudra Beach Resort.
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