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.