Gujarat is rich in history : must see places in the state covers impressive colonial architecture, numerous UNESCO world heritage sites and the ancient temples. In Gujarat, one can see the massiveforts, charming temples and many other historical sites that showcase some of the relics of the land. The state is indeed a paradise for all the history lovers as it's blessed with jaw-dropping feats accomplished by ancient civilizations.

Gujarat is a vast state - hence it has a whole lot of heritage and culture, some in the bigger cities and some hiding in the tiny tinsel towns. The state boasts for some magnum opus ruins-Dholavira is one of Gujarat’s best-kept archaeological and historical sites dating back to the Indus Valley Civilization and is full of historic treasures, including seals with animal figures, funerary structures and letters of the Indus script. Another ruin site, Lotha, is located in Saragwala region and this also dates back to the Indus Valley Civilization. Filled with a burial ground, semi-precious stones, residential complexes and a dockyard, this site is worth a visit too. And one of the most famous sites in the country is the Sun Temple in Modhera. Dedicated to sun deity, this particular temple is special because of its Maru-Gurjara style of architecture. The list doesn’t end at this; there is SarkhejRoza mosque in Ahmedabad, Adalaj stepwell in Adalaj and the MahabatMaqbara in Junagadh; each of these come with a story from the past and add to the vibrant thread of Gujarat’s heritage and culture.