The most famous and loved travel website ‘Lonely Planet’ has come out with their list of “Top 10 Best Regions To Visit in 2019” and we have a surprise entry!
Amongst the many beautiful areas of the world, one of them is very much ready for the spotlight – happens to be from our very own motherland India, and it is none other than Gujarat! Yay!
The vibrant city features as 7th on the index and we can’t be more ecstatic. This is no less than an achievement as Gujarat has always been one of the favorite global tourist spots, not only for the locals during their mini-vacations but also for tourists all around the world. As a result, people from all corners of the earth come here to explore the land of Legends & Lions!
Reasons for your Visit in 2019:
Because, Wednesday 2 October 2019 is going to be a big day to be in Gujarat. Indian Prime Minister and Gujarat native, Narendra Modi, has budgeted 150 crore rupees (US$23m) to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi, Gujarat’s best known and most beloved son. But even amid all the fanfare there’ll be room to breathe in Gujarat’s calm and quiet corners: backwater townships with skies full of kites; lions, wolves, hyenas and wild asses wandering through serene nature reserves; and tribal communities painting arid Kachchh in rainbow colours with their mirrored and embroidered costumes.
The intricate sculptures of Rani-Ki-Vav stepwell in Patan © davidevision / Getty Images
Some facts about Gujarat:
- Gujarat is one of the most industrialized states in the country. There are many Indian and global companies located in Gujarat. It is also known as “Growth Engine of India”.
- It is also the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Narendra Modi.
- The ‘Khushboo Gujarat Ki’ campaign by celebrity Amitabh Bachchan has increased tourism in Gujarat by 14 per cent per annum, twice that of national growth rate.
- Gujarat is well known for its rich culture. The folk arts of Gujarat form a major part of the culture of the state.
- Ahmedabad, the leading city of the state is the most preferred place for medical tour or medical treatments in India.
The full list of Top Regions is as below:
- Piedmont, Italy
- The Catskills, USA
- Northern Peru
- The Red Centre, Australia
- Scotland’s Highlands and Islands
- Russian Far East
- Gujarat, India
- Manitoba, Canada
- Normandy, France
- Elqui Valley, Chile
If you wish to read the complete article, here is the link.
So where are you planning to pack your bags to for next year? 😉
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