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There are so many places to visit in Gujarat. If you are planning to visit Gujarat, you have ample choices when it comes to selecting the desired places. You can choose from several cities and travel destinations in Gujarat. For example, if you want to explore nature’s beauty or enjoy a shopping experience, then Ahmedabad is the best place for both. If you’re going to spend quality time with your family members or friends, Surat is one of the most preferred spots for everyone. 

Visiting Gujarat for 4 days can be a hectic affair, and there are a lot of places to see and not enough time. We present you four places you must visit if you are in Gujarat for just 4 days. 

Somnath Temple 

Somnath Temple, located in the district of Junagadh, is considered one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. The fabulous wealth of Somnath Temple attracted various invaders who attacked and plundered it ruthlessly. However, every invasion was followed by its reconstruction, which restored it to its former glory. 

 

Architecturally, the temple displays magnificence. Built-in the Chalukya style of architecture, it boasts a shikhara almost 50m tall. The temple impresses visitors with its intricate carvings, silver doors, the famous Nandi idol and the prime attraction, the Shivlinga. Its enormous courtyard houses the mandapa (hall) and the main shrine. From the temple, you can also enjoy incredible views of the Arabian Sea. Another exciting time to be here is during the Kartik Purnima Fair, held over four days. 

Gir National Park 

Gir National Park is the only place in the world where one can spot the majestic Asiatic lion. Nowhere else will you get a chance to spot them as close as Gir National Park. Spread across an area of almost 1,412 sq. km of land, it’s the only national park in India where a tribal community has perfected the art of harmonious co-existence with wildlife. 

 

Gir National Park is among the top places to visit in Gujarat, mostly due to the Asiatic Lion. However, the park boasts the largest dry deciduous forest in Western India. Apart from the Asiatic Lions, the park is also home to around 300 birds and a variety of other animals. The best way of enjoying the sightseeing in Gir National Park is through a jeep safari. 

Rani Ki Vav Patan 

Rani ki Vav Patan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is another of the tourist places in Gujarat, is a fine example of the kind of water conservation practiced in India during ancient times. Rani (Queen) Udayamati commissioned the building of Rani ki Vav Patan in 1603 in the loving memory of her husband King Bhimdev 1 of the Solanki dynasty. However it’s interesting to note that the “vavs” of Gujarat weren’t just used for collecting water and socializing; they possess great spiritual significance too. 

 

The construction of the stepwell was quite simple in the initial years but became more intricate as the years went by. Rani ki Vav Patan consists of more than 800 elaborate sculptures among seven galleries. The central theme of the stepwell is Dasavataras, or the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu, including Lord Buddha. A special attraction awaits you at the water level where you come across a carving of Sheshashayi-Vishnu, where Vishnu is depicted reclining on the thousand-hooded serpent Shesha. 

Wild Ass Sanctuary 

Wild Ass Sanctuary, located on the Little Rann of Kutch, is the only place in the world home to the endangered Indian Wild Ass, locally known by their popular name, “ghudkhar.” The wild ass is a fascinating creature, standing more than a meter tall at the shoulder and almost two meters in length. Being very agile creatures, they can run at a speed of almost 50 km/h. The Wild Ass Sanctuary is home to nearly 3000 wild asses and is often seen in herds. 

 

Apart from the wild ass, the sanctuary is home to almost 32 other species of mammals, including the chinkara (Indian gazelle), two types of desert fox (Indian and white-footed), nilgais (the largest antelope of Asia), blackbucks, Indian wolves, and striped hyenas, among others. If you are a bird-lover, then you have much to see here. Due to the proximity of this place to the Gulf of Kutch, its an important site for birds to feed and breed in. Some of the birds that one can spot here include the cutaneous vulture from Egypt, the houbara bustard of Iran, and the demoiselle cranes from Siberia. 

If you’re looking for the best places to visit in Gujarat, then check out these spots. With so many unique destinations, there’s no way to see them all in just 4 days, so we’ve picked some of our favorites. We hope you enjoy your time exploring this beautiful state!