Kankaria: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has initiated plans to construct a state-of-the-art walk-in aviary for wild birds at Kankaria Zoo, aiming to improve conditions for avian species and enhance the experience for visitors. The proposal falls under Committee Work No. 02 and carries an estimated project cost of ₹24 crore. The current enclosures for birds, built in 1951, have become outdated and inadequate. Small in size and deteriorating due to rust and wear, the existing cages ...Read More

Mehsana: The first edition of the ‘Dharoi Adventure Fest’ will be held at Dharoi Dam in Satlasana taluka of Mehsana district starting May 23, 2025. The event will be inaugurated by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel at 9:30 AM. Organized by the Gujarat Tourism Department in association with the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI), the event will include over ten land, water, and aerial activities. According to Tourism Minister Mulubhai Bera, the festival will feature a...Read More

Ahmedabad: Tour Operators' Association in Gujarat has decided not to offer or take bookings of Azerbaijan and Türkiye (Turkey) as both these countries openly backed Pakistan during Operation Sindoor launched by India to avenge Pahalgam terror attack. While both Azerbaijan and Turkey had openly declared support to **Pakistan**, going against the interests of India, Turkey had taken one step forward and provided drones to Pakistan that were used by Pakistan during ongoing Operation Sindoor. ...Read More

Pavagadh: Devotees visiting the revered Kalika Mata Temple atop Pavagadh hill will soon have a significantly easier journey as the state government is set to extend the existing ropeway closer to the temple premises. Currently, pilgrims using the ropeway still have to ascend approximately 449 steps to reach the temple after disembarking. Recognizing the difficulties faced by elderly and differently-abled devotees, the government has been working on this expansion plan. Sources indicate that t...Read More

Ahmedabad: The terror attack in Pahalgam, where terrorists stormed the Baisaran meadows and killed 26 people on Tuesday, has sparked widespread panic, especially among tourists from Gujarat. Travel agencies report that the majority of Kashmir bookings were cancelled following the incident. Kashmir, a top choice for summer travel due to its scenic beauty, has drawn significant interest this season. An Ahmedabad-based tour operator stated, “Over 25% of our summer clients had picked Kashmir, but...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) last week announced special tour packages for Somnath, Nadabet, and Vadnagar. Among them is a 2-day, 1-night Volvo tour package from Ahmedabad to Somnath, starting April 28, 2025. The tour departs daily from Ranip, Ahmedabad, at 6:00 AM and reaches Somnath by 4:00 PM. The package includes travel by a modern AC Volvo bus, hotel accommodation, and guided visits to key religious and historical sites such as the Somnath Temple (includi...Read More

Diu: Built by the Portuguese around 480 years ago, the Diu Fort, located on the east side of the beach town, is a major tourist attraction. The 16th-century fort attracts lakhs of tourists from across the country and around the world. Recently, the administration has imposed an entry fee for visitors. However, the implementation of the ticketing system, which only allows card payments, has caused a massive uproar. The Diu administration has introduced a ticketing system for entry into the fort....Read More

Gandhinagar: The Madhavpur Ghed Fair, which embodies Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat,’ will be held from April 6 to April 10, 2025. Organized annually on the auspicious day of Ram Navami, the fair celebrates the wedding of Rukminiji from Arunachal Pradesh and Shri Krishna from Gujarat. This year, along with Porbandar, cultural programs will also be hosted in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Somnath, and Dwarka as part of the celebrations. A key attracti...Read More

Palitana: The Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) today announced the signing of the Palitana Palace under the Taj brand in Palitana. Further to extensive restoration, the 65-key Taj Palitana will feature luxurious rooms and suites. The hotel will include an all-day diner, a specialty restaurant, a lounge, and facilities such as a gym, pool, and spa. Catering to the growing demand for social and wedding events, the Palitana Palace will house a 3,000 sq. ft. ballroom, flexible meeting spaces, and outdo...Read More