Ahmedabad, Dwarka, Bhavnagar, Modhera, Gir, Kutch are the most prominent places to visit in Gujarat
I spent first four years of my life in Ahmedabad, which is in itself a UNESCO World Heritage city. Gujrat has one of the largest vegetarian population, so you can find wide variety of dishers for a vegetarian palette. Some of the must try food include Dhokla, Jalebi-Phaphda, Khandvi, Aamras, and a good overall Thali that can serve like a tasting menu
Uttarayan is a popular festival for kite flying. It falls around January 14th. Witness sky full of kites if you are around during this period
Ahmedabad
Gandhi Ashram: The place where Mahatma Gandhi spent his life. Dandi march started from here in 1930. You can see his famous charaka, the three wise monkeys here
Sabarmati river front: Nicely developed walking trail along the river
Akshardham temple: Dedicated to Lord Swami Narayan. Open on all days except Mondays
Kankaria Lake: Has a nice garden at the centre, musical fountain and a summer palace of Sultan Qutub-ud-din called Nagina wadi
Vastrapur Lake: Articial lake near IIM Ahmedabad
Law Garden: Has a nice market around the area
Juma Masjid: Built by Ahmad Shah in the 14th century from yellow standstone, many pillars and somes adorn this masjid
Adalaj: Has a nice temple and a step well
Nal Sarovar: About an hour away from Ahmedabad, this lake is home to various migratory birds in the winters from November to February
Dwarka
About 120 km from Jamnagar, 225 km from Rajkot. Lord Krishna temple is one of the most revered places. The original places is beleived to be under sea. Bet Dwarka is an island you can visit from the mainland Dwarka. This island is supposed to be the place where Krishna met his friend Sudama
There are many temples apart from Dwarkadish mandir like Hanuman temple, Nageshwar temple, and a light house at the beach
Bhavnagar
Black buck Sanctuary: Protected area for Krishna mrug/ black bucks. These animals are revered by Bishnoi community in Gujrat and Rajasthan
Lothal: 2 hours away from Bhavnagar midway from Ahmedabad. This Harappan archeological site has many pot furnaces and ruins
Palitana: 50 km from Bhavnagar, Palitana is a holy place for Jains with a large temples. There more than 800 temples on Mount Satrunjaya
Junagadh: Home to Uperkot fort built by Mauryan king Chandragupta. There are Buddhist caves, mosques and wells inside fort area
Somnath: Close to the shores, about 2 hours from Junagadh, Somnath has one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples in India
Gir: Home to National Sanctuary for Asiatic Lions
Modhera
The exquisite Sun temple in Mehsana district was built by Chalukyan king Bhima I. The steps on the lake are elaborate with multiple layers and multiple descents. The Sabha Mandapa has many carved pillars and nice ceiling. The temple hosts a 3 day dance festival during Uttarayan around January 14th
Bhuj and Kutch
Famous for Rann Utsav, at salt flats; Covered separately here