Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, in western India, is the largest city in the state of Gujarat. The Sabarmati River runs through its center. On the western bank is the Gandhi Ashram at Sabarmati, which displays the spiritual leader’s living quarters and artifacts. Across the river, the Calico Museum of Textiles, once a cloth merchant's mansion, has a significant collection of antique and modern fabrics. In the labyrinthine alleyways of the walled old city, you’ll find temples and pols, clusters of interconnected houses with ornate wooden facades. Also here are historic mosques such as the Sidi Saiyad Masjid, with its famous lattice stone windows, and the Jumma (or Jama) Masjid, constructed from the remnants of Jain and Hindu temples in the early 1400s. Several green spaces dot the city, including Law Garden, site of a well-known clothing and crafts market. Many restaurants serve the Thali platter, Gujarat's iconic assortment of seasonal vegetarian dishes.

Vadodara

Vadodara, formerly called Baroda, is a city in Gujurat, a state in western India. Kirti Mandir is the mausoleum of the Gaekwad dynasty, which ruled until 1949. It has murals by Bengali artist Nandalal Bose. Tambekar Wada is a 4-story wooden townhouse with 19th-century murals depicting scenes from the Mahabharata epic poem. The Lakshmi Vilas Palace features both Indian and European architectural styles. On the banks of the Vishwamitri River, statues dot Sayaji Baug, a garden containing the Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery, with Egyptian artifacts and natural history exhibits. Also on the grounds is the Sardar Patel Planetarium, which has shows about the universe. In the middle of the city is man-made Sur Sagar Lake, with a statue of Lord Shiva at its center. East of the lake, Lehripura Gate’s decorative arches form the entrance to the old city. South of the lake, Khanderao Market houses fruit and flower stalls. Outside the city is Dabhoi Fort, founded in the 6th century, with its 4 gates, including the ornately carved Hira Bhagol.

Surat

Surat, is a port city previously known as Suryapur, economical capital of Gujarat, and former princely state in the Indian state of Gujarat.the eighth largest city and ninth largest urban agglomeration in India. Surat is the 3rd cleanest city of India. and 4th fastest growing city of the world. Surat is famous for its food. It is the administrative capital of the Surat district. The city is located 284 kilometres south of the state capital, Gandhinagar; 265 kilometres south of Ahmedabad; and 289 kilometres north of Mumbai. The city centre is located 22 km south of the Tapti River. A moat divides the older parts of the city, with their narrow streets and historical houses, from the newer suburbs. Surat had a population of 4.5 million at the 2011 census, making it the second largest city in the state of Gujarat, after Ahmedabad. It is the eighth largest city and ninth largest urban agglomeration of India. Surat is the 34th-largest city by area and 4th-fastest developing cities in a study conducted by the City Mayors Foundation, an international think tank on urban affairs.

The climate of Gujarat is moist in the southern districts and dry in the northern region. The Arabian sea and the Gulf of Cambay reduce the temperature and render the climate more pleasant and healthy. The year can be divided into: the winter season from November to February, the hot season from March to May, the south-west monsoon season from June to September and the intervening month of October.