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Gujarat
Go for Ahmedabad's carved wooden houses and old lanes, then slow down on Diu, a small island with a Portuguese past and a quieter coast.
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Ahmedabad, Gujarat's largest city, is the place to start for its old city: carved wooden houses called havelis, narrow lanes called pols, and mosques and temples built over several centuries. Gandhinagar is the state capital. Gujarat sits on India's west coast along the Arabian Sea, and it has a long trading history there. Much of the food is vegetarian, and the thali, a platter of small dishes, is a common lunch choice.
The state suits travelers who like heritage, markets and coastal towns, and it moves more slowly than the big cities of northern India. Diu is a small island off the Saurashtra peninsula. Portugal ruled it until 1961, and it still has old churches and fort walls alongside a calm beach atmosphere. The best time to visit is winter, roughly October to March, when days are cooler. Allow several days for Ahmedabad and a few more for Diu, since the island is a separate leg of the trip.
Gujarat in five
- Get an e-Visa before you flyMost visitors need an Indian e-Visa, applied for online before you travel. Check that your passport has enough validity and that your arrival airport is on the list of ports your e-Visa allows.Visas and entry
- Set up data before you landForeign visitors need paperwork such as a passport and visa to buy a local SIM, which can slow you down at arrival. Set up an eSIM or download offline maps before you fly.Phones and eSIM
- Carry rupee cash for small purchasesAuto-rickshaws, food stalls and village shops often take only cash. Carry small notes, since drivers and vendors may not have change for large ones.Money and costs
- Take off your shoes at templesRemove shoes at temples and shrines, and cover your shoulders and knees. Jain temples also ask visitors to leave leather belts and other leather items outside.Culture
- Plan the long road to DiuDiu is far from Ahmedabad by road, so expect a long trip. Plan an overnight stop on the way or confirm the train and bus options before you book.Getting around
Neighborhoods
Ahmedabad
- Price band: $
Diu
- Price band: $
Things to do in Gujarat
See all attractions in Gujarat
Need to know
- Currency
- Indian rupee (INR)
- Entry
- e-Visa needed by most visitors; check eligibility on the official portal Read more
- Emergency
- 112 unified emergency, 100 police, 101 fire, 102 ambulance
- Tipping
- Not required; small tips for porters and guides are welcome
- Time
- UTC+5:30, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryKite festival, cool
- FebruaryCool, dry
- MarchWarming up
- AprilHot, dry
- MayVery hot
- JuneMonsoon starts
- JulyMonsoon rains
- AugustMonsoon rains
- SeptemberMonsoon eases
- OctoberPost-monsoon, warm
- NovemberCool, clear
- DecemberCool, dry
Right now in Gujarat
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
26
- Feels like
- 27°
- Humidity
- 52%
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Gujarat
04:08 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today33°23°0%Tuesday: Clear. High 33°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed33°23°0%Wednesday: Clear. High 33°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu33°21°0%Thursday: Clear. High 33°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri33°21°0%Friday: Clear. High 33°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sat34°21°0%Saturday: Clear. High 34°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sun34°21°0%Sunday: Clear. High 34°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 0%.
Updated 01:29 AM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 95.08 INR
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Modheraabout 1.5 to 2 hours by roadA stone Sun Temple with a carved stepped tank, in Mehsana district north of Ahmedabad.
- Gandhinagarabout 45 min to 1 hour by carThe state capital, with the Akshardham temple complex and wide planned streets.
- Lothalabout 2 hours by carAn excavated Harappan port site near the Gulf of Khambhat.
Before you go to Gujarat
Rules for Gujarat, checked
- Most visitors need an e-Visa before flying to India. Apply on the official portal and check your passport validity and permitted entry ports.Source
- Gujarat restricts alcohol, and buying or drinking it needs a permit. Ask your hotel how it handles permits before you arrive.
- Declare cash, gold and other goods above the limits on the arrival form. Check current customs limits with Indian Customs before you travel.Source
- Remove shoes at temples and shrines, and leave leather items outside Jain temples. Cover your shoulders and knees inside.
- Dial 112 for police, fire or an ambulance anywhere in India. Keep your hotel's address on your phone to show drivers.
Plan around Gujarat
Entry, transport and money for a wider India trip
Read the guideAhmedabadThe old city, food and museums for a first visit
Read the guideDiuBeaches and a Portuguese fort on the Saurashtra coast
Read the guideVisas and entryWho needs an e-Visa and how to apply
Read the guideGetting around GujaratTrains, buses and cars for the Ahmedabad to Diu leg
Read the guideWhere to stayCompare the Old City, Navrangpura and Diu's beaches
Read the guideGujarat FAQ
Is Gujarat worth visiting?
Yes, for Ahmedabad's old city, the Harappan ruins at Lothal and Diu's beaches and Portuguese fort. Plan for the cooler months, since summer heat is intense across the state.
How many days do you need in Gujarat?
Three to four days covers Ahmedabad and a day trip to Modhera or Gandhinagar. Add two or three days for Diu, and allow travel time, since the road between the two is long.
Do I need a visa for India?
Most visitors need an e-Visa, applied for online before travel. Check your eligibility and the permitted entry ports on the official portal before you book flights.
Is alcohol allowed in Gujarat?
Gujarat restricts alcohol, and buying or drinking it needs a permit. Ask your hotel how it handles permits before you arrive.
How do you get from Ahmedabad to Diu?
By road, as a long drive or bus trip. Check current train and bus options on the transport page before you book, since schedules change.
Should I stay in Ahmedabad or Diu?
Ahmedabad suits the old city, museums and food. Diu suits beaches and a slower pace. Two nights in each suits most trips, with a long transfer between them.