Gondal is an erstwhile princely state of the Jadeja Rajput clan, near Rajkot in Gujarat. Dotted with beautiful palaces, this laidback and charming little town stands by a quietly flowing river.

For decades, Allahabad has been the intellectual and cultural center of Uttar Pradesh in North India. Replete with wide tree-lined avenues, a century-old University, and famed High Court, this peaceful city stands by one of the subcontinent’s mightiest rivers – the Ganges.

The Union Territory of Diu, a former Portuguese colony, is a tiny island connected to the mainland of Gujarat by a bridge. Less flamboyant than its Portuguese cousin Goa further down south, Diu has its own colorful charm.

The princely state of Palanpur has a long history going back to the subcontinent’s medieval era. Currently part of the Indian state of Gujarat, Palanpur boasts many a historical structure that continues to stand till this date.

Aurangabad was named after the Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb, and became the capital of the dynasty in the 18th century.

Bhavnagar is a city of education and culture, and is known as the cultural capital of Saurashtra.

Bhopal: Unique synthesis of Hinduism and Islam Situated around two artificial lakes enclosed by a masonry wall, Bhopal is a unique blend of Hindu and Islamic cultures; having a sprinkling of landscaped gardens and lakes; while its mosques’ huge minarets appearing on the horizon silently signal the arrival of Bhopal to the visitor!

Bhuj: A flourishing walled city! Bhuj, blissfully remote and uniquely colorful, has for decades beckoned travelers and traders with the promise of release from the restrictions of civilization.