With a history and peace that culminates alongside the home states of great people and history, there are a number of exciting things to do in Gujarat. Starting with natural beauty to the habitats of the wilderness- this place is just too precious and appealing to miss out on your offbeat journey. With that being said, here are some of the best offbeat activities to do in Gujarat.

1. Spot the mighty kings of the Jungle

Head over to the Gir National park and which is the only home to the mighty Asiatic lions. We are pretty sure that you’ll surely be mesmerized by glancing at the pride of lions basking calmly in their natural habitat leaving you wondering how something so mighty and fierce can be so calm and yet so magnificently awesome to admire at.

2. Nature on the Rann

Whether it is the salt marshes or stargazing under a starlit sky or enjoying the pale moonlight under a clear spotless sky, stare into the abyss of the peaceful and tranquil marshland of the Rann of Kutch that makes you take a leap of peace away from every bit of worries and just soothes you with one of the best offbeat activities to do in Gujarat!

3. Awesome architecture

Besides being a historical brilliance, this  1063 to 1068 AD construction stood the wrath of time and stands tall and deep till this day boasting of its unbelievable synchronized beauty of intricately planned architecture. This is not just a distinctive form of water resource and storage system but also represents a unique craftsmanship.

4. Explore civilisations

Most of us have had to come through the term “Indus valley civilization” at least a few times in our lives and Gujarat is the place where it gets real, Now this is something called best offbeat activity in Gujarat. Lothal is the slender thread that links us to the civilizational development of the past. The 4500 year old site among the ruins tells you a colorful and yet a calm life of the older inhabitants of the place that gives you a glimpse into the past.

5. Panorama on a rope

Enjoy a visual spectacle atop the 30 feet ropeway that grants you astounding views of the entire city of Satpura. Beginning from the sunset point to the Governor’s hill, this place makes for the perfect sunset display and surely a recommended one. Whether you’re young or old, this one is equipped to take care of you and provide you the best sights of the place.

6. Hiking 

With the dry white marshy sands of the Rann and the lush greenery of the Gir ,Girnar group of mountains are the perfect blend of scenic beauty and an offbeat adventure among nature. About 10,000 steps to climb, Girnar mountains are said to be Lord Shiva’s creation and older than himalayas and Being the highest point of Gujarat – Mt. Girnar stands at 1,031 metres (or 3,383 ft) is surely a slow yet an adventurous journey for the trekker in you to undertake best offbeat activities to do in Gujarat.

7. Flocking beauty 

Set your eyes and lens on some of the rarest and the most colourfully mesmerising migratory flocks of birds that hover the marshy wetlands of Gujarat at Vadla. Being a place that’s highly undiscovered makes it an offbeat charm and offers  unperturbed views of the birds who are very sensitive to human presence.

8. More civilization , more ancient

Dholavira is one of the largest cities of the Harappan civilization and the 4500 year old site is one of the rarest sites of the Indus Valley that falls in the borders of the Indian subcontinent and Dholavira’s location is on the Tropic of Cancer that makes it a unique spot to visit alongside the ruins and excavational  exploration! 

9. Isle of water sports

The Beyt island in Dwarka is the water sporting spot in the state. Offering exquisitely pleasant and the best offbeat activities to do in Gujarat like the dolphin spotting, marine excursions, beach camping and picnics this is a spot that has its needed solitude and is surely away from the hustle and bustle of the common crowd.

10. Bigger than the Buckingham

Known to be one of the largest private dwellings, the  Laxmi Vilas Palace is an epitome of architectural marvel erected in the beautiful city of Vadodara. Being as large as four times the Buckingham palace this eternal construction sprawls along an area of about 700 acres. It was and is the home of the royal family of the Gaekwads. This experience will justify the best offbeat activities to do in Gujarat.

By, Ghanshyam Prasad