About TCGL

(a) Strengthening of Public Infrastructure:

1. Vadnagar: Approximately Rs. 100 crores of projects have been completed in Vadnagar, including development around Sharmishtha Talav, toilet blocks, theme parks, and Tanariri Garden. Additional works such as the Inspiration School, Transport Hub Plaza, etc., are ongoing with an estimated expenditure of Rs. 50 crores.
2. Saputara Lake: Development work worth Rs. 25 crores has been carried out, including musical fountains, amphitheaters, adventure parks, boating jetties, etc., to provide complete facilities to tourists around Saputara Lake
3. Gir National Park: Facilities including an interpretation center have been completed at Gir National Park (Devaliya) for Rs. 32 crores.
4. Reconstruction and conservation of Uparkot Fort (Junagadh): Reconstruction and conservation work of Uparkot Fort in Junagadh is underway for Rs. 74 crores.
5. Nada Bet: Border tourism development work has been completed for Rs. 125 crores, including infrastructure development.
6. Nal Sarovar - Thol Lake: Development work for bird sanctuaries at Nal Sarovar and Thol lakes has been carried out for Rs. 60 crores, including gates, toilet blocks, theme parks, nature trails, etc.
7. Mokarsagar (Porbandar): Infrastructure development worth Rs. 187.06 crores has been carried out at Mokarsagar, Porbandar, including Wetland Park, Community Zone, Keeping Ground, Sunset Point, etc.
8. Dholavira (Kutch): Infrastructure development worth Rs. 200 crores has been carried out at Dholavira, including roads, a central junction, Tents City, Craft Market, Food Court, Bhunga Resort, Amphitheater, etc.
9. Dhorado: Dhorado has been awarded the Best Tourism Village 2023 by the United Nations World Tourism Organization. Various events and festivals are being organized with an expenditure of Rs. 40 crores.
10. Kadana Dam (Mahisagar): The primary development work for Kadana Dam in Mahisagar district is underway for Rs. 25 crores.

(b) Other Attractive Developments:

Gujarat Tourism Corporation started a Tourism Information Center in Varanasi and Ayodhya in August 2023 to provide information about tourist places in Gujarat.

The Government of Gujarat plans to build a Gujarat Tourist Bhavan in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. The Uttar Pradesh government will provide 6929.82 square meters of land for this purpose.

(c) Organization of Various Events:

Various events are organized throughout the year to promote local culture and showcase glimpses of culture to all age groups, including children and the elderly. These events and fairs are organized throughout the year to uphold local culture, including:

•   (i) The International Kite Festival,


•   (ii) Vibrant Navratri Festival and


•   (iii) Rann Utsav

Even travel destinations host festivals and events to entertain travelers, including:

•   (i) The Megh Malhar Parv in Saputara,


•   (ii) Madhavpur Fair and


•   (iii) Heritage Festival (including Adalaj Stepwell, Champaner and Dholavira)

With the support of district administration, various separate festivals and events are also organized, including:

•   (i) Dang Darbar,


•   (ii) Panch Mahotsav,


•   (iii) Kawant Fair,


•   (iv) Tarnetar Fair and


•   (v) Tana Riri Mahotsav.

(d) Recent Achievements:

•   (i) Dhordo Village won the UNWTO's Best Tourist Village award in 2023, ranking it among the top 54 tourist spots worldwide.


•   (ii) Gujarat state has moved to the first position for foreign tourists and the fifth position for domestic tourists.


•   (iii) Blackbuck National Park receives the Emerging Destination Award (Wildlife) at the India Today Survey & Awards 2023.


•   (iv) Rani Ki Vav receives the Heritage Destination Award at the India Today Tourism Survey & Awards 2023.


•   (v) Sasan Gir receives the Wildlife Destination Award at the India Today Tourism Survey & Awards 2023.


•   (vi) In the year 2022-23, the number of tourists coming to the state of Gujarat was only 1498.41 lakh, while in the year 2023-24, the number of tourists coming to the state of Gujarat increased to 1859.48 lakh. This shows a huge increase in the number of tourists coming to visit the state of Gujarat.


•   (vii) Gujarat proudly holds four UNESCO World Heritage Sites, each showcasing its rich history:
  •   - Champaner: Listed in 2004, located in Panchmahal district, Gujarat.
  
  
  •   - Rani ki vav: Listed in 2014, located in Patan district, Gujarat.
  
  
  •   - Heritage city Ahmedabad: Listed in 2017, Gujarat.
  
  
  •   - Dholavira: Listed in 2021, located in Kutch district, Gujarat.
  
  


•   (viii) For the tourist footfall data of the top 10 destinations and top 10 districts of the month, click here. (https://commissionertourism.gujarat.gov.in/tourist-footfall/table)


•   (9) The Great Rann Of Kutch receives the Iconic Landscape Award at the India Today Tourism Survey & Awards 2020.