Banaskantha
This district of Gujarat is known to be the thickly populated city with over 2 million people reside, the area is 12,703 sq.km approx. The Palanpur town is the district headquarters and is famous for perfumeries, Banas dairy, Vadhiyari buffaloes and kankrej cows. Being thickly populated this town is said to be noted for manpower contribution for India’s diamond industry and various trade too…moreover, Banaskantha is blessed by nautral values such as Marble quarries and copper deposits, the major cropping here will be Bajra and also a fertile land for agriculture evokes a university at Dantiwada is mark to the district. Ambaji and Kumbaria are the famous temples here that pull in devotees as an important pilgrimage centers. The next best picnic spot could be Balaram a nearby place to this district, apart from these importance the places like Ambaji, Disa, Dantiwada, Palanpur and Radhanpur are the main towns around here enhance tourism.
Palanpur
This place was previously the capital of this princely state and today as the district headquarters has its credits that still speak about historical values from centuries together. This old city is blessed with nature around like encamping hillocks and Aravali Mountains that accelerate tourist visit every year from all over the world. The name Palanpur was given after the name of Palansi Chauhans who dwelled here during the 14th century, later the city came under control of Muslim legends till India’s independence. Palanpur began to prosper during the reign of Nawab Shaeb Sher Khan Lohnai and Nawab sahib Talej Muhammed Khan Lohani in the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, Palanpur is a major trade center and became thickly populated due to its mercantile growth. This is fertile enough because of the Saraswathi and Banas rivers that flows through the city, the places of visit are Kirti stambh, the Rajmahal, Balaram Mehadev temple and the old palace of Nawab. Zoravar palace is known for its beauty,the golden leaf decorative designs ,wall paintings and the sandalwood staircase exhibits the pomp and glory living of mankind those days and now it’s a government official building that works for the people. The other attractions are two Dargahs and an old stepwell, MithiVav with seven galleries on the wall makes the visitors take an awesome wonder to think that “the historians are real legends”.
Ambaji
This spot is a scared location with temples around that brings devotees from Gujarat and Rajasthan to this famous Maa Ambaji temple, here the main deity is Goddess Amba. Being a pilgrim center there are several other Jain temples namely Gabbar temple and Kumbharia temple, which adds more serenity to this spot. Basically Ambaji is a spot that consist of tribal population, yet talented and artistic workmanship evokes from here, such as silver smith, potters, arrow makers and basket weavers etc; are the special articles you get from here, the major tribal groups are Bhils and Garacias . Ambaji is, also famously known for its marble sculpture and silver tribal jewelry. The main festival is Bhadrapadi Poornima festival is celebrated here annually, near to Ambaji you have a small town named Kumbhariyaji which is famously known for its beautiful sculpted Jain temples and some other important temples are Neminathji temple , Mahavir swami temple, Parshwanathji temple, Sambhavnathji temple and Shantinathji temple. Poshina port is near to Ambaji at about 45 km of distance.
Jessore Sioth Bear Sanctuary
This wildlife sanctuary is spread over at an area of 180 sq.km and famously known for sloth bear. Other wild animals like leopards, sambar deer, blue bull, wild boar, porcupine and variety of birds are also found here, it’s a haven to the beasts to beautify planet earth.
Balaram
Scenic scenario every where at this location and beautiful landscape of Balaram invites tourist from all over the world. This spot is an important Hindu pilgrim center amidst the jungle will be an adventure yet devotional to the heart, soul and mind. Such a lovely place with fresh vegetables and nature that enhances the Gaumukh temple with natural stream flows from the mouth of a cow will be a major attraction to the tourist. The place Balaram and its Balaram river side celebrate a numerous festivals with religious importance every year, this spot is an ideal location for bird watching and jungle living, obviously it’s a home to sloth bears, panthers, blue bulls, and 4 horned antelopes. There are some nearby spot of tourist visit such as Balaram- Ambaji wildlife sanctuary and Jessore Sloth bear sanctuary and an ancient Koteshwar Mahadev temple which is dedicated to Lord shiva is located here.
Balaram-Ambaji wildlife Sanctuary
This is an unruffled forest situated so picturesque on the Aravalli ranges and gorgeously spread over at an area of 542.08 sq.km is a treasure house of rare medicinal herbs and shrubs and of course unleashed beasts of this jungle such as sloth bear, leopard, hyena, wolf, nilgai, jungle cat and Indian hare are the few to be listed, the landscape is spread over by the southern dry mixed deciduous and desert thorns should be a warning to the tourist at their every step they make here. Yet! So inviting to live in nature this spot pulls in tourist from everywhere…
Bhildi
Here you have a famous Jain pilgrim site and the main attraction is the Bhildiyaji temple.
Danta
This spot was once the capital of Parmar Rajputs and the majority of population are the Bhil tribes who still sojourn here, this place consist of two main and beautiful palaces for tourist visit. The Ambaji temple and Shri Kumbhariyaji temple are the nearby pilgrimage centers.
Dantiwada
This spot has two important locations of visit, the Dam and the Agri University which is the major landmark to this place.
Disa
The Juna Disa Teerth is a pilgrim center nearby this charming town.
Kondar
Husain Tekri situated here is a famous place for Azadari programs held on the 22nd of Safar, the second month in the Islamic calendar.
Tharad
This spot is another ancient landscape which still exists, previously Tharad was known by several names such as Thirpur, Thiradi, Thirapadra and Tharapadra. The famous attraction spot here is Shri Tharad Teerth and this town is considered to be a scared on amidst the Jains beliefs and it is said that this spot was established by King Thirupal Dharu. The beautiful idol at Shri Tharad Teerth is Shri Adishwar Bhagwan which is positioned in Padmasna position in Yoga is famously worshipped here. Apart from this unique spot there are some more ten temples to be visited. Shri Vav Teerth and Shri Bhorol Teerth are the famous Jain temples easily accessible by road, accommodations are available for pilgrims.