There are very few hotels in town. One of the best is Haveli Hotel, which offers A/C, refrigerator, and CATV. Another establishment, Cambay Spa & Resort, has an on-site restaurant.
Points of Interest:
Akshardham
Jamnagar
A 16th Century coastal town, is a mix of old and new. A must-see is the Marine National Park, located about 30 kilometers from town. Composed of an archipelago of man-made islands built mostly from coral, the park is a haven for thousands of fish that swim freely in the waters, creating a shimmering kaleidoscope of color. And, exotic birds nest in the tangled flora. .Perched in the heart of the city, sits Lake Lakhota which is occupied by two ancient forts that are now home to a museum and an arsenal.
Famous for tie dye fabrics and pearl fisheries, Jamnagar is well appointed with shops, eateries and hotels for every budget. This town is sparked with activities from concerts to internet cafes and gyms.
Points of Interest:
Bhujio Kotho; Jain Temples; Lakhota Palace and Kotha Bastion; Marine National Park
Surat
Once a great seaport, is famous for silk fabrics and diamonds (this “Diamond Capital of the World,” cuts and polishes 75% of the world's diamonds). Its skinny streets are reminiscent of its Dutch-Portuguese heritage and a river cuts through the center of town, splitting it into an older half and newer halves. On the outskirts of town, there are several beaches where one can wash away the cares of the world.
Surat is well appointed with hotels and restaurants. Especially noteworthy is the 5-star Hotel Holiday Inn with 131 air-conditioned rooms and suites, panoramic views, and a full-service restaurant.
The city has no airport, but is well connected by rail. National Highway 8 serves as the main thoroughfare connecting Surat with other cities within the state
Points of Interest:
Bardoli; Dandi; Dumas; Dutch Cemetery; Gopipura; Hajira and Tithal; Makaipul; Old Fort; Ukai and Textile Market; Winchester Museum
Vadodara
This city is enchanted with palaces and parks, and is steeped in history. Some of the structures here are truly remarkable, especially the palatial Town Hall, Laxmi Vilas and Nazarbaug Palace. .
Lovers will not want to miss Surgasgar Lake on moonlit nights when the ripples dance to the shimmer of lunar glow. And there's no need to worry where you will find your next meal or sleep in town as there are plenty of hotels, eateries, and stores for every whim and budget.
Points of Interest:
Aurbindo Society; Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery; Darbar Hall; EME Temple; Khandaro Market; Kirti Mandir; Lalbaug; Laxmi Vilas Palace; Lehnipura Gate; Maharaja Fatehsingh Museum; Maharaja Sayajirao University; Mahatma Gandhi Nagar Gruh; Mandvi Gate; Markapura Palace; Maqbara; Nazarbaug Palace; Nimeta Garden; Nyaymandir; Sardar Patel Planetarium; Sayajibaug Clock; Sayajigunj Circle; Sayaji Sarovar; Sursagar Lake; Surya Mandir; Tambekarwada
