Gujarat

People

About 89% of the population of Gujarat are Hindu. Muslims account for 9% and Jain 1% of the population. Most of the Gujarati people are strict “vegetarians”. Amongst Hindus the deity of Krishna is famously worshipped in His form of Shrinathji throughout Gujarat. Since Gujarat being a heavily industrialized state of India, attracts lots of outsiders from various parts of India.

Weather

The Winters are mild, pleasant, and dry with average daytime temperatures around 83 °F29 °C and nights around 53 °F12 °C with 100 percent sunny days and clear nights. The Summers are extremely hot and dry with day temperatures around 115 °F46 °C and at night no lower than 90 °F34 °C with sunshine. The time just before the Monsoon, the temperature are similar to Summer but now there is high humidity which makes the air feel hotter. Relief comes when the monsoon season starts around in mid June. The day temperatures are lower to around 100 °F38 °C but humidity is very high and nights are around 80 °F27 °C.Winter October to March is best time to travel in Gujarat.

Understand

Gujarat is a dazzlingly diverse state that shakes up the know-it-all Indophile, and reveals treasures hidden from the tourist hordes. Gujaratis are famous for their business sense and entrepreneurship, both within India as well as abroad. Encounter an Indian anywhere, from Wall Street to Wellington, and there’s a good chance they hail from this wealthy, resourceful state. There are many significant sites of God Krishna’s life lie along the coast of Saurashtra.The geographic diversity and strategic location has made Gujarat home to an incredible diversity of people. With 20% of the country's total industrial output, it is the most industrialized state in India.