Gujarat is the wealthiest state of India and a very rewarding area to visit. Gujarat is well known for its culture, Gujarat,General:festivals, beaches, palaces, temples, mosques and deserts. The west coast, with its 1666 kms long coastline, is one of the busiest tourist attractions. Political leaders, such as Sardar Vallabhai Patel and Mahatma Gandhi who build the nation, are only two of the famous people that originated from Gujarat. Ahmedabad, the state's capital, is the perfect spot for tourists to start their onward journey. This can be to Patan, located northerly of Gujarat, Kutch, the Modhera,General:Sun Temple at Modhera or the Somnath,General:Somnath Temple. There are also some excellent Gujarat,Wildlife:national parks in this area.