The visionary business district of GIFT City is a fast emerging financial hub, while Gujarat's nearby capital Gandhinagar draws visitors to peaceful parks, the Gandhi Museum and architectural icons like the Akshardham Temple.
The grand Mysore Palace and Chamundeshwari Temple are major tourist draws, but Mysore is also a celebrated centre for handicrafts, famed for silks, sandalwood and sweets, as well as a renowned yoga destination.
Vadodara proudly preserves its royal history at the opulent Lakshmi Vilas Palace. The forward-looking city by the Vishwamitri River is also a thriving centre of industry, dotted with fantastic architecture, museums and markets.
