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The Tourism Corporation of Gujarat, operating under the brand of Gujarat Tourism, is a government undertaking formed in 1978 to promote tourism in the Indian state of Gujarat and guide tourists visiting Gujarat. [1] [2] [3]

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The Palitana temple complex

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References

  1. "About TCGL". www.gujarattourism.com.
  2. "Gujarat - Ministry of Tourism". www.tourism.gov.in.
  3. "Gujarat Tourism, Gujarat Tour Packages, Official Website for Online Booking". www.gujarattourism.com.