Gujarat’s 2026-27 budget is a game-changer for tourism, officially dubbing 2026 as ‘Gujarat Tourism Year.’ Presented by Finance Minister Kanu Desai, it channels funds into a network of heritage preservation, spiritual journeys, and beachside allure, from Lothal’s harbors to Somnath’s temples.
At the forefront, Rs 236 crore bolsters the Statue of Unity’s ecosystem, focusing on crowd management and enhanced services. Rs 95 crore ignites Lothal with a cutting-edge National Maritime Heritage Museum and training for 1,000 guides to unlock historical narratives.
Faith-based tourism receives Rs 300 crore for Ambaji’s ambitious corridor masterplan. Rs 55 crore spreads across Bahuchraji Temple, Girnar peaks, and Narmada Parikrama paths, upgrading pathways, shelters, and utilities for pilgrims.
Beaches and temples align for growth via Rs 60 crore at Somnath and Shivrajpur, plus coastal circuits from Visavada to Porbandar. To future-proof against visitor influxes, Rs 447 crore crafts state-of-the-art bus ports in Somnath and Ambaji.
Enter ‘Wed in Gujarat,’ a campaign to crown the state as wedding central. Supported by sweeping road and transit investments, this budget weaves economic vitality with cultural pride, priming Gujarat for an unprecedented tourism renaissance in 2026.