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Gujarat Historical, Cultural, Religious & Wildlife Discovery Tour

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
15 days and 14 nights
India (Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar, Diu, Sasan Gir, Rajkot, Dholavira, Bhuj, Hodka, Mandvi, Dasada)
India (Ahmedabad)

Description

Gujarat Historical, Cultural, Religious & Wildlife Discovery tour will begin with pick up from Ahmedabad airport. You will visit the imperial cities Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar, Diu, Gondal, Rajkot & Bhuj dotted with Fort, palaces and museums. The great temple complexes at Palitana, Junagadh, Bhadreshwar & Panchasara. The Archaeological Discovery Site at Lothal & Dholavira along with UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Rani ki Vav & Modhera Sun Temple. You will also do the safari in Sasan Gir National Park, White Rann of Kutch & Little Rann Of Kutch. Visit to few artisan & craft village is also part of your itinerary. Accompanied tour guide and transport will remain on disposal at your service.

Gujarat Historical, Cultural, Religious & Wildlife Discovery tour will begin with pick up from Ahmedabad airport. You will visit the imperial cities Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar, Diu, Gondal, Rajkot & Bhuj dotted with Fort, palaces and museums. The great temple complexes at Palitana, Junagadh, Bhadreshwar & Panchasara. The Archaeological Discovery Site at Lothal & Dholavira along with UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Rani ki Vav & Modhera Sun Temple. You will also do the safari in Sasan Gir National Park, White Rann of Kutch & Little Rann Of Kutch. Visit to few artisan & craft village is also part of your itinerary. Accompanied tour guide and transport will remain on disposal at your service. 
 

Category

 
3 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 3 Stars
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4 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 4 Stars
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5 star hotels (Private Tour)
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Program

Day 1:
Arrive Ahmedabad
Arrival transfer to hotel check in at hotel. Rest time free to relax.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 2:
Ahmedabad
Visit Hatheesing Jain Temple, Bhadra Fort, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Sabarmati Ashram, Kite Museum, Vechaar Utensils Museum & Adalaj Step-well.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 3:
Ahmedabad - Bhavnagar (175kms)
Drive to Bhavnagar enroute visit archaeological remains of a Harappa Port-Town at Lothal. On arrival check in at hotel. Visit Gandhi Smriti & Barton Museum.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 4:
Bhavnagar - Palitana-Diu (225kms)
Drive to Diu via visiting Palitana Temples (865 temples can be reached by climbing 3950 steps on Shatrunjaya Hills). Drive to Diu check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 5:
Diu - Sasan Gir (100kms)
Visit Diu Fort & Old Town which has few old mansions belonging to rich Portuguese and Indian merchants. Drive to Sasan Gir, check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B,L,D.

Day 6:
Sasan Gir National Park
Gypsy safari in Gir Wildlife Sanctuary the only place in the world outside Africa where the lion can be seen in its natural habitat.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B,L,D.

Day 7:
Sasan Gir - Rajkot (160kms)
Drive to Rajkot enroute visit Junagadh temple-studded Girnar Hill. And Navlakha Palace at Gondal. Arrive Rajkot check in at hotel. Visit Jubilee Garden which house monuments of colonial time.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 8:
Rajkot - Dholavira (260kms)
Drive to Dholavira check in at village resort. Explore Dholavira archaeological & historical sites dating back to the Indus Valley Civilization.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B,L,D.

Day 9:
Dholavira - Bhuj (220kms)
Drive to Bhuj check in at hotel. Visit Aaina Mahal Palace, Prag Mahal, Shri Swaminarayan Temple & Ramkund stepwell.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 10:
Bhuj - Hodka (65kms)
Drive to Banni Region of Kutch Nirona Village to see the Rogan arts. Drive to Hodka check in at hotel. Evening drive short distance to enjoy the breathtaking views of the White Rann.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B,L,D.

Day 11:
Hodka - White Rann of Kutch
Early morning till late evening explore White Rann of Kutch salt marsh in the Thar Desert. Visit few villages.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B,L,D.

Day 12:
Hodka - Mandvi (135kms)
Drive to Mandvi via visiting Sumarasar Village of Shawl & Stole Weavers. Arrive Mandvi check in at hotel. Visit Vijay Vilas Palace & shipbuilding centre.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 13:
Mandvi - Dasada (275kms)
Drive to Dasada enroute stop to see the finest Batik workshops in Mundra & Bhadreshwar Jain Temple founded in 516BC. Arrive Dasada check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B,L,D.

Day 14:
Dasada - Ahmedabad (160kms)
Early morning safari in Little Rann of Kutch. After safari drive to Ahmedabad via visiting stepwel & Temples in Patan. Arrive Ahmedabad check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 15:
Ahmedabad - Departure
Departure transfer to airport.
Meal plan: B.

Price includes

• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 14 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
• Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
• Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
• English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
• Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
• 1-Time Gypsy safari in Gir National Parks with forest department naturalist.
• 1-Time Gypsy safari in Little Rann of Kutch with forest department naturalist.
• Bottled drinking water in car.
• Government taxes.

Price does not include

• Any flight tickets.
• Camera charges at monuments.
• Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
• Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
• Gratuities & optional activities.
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1 4 StarsAhmedabad   Ahmedabad - Ahmedabad Airport or your hotel in the city
2 4 StarsAhmedabad
3 4 StarsBhavnagar
4 4 StarsDiu
5 4 StarsSasan Gir
6 4 StarsSasan Gir
7 4 StarsRajkot
8 4 StarsDholavira
9 4 StarsBhuj
10 4 StarsHodka
11 4 StarsHodka
12 4 StarsMandvi
13 4 StarsDasada
14 4 StarsAhmedabad
15   Ahmedabad

Accommodations provided in each place

Place3 star hotels4 star hotels5 star hotels
AhmedabadWelcomHeritage Mani Mansion/ Parker Lords Eco Inn or similarRamada Hotel/ Lemon Tree Premier or similarHyatt Regency/ Le Meridien or similar
BhavnagarEfcee Sarovar Portico/ The Fern Bhavnagar or similarNilambag Palace hotel/ Lemon Tree Wild Life Resort or similar
DiuKrishna Beach Resorts/ Kostamar Beach Resort or similarRadhika Beach Resort/ Azzaro Resorts & Ganga Spa or similar
Sasan GirThe Fern Gir Forest Resort/ Lion Safari Camp or similarWoods at Sasan/ The Gateway Hotel Gir Forest or similar
RajkotThe Fern Residency/ Marasa Sarovar Portico or similarFortune Park JPS Grand/ Regency Lagoon Resort and Convention or similar
DholaviraRann Resort Dholavira/ Dholavira Tourism Resort or similar
BhujHotel Click by Suba/ Seven sky Clarks Exotica or similarThe Fern Residency/ Hill View Resort or similar
HodkaShaam-e-Sarhad Village Resort/ Kutir Craft Village Resort or similar
MandviThe Village Resort/ Seabreeze Resort Mandvi or similarSerena Beach Resort/ Mandvi Beach Resort or similar
DasadaRann Riders Dasada/ The Royal Safari Camps or similar