Ahmedabad to Bhuj Uncover the Gujarat Best Kept Secret

Duration	Destination	Departure
8 days and 7 nights	India (Ahmedabad, Dholavira, Bhuj, Hodka, Mandvi)	India (Ahmedabad)

Description

Ahmedabad to Bhuj Uncover the Gujarat Best Kept Secret tour will begin with pick up from Ahmedabad airport. Explore the monuments and museums of Ahmedabad then proceed to uncover the mystery of Dholavira. Next drive to Bhuj to visit grand palaces, museum & stepwell. Continue to explore the Great Rann of Kutch a salt marsh in the Thar Desert reputed to be one of the largest salt deserts in the world. This area inhabited by the Kutchi people is rich center of traditional art and craft. Next head to Mandvi a beach resort & major port with four-hundred-year-old ship building industry. You will also visit Mundra & Bhadreshwar Jain Temple before drop off to Bhuj airport.

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Category
3 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 7 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels. • Daily breakfast & 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 shared 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.
4 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 7 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels. • Daily breakfast & 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 shared 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.
5 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 7 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels. • Daily breakfast & 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 shared 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.

Program

Day 1:

Arrive Ahmedabad

On arrival at Ahmedabad airport assistance & transfer to hotel check in at hotel. Rest time free to relax.
O/n at hotel.

Day 2:

Ahmedabad

City tour of Ahmedabad. Visit Hatheesing Jain Temple, Bhadra Fort, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Sabarmati Ashram, Kite Museum, Vechaar Utensils Museum & Adalaj Step-well.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 3:

Ahmedabad - Dholavira (385kms)

Drive to Dholavira via visiting Modhera Sun Temple, Rani ki Vav step well & Panchasara Jain Temple. Continue drive to Dholavira check in at hotel.
O/n at resort. Meal plan: B,L,D.

Day 4:

Dholavira - Bhuj (220kms)

Explore Dholavira archeological & historical sites dating back to the Indus Valley Civilization 4500 years ago. Later drive to Bhuj, check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 5:

Bhuj - Hodka (65kms)

City tour of Bhuj visit Aaina Mahal Palace, Prag Mahal, Shri Swaminarayan Temple & Ramkund stepwell. Later drive to Banni Region of Kutch Nirona Village to see the Rogan arts on a piece of cloth. Continue drive to Hodka check in at resort. Evening drive short distance to enjoy the breathtaking views of the White Rann.
O/n at resort. Meal plan: B,L,D.

Day 6:

Hodka - White Rann of Kutch

Very early in the morning drive to White Rann of Kutch to see the sunrise on salt marsh in the Thar Desert. Later visit Dhordo village in White Rann occupied by Mutwa Muslim Community. Next visit Pathan community hamlet engaged in Embroidery. Continue to Khavda to see Potters and Samma tribe. Later leave for Kala Dungar to view the beautiful sunset.
O/n at resort. Meal plan: B,L,D.

Day 7:

Hodka - Mandvi (135kms)

Drive to Mandvi via visiting Sumarasar Village of Shawl & Stole Weavers in Kutch a traditional profession and skills passed on from father to son. Arrive Mandvi check in at resort. Later visit Vijay Vilas Palace & shipbuilding centre. Rest time to relax on the beach.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 8:

Mandvi - Bhuj (135kms)

Check out from hotel and drive to see some of the finest Batik workshops in Mundra. Next drive to visit Bhadreshwar Jain Temple one of the most appreciated sites of great significance in religious history founded in 516BC. Thereafter drive to Bhuj and drop off at airport to board evening flight for onward destination.
Meal plan: B.

Price includes

• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 7 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
• Daily breakfast & 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 shared 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	5 StarsAhmedabad	Ahmedabad - Ahmedabad Airport
2	5 StarsAhmedabad
3	5 StarsDholavira
4	5 StarsBhuj
5	5 StarsHodka
6	5 StarsHodka
7	5 StarsMandvi
8		Ahmedabad - Ahmedabad Airport

Accommodations provided in each place

Place	3 star hotels	4 star hotels	5 star hotels
Ahmedabad	WelcomHeritage Mani Mansion/ Parker Lords Eco Inn or similar	Ramada Hotel/ Lemon Tree Premier or similar	Hyatt Regency/ Le Meridien or similar
Dholavira	Rann Resort Dholavira/ Dholavira Tourism Resort or similar
Bhuj	Hotel Click by Suba/ Seven sky Clarks Exotica or similar	The Fern Residency/ Hill View Resort or similar
Hodka	Shaam-e-Sarhad Village Resort/ Kutir Craft Village Resort or similar
Mandvi	The Village Resort/ Seabreeze Resort Mandvi or similar	Serena Beach Resort/ Mandvi Beach Resort or similar