Gujarat Archaeological & Natural Wonders

Duration	Destination	Departure
9 days and 8 nights	India (Ahmedabad, Dholavira, Dasada, Bhuj, Hodka, Rann Of Kutch)	India (Ahmedabad)

Description

Gujarat Archaeological & Natural Wonders will begin with pick up from Ahmedabad. Explore Ahmedabad monuments & museums then proceed to visit the magnificent Modhera Sun Temple, Rani ki Vav step well & Panchasara Jain Temple complex. Explore Dholavira best-kept archaeological sites dating back to the Indus Valley Civilization. Enjoy safari in Little Rann of Kutch a unique place on earth of its kind in the entire world. Next drive to Bhuj to visit grand palaces & museum. 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.

Category
3 Star Hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 8 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. • 8 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. • 8 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 - Dasada (255kms)

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

Day 5:
Dasada - Bhuj (230kms)

Early morning safari in Little Rann of Kutch a unique landscapes of its kind in the entire world with an unending possibility of exploration. Little Rann of Kutch is the only haven on earth for endemic Asiatic Wild Ass. It is also a charismatic birding paradise and a declared Ramsar Site. After safari drive to Bhuj check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 6:
Bhuj

City tour of Bhuj visit Aaina Mahal Palace, Prag Mahal & clock tower. Also visit Shri Swaminarayan Temple & Ramkund a square stepwell.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 7:
Bhuj - Hodka (65kms)

Drive to Banni Region of Kutch visiting Nirona Village for Rogan arts on a piece of cloth. The word Rogan comes from Persian and means oil-based. The process of making the natural colors used in art gives it such a name. Castor oil is heated on a fire for about 12 hours and then cast into cold water to give a thick residue called the Rogan. This is then mixed with stone pigments to lend it different hues. Next, the artisan uses a six-inch metal stick to paint with a fine thread of Rogan on cloth. 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 8:
Hodka - White Rann of Kutch

Very early in the morning drive to White Rann of Kutch to see the sunrise. The Great Rann of Kutch is a salt marsh in the Thar Desert. Later visit Dhordo village in White Rann occupied by Mutwa Muslim Community. Next visit a small 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 9:
Hodka - Bhuj (65kms)

Transfer to Bhuj airport to board flight for onward destination.
Meal plan: B.

Price includes

• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 8 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	4 Stars or similarAhmedabad	Ahmedabad - Ahmedabad Airport
2	4 Stars or similarAhmedabad
3	4 Stars or similarDholavira
4	4 Stars or similarDasada
5	4 Stars or similarBhuj
6	4 Stars or similarBhuj
7	4 Stars or similarHodka
8	4 Stars or similarHodka
9		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
Dasada	Rann Riders Dasada/ The Royal Safari Camps 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