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| Exotic Gujarat |
Ahmedabad - Palitana - Bhavnagar - Sasan Gir - Jamnagar - Dwarka -
Wankaner Bhuj Great Rann of Kutch Mandvi - Bhuj
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| 12 Nights 13 Days |
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01 Day: Arrival Ahmedabad |
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Meeting and assistance on arrival at the airport, our representative welcome and escort you by a private car and transfer to the hotel, whilst the room keys and check-in is organized, our representative would hand over the documents and brief the tour programme to you. Overnight at the hotel. |
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02 Day: Ahmedabad |
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After breakfast, take a sightseeing tour of Ahmedabad visiting the magnificent Mosque of Siddi Saiyad with its exquisite stone carvings, the beautiful Jama Masjid, white marbled Hathee Singh's Temple, Dada Hari Baoli, Shaking Minarets, Calico Textile Museum and Sabarmati Ashram started by Mahatma Gandhi, Kankaria Lake The circular lake having an island garden in the middle. Return to the hotel for overnight stay. |
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03 Day: Ahmedabad Patan Modhera Ahmedabad (102 kms: 2 hrs one way) |
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After breakfast take an excursion to the Sun Temple at Modhera that dates back to the early 11th century. This temple has been designed in such a way that the Sun's rays illuminate the sanctum at dawn, during the time of the equinoxes. En route visit Patan that has over 100 Jain temples; the most important being the Mahavir Swami Derasar in Dhandherwad with an exquisitely carved wooden dome and the other being the Rani ki Vav, an excellent example of subterranean architecture of Gujarat. After visit return to the hotel for overnight stay. |
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04 Day: Ahmedabad Palitana Bhavnagar (200 kms: 4 hrs) |
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After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Bhavnagar. Enroute visit Palitana the Place of Victory, Visit the exclusive Jain temples considered to be the most sacred. Located on Shetrunjaya hills there are 863 temples, exquisitely carved in marble. Later proceed to Bhavnagar. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Evening visit Takhteshwar Temple, Gaurishankar Lake-a beautiful picnic spot and the Lock Gate. Overnight at the hotel. |
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05 Day: Bhavnagar Sasan Gir (220 kms: 5 hrs) |
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After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Sasan Gir. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Rest of the evening is free for rest and relaxation. Overnight at the hotel. |
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06 Day: Sasan Gir |
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After breakfast, you can opt to take a jeep safari to the Gir National Park and the Wild Life Sanctuary, the last stronghold of the Lion population outside Africa. It also plays home to a large number of Panthers, Hyenas, Deer, the world's only 4-horned Antelope, Blue Bull, Wild Boar and the dangerous Marsh Crocodile. In the afternoon, you can opt for another jungle safari. Overnight at the hotel. |
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07 Day: Sasan Gir Jamnagar (160 kms: 3 hrs) |
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After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Jamnagar. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Jamnagar a coastal town is also known as the "Jewel of Kathiawad". It was built in 1540 A.D. by Jam Raval, a Jadeja Rajput leader. Jamnagar is also known for its tie & dye work on fabrics, silken & gold embroidery. While in Jamnagar make sure you shop for these at the local market. Overnight at the hotel. |
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08 Day: Jamnagar Dwarka Jamnagar (100 kms: 2 hrs one way) |
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After breakfast, take an excursion to Dwarka. Dwarka is one of the seven most holy Hindu pilgrimage cities in India. The city of Dwarka, renowned in myth and legend, was once the capital of Lord Krishna's empire. He is believed to have settled there after leaving Mathura, thousands of years ago. Visit Rukmini Devi Temple, Gomati Ghat Temples, Nageshwar Mahadev Temple and Bet Dwarka. Overnight at the hotel. |
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09 Day: Jamnagar Wankaner (105 kms: 3 hrs) |
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After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Wankaner. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. In Wankaner you can Experience mix culture of Saurashtra, north Gujarat and Kutch. Later the various temples and Ranjit Vilas Palace. Rest of the evening free for leisure and relaxation. Overnight at the hotel. |
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10 Day: Wankaner Bhuj Banni Region (280 kms: 7 hrs) |
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After early breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Bhuj. On arrival visit the District Collectors office to procure several permissions to visit the prohibited area in Kutch sector. Later check in to the resort. In the evening enjoy the cultural dance and performance at the resort. Overnight at the resort. |
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11 Day: Banni Region (Kutch) Great Rann of Kutch Banni Region (Kutch) |
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After breakfast, head out by jeep to explore the Paccham region and the proximities of the Great Rann of Kutch. Visit Dhordo to see beautiful traditional mud houses (Bhungas) with mirror work and fine Mutwa embroidery with tiny mirrors; Bhirandiara, a small settlement of Muslim shepherds; Ludia to see their traditional painted mud houses, Meghwal embroidery and wood carving crafts; and Khavda to see its pottery work. A packed lunch is taken under the shade of a tree. After lunch, we drive to India Bridge, the last civilian point before the Pakistani border. Later you undertake a 2-hour camel safari or jeep safari along the edge of the Karo Dungar (Black Hill) and the Great Rann of Kachchh. For sunset, we will drive you to the Dattatray temple at the top of the Karo Dungar (Black Hill), from where you will have the best views of the Great Rann. Return to the resort for overnight stay. |
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12 Day: Bhuj Ahmedpur Mandvi Bhuj (50 kms: 1 hr one way) |
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After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Ahmedpur Mandvi beach, one of the finest beaches in Gujarat. One can opt to enjoy various water sports here like water scooters, skiing, surfing, Para sailing, speed boat trips, etc. Later in the evening after sunset drive to Bhuj. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. |
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13 Day: Bhuj Ahmedabad / Mumbai (By Air / Train) Hometown (By Air) |
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After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to the railway station / airport to board the train / flight for your onward journey. Tour concludes here with happy memories. |
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