Great Gujarat
DURATION
14 Nights / 15 Days
DESTINATION
Ahmedabad -Patan Modhera Little Rann of Kutch- Bhuj Local Villages - Black Hill - White Rann- Hodka/Dhordo - Nakhtrana - Mandvi Jamnagar Dwarka Porbandar Somnath Diu Junagadh Palitana Bhavnagar Pavagadh & Champaner Velavadar Lothal Sasangir Vadodara
Key Moments
>> City museum and Hathising Jain Temple, Akshardham Temple, Gandhi Ashram
>> Jungadh fort at Junagadh, Jalaram Temple at Virpur
>> Bhalka Tirth, Triveni Sagam, Geeta Mandir Chopati & Somnath Temple aarti at Dwarkadish temple.
>> Kirti Mandir - the place where Gandhiji was born and Sudama Temple
> Lakhota Lake & Lakhota Museum
>> Dwarkadeesh Temple, Nageshwar Jyotirling, Gopi Talav, Bet Dwarka attend evening
>> Bala Hanuman Temple known for its nonstop Ramdhun
Itinerary Details
Day 01 Arrive at Ahmedabad - Local Sight seeing
Today Arrive at Ahmedabad on arrival check into the hotel later visit Gandhi Ashram, Hathisingh Jain Temple, City Museum, Saradar Patel Musuem, Adalaj Step well and Akshardham Temple (Closed on Monday) and Kankariya Lake (Closed on Monday) Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 02 Ahmedabad - Patan - Modhera - Little Rann of Kutch (200km/4hrs)
Today, proceed to Little Rann of Kutch via Modhera & Patan. Arrive Modhera and visit Sun Temple. The Sun temple is of a unique architecture. Later, Proceed to Patan and visit Ran-ki-step Well & Sahastraling Talav. Rani ki vav step well is the oldest and perhaps the grandest among the 120 plus step wells in Gujarat. Proceed to Little Rann of Kutch. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03 Little Rann of Kutch Bhuj (250km/5hrs)
In the morning proceed for Jeep safari. Wild Ass Sanctuary is home to the last of the indian wild ass and largest wildlife sanctuary in India. Later proceed to bhuj on arrival visit places like Swaminarayan Temple, Aina Mahal Museum, Pragmahal Museum, Bhartiya Sanskriti Darsan Exhibition& Cenotaphs of Royal Family. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 04 Bhuj Local Villages - Black Hill - White Rann (250km/5hrs)
Today, get ready to explore the Banni and Pachcham regions and the edge of the Great Rann of Kutch. Visit Dhordo village, Bhirandiyara village, Ludiyo village, Khavda village, Kalo Dungar (Black Hill) and Dattatray Temple, Later proceed to White Rann which provides the view of the Great Rann & Sunset. Overnight stay at Dhordo/Hodka.
Day 05 Hodka/Dhordo Mata No Madh Lakhpat Narayan Sarovar - Koteshwar - Nakhatrana (250kms/5hrs)
Today, Visit Mata no Madh the famous temple of Ashapura Mato. At Lakhpat visit Lakhpat Fort, unique Gurudwara and a beautiful tomb of Gosh Muhammad (famous saint) constructed with hard black stone. Visit Narayan Sarovar is one of the most sacred sites in Hindu religion and is considered to be the third sacred. Also visit Koteshwer Shiva Temple. Overnight stay at Nakhatrana.
Day 06 Nakhtrana - Mandvi (100kms/2hr)
Today, enjoy the coastal town Mandvi. Visit Vijay Villas Palace - Summer retreat of the royal family, visit to Organic Farm; 72 Jain Temple Complex: shipping Yard at Mandvi. Enjoy balance day at the private beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 07 Mandvi - Jamnagar (300km/6hrs)
Today Proceed to Jamnagar Today, proceed to Jamnagar. On arrival visit Lakhota Lake & Lakhota Museum. In the evening, visit Bala Hanuman Temple known for its nonstop Ramdhun since 1956 and it mentioned in Guinness Book of World Records. Evening is free for shopping. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 08 Jamnagar - Dwarka (150km/3hrs)
Today, proceed to the sacred town of Dwarka, Visit Dwarkadeesh Temple. Take a holy dip in Gomti river, later leave to visit Nageshwar Jyotirling, Gopi Talav, Bet Dwarka, and on way back do visit Rukmani Temple, evening visit other temples on coastal area, attend evening aarti at Dwarkadish temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 09 Dwarka - Porbandar - Somnath (200km/ 4hrs)
In the morning depart to Porbandar (75km/1.5hrs) at Porbandar visit Kirti Mandir the place where Gandhiji was born and Sudama Temple The only Sudama Temple in the world. Later proceed to somnath (130km/2.5hrs) on arrival visit Bhalka Tirth, Triveni Sagam, Geeta Mandir Chopati & Somnath Temple in the evening attend Aarti and later watch light and Sound show. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10 Somnath - Diu (90km/2hrs)
Today, after breakfast proceed to beach town Diu. Apart from variety of beaches Diu has many tourist attractions like Bunder Chowk, Fort, Panikota, St. Paul's Church, museum etc. Later, visit St. Paul's Church, Diu Museum and Diu Fort Evening is at leisure to laze and relax on the beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 11 Diu - Sasangir - Junagadh (200km/4hrs)
After breakfast Proceed to Sasangir. Sasangir, is the home of the Asiatic Lion. Visit Gir Interpretation zone at Devaliya (Every Wednesday sanctuary will be closed) Later proceed to Junagadh. The ancient city has many eye catching monuments which reminds its great history. Later visit Uperkot Fort, Ashok Rock Edict, Mahabat Makabara and Junagadh Museum. Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 12 Junagadh - Palitana - Bhavnagar (250km/5hrs)
Today, proceed to Bhavnagar. Enroute visit temples city Palitana, Famous Jain temples at Shatrunjaya Hills. It is a very popular pilgrimage place for the followers of Jainism and other religions as well. With more than 900 Jain temples, the temple complex is the largest in the world. Continued towards Bhavnagar, in the evening visit Takhteshwar Temple located on the small hillock. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 13 Bhavnagar - Velavadar - Lothal - Vadodara (225km/5hrs)
Today, Proceed to Ahmedabad via Velavadar & Lothal Lothal is one of the most prominent cities of the ancient indus valley civilization. The Velavadar National park is known for the successful conservation of the blackbuck, wolf and the lesser Florican Continued towards Vadodara. Overnight stay at hotel
Day 14 Vadodara - Excursion to Pavagadh & Champaner (140km/2hrs)
Today, take a day trip to champaner and pavagadh. Champaner-Pavagadh is promoted as World Heritage site with developments on move as modern tourism destination. The Pavagadh hill leads to the hill top temple of the Goddess Kali, in the evening arrive at Vadodara. Overnight stay at hotel
Day 15 Vadodara - Dakor - Ahmedabad (150km/3hrs)
In the morning after breakfast proceed to Dakor. Dakor is prominent for its grand temple of Shree Krishna. Arrive at Ahmedabad. Evening free at law garden or kankaria lake. Later Drop at Airport or Railway station.
Notes: Indicated kms and journey time are approx and does not include sightseeing times
INCLUSION / EXCLUSIONS
Package INCLUSION
04 Nights accommodation in above mentioned or similar hotels
Daily Buffet/ fixed Menu breakfast
Air-conditioned car for sightseeing and excursions as per our itinerary
Driver allowance, Toll tax and parking
GST
Package EXCLUSION
Air fare / train fare
Jeep safari/devaliya park at Sasangir
Coolie / porter charges.
Camera charges.
Donations at temples.
Guide & Entrance fees during sightseeing.
Extended stay or travelling due to any reason.
Any meals other then those specified in Tour Cost Includes'
Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc.
Any other item not specified in 'Tour cost includes'
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