“Vibrant Gujarat"
Why Gujarat?
There are many reasons to visit Gujarat which includes UNESCO sites, religious sites, wildlife sanctuaries with Asiatic Lions, Jyotirlinga, Char Dham Temples, Museums, the large white desert Rann of Kutch, Statue of Unity and Gandhian heritage sites. There are numerous opportunities for a sightseeing tour. The richness in history, heritage and culture will overwhelm you on your first visit.
A little bit more about it...
Gujarat – located in the westernmost part of India, is home to several architectural marvels and is famous for its vibrant culture and rich heritage, apart from the scenic landscapes and mouth-watering cuisine. Offering a broad range of the most spectacular attractions, Gujarat, also known as ‘The Land of Legends’, presents a perfect blend of art, history, music and culture. Being the sole home of the pure Asiatic Lions, Gujarat also offers splendid views of the scenic beauty ranging from the Great Rann of Kutch to the hills of Satpura.
Gujarat, also known as “The Land of Legends” is located in the westernmost part of India and it presents a perfect blend of art, history, music and culture. The state is home to several architectural marvels, a vibrant culture and heritage, wildlife sanctuaries and the vast stretch of desert area. Gujarat also hold a historical significance as it is the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, the great freedom fighter of the country and the Gandhi Tourism circuit takes a visitor through a life journey of Mahatma Gandhi.
Our carefully planned Itineraries
Duration: 4 Nights & 5 Days
Places Covered: Ahmedabad – Mandvi – Bhuj – Kutch
ITINERARY
DAY 1: ARRIVE AHMEDABAD
On your arrival in Ahmedabad airport, you will meet our tour representative who will further transfer you to Wankaner which is few hours away via roadways. On reaching Wankaner, you will check-in the pre-booked hotel and relax. Known for its royal sightseeing places, you can go through wonderful places in Wankaner like, Ranjit Vilas Palace, Ceramic Zone, Hazrat Shah Bava Dargah Shari to just name the famous few. Later, return to the hotel and stay overnight.
DAY 2: WANKANER TO MANDVI
After having breakfast in the morning, you will go out to explore Mandvi which is 4 hours away from Wankaner. After reaching Mandvi, check-in the hotel and explore the magnificent beaches and the sunset view, followed by Vijay Vilas Palace, Navjivan Nature Cure Centre, and Mazar-e-Noorani known as the most major attractions for sightseeing. Later, return to the hotel and stay overnight.
DAY 3: MANDVI TO BHUJ
Have breakfast in the morning and check-out from the hotel to head to one of the most known and read places of Gujarat, Bhuj. Upon arrival, check-in the hotel in the midst of cultural and wildlife abundance where you can enjoy the major attractions like, Swaminarayan temple, that is dedicated to Narnarayan Deva and Harikrishna Maharaj, followed by Kutch Museum, Prag Mahal, Aina Mahal, and Cenotaphs Complex. At the end of the day, return to the hotel and stay overnight.
DAY 4: BHUJ TO RANN OF KUTCH
Today morning after breakfast pack your bags to travel to the Rann of Kutch from Bhuj which is a white desert. Check-in the hotel after undergoing the formalities, on reaching and get a golden chance to spot, wild-ass, desert fox, blackbuck, wolf, jackal and so on. Wind up the day by coming back to the hotel and staying overnight in a hotel.
DAY 5: BHUJ TO AHMEDABAD
Post breakfast in the morning check out and straight transfer to Ahmedabad airport to catch your flight back home.
Duration: 5 Nights & 6 Days
Places Covered: Ahmedabad – Dwarka – Somnath – Rajkot
ITINERARY
DAY 1: ARRIVE AHMEDABAD
On your arrival to Ahmedabad our tour representative will receive you from the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Complete check-in formalities and relax. Evening is free for leisure on your own. Overnight stay in Ahmedabad.
DAY 2: AHMEDABAD – DWARKA
Today morning after breakfast check out and proceed to the sacred town of Dwarka. Visit Dwarkadeesh Temple. Take a holy dip in the Gomti River. Overnight stay at the hotel in Dwarka.
DAY 3: DWARKA
Morning after breakfast you will leave to visit Nageshwar Jyotirling, Gopi Talav, Bet Dwarka, and on way back do visit Rukmani Temple, evening visit other temples on the coastal area, attend evening Aarti at Dwarkadish temple. Return back to hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 4: DWARKA – PORBANDAR – SOMNATH
In the morning depart to Porbandar which is 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, a drive about 130km/2.5hrs and 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 5: SOMNATH – RAJKOT
Today after having breakfast, proceed to Rajkot. Enroute visit Junagadh fort at Junagadh, Jalaram Temple at Virpur and Swaminarayan temple, Navlakha Palace and Vintage Car Museum at Gondal. In the late evening arrive at Rajkot. Check-in to your hotel and stay overnight.
DAY 6: RAJKOT – AKSHARDHAM – AHMEDABAD
Post breakfast in the morning check-out and proceed to Ahmedabad. On arrival at Ahmedabad visit Adalaj Stepwell, Akshardham Temple (Closed on Monday) & Gandhi Ashram. Evening you will be dropped at Railway station or Airport for your onwards departure.
Duration: 7 Nights & 8 Days
Places Covered: Kutch – Bhuj – White Rann – Mandvi – Gir – Ahmedabad
ITINERARY
DAY 1: AHMEDABAD – LITTLE RANN OF KUTCH
Arrive Ahmedabad and our tour representative will pick you up and proceed to Little Rann of Kutch which will take approx. 2 hours drive. On arrival check in to the hotel. In the afternoon enjoy desert safaris in the Little Rann of Kutch by open Jeep Safari, where you can sight animals like Wild-Ass, Desert Fox, Blue Bull, Blackbuck, Wolf, Jackal and few species of snakes & many species of birds. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 2: LITTLE RANN OF KUTCH – BHUJ
Today after having breakfast, 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 3: BHUJ – LOCAL VILLAGES – WHITE RANN
Morning after breakfast, get ready to explore the Banni and Pachcham regions and the edge of the Great Rann of Kutch. Visit Dhordo village, Bhirandiyara village, Ludiya village, Khavda village, Kalo Dungar (Black Hill) and Dattatreya Temple, Later proceed to White Rann which provides the view of the Great Rann and Sunset. Overnight stay at Dhordo or Hodka.
DAY 4: HODKA/DHORDO – LAKHPAT – NARAYAN SAROVAR – NAKHATRANA
Today you will visit Mata no Madh – the famous temple of Ashapura Mata. 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 Koteshwar Shiva Temple. Overnight stay at Nakhatrana.
DAY 5: NAKHATRANA – MANDVI
Today you will 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 rest of the day at the private beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 6: MANDVI – RAJKOT
Morning after having your breakfast leisurely you can proceed for shopping in Mandvi. Later in the evening arrive at Rajkot. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 7: RAJKOT – SASAN GIR NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast check-out and drive straight towards Sasan Gir National Park which will take about 4 hours. Sasan Gir is the home of the Asiatic Lion. On arrival visit, Gir Interpretation Zone at Devaliya (Closed on Wednesday) Later, get ready for open jeep safari at Gir National Park. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
DAY 8: SASAN GIR – AHMEDABAD
Post breakfast in the morning check out and straight transfer to Ahmedabad which is about 380 kms/ 8 hours. On arrival Ahmedabad in the evening you will be transferred straight to the airport to catch your flight to onwards destination.
Duration: 6 Nights & 7 Days
Places Covered: Kutch – Bhuj – White Rann – Mandvi – Rajkot – Ahmedabad
ITINERARY
DAY 1: AHMEDABAD – LITTLE RANN OF KUTCH
Arrive Ahmedabad and our tour representative will pick you up and proceed to Little Rann of Kutch which will take approx. 2 hours drive. On arrival check in to the hotel. In the afternoon enjoy desert safaris in the Little Rann of Kutch by open Jeep Safari, where you can sight animals like Wild-Ass, Desert Fox, Blue Bull, Blackbuck, Wolf, Jackal and few species of snakes & many species of birds. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 2: LITTLE RANN OF KUTCH – BHUJ
Today after having breakfast, 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 3: BHUJ – LOCAL VILLAGES – WHITE RANN
Morning after breakfast, get ready to explore the Banni and Pachcham regions and the edge of the Great Rann of Kutch. Visit Dhordo village, Bhirandiyara village, Ludiya village, Khavda village, Kalo Dungar (Black Hill) and Dattatreya Temple, Later proceed to White Rann which provides the view of the Great Rann and Sunset. Overnight stay at Dhordo or Hodka.
DAY 4: HODKA/DHORDO – LAKHPAT – NARAYAN SAROVAR – NAKHATRANA
Today you will visit Mata no Madh – the famous temple of Ashapura Mata. 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 Koteshwar Shiva Temple. Overnight stay at Nakhatrana.
DAY 5: NAKHATRANA – MANDVI
Today you will 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 rest of the day at the private beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 6: MANDVI – RAJKOT
Morning after having your breakfast leisurely you can proceed for shopping in Mandvi. Later in the evening arrive at Rajkot. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 7: RAJKOT TO AHMEDABAD
Post breakfast in the morning check-out and proceed to Ahmedabad. On arrival at Ahmedabad visit Adalaj Stepwell, Akshardham Temple (Closed on Monday) & Gandhi Ashram. Evening you will be dropped at Railway station or Airport for your onwards departure.
Duration: 9 Nights & 10 Days
Places Covered: Kutch – Jamnagar – Dwarka – Somnath – Diu – Gir – Junagadh – Bhavnagar – Ahmedabad
ITINERARY
DAY 1: AHMEDABAD – LITTLE RANN OF KUTCH
Arrive Ahmedabad and our tour representative will pick you up and proceed to Little Rann of Kutch which will take approx. 2 hours drive. On arrival check in to the hotel. In the afternoon enjoy desert safaris in the Little Rann of Kutch by open Jeep Safari, where you can sight animals like Wild-Ass, Desert Fox, Blue Bull, Blackbuck, Wolf, Jackal and few species of snakes & many species of birds. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 2: LITTLE RANN OF KUTCH – JAMNAGAR
Morning after breakfast, proceed to Jamnagar. On arrival check in at the hotel. Visit Lakhota Lake & Lakhota Museum. In the evening, visit Bala Hanuman Temple known for its non-stop Ramdhun since 1956 and it mentioned in Guinness Book of World Records. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 3: JAMNAGAR – DWARKA
Today you will proceed to the sacred town of Dwarka. Visit Dwarkadeesh Temple and Gomti Ghat. In the afternoon take a trip to Bet Dwarka, visit Old Temple of Krishna. The trip from Okha on the mainland to the temple is by a local boat. On the way to Bet Dwarka, visit Nageshwar Temple – One of the 12th Jyotilingam of Shiva. Rukmini Temple and Gopi Talav Return back to Dwarka. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 4: DWARKA – PORBANDAR – SOMNATH
In the morning depart to Porbandar which is 75km/1.5hrs. At Porbandar visit Kirti Mandir – A place where Gandhiji was born. Later proceed to Somnath about 130km/2.5hrs. On arrival visit Bhalka Tirth & Somnath Temple. In the evening watch light and sound show. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 5: SOMNATH – DIU
Morning after having your breakfast you can proceed to beach town in Diu. The day is at leisure to laze and relax on the beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 6: DIU
Today morning is at leisure to enjoy the wide variety of water sports facilities available at Nagoa Beach. Later, visit St. Paul’s Church, Diu Museum and Diu Fort. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 7: DIU – SASAN GIR NATIONAL PARK
Proceed to Sasan Gir after completing your breakfast and check-out. Sasan Gir is the home of the Asiatic Lion. In the afternoon Visit Gir Interpretation Zone at Devaliya. Crocodile breeding farm, Gir Information center. Watch movie on lion at Gir Information center in the evening. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 8: SASAN GIR – JUNAGADH – GONDAL
Early morning take a Jeep Safari at the Gir National Park and later proceed to Junagadh. Visit Uperkot Fort, Ashok Rock Edict, Mahabat Makabara and Junagadh Museum. Continued towards Gondal. On arrival visit Navlakha Palace & Classic and Vintage Car Museum. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 9: GONDAL – PALITANA – BHAVNAGAR
Today you will proceed to Bhavnagar. Enroute visit temples city Palitana, famous Jain temples at Shatrunjaya Hills. Continue towards Bhavnagar and in the evening visit Takhteshwar Temple located on the small hillock. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 10: BHAVNAGAR – VELAVADAR NATIONAL PARK – LOTHAL – AHMEDABAD
Post breakfast check-out and proceed to Ahmedabad via Velavadar & Lothal. After visiting Lothal and Velavadar National Park continued your journey towards Ahmedabad. On arrival you can either check-in to your hotel for overnight stay or catch your evening flight or train for your onwards journey back home.
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