Across The Temples Of Gujarat Tour 9 days
- Private tour
- Solo friendly
- Family friendly
The Across The Temples of Gujarat tour will begin with pick up from Ahmedabad airport. Visit the heritage city Ahmedabad monuments & museum, then proceed to Little Rann Of Kutch-Wild Ass Sanctuary via visiting the UNESCO WHS at Patan & Modhera.
Next, drive to Rajkot, the princely region of Gujarat. Continue to Dwaraka & Somnath to visit the magnificent temples and pilgrimage centre of Hindus.
Next, head to Diu, a port town once ruled by the Portuguese, with historic forts & churches. Visit one of the largest temple complexes at Palitana & archaeological remains of a Harappa Port-Town at Lothal.
Day 1 Arrive Ahmedabad
On arrival at Ahmedabad airport, assistance & transfer to the hotel, check in at the hotel. Rest time is free to relax.
O/n at the 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 the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3 Ahmedabad - Patan - Dasada (260km)
Drive to Dasada via visiting Modhera Sun Temple, Rani ki Vav & Panchasara Jain Temple. Continue driving to Dasada, check in at the resort.
O/n at the resort. Meal plan: B, L, D.
Day 4 Dasada - Rajkot (160km)
Early morning safari in the Little Rann of Kutch, a unique landscape of its kind in the entire world, with an unending possibility of exploration. Its only haven on earth for endemic Asiatic Wild Ass. Drive to Rajkot, check in at the hotel. Later visit Jubilee Garden, which houses monuments of colonial time, including MG High School, Kaba Gandhi No Delo, Rashtriya Shala, Watson Museum, Lang Library, and Rotary Midtown Library.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 5 Rajkot - Dwarka (225km)
Drive to Dwarka, check in at the hotel. Later, visit the Dwarkadhish temple dedicated to the god Krishna. Nageshwar Temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Rest time, free to relax on the beach.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6 Dwarka - Pordandar - Somnath (230km)
Drive to Somnath, en route visit Porbandar, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. Continue driving to Somnath and check in at the hotel. Later visit Somnath Temple, Paanch Pandav Caves & Sun Mandir.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 7 Somnath - Diu (80km)
Drive to Diu, check in at the hotel. Later, visit Diu Fort, a large and imposing structure situated on the coast of the island, surrounded by the sea on three sides and a canal on the fourth side. Also visit the old town, which has old mansions belonging to rich Portuguese and Indian merchants. Rest time is free to relax on the beach.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 8 Diu - Bhavnagar (225km)
Drive to Bhavnagar via visiting Palitana Temples, known for being the largest cluster of Jain temples. 865 temples can be reached by climbing 3950 steps spanning 3.5 km up the Shatrunjaya Hills. Arrive Bhavnagar, check in at the hotel. Visit Gandhi Smriti, Barton Library & Museum.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 9 Bhavnagar - Ahmedabad (175km)
Drive to Ahmedabad via visiting archaeological remains of a Harappa Port-Town of Indus Valley Civilisation at Lothal. Continue driving to Ahmedabad and drop off at the airport to board the flight for your onward destination.
Meal plan: B.
Hotels used or similar for 8 nights' accommodation:
3* hotels option:
Ahmedabad x 2 night - WelcomHeritage Mani Mansion/ Parker Lords Eco Inn Dasada/ Bajana (Little Rann of Kutch) x 1 night - Royal Safari Camp, Bajana/ Rann Riders, Dasada Rajkot x 1 nights - The Fern Residency/ Marasa Sarovar Portico Dwarka x 1 night - Dwarkadhish Lords Eco Inn/ VITS Devbhumi Somnath x 1 night - The Fern Residency/ Lords Inn Somnath Diu x 1 night - Krishna Beach Resorts/ Kostamar Beach Resort Bhavnagar x 1 night - Efcee Sarovar Portico/ The Fern Bhavnagar
4* hotels option:
Ahmedabad x 2 night - Ramada Hotel/ Lemon Tree Premier Dasada/ Bajana (Little Rann of Kutch) x 1 night - Royal Safari Camp, Bajana/ Rann Riders, Dasada Rajkot x 1 nights - Fortune Park JPS Grand/ Regency Lagoon Resort Dwarka x 1 night - The Fern Sattva Resort Somnath x 1 night - The Fern Residency/ Lords Inn Somnath Diu x 1 night - Radhika Beach Resort/ Azzaro Resorts & Ganga Spa Bhavnagar x 1 night - Nilambag Palace Hotel/ The Fern Bhavnagar
5* hotels option:
Ahmedabad x 2 night - The House of MG/ Le Meridien Dasada/ Bajana (Little Rann of Kutch) x 1 night - Royal Safari Camp, Bajana/ Rann Riders, Dasada Rajkot x 1 nights - Fortune Park JPS Grand/ Regency Lagoon Resort Dwarka x 1 night - The Fern Sattva Resort Somnath x 1 night - The Fern Residency/ Lords Inn Somnath Diu x 1 night - Radhika Beach Resort/ Azzaro Resorts & Ganga Spa Bhavnagar x 1 night - Nilambag Palace Hotel/ The Fern Bhavnagar
What's included
* Please check prices for full list of inclusions and exclusions
Inclusions
- Assistance on arrival at the airport
- 8 nights' accommodation in selected price category hotels
- 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 the program
- 1-Time shared Gypsy safari in Little Rann of Kutch with forest department naturalist
- Bottled drinking water in the car
- Government taxes
- Monument entrances and activities charges are mentioned in the itinerary DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Monument entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
Exclusions
- Any flight tickets
- The camera charges at monuments
- Meals other than those mentioned in the day plan
- Expenses of a personal nature, like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc
- Gratuities & optional activities
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Details
Available in
English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish
(Other than English guide subject to availability and at additional cost)
Available for
Infants, Children, Students, Adults, Seniors
Departure & Return
Start city: Ahmedabad , Gujarat, India
Pick-up times available: 09:00
Pick up location: Ahmedabad Airport
Ends at: Ahmedabad Airport
Nearest airport: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD)
Eco Features:
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Education & exploration
Education & exploration
The product is educational rather than entertainment focused - it respects and gives insight into local traditions and/or environment - Local or indigenous tour guide(s)
Cancellation policy
0% cancellation fee - 31 days or more before the travel date
50% cancellation fee - between 16-30 days before the travel date
75% cancellation fee - between 7-15 days before the travel date
90% cancellation fee - between 4-6 days before the travel date
100% cancellation fee - between 0-3 days before the travel date
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