Gujarat Historical, Cultural, Religious & Wildlife Discovery Tour 15 days
- Private tour
- Solo friendly
- Family friendly
Gujarat Historical, Cultural, Religious & Wildlife Discovery tour will begin with pick up from Ahmedabad airport. You will visit the imperial cities Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar, Diu, Gondal, Rajkot & Bhuj, dotted with forts, palaces and museums. The great temple complexes at Palitana, Junagadh, Bhadreshwar & Panchasara. The Archaeological Discovery Site at Lothal & Dholavira, along with UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Rani ki Vav & Modhera Sun Temple. You will also do the safari in Sasan Gir National Park, the White Rann of Kutch & Little Rann of Kutch. A visit to a few artisan & craft villages is also part of your itinerary. Accompanied tour guide and transport will remain on disposal at your disposal.
Day 1 Arrive Ahmedabad
Arrival, transfer to the hotel, and check in at the hotel. Rest time is free to relax.
O/n at the hotel.
Day 2 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 - Bhavnagar (175kms)
Drive to Bhavnagar en route to visit the archaeological remains of a Harappa Port-Town at Lothal. On arrival, check in at the hotel. Visit Gandhi Smriti & Barton Museum.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4 Bhavnagar - Palitana-Diu (225kms)
Drive to Diu via visiting Palitana Temples (865 temples can be reached by climbing 3950 steps on Shatrunjaya Hills). Drive to Diu, check in at the hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 5 Diu - Sasan Gir (100kms)
Visit Diu Fort & Old Town, which has a few old mansions belonging to rich Portuguese and Indian merchants. Drive to Sasan Gir, check in at the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B, L, D.
Day 6 Sasan Gir National Park
Gypsy safari in Gir Wildlife Sanctuary the only place in the world outside Africa where the lion can be seen in its natural habitat.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B, L, D.
Day 7 Sasan Gir - Rajkot (160kms)
Drive to Rajkot en route to visit Junagadh temple-studded Girnar Hill. And the Navlakha Palace at Gondal. Arrive at Rajkot, check in at the hotel. Visit Jubilee Garden, which houses monuments of colonial times.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 8 Rajkot - Dholavira (260kms)
Drive to Dholavira, check in at the village resort. Explore Dholavira archaeological & historical sites dating back to the Indus Valley Civilisation.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B, L, D.
Day 9 Dholavira - Bhuj (220kms)
Drive to Bhuj, check in at the hotel. Visit Aaina Mahal Palace, Prag Mahal, Shri Swaminarayan Temple & Ramkund stepwell.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 10 Bhuj - Hodka (65kms)
Drive to the Banni Region of Kutch, Nirona Village, to see the Rogan arts. Drive to Hodka, check in at the hotel. Evening drive a short distance to enjoy the breathtaking views of the White Rann.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B, L, D.
Day 11 Hodka - White Rann of Kutch
Early morning till late evening, explore the White Rann of Kutch salt marsh in the Thar Desert. Visit a few villages.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B, L, D.
Day 12 Hodka - Mandvi (135kms)
Drive to Mandvi via visiting Sumarasar Village of Shawl & Stole Weavers. Arrive at Mandvi, check in at the hotel. Visit Vijay Vilas Palace & the shipbuilding centre.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 13 Mandvi - Dasada (275kms)
Drive to Dasada en route, stop to see the finest Batik workshops in Mundra & Bhadreshwar Jain Temple, founded in 516 BC. Arrive at Dasada, check in at the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B, L, D.
Day 14 Dasada - Ahmedabad (160kms)
Early morning safari in the Little Rann of Kutch. After the safari, drive to Ahmedabad via visiting the stepwell & Temples in Patan. Arrive in Ahmedabad, check in at the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 15 Ahmedabad - Departure
Departure transfer to the airport.
Meal plan: B.
What's included
* Please check prices for full list of inclusions and exclusions
Inclusions
- Assistance on arrival at the airport
- 14 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 the program
- English-speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
- Monument entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary
- 1-Time Gypsy safari in Gir National Parks with forest department naturalist
- 1-Time Gypsy safari in Little Rann of Kutch with forest department naturalist
- Bottled drinking water in the car
- Government taxes
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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Interaction with locals or nature
Interaction with locals or nature
The major part of the tour is spent on interacting with local communities, their representative(s) (other than guides) or observing the nature or animals without disturbing their natural habitat and environment - Licensed tour guide
- 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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