USP
Situated on the West Coast of India, the state of Gujarat has a lively character to it, which has helped to enrich the Indian canvas of art, architecture, culture, music, painting, folk and other fine arts. It is known for a rich heritage of handicrafts, customs and traditions, fairs and festivals and an amazing variety of wildlife. This land is also famous for personalities like Mahatama Gandhi - the father of the nation, Sardar Patel - the iron man of India and social reformers like Swami Dayanand Saraswati.
With a rich coastline extending to 1,600 kms, which accounts for over one third of Indian coastline, Gujarat traded with western countries since the days of Greeks and Romans and is said to have an ancient Indian port at Lothal which had maritime connections with Egypt and Mesopotamia. Earlier ruled by the Hindu Rajput kings and then the Mughal emperors, Gujarat came under British rule as part of the Bombay presidency. Today, with a large Jain population and a strong influence of Buddhist culture since Ashoka's time, Gujarat boasts of a secular culture, which accounts for its glory and character.
Highlights
Highlights Standard
Cities : Gir (2N ) – Velavadar / Bhavngar ( 1N ) – Dasada ( 2N ) – Nakhatrana / Bhuj / Mandvi ( 2N )
- 2 Night’s stay in Hotel Gir Birding / Similar @ Gir
- 1 Night’s stay in Hotel Top 3 Lords Resort / Similar @ Velavadar / Bhavngar
- 2 Night’s stay in Hotel Royal Safari Camp / Similar @ Dasada
- 2 Night’s stay in Hotel Ilark / Similar @ Nakhatrana / Bhuj / Mandvi
Highlights Deluxe
Cities : Gir (2N ) – Velavadar / Bhavngar ( 1N ) – Dasada ( 2N ) – Nakhatrana / Bhuj / Mandvi ( 2N )
- 2 Night’s stay in Hotel Fern GIr / Similar @ Gir
- 1 Night’s stay in Hotel Black Buck Lodge / Similar @ Velavadar / Bhavngar
- 2 Nihgt’s stay in Hotel Ran Riders / Similar @ Dasada
- 2 Night’s stay in Hotel Ilark / Similar @ Nakhatrana / Bhuj / Mandvi
Highlights Premium
Cities : Gir (2N ) – Velavadar / Bhavngar ( 1N ) – Dasada ( 2N ) – Nakhatrana / Bhuj / Mandvi ( 2N )
- 2 Night’s stay in Hotel Fern GIr / Similar @ Gir
- 1 Night’s stay in Hotel Black Buck Lodge / Similar @ Velavadar / Bhavngar
- 2 Nihgt’s stay in Hotel Ran Riders / Similar @ Dasada
- 2 Night’s stay in Hotel Ilark / Similar @ Nakhatrana / Bhuj / Mandvi
Highlights Common
FLIGHT & TRANSPORT
- All tours, transfers & sightseeing by ac vehicle
SIGHTSEEING
Junagadh India
- the foot of Girnar Hill
- Uperkot Fort
- Jama Masjid and Buddhist caves
Sasan Gir – India
- Gir National park
- shore temple of Somnath
Velavadar / Bhavnagar – India
Dasada – India
- Village Safari
- Safari at Little Rann of Kutch
Bhuj / Nakhatrana – India
Excursion to Naliya & Narayan Sarovar
Chhari Fulay
MEALS
VISA & TAXES
Itinerary
Arrival at Rajkot Airport / Station & take a transfer to Sasan Gir. On your way, you can cover the sightseeing of Junagadh; which lies at the foot of Girnar Hill and takes its name from the Old Fort which circles the medieval town. Arrival at Junagadh & check in. Later in the day, cover the sightseeing of Junagadh. This town was under the rules of many dynasties over the period of many centuries. Therefore, various buildings of different time periods and influenced with diverse kinds of architecture can be sited in Junagadh. The major attraction, obviously, is the Uperkot Fort, the very fort from where the city derives its name. The premises hold other sites to be visited like the two step wells, Jama Masjid and Buddhist caves. After Junagadh sightseeing; proceed to Sasan Gir & check in the hotel. Evening at leisure.
Today, you can cover Jungle safari in “Gir National park”, the last refuge of the Asiatic lion on Earth. You can do it ideally twice a day; one in the morning & one in the late afternoon. Along with Asiatic Lions, you can spot Chinkara, Wild Boar, Striped Hyena, Jackal, Common Langur, Porcupine, Hare, black buck etc. It is also home to over 200 species of migratory birds. If you want to cover only one safari, then you can go for an excursion to Somnath; which is 1 ½ hour’s drive one way. There, you can visit the famous shore temple of Somnath; one of the twelve most sacred Shiva shrines in India. Back to the hotel after the safari / excursion.
Check out from the hotel after breakfast & depart to Velavadar / Bhavnagar. Arrival at the hotel in the afternoon & check in. After lunch & relaxation, proceed to “Velavadar National Park”; known for the largest concentration of Black Bucks in the world. Other fauna includes the endangered Indian wolf, Fox, Jackal, Jungle Cat, Hyena and Wild Boar. Here one can also spot many endangered birds such as Houbara Bustard, Lesser Florican, Common Crane, Sarus, White Stork, White Pelican & the Harrier roost. Get back to the hotel after the safari.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel & & take a transfer to Dasada. Arrival at Dasada in the afternoon & check in. Late In the afternoon, board a Jeep to visit some of the tribal villages around, where you can visit different tribes like Mirs, Rabaris, Bharvads etc. On this Village Safari, you get a chance to come closer to the culture & art. These tribes are well known for their extraordinary craftsmanship & brilliant embroidery work. Back to the hotel after the safari. Evening at leisure.
In the morning, enjoy a Jeep Safari in the “Little Rann of Kutch” – which houses one of the rarest & most endangered animals – Asiatic Wild Ass. This sanctuary is the vast stretch of flat, salt cracked barren desert. Here you can also spot other animals like the endangered Indian wolf, desert fox, Indian fox, jackals, desert and jungle cats, and hyenas. It is a birder’s paradise. Birds here include Steppe, Imperial, and Short-toed Eagle, Houbara Bustard, flamingos, pelicans, storks and cranes. Here, one gets a chance to see how salt is prepared out of saline sea water, as there are ample of salt panes. Back to the hotel after the Safari. In the afternoon, you can again get into the Rann to enjoy another safari. If not, then, you can proceed to cover an excursion tour to Modhera & Patan. At Modhera, you can visit Sun Temple; famous for its architecture & exquisite carvings. Patan was the capital of medieval Gujarat & is known for Ranki Vav (step well), temples & lakes. Back to the hotel after the safari / excursion.
Check out from the hotel in the morning & depart to Bhuj / Nakhatrana. Arrival at Bhuj / Nakhatrana & check in. At Bhuj, you can visit the Royal Palaces & Museums. Evening free for relaxation.
Today, proceed to Naliya to visit “Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary”. This grassland is very important for birdwatchers as perhaps the only sanctuary in India where three species of bustard are found – the endangered Great Indian Bustard, the endangered Lesser Florican & the near-threatened Macqueen's Bustard. There are lots of other migratory birds to be spotted here. Later on, proceed further to Narayan Sarovar – which is a well known wildlife sanctuary famous for Chinkara, Blue Bull, Spotted Deer, etc. You can also visit Koteshwar – quite nearby; known for Shiva Temple. On the way back, visit the famous Mata no Math; the ancient temple of Goddess Ashapura. In the evening, get back to the hotel.
Early in the morning, take a transfer to Chhari Fulay Reserve. The wetland attracts a large number of waterfowl species like Flamingo, Pelican, Great Crested Grebe, Black Stork, Brahminy Duck, Common Pochard, Tuffed Pochard, White Eyed Pochard, Gulls, Terns, Stints & Plovers. Back to the hotel, after the visit to Chhari Fulay. Then check out from the hotel & take a transfer to Bhuj Airport / Station to proceed to further destination.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- All transfers & sightseeing by ac vehicle.
- Daily Breakfast & Dinner.
Exclusions
- 5% GST Extra
- Any air/train fare
- charges & special Permits
- Cost for Optional Tours , Up- Gradation Charges , Sightseeing Entry fee & Guide
- Expenses incurred due to change in oil price, mishaps, landslides, strikes, political unrest etc, high season surcharge if levied any.
- Personal Expenses such as laundry, soft drinks, bottles of water, incidental, porter charges, tips etc.
General Notes
- This is just quotation, No Booking have been made
- Rooms are subject to availability at the time of confirmation
- Room Rate based on standard rooms. Supplement cost will be applicable for higher category room.
- All cost are per person based on twin sharing and traveling to 6 Person together
- Rates are subject to change without prior notice
- Any change in the number of Pax or travel dates may increase or decrease the rates
- Please note with immediate effect it’s mandatory to collect client's Pan card copy and Passport front page copy for all the payments collected.
- Your cooperation and immediate action will be highly appreciated
- According to government regulations, a valid Photo ID has to be carried by every person above the age of 18 staying at the hotel
- The ID Proof cab be Driver’s License, Voters Card, Passport and Aadhar Card (Pan Card is not valid as ID Proof)
- Foreigners/NRI’s requested to produce the passport & valid visa as Id proof on the time of check-in
- Without valid ID the guest will not be allowed to check in to the hotel and in that case hotel will not refund any money
- Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability and may be chargeable by the hotel
- The standard check-in time is 2 PM and the standard check-out time is 12 Noon for most of the hotels
