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.
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Cities : Bhavngar ( 1N ) – Diu ( 2N ) - Gir ( 1N ) – Junagadh ( 1N ) - Dwarka ( 1N ) – Bhuj (3N ) – Dasada ( 2N )
- 1 Night’s stay in Top 3 Lords Resort / Similar @ Bhavnagar
- 2 Night’s stay in Radhika Resort / Similar @ Diu
- 1 Night’s stay in Gir Birding Lodge / Similar @ GIr
- 1 Night’s stay in Leo Resort / Similar @ Jungadh
- 1 Night’s stay in Damji / Similar @ Dwarka
- 3 Night’s stay in Hotel Ilark / Similar @ Bhuj
- 2 Night’s stay in Royal Safari Camp / Similar @ Dasada
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Cities : Bhavngar ( 1N ) – Diu ( 2N ) - Gir ( 1N ) – Junagadh ( 1N ) - Dwarka ( 1N ) – Bhuj (3N ) – Dasada ( 2N )
- 1 Night’s stay in Blue Buck Lodge / Similar @ Bhavnagar
- 2 Night’s stay in Aazaro Diu / Similar @ Diu
- 1 Night’s stay in Fern / Similar @ GIr
- 1 Night’s stay in Leo Resort / Similar @ Jungadh
- 1 Night’s stay in Dwarkadish Lords Eco Inn / Similar @ Dwarka
- 3 Night’s stay in Hotel Ilark / Similar @ Bhuj
- 2 Night’s stay in Rann Riders / Similar @ Dasada
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FLIGHT & TRANSPORT
- All tours, transfers & sightseeing by ac vehicle
SIGHTSEEING
Velavadar / Bhavnagar – India
Velavadar National Park
Palitana – India
- top of Shatrunjaya Hills
- Shatrunjaya River
- Jain temples
Diu – India
- St. Paul's Church
- Diu Museum
- Diu Beaches
Sasan Gir – India
- Gir National park
- shore temple of Somnath
Junagadh India
- foot of Girnar Hill
- Uperkot Fort
- Jama Masjid and Buddhist caves
Dwarka – India
- Dwarkadheesh Temple
- Rukmini Mandir,
- Gopi Talao
- Nageshwar Mahadev Mandir
Bhuj / Nakhatrana – India
Excursion to Naliya & Narayan Sarovar Mata no Math & Koteshwar
Chhari Fulay White Rann & Banni region
Dasada – India
- Village Safari
- Safari at Little Rann of Kutch
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Itinerary
Arrival at Bhavnagar & check in the hotel at Bhavnagar / Velavadar. 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.
Check out from the hotel after breakfast & take a transfer to Palitana, located on the top of Shatrunjaya Hills. With the Shatrunjaya River flowing to its south, making this place one of the most picturesque places of pilgrimage in India. The 863 temples, each rivaling the other for its sheer beauty were built over an impressive span of 900 years with each generation of pilgrims making its contribution to the shrines of Shatrunjaya. Amongst all the Jain temples, Palitana temples are considered to be the most sacred ones. After the sightseeing of Palitana Temples, proceed to Diu – situated on the southernmost side of Gujarat. Arrival at Diu & check in.
After breakfast, cover half day city tour of Diu, including visit to St. Paul's Church, Diu Museum and the Diu Fort. Diu still has a lot of Portuguese influence. Get back to the hotel in the afternoon. Rest of the day to relax on the beautiful, calm & quiet beaches of Diu.
Check out from the hotel after breakfast & depart to Somnath. On Arrival, visit the famous shore temple of Somnath; one of the twelve most sacred Shiva shrines in India. After the sightseeing at Somnath; proceed to Sasan Gir. Arrival at Sasan Gir & check in. Late in the afternoon, enjoy Jungle Safari in “Gir National park”, the last refuge of the Asiatic lion on Earth. 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. Back to the hotel after the safari.
After breakfast, depart to Junagadh, which lies at the foot of Girnar Hill and takes its name from the Old Fort which circles the medieval town. First, cover an excursion to Girnar Hill, the famous mythological hill, supposed to be an extinct volcano. It is famous for the 16 carved and sculptured marble Jain shrines that adorn this famous hilltop (These temples are accessible by walk only. Many of them are located mid-way of the hill, so covering them generally takes 3 – 4 hrs). The Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva also draws thousands of devotees up the hill who climb the fleet of 10,000 steps build in the early 20th century (This is possible if you have whole day on hand to cover Girnar. In that case, you need to add one more night to the itinerary). Drive back to Junagadh for lunch. Later on, 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. Once, the sightseeing of Junagadh is over, Back to the hotel in Junagadh.
After breakfast proceed to Dwarka. Arrival at Dwarka & check in.
Then, visit Dwarkadheesh Temple – the major landmark & attraction of the town. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shree Krishna. After, performing spiritual activities come back to the hotel. After refreshments, depart to visit Rukmini Mandir, Gopi Talao & Nageshwar Mahadev Mandir – one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Then, proceed to Okha boat jetty, from where you can take a return ferry to Bet Dwarka. At Bet Dwarka, you will visit Ranchhodrai Temple & Matsyavatar Temple. Back to the hotel at night.
Check out from the hotel in the morning & depart to Bhuj / Nakhatrana. After full day journey, arrival at Bhuj / Nakhatrana & check in. Evening free for relaxation.
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. After the park safari, proceed to Banni Villages known for their rich traditional tribes and their amazing arts and crafts. Later on, visit the white rann – the natural phenomena, the vast expanse of flat desert of salty clay & mudflats – which is accessible in winters & summers, because of geological reasons. On the way back, visit the textile towns of Nirona followed by visits to Than Monastery & Fossil Farm at Than-Dhinodhar.
After breakfast, depart to Narayan Sarovar. On the way, visit the famous Mata no Math; the ancient temple of Goddess Ashapura. Drive further to Narayan Sarovar – which is a well known wildlife sanctuary famous for Chinkara, Blue Bull, Spotted Deer, etc. Also visit Koteshwar; known for Shiva Temple. In the evening, get back to the hotel.
Check out from the hotel after breakfast & take a transfer to Mandvi. The major attraction of Mandvi is the “Vijay Vilas Palace”. This palace is a wonderful blend of architectural styles of Mughals, Rajputs & Europeans. One can see the interiors including offices where the Maharaos worked from dawn to afternoon, the rooms for entertaining, the old living quarters. The domed terrace has a view over the estate to the sea. The palace is nestled in 450 acres of lush greenery, with 2 kilometers of private beach. After the sightseeing is over, proceed to Dasada. Arrival at Dasada in the evening & check in.
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. 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.
Check out from the hotel & depart to Modhera. At Modhera, you can visit Sun Temple; famous for its architecture & exquisite carvings. Then, you can proceed to Patan; which was the capital of medieval Gujarat & is known for Ranki Vav (step well), temples & lakes. After the sightseeing, take a transfer to Ahmedabad 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
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- 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.
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- 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