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Grand Gujarat Tour

Duration

7 Nights / 8 Days

Destination Covered
  • Ahmedabad
  • Patan
  • Modhera
  • Bhuj
  • Local Villages
  • Black Hill
  • White Rann
  • Diu
  • Hodka/Dhordo
  • Nakhtrana
  • Mandvi
  • Jamnagar
  • Dwarka
  • Porbandar
  • Somnath
  • Little Rann of Kutch
  • Junagadh
  • Palitana
  • Bhavnagar
  • Velavadar
  • Lothal
  • Vadodara
  • Pavagadh
  • Sasangir
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Itinerary Details

Day 1:Arrive at Ahmedabad – Local Sight seeing

Today Arrive at Ahmedabad on arrival check into the hotel later visit Gandhi Ashram, Hathisingh Jain Temple, City Museum, Saradar Patel Musuem, Adalaj Step well and Akshardham Temple (Closed on Monday)  and Kankariya Lake. (Closed on Monday) Overnight stay at the hotel. 

Day 2:Ahmedabad – Patan – Modhera – Little Rann of Kutch (200km/4hrs)

Today, proceed to Little Rann of Kutch via Modhera & Patan. Arrive Modhera and visit Sun Temple. The Sun temple is of a unique architecture. Later, Proceed to Patan and visit Ran-Ki-Step Well & Sahastraling Talav.  Rani ki Vav step well is the oldest  and perhaps  the  grandest  among  the 120 plus  step wells  in Gujarat. Proceed to Little Rann of Kutch. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3:Little Rann of Kutch – Bhuj (250km/5hrs)

In the morning proceed for Jeep safari. Wild Ass Sanctuary is home to the last of the Indian wild ass and largest wildlife sanctuary in India. Later 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 4:Local Villages – Black Hill – White Rann (250km /5hrs)

Today, 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 Dattatray Temple, Later proceed to White Rann which provides the view of the Great Rann & Sunset. Overnight stay at Dhordo/Hodka.

Day 5:Hodka/Dhordo,Mata No Madh – Lakhpat – Narayan Sarovar -Koteshwar – Nakhatrana (250kms/5hrs)

Today, 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 Koteshwer Shiva Temple. Overnight stay at Nakhatrana.

Day 6:Nakhtrana,Mandvi (100kms/2hr)

Today, 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 balance day at the private beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 7:Mandvi – Jamnagar (300km/6hrs)

Today Proceed to Jamnagar Today, proceed to Jamnagar. On arrival visit Lakhota Lake & Lakhota Museum. In the evening, visit Bala Hanuman Temple known for its nonstop Ramdhun since 1956 and it mentioned in Guinness Book of World Records. Evening is free for Shopping. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 8:Jamnagar – Dwarka (150km/3hrs)

Today, proceed to the sacred town of Dwarka. Visit Dwarkadeesh Temple. Take a holy dip in Gomti river, later leave to visit Nageshwar Jyotirling, Gopi Talav, Bet Dwarka, and on way back do visit Rukmani Temple, evening visit other temples on coastal area, attend evening aarti at Dwarkadish temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 9:Dwarka – Porbandar – Somnath (200km/ 4hrs)

In the morning depart to Porbandar (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 (130km/2.5hrs) 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 10:Somnath – Diu (90km/2hrs)

Today, after breakfast proceed to beach town Diu. Apart from variety of beaches Diu has many tourist attractions like Bunder Chowk, Fort, Panikota, St. Paul’s Church, museum etc. Later, visit St. Paul’s Church, Diu Museum and Diu Fort. Evening is at leisure to laze and relax on the beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 11:Diu – Sasangir – Junagadh (200km/4hrs)

After breakfast Proceed to Sasangir. Sasangir, is the home of the Asiatic Lion. Visit Gir Interpretation Zone at Devaliya (Every Wednesday sanctuary will be closed) Later proceed to Junagadh. The ancient city has many eye catching monuments which reminds its great history. Later visit Uperkot Fort, Ashok Rock Edict, Mahabat Makabara and Junagadh Museum. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 12:Junagadh – Palitana – Bhavnagar (250km/5hrs)

Today, proceed to Bhavnagar. Enroute visit temples city Palitana, Famous Jain temples at Shatrunjaya Hills. It is a very popular pilgrimage place for the followers of Jainism and other religions as well. With more than 900 Jain temples, the temple complex is the largest in the world. Continued towards Bhavnagar. In the evening visit Takhteshwar Temple located on the small hillock. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 13:Bhavnagar – Velavadar – Lothal – Vadodara (225km/5hrs)

Today, Proceed to Ahmedabad via Velavadar & Lothal. Lothal is one of the most prominent cities of the ancient Indus valley civilization. The Velavadar National park is known for the successful conservation of the blackbuck, wolf and the lesser Florican Continued towards Vadodara. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 14:Vadodara – Excursion to Pavagadh & Champaner (140km/2hrs)

Today, take a day trip to champaner and pavagadh. Champaner-Pavagadh is promoted as World Heritage site with developments on move as modern tourism destination. The Pavagadh hill leads to the hill top temple of the Goddess Kali. In the evening arrive at Vadodara. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 15:Vadodara – Dakor – Ahmedabad (150km/3hrs)

In the morning after breakfast proceed to Dakor. Dakor is prominent for its grand temple of Shree Krishna. Arrive at Ahmedabad. Evening free at law garden or kankaria lake. Later Drop at Airport or Railway Station.

Notes:Indicated kms and journey time are approx and does not include sightseeing times.

Inclusions / Exclusions

Package Inclusion
  • Meeting and assistance on arrival
  • 14 nights accommodation in above mentioned or similar hotels
  • Daily Buffet/ fixed Menu breakfast
  • All meals at Sasangir, Little Rann of Kutch, Hodka/Dhordo ( Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast)
  • Air-conditioned car for sightseeing and excursions as per our itinerary
  • Driver allowance, Toll tax and parking
Package Exclusion
  • Air fare / train fare.
  • Jeep safari/devaliya park at Sasangir.
  • Coolie / porter charges.
  • Camera charges.
  • Donations at temples.
  • Guide & Entrance fees during sightseeing.
  • Extended stay or travelling due to any reason.
  • Any meals other then those specified in Tour Cost Includes’
  • Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc.
  • Any other item not specified in ‘Tour cost includes’
Cancellation Policy
  • 60 days & prior to arrival – 10% of the tour/service cost.
  • 59 days to 30 days prior to arrival – 20% of the tour/service cost.
  • 29 days to 15 days prior to arrival – 20% of the tour/service cost.
  • 14 days to 08 days prior to arrival – 50% of the tour/service cost.
  • 07 days & less, prior to arrival or no show – NO REFUND
Terms & Conditions
  • As per the Government directive, foreigners are requested to produce their passport as photo identity proof and Indians can produce any govt. approved photo identity such as Driving License/Pan Card/Voter ID card/Passport at the point of check-in at the hotel.
  • All Prices are in Indian Rupees and valid for Indian National only.
  • Above mentioned rates are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Rooms are subject to availability at the time of receiving firm booking.
  • In case of non availability of the mentioned hotels, similar kind/quality of hotels will be provided, which can change the above package cost.
  • 100 % advance shall have to be paid before departure out of which 50% has to be paid at the time of booking tour.
  • Package not applicable in festival season and Long weekends
  • Gir national park will remain closed from 15th June to 15th October. Guest can visit Gir Interpretation Zone at devalia subject to weather conditions.
  • During monsoon the night stay at gir can be replaced with junagadh.
  • Package cost valid till 31st March’24
  • E. & O. E.