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Day 01 Arrive New Delhi
Arrive Delhi & transfer to hotel.. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02 Delhi – Ahmedabad by overnight Train. / by flight
Morning after breakfast sight seeing tour of Sahajahanabad, now known as Old Delhi. Visit Raj Ghat the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, Jama Musjid - the largest mosque of India, Red Fort, President’s house and the Secretariat buildings, India Gate – The War Memorial, Qutub Minar Day free,
Evening transfer to railway station (Train Rajdhani Exp. ETD 20:25hrs. ETA 10:05hrs.) for the train to Ahmedabad . overnight at Train.
Day 03 Ahmedabad
Arrival…Ahmedabad - Manchester of the East'.
(Ahmedabad, founded in the year 1411 AD is located on the banks of river Sabarmati. and has been named after Sultan Ahmed Shah, who was primarily responsible for building it. Today, this city is known as the 'Manchester of the East', one of the highly industrialized cities in India and is also India's Textile City. Though the capital of Gujarat was shifted from Ahmedabad to Gandhinagar, it is still the second largest industrial city in western India).Upon arrival, & transferred to hotel.
Afternoon visit (Sharp 10.15 AM-Textile Part-Wednesday & Public Holidays are Closed) the Calico Textile Museum, the finest in India. The museum exhibits antique and modern textiles including rare tapestries, wall hangings and costumes. Also on display are old weaving machines. On display in one part of the museum on the outside is the facade of an ancient and intricately carved haveli. Overnight at hotel ion
Day 04 Ahmedabad
Morning after breakfast – Full day Sightseeing,( we proceed for a city tour of The old city of Ahmedabad is dotted with labyrinthine by lanes called 'polls'. The exquisite carved wooden mansions and havelis are in no manner less than their stone counterparts in Rajasthan. We walk through theses narrow and fascinating lanes to see the local housing colonies including) visit to Swaminarayan Temple, the Hateesing Jain temple, Juma Masjid, Rani Rupmati Masjid, Sidi Saiyed Masjid.
Afternoon: Proceed to visit with Gandhi Ashram/Museum & proceed to Sarkhej, which is south west of Ahmedabad & is noted for its elegant group of buildings, including the Mausoleum Of Azam & Mu`assam built in 1457 by the brothers responsible for Sarkhej`s architecture. The architecture is interesting because the style is almost purely Hindu, with little of the Saracenic influence so evident in Ahmedabad. We also visit the Tomb of Ahmad Khattu Ganj Buksh, a renowned Muslim saint & spiritual adviser to Ahmed Shah.
Evening We drive north to visit the Adalaj Vav, one of the finest of the Gujrati step-wells, with carvings depicting intricate motifs of flowers and birds. It was built by Queen Rudabai in 1499 and it provided a cool and secluded retreat during the hot summer months.Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 : Ahmedabad – Dasada (Little Rann of Kutch) – (drive about 03hrs./110 Kms.)
Morning drive to Dasada & Check in at Rann Riders or Desert Courses or Similar
Onway visit Modhera & Patan (Note : Modhera & patan visit take extra 4-5 Hours / 140 Kms)
Afternoon visit to the Little Rann of Kutch (By jeep)
Overnight at Coobas ( Huts accommodation)
Day 06 : Dasada – Bhuj (drive about 07hrs./ 280 Kms.)
After breakfast drive to Bhuj, Upon arrival proceed to DSP/Collector office to obtain the permit ( Please all foreign clients need to obtain the permit for Banny village visit) ** Note : 2nd & 4th Saturday & Public holidays are closed at DSP/COLLECTOR office hence set the dates accordingly.
Evening visit to the Bhuj city and market Overnight at Hotel.
Day 07 : Bhuj – Fullday visit to the Banny villages (drive about 04hrs./150 Kms.)
Fullday excursion to the Banny villages to see various typical villages to see the traditional art and culture of Gujarat. Evening return to Bhuj overnight at hotel .
Day 08 : Bhuj – Sayla – Rajkot drive about 06hrs./260 kms)
After breakfast drive to Sayla. Afternoon sightseeing of Sayla & Walking tour of the Village.
Evening arrival at Rajkot and check in at Hotel. Overnight at Rajkot Hotel.
Day 09 : Rajkot – Porbander ( drive about 06hrs./187kms.)
After breakfast drive to Porbandar , arrive Porbandar check-in hotel.
Porbandar, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi is situated at the end of Saurashtra. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 : Porbander
Morning after breakfast full day sightseeing, visit Kirti Mandir, Sudama Temple, Darbargadh , Sartanji Choro, Huzoor Palace, Public Library. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 : Porbandar – Somnath – Diu. ( 40 kms / 80 Kms)
Morning at 06.00 : game view (Jeep safar/optional-Payable directly) into the Sasangir Lion Sanctuary. After breakfast drive to Diu onway visit of Somnath - On arrival check in at Hotel
Day at Leisure at the beach. Overnight at Hotel at Diu
Day 12: Diu
Fullday enjoy the beach activity and day visit of Diu. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13 : Diu – Jambhugtodha (drive about 02hrs./90kms.)
Morning after breakfast drive to Jambhugodha. Upon met and transfer to your Hotel. Evening visit the Village. Overnight at Jambhugodha. Stay at Hotel.
Day 14 : Jambhugtodha - Chottaudaipur – Jambhugtodha.
After breakfast full day visit the Chottaudaipur (55 Kms one way) to see various colorful tribal belts which is very unique of Gujarat Traditional and cultural living style. Evening Return to the Hotel for Overnight.
Day 15 : Jambugodha / Uthelia
After breakfast drive to Uthelia via Champaner ( 65 Kms + 110 Kms), A World Heritage site declared as one of the hundred endangered architectural monument of the world. Evening arrival of Uthelia. Overnight at Uthelia. Overnight at Hotel .
Day 16 : Uthelia – Palitana (drive about 4hrs. / 150kms.) / (Bhavnagar. Overnight Stay)
Morning after breakfast drive to Palitana arrive Palitana -visit Palitana -where over a period of 900 years, 863 Jain Temples have been constructed on five sacred hills -if you wish to climb Palitana you should allow at least 4 hours to climb to the top , a small comfortable heritage guesthouse, in the heart of the village
Day 17 : Palitana – Bhavnagar.
(Full day excursion ) Early morning 05:00 Hrs drive to Paliatna 57 Kms / 1 Hour 40 Minute drive, Visit Shetrunjaya Hill, 2000 ft. near Palitana town, has 863 temples with arches, carved pillars & bejeweled idols, ranging from the 11th – 20th century. Later afternoon Return to Bhavnagar for Overnight.
Day 18 : Bhavnagar / Gondal (drive about 05hrs./180 Kms)
After breakfast drive to Gondal afternoon Arrival at Gondal, An. Historical city of Gujarat. Evening visit the Naulakha palace The oldest extend palace in gondal, the 17th century Naulakha palace is a festival of stone carvings with exquisite Jarokha Balconies,. Visit the Royal Family Vintage car collection, have an extensive collection of Vintage and classic cars including a 1910 new engine, a delage and a Daimler from the 1920s, a 1935 mercedes, 1935 packard 2 door convertible, 1941 & 1947 cadillac, 1955 cadillac limousine, jaguar xk 150, Chevrolet Etc. Most of these cars are restored and some bear the original gondal State number plates. Overnight at Gondal. Stay at Heritage
Day 19 : Gondal / Wankaner
After breakfast drive to Wanakner on way visit Rajkot (40 Kms + 55 Kms) including the Watson Museum, Rashtriya Shala to see the weaving cloths and local Rajkot City. Afternoon arrival at Wanakner enjoy a visiting the Palace Museum and local Village. Overnight at Wankaner. Stay at the Hotel .
Day 20: Wankaner / Ahmedabad (drive about 6hrs. / 220kms.)
After and early breakfast drive to Ahmedabad . arrive Ahmedabad. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 21 : Departure – Ahmedabad – Mumbai.
Morning In time Transfer to your Flight / Train to the next Destination. |
