Highlights of Gujarat

17 Days Duration

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Discover Gujarat on a wide-ranging 17-day journey through historic cities, sacred sites, rural communities, and wildlife-rich landscapes. From Mumbai’s landmark...

Duration: 17 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Junagarh, Mumbai, Bhuj, Palitana, Kevadiya · Languages: English

Know before you go: STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE; PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY; Not wheelchair accessible; Not suitable for pets; Infants must not sit on laps; Infant seats unavailable; Hotels used or similarMumbai x 1 nights3* - Hotel Suba Palace/ BW Hotel Sahil4* - Sun-N-Sand Hotel/ Fariyas Hotel5* - Trident Hotel/ ITC Grand CentralAhmedabad x 2 night3* - WelcomHeritage Mani Mansion/ Parker Lords Eco Inn4* - Ramada Hotel/ Lemon Tree Premier5* - The House of MG/ Le MeridienDasada x 2 night3* - Rann Riders4* - Rann Riders5* - Rann RidersBhuj x 1 nights3* - Seven Sky Clarks inn/ Hotel Ilark4* - The Fern Residency/ Hill View Resort5* - The Fern Residency/ Hill View ResortHodka x 2 night3* - Shaam-E-Sarhad Village Resort4* - Shaam-E-Sarhad Village Resort5* - Shaam-E-Sarhad Village ResortGondal x 2 night3* - Heritage Gondal Palace4* - Heritage Gondal Palace5* - Heritage Gondal PalaceSasan Gir x 2 night3* - The Fern Gir Forest Resort/ Lion Safari Camp4* - The Fern Gir Forest Resort/ Lion Safari Camp5* - Woods at Sasan/ The Gateway Hotel Gir ForestBhavnagar x 1 night3* - Nilambag Palace Hotel/ The Fern Bhavnagar4* - Nilambag Palace Hotel/ The Fern Bhavnagar5* - Nilambag Palace Hotel/ The Fern BhavnagarVadodara x 1 night3* - Tansha Comfort Regency/ Suba Elite Fatehganj4* - Royal Orchid Central/ Lemon Tree Hotel5* - Welcomehotel VadodraKevadia x 1 night3* - Tent City4* - Tent City5* - Tent CityMumbai x 1 nights3* - Hotel Suba Palace/ BW Hotel Sahil4* - Sun-N-Sand Hotel/ Fariyas Hotel5* - Trident Hotel/ ITC Grand Central; As per flight schedule arrival transfer from airport to hotel.

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What's Included

Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Assistance on arrival at the airport.
16 Nights' accommodation (if option selected) in selected price category hotels.
Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.
English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
2 Time jeep safari in Sasan Gir National Parks with a forest department naturalist.
NOTE: Jeep safaris are subject to availability and once booked, they cannot be amended or canceled.
Monument entrances and activity charges mentioned in the itinerary.
Bottled drinking water in the car.
Government taxes.

Not Included

Any flight ticket.
Camera charges at monuments if any.
Meals other than mentioned in inclusions.
Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
Gratuities and optional activities.

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrive MumbaiOn arrival at Mumbai airport assistance and transfer to hotel (Hotels check in time 1200hrs afternoon early check in subject to rooms availability, confirm early check in can be pre-booked at additional cost) Later guided city tour of Mumbai one of the world’s great cities. Bollywood, beach, finance and a great nightlife are the highlights of Mumbai. Exquisite food joints, malls and buildings also define its character.Visit Gateway of India built to commemorate the visit of King George V in 1911 and the excellent Prince of Wales Museum. From here stroll through the historic Colaba district to admire the impressive Gothic Victorian architecture before continuing to Malabar Hill for far-reaching views over the city. End the day at the colourful Dhobi ghats where traditional laundryman collect, wash and return the city’s linen.Overnight at hotel.
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Day 02

Mumbai - Ahmedabad (flight)Breakfast at hoel transfer to airport to board flight for Ahmedabad.Ahmedabad is a city of development; its architecture, food and warm people define it. One will see majestic 15th and 16th century mosques and mausoleum complexes, 11th century step-wells, fine havelis and historic Hindu and Jain temples to 18th and 19th century buildings with their European colonial influences, the city is also home to modern masterpieces designed by Charles Correa and Le Corbusier.Overnight at hotel.
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Day 03

AhmedabadBreakfast at hotel, explore Ahmedabad with a guide. Places of interest include the excellent Calico Museum of Textiles with its wide range of exhibits and the Sabarmati Ashram which was founded, in his home city, by Mahatma Gandhi in 1917 and was the starting point of his famous 385km Salt March to Dandi in 1930. Also visit the monumental complex of Sarkhej with its 15th century mausoleum and explore the city’s old quarter, with its beautiful havelis, on foot.Overnight at hotel.
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Day 04

Ahmedabad - Adalaj - Modhera - Patan - Dasada (260kms/ 5hrs approx)Breakfast at hotel, proceed towards the 15th century Adalaj Stepwell, before continuing to the 11th century Surya ‘Sun’ Temple at Modhera. One of the finest Hindu temples in Gujarat, Modhera has a special setting and has an atmosphere of tranquillity and serenity.Further drive to Patan, which was once the capital of Gujarat before the founding of Ahmedabad. Patan is also the home of the famous Patola silk weavers. Once in Dasada stay for two nights at the Rann Riders Camp located on the edge of the glorious Rann of Kutch. Dinner & overnight in camp.Overnight in camp.
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Day 05

DasadaBreakfast at Camp, drive to the Little Rann of Kutch. A paradise for a bird enthusiast, you will find plovers and chats to flamingos and storks. The best birding months are between October to March. Also visit some of the local areas around Dasada including pastoral Vadiara and the goat-herders of Ambala. Lunch, dinner & overnight in camp.Overnight in camp.
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Day 06

Dasada - Bhuj (260kms/ 5hrs approx)Breakfast at hotel, explore the Little Rann of Kutch again to keep its memories in hearts forever. Afterwards leave Dasada and continue by road to Bhuj stopping en-route to visit the lakeside palace at Halvad. The atmospheric old walled city of Bhuj is the capital of the Kutch region and later wander among the narrow alleyways of the citadel.Overnight at hotel.
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Day 07

Bhuj - Hodka (65kms/ 1.3hrs approx)Breakfast at hotel drive north from Bhuj to the small rural hamlet of Hodka for a two nights stay at the Shaam-e-Sarhad Rural Resort. Handicrafts are a living tradition of Kutch region and over the next two days visit the neighbouring Banni villages. These settlements are home to the Hindu tribes of the Ahir and Rabari as well as the Muslim villages of the Muthwas and Jaths. Lunch, dinner & overnight in resort.Overnight in resort.
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Day 08

HodkaBreakfast at resort, explore the villages around Hodka having a rich artistic tradition and are renowned for their embroidery, block painting, pottery, leather and silver work. Over the years little has changed in the lives of these semi-nomadic people with trade in sheep, goats, camels, buffaloes and other livestock constituting their other main source of income. Lunch, dinner & overnight in resort.Overnight in resort.
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Day 09

Hodka - Gondal (300kms/ 6hrs approx)Breakfast at hotel, drive to Gondal where you will stay for two nights at the Gondal Orchard Palace Hotel, which is the guesthouse of the Huzoor Palace where the owners – scions of the former rulers – still reside. Surrounded by wheat and cotton fields, Gondal is a fascinating town and was one of the most progressive and affluent states during the period of British rule.Overnight at hotel.
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Day 10

GondalBreakfast at hotel, explore Gondal. The Naulakha Palace with its stone carvings and museum of princely memorabilia is particularly interesting whilst for those interested in Ayurveda; Gondal’s Bhuvaneshwari Pharmacy has been making fine traditional herbal medicines for decades. The current ruling family in Gondal also keeps its collection of vintage and classic cars in the Huzoor Palace estate and it is possible to see around thirty of these vehicles, which form arguably one of the finest collections in India.Overnight at hotel.
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Day 11

Gondal - Junagadh - Sasan Gir (150kms/ 3hrs approx)Breakfast at hotel drive to Sasan Gir, enroute visit Junagadh. This is one of India’s most historic cities – ancient artefacts were found on the hilltop citadel and Emperor Ashoka’s edicts were inscribed on rock here during the 3rd century BC. Visit the Uparkot Citadel, Jama Masjid and 11th century Adi Chadi Vav step-well before continuing to Sasan Gir, the last remaining home of the Asiatic lion. Dinner & overnight at resort/ Camp.Overnight at resort/ Camp.
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Day 12

Sasan GirBreakfast at resort. Today explore the unique Sasan Gir with an early morning and evening jeep safaris. An attractive sanctuary, Sasan Gir is not only home to the rare Asiatic lion but also has good populations of nilgai, sambar and chital. It is also a very popular reserve for birding and has a rich variety of birdlife. Lunch, dinner & overnight in resort/ camp.Overnight in resort/ camp.
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Day 13

Sasan Gir - Palitana (225kms/ 5hrs approx)Breakfast at resort, drive to an astonishing Jain temple complex at Palitana. The hills of Palitana are known as the ‘Abode of the Gods’ and are covered with 863 Jain temples spanning a period of over 900 years. Their finely carved spires and towers glisten in the sunlight as pilgrims make the uphill journey on foot.Overnight at hotel.
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Day 14

Palitana - Lothal - Vadodara (260kms/ 5hrs approx)Breakfast at hotel. A special morning you may wish to join the pilgrims and climb the 4,000 steps to the Palitana temples. Later drive to Vadodara calling in on the way to see the archaeological site of Lothal, which is home to some of the most important Harappan archaeological remains of the subcontinent.After Lothal continue to Vadodara, once the capital of the affluent Baroda Princely State and home to some magnificent 19th century palaces and public buildings.Overnight at hotel.
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Day 15

Vadodara - Pavagadh-Champaner - Sardar Sarovar Dam, Kevadia (145kms/ 3hrs approx)Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Visit the Pavagadh-Champaner archaeological zone, which was Gujarat’s first UNESCO, approved World Heritage Site. The site encompasses forts, temples, mosques, mausoleum complexes, pavilions, wells and tanks and Champaner’s Jami Masjid, built around 1523, is considered the high water mark of 16th century Indo-Saracenic architecture. Later proceed to Sardar Sarovar Dam, Kevadia via visiting the historic citadel of Dabhoi, which has a majestic gateway, built in the 12th century.Arrive Narmada Tent City check in. Later visit Sardar Sarovar Dam World’s 2nd biggest dam - known as the Gravity Dam and Selfie Point to capture beautiful pictures with Statue of Unity. Enjoy the Cultural & entertainment activities at the camp resort in evening. Dinner and overnight in Camp.Overnight in Camp.
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Day 16

Sardar Sarovar Dam Kevadia - Vadodara (90kms/ 2hrs approx) / Mumbai (flight)Breakfast at camp, visit to The Statute of Unity (closed on monday). The Statue of Unity is viewed as the world tallest statue (182 meters) and is double the extent of the Statue of Liberty. After sightseeing drive to Vadodara airport to board flight for Mumbai. Arrival transfer from airport to hotel in Mumbai.Overnight at hotel.
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Day 17

Mumbai - DepartureBreakfast at hotel, transfer to Airport to catch flight for onward destination.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Mumbai. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Mumbai. — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.