Best of Gujarat Tour - 12 Nights Stay
Travel Validity: Till 30th Sep 2020
Day-1 Ahmedabad Arrival- Dasada Arrival at Ahmedabad. Proceed to Dasada (95 kms/ 2 hrs). Dasada is located in Little Rann of Kutch & is renowned for its Wild Ass Population (one of its kind) alongwith fox, jackal, wolf etc. The sanctauary has become famous for bird watching experience. Explore the villages/ tribal areas of Dasada for their craft, embroidery & Go for bird watching safari in evening. O/n at hotel in Dasada.
Day-2 Dasada- Bhuj. Transfer to Bhuj (280 kms/ 5.5 hrs). Bhuj is the base point to visit White Desert (a vast area of pristine white salt desert visited for its natural beauty). Visit Aina Mahal, Swaminarayan temple. O/n at hotel in Bhuj.
Day-3 Excursion to White Desert Today, proceed to Dhordo (80 kms/ 1.5 hrs) for the White desert (2kms from Dhordo). Enroute visit Hodko & Khavda village, famous for its embroidery, pottery & leather craft. During desert festival (Nov- Mar), one can participate in the festival Also, visit Kala Dongar (highest peak of Kutch), Dattareya temple, India Bridge (last civilian point before Pakistan border). Evening, return to Bhuj. O/n at hotel in Bhuj.
Day-4 Bhuj- Jamnagar Today, proceed to Jamnagar (260 kms/ 5 hrs). Visit Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary. Khijariya Bird Sanctuary is divided into 2 zones. Zone one is the major zone (car is not allowed). Walk & watch a variety of birds in the paecful surrounding.Visit lakhota Lake in town. O/n at hotel in Jamnagar
Day-5 Excursion to Narara Marine National Park Today, proceed to Narara island (50kms/ 1.5 hr). Wade through sea bed during low tides to experience a variety of marine species such as octopus, fishes, crabs, sponges etc. This is approximately a 5km walk on corals to explore the area. O/n at hotel in Jamnagar.
Day-6 Jamnagar- Dwarka Travel to Dwarka (130 kms/2.5 hrs). Visit Dwarkadheesh temple- one of the most significant Lord Krishna temple in India. Also, visit Nageshwar Mahadev temple (a Jyotirlinga Temple).. O/n at hotel in Dwarka
Day-7 Dwarka- Somnath Today, proceed to Beyt Dwarka- an island accessible through boat ride, where a prominent Lord Krishna temple is located. On return to Dwarka, proceed to Somnath(230 kms/ 4.5 hrs). Visit Somnath Temple (a Jyotirlinga temple). This temple has survived several attacks of the Muslims & Portugese invaders Evening free at leisure at beach. O/n at hotel in Somnath
Day-8 Somnath- Diu Travel to Diu (85 kms/ 1.5 hrs). Visit Nagoa beach/ Ahmedpur mandvi beach. Enjoy a variety of watesports such as parasailing, water scooters, banana ride etc. O/n at hotel in Diu.
Day-9 Diu- Sasan Gir Transfer to Sasan Gir (70 kms/ 1.5 hrs)- the only place where asiatic Lions are found. Gir is also renowned for crocodiles & bird watching. Evening safari in Gir. O/n at hotel in Gir.
Day-10 SasanGir- Palitana- Bhavnagar Proceed to Palitana (180 kms/ 4 hrs)- the 2nd most important Jain Prigrimage Centre after Shikarji In Jharkhand. It is said that all Jain Tithankars except Neminath attained Nirvana here. Palitana has 863 temples, located on Shatrunjay hill, built in 11th & 12th century. Ascned the Shatrunjay hills (3000 steps) for darshan. Later, proceed to Bhavnagar (60 kms/1 hr). O/n at hotel in Bhavnagar.
Day-11 Bhavnagar- Ahmedabad Transfer to Ahmedabad (170 kms/ 3.5 hrs). Visit Gandhi Ashram, Sarkhej Roza (Ahmedabad'd Accropolis), Swami Narayan temple & Kankaria lake by evening. O/n at hotel in Ahmedabad.
Day-12 Excursion to Modhera Sun Temple & Patan Today, proceed to Modhera (100 kms/ 2 hrs) for the 11the century Sun Temple (a UNESCO Heritage Site). Later, travel to Patan (35 kms) to visit magnificient 11th century Ran-ki-Vav Stepwells (a UNESCO Heritage Site). Patan is alos known for its unique textile craft called "Patola". Evening, return to Ahmedabad. O/n at hotel in Ahmedabad.
Day-13 Departure Today, depart to railway station/ airport. Tour ends
HOTELS USED :
Special Package Cost (nett & non commissionable):
INCLUSIONS:
- 1 Nt Stay in Dasada Hotel
- 2 Nt Stay in Bhuj Hotel
- 2 Nt Stay in Jamnagar Hotel
- 1 Nt Stay in Dwarka Hotel
- 1 Nt Stay in Somnath Hotel
- 1 Nt Stay in Diu Hotel
- 1 Nt Stay in SasanGir Hotel
- 1 Nt Stay in Bhavnagar Hotel
- 2 Nt Stay in Ahmedabad Hotel
- Daily b/f & Dinners (12 nos)
- All Transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary by Vehicle on Pvt Basis.
- All taxes
EXCLUSIONS:
- Air/Train fare
- Horse Ride/ Camel ride/ Boating/ Any Sports Activity
- Safari Charges
- Monument Entrance/ Camera Fee
- Any meal not mentioned
- Guide/ Tips/ Expenses of personal nature
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