Best of Gujarat - 13 Days

Day 01 : Arrive at Ahmedabad

Arrive in the historical capital of Gujarat Ahmedabad. On arrival check-in to the hotel. Later proceed to visit Gandhi Ashram, Hatheesingh Jain Temple, Sidi Saiyad Mosque, Kakariya Lake, SarkhejRoza, Saradar Vallabhbhai Patel Museum, etc. In the afternoon, proceed to visit Adalaj Step well & Akshardham Temple (Monday Close). Visit Akshardham Temple and enjoy the Pradarshani at Akshar Hall, followed by the Grand Laser Show at evening (at own cost) at Akshardham Temple premises. At night, you can visit Sabarmati Riverfront and Atal foot over Bridge. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 02 : Ahmedabad – Patan - Modhera - Little Rann of Kutch (Approx. 220km / 4.5hrs)

Today, proceed for Little Rann of Kutch via Patan and Modhera. At Modhera visit famous Sun Temple. Later Proceed to Patan and visit Ran-Ki-Step Well (UNESCOs World Heritage Sites) & Sahastraling Talav, famous for its textiles and architect monuments. Later proceed for Little Rann of Kutch. On arrival check-in to the resort. Explore the desert by open jeep(2 Shift Per Day for 2 hrs Morning 7 am & after noon 3.30 pm only - Subject to Availability) in the Little Rann of Kutch, where one can sight animals like Wild-Ass, Desert Fox, Blue Bull, Blackbuck, Wolf, Jackal and few species of snakes & many species of birds also one can visit the home of Rabari and Banjara are the two important tribes of the region. Overnight stay at Little Rann of Kutch.

Day 03 : Little Rann of Kutch - Bhuj (Approx. 285km / 6hrs)

Today, morning after breakfast, check-out from the hotel & later proceed to Bhuj. On arrival check-in to the hotel. Balance day free for leisure. At evening visit Swaminarayan temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04 : Bhuj Local Sightseeing & Bhujodi

Today, morning after breakfast proceed to visit places like Aina Mahal Museum (Thursday & Public Holiday Close), Pragmahal Museum (Public Holiday Close), Kutch Museum (Wed Close & 2nd & 4th Sat & Public Holidays Close) Bhartiya Sanskriti Darsan Exhibition Museum (2nd & 4th Sat & Public Holidays Close) & Cenotaphs of Royal Family. In the afternoon, proceed to visit Hiralaxmi Memorial Craft Museum at Bhujodi. Balance day free for leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05 : Bhuj - Mandvi (Approx. 70kms / 1.5hrs)

Today, morning after breakfast, check-out from the hotel & proceed to the coastal town Mandvi. Visit Vijay Villas Palace - summer retreat of the royal family & Shyamji Krishna Varma Memorial, to know about the great freedom fighter. Balance your day free for many activities based on your interest like, Visit Shipping Yard at Mandvi Port one can go and visit the men at work, shaping the great vessels with hand tools and coaxing the seasoned timber into shape. The carrying capacity of these boats can vary from 250 tons to 1000 tons. or spend the balance day at the Beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 06 : Mandvi - Jamnagar(Approx. 350kms / 6.5hrs)

Today, proceed to Jamnagar, historically known as Nawanagar. On arrival check-in to the hotel. Later proceed to visit Lakhota Lake & Lakhota Museum, Kotha Bastion, Darbargadh Palace, Pratap Vilas Palace, Khijada Temple, Ratan Bai Masjid, Cremation Park (ManekbaiMuktidham). In the evening, visit Bala Hanuman Temple known for its nonstop Ramdhun since 1956 and it mentioned in Guinness Book of World Records. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 07 : Jamnagar - Dwarka (Approx. 150kms / 3hrs)

Today, morning after breakfast check-out from the hotel & transfer to Dwarka. Dwarka is one of the foremost Chardham four sacred Hindu pilgrimage sites and is one of the SaptaPuri seven most ancient religious cities in the country. On arrival check-in to the hotel. Later proceed to visit Dwarkadhish Temple. Take a holy dip in Gomti river, later leave to visit NageshwarJyotirling - One of the 12 Jyotirlingam of Shiva, Gopi Talav, Bet Dwarka (By Ferry at own cost), and on way back do visit Rukmani Temple, evening visit other temples on coastal area, attend evening aarti at Dwarkadhish Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 08 : Dwarka - Porbandar - Somnath (Approx. 240km / 5hrs)

Today, morning after breakfast check-out from the hotel & depart to Porbandar (110km / 2hrs). Perhaps best known for being the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi and Sudama (friend of Lord Krishna). It is also known as Sudamapuri. At Porbandar visit Kirti Mandir - the place where Gandhiji was born and Sudama Temple - The only Sudama Temple in the world and Porbandar Chowpatty, Huzoor Palace, Tara Mandir (Nehru Planetarium), Shri Hari Mandir (Sandipani Vidyaniketan), Gaytri Mandir. Later proceed to Somnath (130km / 2.5hrs). Somnath Temple - is the first among the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of the god Shiva. On arrival check-in to the hotel later proceed to visit BhalkaTirth & Somnath Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 09 : Somnath - Diu (Approx. 90km / 2hrs)

Today, morning after breakfast check-out from the hotel & proceed to beach town Diu. The day is at leisure to enjoy the wide variety of water sports facilities available at Nagoa Beach. Visit St. Paul Church, Diu Museum and Diu Fort, Gangeshwar Temple, Noida Caves. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 10 : Diu - Sasan Gir (Approx. 100km / 2hrs)

Today, morning after breakfast check-out from the hotel & proceed to Sasangir. Sasangir, is the home of the Asiatic Lion. In the afternoon, Visit Gir Interpretation Zone at Devaliya(Wed Close at own cost). Crocodile breeding farm, Gir Information Centre. Watch movie on lion at Gir Information Centre in the evening. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 11 : Sasan Gir - Junagadh (Approx. 65kms / 1.5hrs)

Enjoy morning Jeep Safari - at own cost (Total 3 shifts per day morning 6 am, 9am & afternoon 3pm) in the Gir forests. Look for the two big cats and get the pleasure of watching other wildlife. Later proceed to Junagadh. Visit Uperkot Fort, Ashok Rock Edict, MahabatMakabara and Junagadh Museum. Also, recognize the highest hill of Gujarat "Girnar", Older than Himalayas, Girnar, the mountain and its range are considered sacred, and it is an important pilgrimage site for both Jains and Hindus. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 12 : Junagadh - Palitana - Bhavnagar (Approx. 220kms / 5hrs)

Today, morning after breakfast check-out from the hotel & proceed to Palitana. The Palitana temples of Jainism are found on Shatrunjaya by the city of Palitana in Bhavnagar district Gujarat India. The city of the same name, known previously as Padliptapur, has been nicknamed "City of Temples". Shatrunjaya means a "Place of victory against inner enemies" or "which conquers inner enemies". Visit the main temple is reached by stepping up approx. 3500 steps. It is said that 23 Tirthankaras (a human being who helps in achieving liberation and enlightenment). In the evening, visit Jain Museum and Handicraft Market of Palitana town. Later proceed to Bhavnagar. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 13 : Bhavnagar - Velavadar National Park - Lothal - Ahmedabad (Approx. 210km / 4.5hrs)

Today, Proceed to Ahmedabad via Velavadar & Lothal. The Velavadar National Park at Velavadar, also known as Blackbuck National Park, is situated in the Bhavnagar District of Gujarat state. Flat land, dry grasses & Herds of Antelope and blackbuck, wolf, lesser florican has been sustained here. Migratory birds arrive like three species of harriers, lesser florican, eagles, waders, and other water birds. Later depart to Lothal, literally "Mound of the Dead", It is the Harappan culture in India, allows the most insight into the story of the Indus Valley Civilization, its exuberant flight, and its tragic decay & also Roam the ruins. With the help of the local museum here, allow yourself to be trans- ported to an era 4,500 years ago, the artisans and crafts below, and the bustling dockyard that once reached out to the rest of the world. Later proceed to Ahmedabad. At evening drop at Airport/Railway station, return Home with Happy Memories of Gujarat "Khushboo Gujarat Ki".