Gujarat Historical Tour That Uncover A Legendary Past
Description
Day 1: Arrive Ahmedabad
On arrival at Ahmedabad airport assistance & transfer to hotel check in at hotel. Rest time free to relax.
O/n at hotel.
Day 2: Ahmedabad
City tour of Ahmedabad. Visit Hatheesing Jain Temple, Bhadra Fort, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Sabarmati Ashram, Kite Museum, Vechaar Utensils Museum & Adalaj Step-well. O/n at hotel.
Meal plan: B.
Day 3: Ahmedabad - Rajkot (215kms)
Drive to Rajkot check in at hotel. Later visit Jubilee Garden which house monuments of colonial time including MG High School, Kaba Gandhi No Delo, Rashtriya Shala, Watson Museum, Lang Library, and Rotary Midtown Library.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4: Rajkot - Sasan Gir National Park (160kms)
Drive to Sasangir via visiting Navlakha Palace at Gondal. And Junagadh an ancient fortified city at the foot of the temple-studded Girnar Hill where Ashoka inscribed 14 edicts on a huge boulder. Arrive Sasangir check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B,L,D.
Day 5: Sasan Gir - Diu (100kms)
Gypsy safari in Gir Wildlife Sanctuary the only place in the world outside Africa where the lion can be seen in its natural habitat. Panther, hyena. Sambhar, Chital, Blue Bull, Chinkara, four horned antelope, bear and the long tailed langur are found here. Some of the typical birds found in Gir are the crested serpent eagle, crested hawk eagle, brown fish owl, king vulture, jungle quail, paradise flycatcher, pygmy woodpecker, hard headed oriole etc. Another attraction is a crocodile farm developed in the forest. Later drive to Diu check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6: Diu
Visit Diu Fort a large and imposing structure, situated on the coast of the island surrounded by the sea on the three sides and a canal on the fourth side. And Old Town which has few old mansions belonging to rich Portuguese and Indian merchants. Rest time free to relax.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 7: Diu - Bhavnagar (225kms)
Drive to Bhavnagar via visiting Palitana Temples known for being the largest cluster of Jain temples. 865 temples can be reached by climbing 3950 steps spanning 3.5km up the Shatrunjaya Hills. Arrive Bhavnagar check in at hotel. Visit Gandhi Smriti, Barton Library & Museum.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 8: Bhavnagar - Ahmedabad (175kms)
Drive to Ahmedabad enroute visit archeological remains of a Harappa Port-Town of Indus Valley Civilization at Lothal. Continue drive to Ahmedabad and drop off at airport to board flight for onward destination.
Meal plan: B.
On arrival at Ahmedabad airport assistance & transfer to hotel check in at hotel. Rest time free to relax.
O/n at hotel.
Day 2: Ahmedabad
City tour of Ahmedabad. Visit Hatheesing Jain Temple, Bhadra Fort, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Sabarmati Ashram, Kite Museum, Vechaar Utensils Museum & Adalaj Step-well. O/n at hotel.
Meal plan: B.
Day 3: Ahmedabad - Rajkot (215kms)
Drive to Rajkot check in at hotel. Later visit Jubilee Garden which house monuments of colonial time including MG High School, Kaba Gandhi No Delo, Rashtriya Shala, Watson Museum, Lang Library, and Rotary Midtown Library.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4: Rajkot - Sasan Gir National Park (160kms)
Drive to Sasangir via visiting Navlakha Palace at Gondal. And Junagadh an ancient fortified city at the foot of the temple-studded Girnar Hill where Ashoka inscribed 14 edicts on a huge boulder. Arrive Sasangir check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B,L,D.
Day 5: Sasan Gir - Diu (100kms)
Gypsy safari in Gir Wildlife Sanctuary the only place in the world outside Africa where the lion can be seen in its natural habitat. Panther, hyena. Sambhar, Chital, Blue Bull, Chinkara, four horned antelope, bear and the long tailed langur are found here. Some of the typical birds found in Gir are the crested serpent eagle, crested hawk eagle, brown fish owl, king vulture, jungle quail, paradise flycatcher, pygmy woodpecker, hard headed oriole etc. Another attraction is a crocodile farm developed in the forest. Later drive to Diu check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6: Diu
Visit Diu Fort a large and imposing structure, situated on the coast of the island surrounded by the sea on the three sides and a canal on the fourth side. And Old Town which has few old mansions belonging to rich Portuguese and Indian merchants. Rest time free to relax.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 7: Diu - Bhavnagar (225kms)
Drive to Bhavnagar via visiting Palitana Temples known for being the largest cluster of Jain temples. 865 temples can be reached by climbing 3950 steps spanning 3.5km up the Shatrunjaya Hills. Arrive Bhavnagar check in at hotel. Visit Gandhi Smriti, Barton Library & Museum.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 8: Bhavnagar - Ahmedabad (175kms)
Drive to Ahmedabad enroute visit archeological remains of a Harappa Port-Town of Indus Valley Civilization at Lothal. Continue drive to Ahmedabad and drop off at airport to board flight for onward destination.
Meal plan: B.
Included
- Assistance on arrival at airport.
- 7 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
- Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
- Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
- English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
- Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
- 1-Time shared Gypsy safari in Gir National Park with forest department naturalist.
- Bottled drinking water in car.
- Government taxes.
Excluded
- Any flight tickets.
- Camera charges at monuments.
- Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
- Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
- Gratuities & optional activities.
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Know before you go
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
- Few tour sights may not be wheelchair accessible.