Embark on an unforgettable journey through the "Highlights of Gujarat," where vibrant cities, ancient monuments, and breathtaking landscapes await. From the bustling streets of Mumbai, adorned with historic landmarks like the Gateway of India, to the tranquil ambiance of Ahmedabad, discover the rich tapestry of India's cultural heritage. Delve into the architectural marvels of Adalaj, Modhera, and Patan, where ancient step-wells and temples echo tales of bygone eras. Immerse yourself in the wilderness of Dasada and Sasan Gir National Park, home to the majestic Asiatic lions and a myriad of bird species. Explore the timeless charm of rural villages in Hodka and Palitana's spiritual sanctuaries, culminating in a journey that encapsulates Gujarat's diverse landscapes and vibrant traditions.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.
✔ Lunch
✔ Government taxes.
✔ Bottled drinking water in the car.
✔ NOTE: Jeep safaris are subject to availability and once booked, they cannot be amended or canceled.
✔ Dinner
✔ 16 Nights' accommodation (if option selected) in selected price category hotels.
✔ Breakfast
✔ Monument entrances and activity charges mentioned in the itinerary.
✔ 2 Time jeep safari in Sasan Gir National Parks with a forest department naturalist.
✔ English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
✔ Assistance on arrival at the airport.
✖ 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.
✖ Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Pickup Locations
1. Mumbai Airport
Additional Info: As per flight schedule arrival transfer from airport to hotel.
Itinerary
Arrive Mumbai
1
Mumbai
On 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.
2
Colaba
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Mumbai - Ahmedabad (flight)
1
Ahmedabad
Breakfast at hoel transfer to airport to board flight for Ahmedabad.
2
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.
Duration: 4 hours
Ahmedabad
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Ahmedabad
Breakfast 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.
Duration: 8 hours
Ahmedabad - Adalaj - Modhera - Patan - Dasada (260kms/ 5hrs approx)
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Patan
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.
Duration: 4 hours
2
Dasada
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Dasada
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Dasada
Breakfast 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.
Duration: 4 hours
Dasada - Bhuj (260kms/ 5hrs approx)
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Bhuj
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.
Duration: 4 hours
Bhuj - Hodka (65kms/ 1.3hrs approx)
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Hodka Village
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.
Duration: 4 hours
Hodka
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Hodka Village
Breakfast 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.
Duration: 4 hours
Hodka - Gondal (300kms/ 6hrs approx)
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Gondal
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.
Duration: 4 hours
Gondal
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Naulakha Palace
Breakfast 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.
Duration: 4 hours
Gondal - Junagadh - Sasan Gir (150kms/ 3hrs approx)
1
Junagadh
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.
Duration: 4 hours
Sasan Gir
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Sasan Gir
Breakfast 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.
Duration: 8 hours
Sasan Gir - Palitana (225kms/ 5hrs approx)
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Palitana
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.
Duration: 4 hours
Palitana - Lothal - Vadodara (260kms/ 5hrs approx)
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Vadodara
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.
Duration: 4 hours
2
Lothal
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Vadodara - Pavagadh-Champaner - Sardar Sarovar Dam, Kevadia (145kms/ 3hrs approx)
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Pavagadh
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.
Duration: 4 hours
2
Sardar Sarovar Dam
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.
Duration: 4 hours
Sardar Sarovar Dam Kevadia - Vadodara (90kms/ 2hrs approx) / Mumbai (flight)
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Vadodara
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.
Duration: 4 hours
Mumbai - Departure
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Mumbai
Breakfast at hotel, transfer to Airport to catch flight for onward destination.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
