Highlights of Gujarat

Duration	Destination	Departure
17 days and 16 nights	India (Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Dasada, Bhuj, Honkra, Gondal, Sasan Gir, Bhavnagar, Vadodara, Kevadia)	India (Mumbai)

Description

Begin with your arrival in Mumbai one of the world great cities for nightlife, Gujarat desert lands, historic cities & native cultures will melt your city. Visit Ahmadabad, magnificent sun-temple of Modhera, then bird-watching at Little Rann of Kutch. Travel to Bhuj, visit the colorful tribal villages, explore Raj-era Gondal then Sasan Gir, last remaining abode of the Asiatic lion. Visit the Jain temple complex at Palitana and the fabulous archaeological remains at Champaner. Also visit Statue of Unity & world 2nd biggest dam.

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Category
3 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 16 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 Gypsy safari in Gir National Parks with forest department naturalist. • Bottled drinking water in car. • Government taxes. Price does not include • Mumbai - Ahmedabad & Vadodara - Mumbai flight • 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.
4 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 16 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 Gypsy safari in Gir National Parks with forest department naturalist. • Bottled drinking water in car. • Government taxes. Price does not include • Mumbai - Ahmedabad & Vadodara - Mumbai flight • 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.
5 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 16 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 Gypsy safari in Gir National Parks with forest department naturalist. • Bottled drinking water in car. • Government taxes. Price does not include • Mumbai - Ahmedabad & Vadodara - Mumbai flight • 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.

Program

Day 1:
Arrive Mumbai
Arrival transfer to hotel (check in/out time 12pm). Later city tour visiting CST, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan & Dhobhi Ghat.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 2:
Mumbai - Ahmedabad
Transfer to airport to board flight for Ahmedabad. Arrival transfer to hotel. Rest time free to relax.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 3:
Ahmedabad
Visit Hatheesing Jain Temple, Bhadra Fort, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Sabarmati Ashram, Kite Museum & Vechaar Utensils Museum.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 4:
Ahmedabad - Dasada (260kms)
Drive to Dasada via visiting Adalaj stepwell, Rani ki Vav & Modhera Sun temple. On arrival check in.
Overnight in camp. Meal plan: B,L,D

Day 5:
Dasada
Early morning safari in Little Rann of Kutch a unique landscapes of its kind in the entire world with an unending possibility of exploration. The present saline desert of the Little Rann of Kutch is believed to have been shallow sea. Little Rann of Kutch is the only haven on earth for endemic Asiatic Wild Ass. It is also a charismatic birding paradise and a declared Ramsar Site.
Overnight in camp. Meal plan: B,L,D

Day 6:
Dasada - Bhuj (260kms)
Drive to Bhuj check in at hotel. Later visit Aaina Mahal Palace, Prag Mahal, Shri Swaminarayan Temple & Ramkund stepwell.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 7:
Bhuj - Hodka (65kms)
Drive to Nirona Village to see the Rogan arts. Arrive Hodka check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B,L,D.

Day 8:
Hodka
Early morning till late evening explore White Rann of Kutch salt marsh in the Thar Desert. Visit few villages.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B,L,D.

Day 9:
Hodka - Gondal (300kms)
Drive to Gondal Check in at hotel. Rest time for personal activities.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 10:
Gondal
Visit Naulakha Palace & collection of vintage and classic cars in the Huzoor Palace estate.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 11:
Gondal - Sasan Gir (150kms)
Drive to Sasan Gir, enroute visit Junagadh temple-studded Girnar Hill. On arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B,L,D.

Day 12:
Sasan Gir
Gypsy safari in Gir Wildlife Sanctuary the only place in the world outside Africa where the lion can be seen in its natural habitat.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B,L,D.

Day 13:
Sasan Gir - Bhavnagar (225kms)
Drive to Bhavnagar, enroute visit Palitana Temples (865 temples can be reached by climbing 3950 steps on Shatrunjaya Hills). Arrive Bhavnagar check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 14:
Bhavnagar - Vadodara (260kms)
Visit Gandhi Smriti, Barton Museum. Drive to Vadodara via visiting archaeological remains of a Harappa Port-Town at Lothal. Arrive & check in at hotel. Visit Lakshmi Vilas Palace, Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum & Kirti Mandir.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 15:
Vadodara - Kevadia (145kms)
Drive to Kevadia via visiting UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pavagadh-Champaner. On arrival check in at hotel. Visit Sardar Sarovar Dam, Selfie Point & Valley of Flowers. Evening Light & Sound show.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 16:
Kevadia - Vadodara (90kms)/ Mumbai
Visit world tallest Statue of Unity. Drive to Vadodara airport to board flight for Mumbai. Arrival transfer to hotel, check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 17:
Mumbai - Departure
As per flight schedule departure transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
Meal plan: B.

Price includes

• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 16 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 Gypsy safari in Gir National Parks with forest department naturalist.
• Bottled drinking water in car.
• Government taxes.

Price does not include

• Mumbai - Ahmedabad & Vadodara - Mumbai flight
• 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.

Itinerary

Day	Overnight	Itinerary highlights
1	5 StarsMumbai	Mumbai - Mumbai Airport or your hotel in the city
2	5 StarsAhmedabad
3	5 StarsAhmedabad
4	5 StarsDasada
5	5 StarsDasada
6	5 StarsBhuj
7	5 StarsHonkra
8	5 StarsHonkra
9	5 StarsGondal
10	5 StarsGondal
11	5 StarsSasan Gir
12	5 StarsSasan Gir
13	5 StarsBhavnagar
14	5 StarsVadodara
15	5 StarsKevadia
16	5 StarsMumbai
17		Mumbai

Accommodations provided in each place

Place	3 star hotels	4 star hotels	5 star hotels
Mumbai	Hotel Suba Palace/ BW Hotel Sahil or similar	Sun-N-Sand Hotel/ Fariyas Hotel or similar	Trident Hotel/ ITC Grand Central or similar
Ahmedabad	WelcomHeritage Mani Mansion/ Parker Lords Eco Inn or similar	Ramada Hotel/ Lemon Tree Premier or similar	Hyatt Regency/ Le Meridien or similar
Dasada	Rann Riders or similar
Bhuj	Seven Sky Clarks inn/ Hotel Ilark or similar	The Fern Residency/ Hill View Resort or similar
Honkra	Shaam-e-Sarhad Village Resort/ Kutir Craft Village Resort or similar
Gondal	Heritage Gondal Palace or similar
Sasan Gir	The Fern Gir Forest Resort/ Lion Safari Camp or similar		Woods at Sasan/ The Gateway Hotel Gir Forest or similar
Bhavnagar	Nilambag Palace Hotel/ The Fern Bhavnagar or similar
Vadodara	Tansha Comfort Regency/ Suba Elite Fatehganj or similar	Royal Orchid Central/ Lemon Tree Hotel or similar	Welcomehotel Vadodra or similar
Kevadia	Tent City Narmada / Brg Budget Stay or similar	Statue of Unity Tent City 1 - Royal Cottages/ Ramada Encore or similar	Statue of Unity Tent City 1 - Royal Villa or similar