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Temples & Wildlife Tour of Gujarat

  

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
9 days and 8 nights
India (Ahmedabad, Rann Of Kutch, Rajkot, Dwarka, Somnāth, Sasangir)
India (Ahmedabad)

Description

Temples & Wildlife Tour of Gujarat tour will begin with pick up from Ahmedabad airport. Visit the heritage city monuments & museum, then proceed to Little Rann Of Kutch-Wild Ass Sanctuary via visiting the UNESCO WHS at Patan & Modhera. Next drive to Rajkot the princely region of Gurarat. Continue to Dwaraka & Somnath to visit magnificent temples and pilgrimage center of Hindus. Next enjoy lion safari in Sasan Gir National Park, visit ancient fortified city Junagadh and regal cities Rajkot. Visit one of the largest temple complexes at Palitana & archeological remains of a Harappa Port-Town at Lothal. Accompanied tour guide and transport will remain on disposal at your service.

Temples & Wildlife Tour of Gujarat tour will begin with pick up from Ahmedabad airport. Visit the heritage city monuments & museum, then proceed to Little Rann Of Kutch-Wild Ass Sanctuary via visiting the UNESCO WHS at Patan & Modhera. Next drive to Rajkot the princely region of Gurarat. Continue to Dwaraka & Somnath to visit magnificent temples and pilgrimage centre of Hindus. Next enjoy lion safari in Sasan Gir National Park, visit ancient fortified city Junagadh and regal cities Rajkot. Visit once of the largest temple compleax at Palitana & archeological remains of a Harappa Port-Town at Lothal. Accompanied tour guide and transport will remain on disposal at your service. 
 

Category

 
3 Star Hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 3 Stars
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4 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 4 Stars
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5 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 5 Stars
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Program

Day 1:
Arrive Ahmedabad
On arrival at Ahmedabad airport assistance & transfer to hotel check in at hotel. Rest time free to relax.
Overnight 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.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast

Day 3:
Ahmedabad - Dasada (260kms)
Drive to Dasada via visiting Modhera Sun Temple built wetbeen 1026-27 CE during the reign of Bhima I of the Chaulukya dynasty. Rani ki Vav 11th century Solanki era step well built by the Queen in memory of her husband. And Panchasara Jain Temple built by king Vanraj Chavada around VS 802. Continue drive to Dasada check in at resort.
O/n at resort. Meal plan: B,D.

Day 4:
Dasada - Rajkot (160kms)
Early morning safari in Little Rann of Kutch a unique landscapes of its kind in the entire world, the only haven on earth for endemic Asiatic Wild Ass & a charismatic birding paradise. After safari 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.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 5:
Rajkot - Dwarka (225kms)
Drive to Dwarka check in at hotel. Later visit Dwarkadhish temple dedicated to the god Krishna. Nageshwar Temple one of the 12 jyothirlingas. Rest time free to relax on the beach.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast

Day 6:
Dwarka - Somnath (230kms)
Drive to Somnath, enroute visit Porbandar the birth place of Mahatma Gandhi. Continue drive to Somnath and check in at hotel. Later visit Somnath Temple, Paanch Pandav Caves & Sun Mandir.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast

Day 7:
Somnath - Sasan Gir (45kms)
Drive to Sasan Gir National Park and check in at resort. Gypsy safari in Gir Wildlife Sanctuary the only place in the world, outside Africa, where the lion can be seen in its natural habitat. Gir is also one of the finest bird sanctuaries.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 8:
Sasan Gir - Rajkot (160kms)
Morning Jeep safari in Gir National Park. Later drive to Rajkot enroute visit Junagadh an ancient fortified city at the foot of the temple-studded Girnar Hill where Ashoka inscribed 14 edicts on a huge boulder. And Navlakha Palace at Gondal. Arrive Rajkot check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast

Day 9:
Rajkot/ Ahmedabad - Departure
As per flight schedule transfer to Rajkot airport or drive to Ahmedabad and drop off to airport.
Meal plan: Breakfast

Price includes

 Assistance on arrival at airport.
 8 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
 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.
 1-Time shared Gypsy safari in Little Rann of Kutch with forest department naturalist.
 Bottled drinking water in car.
 Government taxes.

Price does not include

 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.

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1 4 StarsAhmedabad   Ahmedabad - Ahmedabad Airport
2 4 StarsAhmedabad
3 4 StarsRann Of Kutch
4 4 StarsRajkot
5 4 StarsDwarka
6 4 StarsSomnāth
7 4 StarsSasan Gir
8 4 StarsRajkot
9   Ahmedabad - Ahmedabad Airport

Accommodations provided in each place

Place3 Star Hotels4 star hotels5 star hotels
AhmedabadWelcomHeritage Mani Mansion/ Parker Lords Eco Inn or similarRamada Hotel/ Lemon Tree Premier or similarHyatt Regency/ Le Meridien or similar
Rann Of KutchRann Riders Dasada/ The Royal Safari Camps or similar
RajkotThe Fern Residency/ Marasa Sarovar Portico or similarFortune Park JPS Grand/ Regency Lagoon Resort and Convention or similar
DwarkaDwarkadhish Lords Eco Inn/ VITS Devbhumi or similarThe Fern Sattva Resort or similarVivanta by Taj or similar
SomnāthThe Fern Residency/ The FerLords Inn or similar
Sasan GirThe Fern Gir Forest Resort/ Lion Safari Camp or similarWoods at Sasan/ The Gateway Hotel Gir Forest or similar