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| Duration | Destination | Departure |
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| 8 days and 7 nights | India (Kevadia, Vadodara, Bhavnagar, Junagadh, Rajkot, Ahmedabad) | India (Vadodara) |
Day 1:
Surat - Statue of Unity (165kms) (D)
On arrival at Surat airport assistance and drive Kevadia, check in at hotel.
Later visit Sardar Sarovar Dam, world’s second-largest concrete gravity dam, located on the mighty Narmada river near the Statue of Unity. Sardar Sarovar Dam provides electricity, drinking, and irrigation water to four states in India. Valley of Flowers, a beautifully landscaped garden with the mighty Narmada river and the Statue of Unity in the background. Made to give a glimpse into local ecology, featuring hundreds of species of native flowers, shrubs, trees, bamboo, grasses, and more. Also featuring many selfie points for all visitors to capture photos from the most scenic spots. Evening light & sound show at Statue of Unity (Monday closed). The colorful laser lighting system is accompanied by an excellent narration of history & life of Sardar Patel, his contribution to the independence movement & the unification of India as one nation. Overnight in tent city/ hotel.
Day 2:
Statue of Unity - Vadodara (150kms) (B,L)
Visit world tallest Statue of Unity. The high-speed elevators will take you to a height of about 400 feet through the core of the statue where you can get panoramic view of the surroundings. Drive to Vadodara via visiting UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pavagadh-Champaner. The site encompasses forts, temples, mosques, mausoleum complexes, pavilions, wells and tanks built around 1523 in Indo-Saracenic architecture. Arrive Vadodara and check in & overnight at hotel.
Day 3:
Vadodara - Bhavnagar (200kms) (B)
Visit Lakshmi Vilas Palace the largest private dwelling built till date four times the size of Buckingham Palace. Also visit Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum & Kirti Mandir. Drive to Bhavnagar enroute visit archaeological remains of Harappa Port-Town at Lothal of Indus Valley Civilization. Unlike many other doorways into Harappan culture, Lothal passed through all the phases of the society, from earliest development to most mature. Roam the ruins with your heart open to the ancient, and with the help of the local museum here, allow yourself to be transported to an era 4,500 years ago.
On arrival check in & overnight at hotel.
Day 4:
Bhavnagar - Junagadh (215kms) (B)
Drive to Junagadh enroute visit Palitana Temples are known for being the largest cluster of Jain temples on Shatrunjaya hills. These hills have similarities to other hills where Jain temples have been built in Bihar, Gwalior, Mount Abu and Girnar. The Jain`s sacred hill of Shatrunjaya have 863 temples atop itself. The path is climbed through 3950 steps spanning 3.5 km up the Shatrunjaya Hills. The construction of temples of Palitana spanned over a period of 900 years and was structured in two phases.
Continue drive to Junagadh check in at hotel. Rest time fre and easy to relax. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5:
Junagadh - Rajkot (100kms) (B)
Visit Junagadh an ancient fortified city rich in myth and legend, at the foot of the temple-studded Girnar Hill. The Girnar Hills are a holy sanctuary to the Jains. Ashoka inscribed 14 edicts on a huge boulder at Mt. Girnar peak. Also visit Uperkot fort an inaccessible fortress at Junagadh. Drive to Rajkot enroute stop at Gondal the former princely state ruled by the Jadeja Rajput clan. Visit Navlakha Palace one of the oldest and most beautiful palaces situated on riverbank. Arrive Rajkot check in & overnight at hotel.
Day 6:
Rajkot - Ahmedabad (215kms) (B)
Visit Jubilee Garden a large open park area featuring many monuments of colonial time. The Garden include the historic Mohandas Gandhi High School, Kaba Gandhi No Delo, Rashtriya Shala, Watson Museum, Lang Library, and Rotary Midtown Library. The museum houses a varied collection of old artefact`s from the ancient city of Mohenjodaro.
Later drive to Ahmedabad check in & overnight at hotel.
Day 7:
Ahmedabad (B)
City tour of Ahmedabad. Visit Hatheesing Jain Temple established in 1850 by Seth Hatheesing a rich Jain merchant, the temple is dedicated to 15th Jain Tirthankar Dharamnath. Bhadra Fort a beautiful monument that is famous for its intricate carvings, pattern works and beautiful frescos suits. Located in the middle of lush greenery the huge 44 acre Fort got its name from the Bhadrakali Temple that it houses. Sabarmati Ashram once the residence of Mahatma Gandhi located on the tranquil and serene stretch of Sabarmati River. The museum is one of the most interesting sections of the ashram as it has on display some of Gandhi`s personal letters and photographs. Shaking Minarets one of the most intriguing architectural wonders & an unsolvable mystery that the world has ever seen. VECHAAR Utensils Museum it house an elaborate collection of utensils ranging from hundreds of years back to the current times. Kite Museum in the premises of Sanskar Kendra the museum had an elaborate display of about 125 uniquely carved kites including mirror embroidered kites, block print kites and Japanese kites such as Rokuku. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8:
Ahmedabad - Departure (B)
As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 7 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.
• Bottled drinking water in car.
• Government taxes.
• 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.
| Day | Overnight | Itinerary highlights |
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| 1 | Tent City Narmada / Brg Budget Stay or similarKevadia | Vadodara - Vadodara Airport |
| 2 | Tansha Comfort Regency / Suba Elite Fatehganj or similarVadodara | |
| 3 | Efcee Sarovar Portico / The Fern Bhavnagar or similarBhavnagar | |
| 4 | The Byke Suraj Club / Click Hotel or similarJunagadh | |
| 5 | The Fern Residency / Marasa Sarovar Portico or similarRajkot | |
| 6 | WelcomHeritage Mani Mansion / Parker Lords Eco Inn or similarAhmedabad | |
| 7 | WelcomHeritage Mani Mansion / Parker Lords Eco Inn or similarAhmedabad | |
| 8 | Ahmedabad - Airport |
| Place | 3 star hotels | 4 star hotels | 5 star hotels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Vadodara | Tansha Comfort Regency/ Suba Elite Fatehganj or similar | Royal Orchid Central / Lemon Tree Hotel or similar | Welcome hotel Vadodra / Vivanta Vadodara or similar |
| Bhavnagar | Efcee Sarovar Portico/ The Fern Bhavnagar or similar | Nilambag Palace Hotel / The Fern Bhavnagar or similar | Efcee Nilambag Palace Hotel / The Fern BhavnagarSarovar Portico / The Fern Bhavnagar or similar |
| Junagadh | The Byke Suraj Club/ Click Hotel or similar | Bellevue Sarovar Portico / Hotel Harmony - Junagadh or similar | |
| Rajkot | The Fern Residency/ Marasa Sarovar Portico or similar | Fortune Park JPS Grand / Regency Lagoon Resort 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 |
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