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| Duration | Destination | Departure |
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| 8 days and 7 nights | India (Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Sasangir, Diu, Bhavnagar) | India (Ahmedabad) |
Day 1:
Arrive Ahmedabad
On arrival at Ahmedabad airport assistance & transfer to hotel check in. Rest time free to relax. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2:
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 3:
Ahmedabad - Rajkot (215kms) (B)
Drive to Rajkot check in at hotel.
Later 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. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4:
Rajkot - Sasan Gir National Park (160kms) (B,L,D)
Drive to Sasangir via visiting Navlakha Palace at Gondal. And 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. Arrive Sasangir check in & overnight at hotel.
Day 5:
Sasan Gir - Diu (100kms) (B)
Gypsy safari in Gir Wildlife Sanctuary sprawling in an area of 1424 sq kms. Gir forest is the only place in the world, outside Africa, where the lion can be seen in its natural habitat. Other predators are panther & hyena. Sambhar, Chital, Blue Bull, Chinkara and four horned antelope are found here along with the bear and the long tailed langur. Gir is also one of the finest bird sanctuaries. Some of the typical birds of 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. Overnight at hotel. 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 & overnight at hotel.
Day 6:
Diu (B)
Visit Diu Fort a very large and imposing structure, situated on the coast of the island. This fort was constructed between 1535 and 1541 AD after the treaty signed between the Sultan of Gujarat and the Portuguese. The fort is surrounded by the sea on the three sides and a canal on the fourth side. On the fort stands a giant structure which now houses a Light House and the Diu jail. Several canons are still located on the top of the fort and peep out of the holes on the walls of this gigantic structure. Old Town has a few old mansions belonging to rich Portuguese and Indian merchants. The colorful three-story Nagar Sheth Haveli has porticoes, carved balconies, stone-made lions and intricate arches in European and Indian styles.Rest time free to relax. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7:
Diu - Bhavnagar (225kms) (B)
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, one of the prominent places related to Mahatma Gandhi, whose life and ethics on truth and non-violence have been a motivation to all world. This two storeyed memorial preserve a huge collection of books and other memorabilia used by Mahatma Gandhi. Barton Museum is found on the ground floor of Gandhi Smriti, where you can find a broad range of artifacts like religious carvings and nut cutters that represent the culture of Saurashtra. Aside from the museum and the picture gallery, Gandhi Smriti also houses the Khadi Gramodyog Bhandar. An array of high quality local and traditional handicrafts and embroidered products are available at the Smriti. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8:
Bhavnagar - Ahmedabad (175kms) (B)
Drive to Ahmedabad 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.
Continue drive to Ahmedabad and drop off at 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.
• 1-Time shared Gypsy safari in Gir National Park with forest department naturalist.
• 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 | 5 Stars or similarAhmedabad | Ahmedabad - Ahmedabad Airport |
| 2 | 5 Stars or similarAhmedabad | |
| 3 | 5 Stars or similarRajkot | |
| 4 | 5 Stars or similarSasan Gir | |
| 5 | 5 Stars or similarDiu | |
| 6 | 5 Stars or similarDiu | |
| 7 | 5 Stars or similarBhavnagar | |
| 8 | Ahmedabad - Ahmedabad Airport |
| Place | 3 Star Hotels | 4 Star Hotels | 5 Star Hotels |
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| Ahmedabad | WelcomHeritage Mani Mansion/ Parker Lords Eco Inn or similar | Ramada Hotel/ Lemon Tree Premier or similar | Hyatt Regency/ Le Meridien or similar |
| Rajkot | The Fern Residency/ Marasa Sarovar Portico or similar | Fortune Park JPS Grand/ Regency Lagoon Resort and Convention or similar | |
| Sasan Gir | The Fern Gir Forest Resort/ Lion Safari Camp or similar | Woods at Sasan/ The Gateway Hotel Gir Forest or similar | |
| Diu | Krishna Beach Resorts/ Kostamar Beach Resort or similar | Radhika Beach Resort/ Azzaro Resorts & Ganga Spa or similar | |
| Bhavnagar | Efcee Sarovar Portico/ The Fern Bhavnagar or similar | Nilambag Palace hotel/ Lemon Tree Wild Life Resort or similar | |
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