Duration:11 Days / 10 Nights
Places Covered:Ahmedabad - Bhavnagar - Diu - Gir - Rajkot
- Sasangir - Junagarh - Bhuj - Jamnagar - Dwarka - Mumbai
Day 01: Arrival Ahmedabad
On arrival at Ahmedabad, you shall be escorted by our representative and transferred
to the hotel. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 02: Ahmedabad
After breakfast, we shall visit the Calico Museum (closed on Wednesday); Amnedabad
is situated on the banks of Sabarmati River and has a flourishing textile industry
earning Ahmedabad the title of “ Manchester of the East.” A collection
of such wholeness is displayed in the Calico Museum. Later we shall visit the
Swaminarayan temple and the Akshardham temple in Gandhinagar, on way back en
route visit to the Adalaj Step well. Later return to the Hotel for Overnight
stay.
Day 03 : Ahmedabad to Bhavnagar
Early morning we shall depart from Ahmedabad and drive towards Bhavnagar
en route visit to the Lothal, an important archeological site that was once
abode the ancient city of Indus Valley Civilization dating back to 2400 BCE.
In the afternoon arrive at Bhavnagar, the land of the Suryavanshi Gohil Rajputs,
Bhavnagar served as an essential port for marine trade until Surat and Cammbay
emerged as prominent one in Gujarat. Bhavnagar is also known as the cultural
capital of Swarashtra the first all vegetarians Pizza Hut in the world was
opened in Ahmedabad. Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.
Day 04 - 05: Bhavnagar to Diu
After breakfast we shall drive to Diu en route visit to Palitana, which is
a major pilgrimage centre of jains. There are more than 1300 temples located
on the Shatrunjaya hills. Later drive to Diu an island that is separated with
a tidal creek from the mainland. Diu is famous for Fortress and Portuguese
cathedrals. Nagoa beach and ancient temples are also a major tourist attraction.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 06 : Diu – Gir – Rajkot
Early morning we shall depart for Sasanhir Lion Sanctuary in the Gir
forests, and take a jeep safari thereon. Gir spreads in a total area of 1412
km sq. Some rare species including the Asiatic Lion can be only found
in the forests of Gir. The great Indian bustard in bird reserve, the world’s
only four horned antelope, and the aqua specie the Dugong are some unique feature
of
Gujarat wildlife.
After Lunch drive to Rajkot famous for its gardens and performing art
that several NGOs oath to keep alive as part of Gujarat’s history and
gujarat’s regional theatre. En- route visit to Junagarh, in the evening
arrival at Rajkot and check in at Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 07- 08 : Rajkot – Bhuj
After breakfast we shall drive towards Bhuj, famous for handicraft and major
attraction for artist and craftsmen who aspire to learn more about Kutchi embroidery.
Later enjoy a Full day excursion to the Banny villages to see various typical
villages to see the traditional art. In the evening visit to the Bhuj city
and market. Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.
Day 9: Bhuj to Jamnagar
We shall drive to Jamnagar famous for its temples like the Trilokya Sunder
Jagat mandir. Later visit to the Jamnagar city including the tie and dye market
etc. Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.
Day 10 : Jamnagar
Full day excursions to Dwarka. The land that once housed a city, called Dwarka
at around 2000 BC of the underwater city. The Thermoluminscience dating attests
the existence of lord Krishna as real and not just a myth.
Day 11: Jamnagar - Mumbai
On time assistance and transfer to airport to connect flight for onward
destination.
