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Across The Temples, Historical Sites & Wildlife of Gujarat

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Duration

10 Nights / 11 Days

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

8 people

Languages

English

Overview

This immersive 11-day journey through Gujarat takes you across a vibrant landscape of ancient temples, UNESCO heritage sites, princely cities, sacred pilgrimage towns, and thrilling wildlife sanctuaries. Begin your exploration in Ahmedabad with its striking Indo-Islamic monuments and Gandhi’s legacy, followed by the exquisite stepwells and sun temple at Patan and Modhera. Witness the wild majesty of the Little Rann of Kutch and Asiatic lions at Gir. Delve into the coastal sanctity of Dwarka and Somnath, then relax in Portuguese-influenced Diu. The tour culminates with Jain marvels at Palitana and the ancient Harappan legacy at Lothal—perfectly curated for travelers seeking cultural, spiritual, and natural richness.

Highlights

  • Heritage walk through historic sites and museums in Ahmedabad, a UNESCO World Heritage City
  • Explore the stepwells of Patan and marvel at the Sun Temple in Modhera
  • Thrilling wildlife safaris in Little Rann of Kutch and Sasan Gir, home of the Asiatic lion
  • Visit the sacred temples of Dwarka and Somnath, important pilgrimage sites for Hindus
  • Discover the Portuguese-era charm of Diu and the ancient Harappan ruins at Lothal

Bulk discount (by Percent)

Bulk discount adult
# Discount group From adult To adult Value
1 Discount on 2-person group 2 2 44.8%
2 Discount on 3-person group 3 3 46.7%
3 Discount on 4-person group 4 4 53.6%
4 Discount on 5-person group 5 5 53.0%
5 Discount on 6-person group 6 6 58.7%
6 Discount on 7-person group 7 7 57.5%
7 Discount on 8-person group 8 8 62.1%

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Ahmedabad

• Assistance on arrival at Ahmedabad airport and transfer to hotel
• Check-in at hotel (check-in time 12:00 PM); rest of the day at leisure
• Overnight at hotel

Day 2: Ahmedabad City Tour

• Breakfast at hotel
• Visit Hatheesing Jain Temple – a 19th-century temple with beautiful marble architecture
• Explore Bhadra Fort – a historic fort built by Ahmad Shah I in the 15th century
• Visit Sabarmati Ashram – Gandhi’s home with preserved letters and personal effects
• View the Shaking Minarets – mysterious minarets known for their vibrating behavior
• Visit Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kalupur – first temple of the Swaminarayan sect
• Visit the unique Kite Museum – displays over 100 rare and artistic kites
• Overnight at hotel

Day 3: Ahmedabad – Dasada (260 kms)

• Breakfast at hotel
• Drive to Dasada, enroute visit:
• Modhera Sun Temple – 11th-century temple dedicated to the Sun God
• Rani Ki Vav (Patan) – intricately carved stepwell and UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Panchasara Jain Temples – ancient Jain shrines with impressive carvings
• Arrive in Dasada, check-in at hotel
• Lunch, dinner & overnight at hotel

Day 4: Dasada – Rajkot (160 kms)

• Breakfast at hotel
• Morning safari in Little Rann of Kutch – home to Asiatic Wild Ass and migratory birds
• Drive to Rajkot, check-in at hotel
• Visit Jubilee Garden – a colonial-era park with museums and libraries
• Explore Kaba Gandhi No Delo – Gandhi’s childhood residence
• Visit Watson Museum – housing artifacts from ancient Mohenjo-daro
• Overnight at hotel

Day 5: Rajkot – Dwarka (225 kms)

• Breakfast at hotel
• Drive to Dwarka and check-in at hotel
• Visit Dwarkadhish Temple – iconic temple dedicated to Lord Krishna
• Visit Swaminarayan Temple – a newer temple near the sea with ornate sculpture
• Explore Nageshwar Jyotirlinga – one of India’s 12 sacred Shiva shrines
• Visit Rukhmini Devi Temple – 12th-century temple with beautiful murals
• Relax on the beach in the evening
• Overnight at hotel

Day 6: Dwarka – Somnath (230 kms)

• Breakfast at hotel
• Drive to Somnath, enroute visit Porbandar – Gandhi's birthplace
• Visit Kirti Mandir – Gandhi’s preserved ancestral home and museum
• Arrive in Somnath and check-in at hotel
• Visit Somnath Temple – rebuilt multiple times, associated with Shiva mythology
• Visit Paanch Pandav Caves – believed to be from the Pandavas’ exile
• Visit Suraj Mandir – temple with intricate animal motifs
• Overnight at hotel

Day 7: Somnath – Sasan Gir (45 kms)

• Breakfast at hotel
• Drive to Sasan Gir National Park and check-in at hotel
• Afternoon gypsy safari in Gir – home to the last wild Asiatic lions
• Spot other wildlife like leopards, hyenas, antelopes, and diverse birds
• Lunch, dinner & overnight at hotel

Day 8: Sasan Gir – Excursion to Junagadh

• Breakfast at hotel
• Morning jeep safari in Gir National Park
• Later, drive to Junagadh for sightseeing:
• Visit Mohabbat Maqbara – Indo-Gothic mausoleum with spiraling minarets
• Visit Girnar Hill – sacred Jain site with Ashokan edicts and ancient temples
• Explore Uperkot Fort – ancient stronghold dating back over 2,300 years
• Return to Sasan Gir
• Lunch, dinner & overnight at hotel

Day 9: Sasan Gir – Diu (100 kms)

• Breakfast at hotel
• Drive to Diu and check-in at hotel
• Visit Diu Fort – massive 16th-century Portuguese sea fort
• Explore the Old Town and Nagar Sheth Haveli – Portuguese-era mansions
• Overnight at hotel

Day 10: Diu – Bhavnagar (225 kms)

• Breakfast at hotel
• Drive to Bhavnagar, enroute visit Palitana Temples – sacred Jain pilgrimage site
• Climb (optional) 3,950 steps to view over 800 marble temples on Shatrunjaya Hill
• Arrive in Bhavnagar and check-in at hotel
• Visit Gandhi Smriti – a memorial and museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi
• Visit Barton Museum – collection of regional art and artifacts
• Overnight at hotel

Day 11: Bhavnagar – Ahmedabad (175 kms) & Departure

• Breakfast at hotel
• Drive to Ahmedabad, enroute visit Lothal – ruins of an ancient Harappan port city
• Explore the archaeological site and local museum
• Continue drive to Ahmedabad
• Transfer to airport for onward flight

Included/Excluded

  • Assistance on arrival at airport.
  • 10 Nights' accommodation in 5-star hotels.
  • Daily breakfast and meal as per day plan.
  • 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.
  • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
  • Gratuities & optional activities.
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Tour's Location

FAQs

What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

Hotels used or similar for 10-night accommodation 5 Star Hotels Ahmedabad x 2 nights: Taj Skyline Ahmedabad/ Hyatt Regency Little Rann of Kutch x 1 night: Rann Riders by Kaafila Rajkot x 1 night: Fortune Park JPS Grand/ Regency Lagoon Resort and Convention Dwarka x 1 night: The Fern Sattva Resort/ Lemon Tree Premier Somnath x 1 night: The Fern Residency/ Sarovar Portico Sasan Gir x 2 nights: Woods at Sasan/ The Postcard Gir Wildlife Sanctuary Diu x 1 night: The Fern Seaside Luxurious Tent Resort/Radhika Beach Resort and Spa Bhavnagar x 1 night: Iscon The Fern Resort & Spa/ Efcee Sarovar Portico

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