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Mumbai to Ahmedabad Discover Gujarat Overland Tour

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Duration

15 Nights / 16 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English

Overview

This 16-day cultural overland journey from Mumbai to Ahmedabad covers the most iconic, spiritual, and historic destinations of western India. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Elephanta Caves, admire Portuguese-era architecture in Daman, witness the world’s tallest Statue of Unity at Kevadia, experience the thrill of spotting Asiatic lions at Sasan Gir, visit sacred pilgrimage sites in Somnath and Dwarka, and discover ancient archaeological sites at Lothal and Champaner. The tour beautifully blends history, spirituality, wildlife, architecture, and local culture.

Highlights

  • UNESCO-listed Elephanta Caves and vibrant Mumbai city
  • World’s tallest Statue of Unity and Sardar Sarovar Dam
  • Jungle safari at Gir National Park – home to Asiatic lions
  • Pilgrimage visits to Somnath, Dwarka & Palitana Temples
  • Explore the heritage-rich Ahmedabad & Gandhi’s legacy

Bulk discount (by Percent)

Bulk discount adult
# Discount group From adult To adult Value
2 Discount on 2-person group 2 2 43.7%
3 Discount on 3-person group 3 3 47.1%
4 Discount on 4-person group 4 4 54.1%
5 Discount on 5-person group 5 5 54.0%
7 Discount on 6-person group 6 6 58.7%
9 Discount on 7-person group 7 7 58.0%
10 Discount on 8-person group 8 8 62.6%

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Mumbai

• On arrival at Mumbai airport, meet and transfer to hotel (Standard check-in: 12 PM).
• Rest of the day at leisure to relax after international flight.
• Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Mumbai

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Morning excursion by boat to Elephanta Caves, famous for rock-cut cave temples and grand sculptures of Lord Shiva.
• Cruise back to Mumbai.
• Afternoon city tour:
• Gateway of India, built to honor King George V's 1911 visit.
• Marine Drive, scenic coastal promenade.
• Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, city’s leading museum with art and archaeology displays.
• Kala Ghoda Art Precinct, cultural neighborhood of galleries and colonial architecture.
• Dhobi Ghat, famous open-air laundry.
• Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Mumbai – Daman (190kms / 4 hrs drive)

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Drive to Daman, a former Portuguese enclave.
• Check-in at hotel.
• Visit:
• Cathedral of Bom Jesus, 16th-century church with stunning altar.
• St. Jerome Fort, old sea fortification with scenic views.
• Moti Fort & Chapel of Our Lady of Rosary, historic Portuguese structures.
• Overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Daman – Ankleshwar (200kms / 4.5 hrs drive)

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Drive to Ankleshwar.
• Check-in at hotel.
• Visit Shri Ankleshwar Tirth, one of Gujarat's important Jain pilgrimage sites with beautifully carved temples.
• Overnight at hotel.

Day 5: Ankleshwar – Kevadia (90kms / 2 hrs drive)

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Drive to Kevadia.
• Check-in at hotel.
• Visit:
• Sardar Sarovar Dam, India’s engineering marvel on Narmada River.
• Valley of Flowers, landscaped gardens with colorful floral displays and beautiful Narmada river backdrop.
• Evening Light & Sound Show near Statue of Unity.
Lunch, dinner & overnight at hotel.

Day 6: Kevadia – Vadodara (150kms / 3 hrs drive)

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Visit Statue of Unity (182 meters), world’s tallest statue with panoramic viewing gallery.
• Drive to Vadodara.
• Enroute visit Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, UNESCO-listed site featuring ancient Hindu, Jain, and Islamic monuments, forts, and stepwells.
• On arrival, check-in at hotel.
• Overnight at hotel.

Day 7: Vadodara – Bhavnagar (200kms / 4.5 hrs drive)

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Visit:
• Lakshmi Vilas Palace, one of the grandest royal residences, four times larger than Buckingham Palace.
• Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum, housing Raja Ravi Varma’s paintings.
• Kirti Mandir, royal cenotaph and memorial hall.
• Drive to Bhavnagar.
• Enroute visit Lothal, ancient Harappan port town with dockyard ruins and Indus Valley artifacts.
• On arrival, check-in at hotel.
• Overnight at hotel.

Day 8: Bhavnagar – Junagadh (215kms / 5 hrs drive)

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Visit:
• Gandhi Smriti, memorial and museum preserving Gandhi’s personal memorabilia.
• Barton Museum, collection of regional handicrafts and carvings.
• Drive to Junagadh.
• Enroute visit Palitana Temples, sacred Jain pilgrimage site with 863 marble temples atop Shatrunjaya Hills (3950 steps).
• On arrival Junagadh, check-in at hotel.
• Overnight at hotel.

Day 9: Junagadh – Sasan Gir (70kms / 2 hrs drive)

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Visit Girnar Hill, ancient cluster of temples and pilgrimage destination.
• Later drive to Sasan Gir.
• Check-in at hotel.
• Overnight at hotel.

Day 10: Sasan Gir – Diu (100kms / 2.5 hrs drive)

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Early morning Jeep Safari at Gir National Park, the only place outside Africa to see Asiatic Lions in the wild. Also home to leopards, antelopes, and over 300 species of birds.
• Visit the Crocodile Breeding Center inside the park.
• Drive to Diu.
• On arrival, check-in at hotel.
• Overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Diu

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Explore Diu:
• Diu Fort, massive sea fort built by Portuguese in the 16th century.
• Old Portuguese mansions and colorful Nagar Sheth Haveli.
• Afternoon free to relax on Diu’s beautiful beaches.
• Overnight at hotel.

Day 12: Diu – Dwarka (330kms / 6.5 hrs drive)

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Drive to Dwarka.
• Enroute visit:
• Somnath Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva, rebuilt multiple times through history.
• Panch Pandav Caves, legendary Mahabharata exile site.
• Suraj Mandir, ancient Sun temple with animal carvings.
• Kirti Mandir at Porbandar, birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, now a museum.
• On arrival Dwarka, check-in at hotel.
• Overnight at hotel.

Day 13: Dwarka – Rajkot (225kms / 5 hrs drive)

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Visit:
• Dwarkadhish Temple, ancient temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, supported by 72 intricately carved pillars.
• Swaminarayan Temple, newer shrine with fine architecture.
• Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, Shiva shrine considered one of the 12 sacred Jyotirlingas.
• Rukmini Devi Temple, 12th-century shrine of Lord Krishna's consort.
• Drive to Rajkot.
• On arrival, check-in at hotel.
• Overnight at hotel.

Day 14: Rajkot – Ahmedabad (215kms / 4.5 hrs drive)

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Visit:
• Jubilee Garden, lush city park surrounded by museums and libraries.
• Kaba Gandhi No Delo, Gandhi’s childhood home, now a museum.
• Watson Museum, showcasing ancient artifacts and textiles.
• Drive to Ahmedabad.
• On arrival, check-in at hotel.
• Overnight at hotel.

Day 15: Ahmedabad

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Full day sightseeing:
• Hatheesing Jain Temple, famous for intricate marble work.
• Bhadra Fort, 15th-century fort and palace complex.
• Sabarmati Ashram, Gandhi’s serene residence and museum on the Sabarmati River.
• Shaking Minarets, intriguing vibrating minarets.
• Swaminarayan Mandir Kalupur, Gujarat's first Swaminarayan temple.
• Kite Museum, unique display of handcrafted designer kites.
• Overnight at hotel.

Day 16: Ahmedabad – Departure

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Transfer to airport for onward departure.

Included/Excluded

  • Assistance on arrival at airport.
  • 6 Nights' accommodation in 4-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.
  • Monument entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
  • 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?

Q: What kind of hotel accommodation is included in the package price?

We provide accommodation at carefully selected 5-star hotels, chosen for their comfort, location, and service standards. In regions where 5-star hotels are not available, the best available resort, boutique, or 4-star options are provided to ensure a comfortable stay. If the mentioned hotel is unavailable, an equivalent property of a similar standard will be offered.

Hotels Used or Similar for 15 Nights Accommodation:

✔ Mumbai – 2 Nights: Trident Hotel / President, Mumbai - IHCL SeleQtions
✔ Daman – 1 Night: The Gold Beach Resort / The Deltin (Note: 5-star hotels are not available in this region; hence, the best available resort options are provided.)
✔ Ankleshwar – 1 Night: Hyatt Place, Bharuch (Note: 5-star hotels are not available in this region; hence, the best available 4-star hotel is provided.)
✔ Kevadia – 1 Night: Statue of Unity Tent City 1 - Royal Villa (Note: Unique luxury tented accommodation is provided as per the best available standards.)
✔ Vadodara – 1 Night: Welcomehotel Vadodara / Vivanta Vadodara
✔ Bhavnagar – 1 Night: Iscon The Fern Resort & Spa / Efcee Sarovar Portico (Note: 5-star hotels are not available in this region; hence, the best available resort or 4-star options are provided.)
✔ Junagarh – 1 Night: Bellevue Sarovar Portico / Click Hotel (Note: 5-star hotels are not available in this region; hence, the best available hotel options are provided.)
✔ Sasan Gir – 1 Night: Woods at Sasan / The Postcard Gir Wildlife Sanctuary (Note: Jungle lodge or luxury boutique resort options are provided, as per the best available standards.)
✔ Diu – 2 Nights: The Fern Seaside Luxurious Tent Resort / Radhika Beach Resort and Spa (Note: 5-star hotels are not available in this region; hence, the best available resort or boutique options are provided.)
✔ Dwarka – 1 Night: The Fern Sattva Resort / Lemon Tree Premier (Note: 5-star hotels are not available in this region; hence, the best available resort or 4-star hotel options are provided.)
✔ Rajkot – 1 Night: Fortune Park JPS Grand / Regency Lagoon Resort and Convention (Note: 5-star hotels are not available in this region; hence, the best available resort or 4-star options are provided.)
✔ Ahmedabad – 2 Nights: Taj Skyline Ahmedabad / Hyatt Regency

Q: Can I request a specific hotel or upgrade the hotel category?

Yes, we offer flexibility to upgrade hotels to luxury five-star or boutique properties at an additional cost, subject to availability. You can also request specific hotels during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your preference.

Q: Are breakfast and other meals included at the hotels?

Breakfast is generally included with hotel stays unless stated otherwise. Lunch and dinner are optional and can be added to your package upon request. You can also explore local dining during the tour.

Q: Will I get confirmation for the exact hotels before my trip?

Yes, once your booking is confirmed, we will share the final list of hotel names and contact details along with your tour confirmation documents.

Q: I’m looking for a more budget-friendly tour. Can you provide prices with standard or 4-star hotels?

Absolutely! We understand that every traveler has different preferences and budgets. If you prefer standard accommodation or 4-star hotel options instead of the default 5-star hotels, we can customize the tour and provide a tailored quote based on your requirements.

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