Gujarat is in the westernmost part of India and has many beautiful and interesting sights for tourists. In its urban centre of Ahmedabad is the Calico Museum of Textiles, displaying antique and modern Indian fabrics. Gujarat is also known for the Birth Place of Mahatma Gandhi and Sabarmati Ashram, where his living quarters remain on view. The Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque), built in the 15th century, has a huge courtyard and a columned design. Gujarat is one of the most developed states in India. Gujarat is famous for its Tradition, Culture, Garba and Dandiya dances during navratri, Vegetarian foods, yummy breakfast and most importantly humble local people. Gujarat is home to several historical and UNESCO heritage places which are very preserved. Gujarat tourism has everything: Temple, beaches, white sand desserts, Jungle safaris, Gujarat has something for everyone.
Itinerary at Glance :-
Day 01:- Ahmedabad arrival and Ahmedabad sightseeing tour
On arrival at Ahmedabad railway station/ Airport, meet and greet our friendly representative outside exit gate, Then transfer to your pre-booked hotel, Later after few hrs of rest proceed for important place to visit in Ahmedabad is largest city of Gujarat and situated on the bank of river the Sabarmati River, Ahmedabad is UNESCO's World Heritage City list of 2017 and it has 28 monuments register under Asi, start with visiting Gandhi Ashram or Sabarmati Ashram situated on bank of Sabarmati river it is place from where Mahatma Gandhi set out on his Dandi March and which is now converted into a museum, Hutheesing Jain Temple constructed in 1846 is sacred Jain temple, this temple is dedicated to Lord Dharmanatha, the 15th Jain Tirthankar, Sidi Saiyad Mosque, Spend quality time at Kankaria Lake is the 2nd largest lake in Ahmedabad, Have your lunch at a local restaurant you can suggest driver for it or you can take suggestion from driver or us, Later, visit Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Memorial is museum now dedicated to Sardar Patel, Post Lunch visit Adalaj Stepwell or Rudabai Stepwell is a stepwell situated in the village of Adalaj, it taken as outstanding example of Indian architecture work. Later visit the most amazing point on this tour of the amazing Akshardham temple which is Hindu temple and you can also go for an evening light and sound show over there. Later post Ahmedabad tourism returned back to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02:- Ahmedabad to Statue of unity to Ahmedabad (200kms/3.5hrs each way)
This morning post yummy breakfast at hotel, go for most exciting tour of this holiday package, Statue of unity day tour from Ahmedabad or Ahmedabad to statue of unity day tour, after 3-4 hrs drive from Ahmedabad, It is 100 kms southeast of the city of Vadodara and 150 kms from Surat. Statue of unity is situated facing beautiful Sardar Sarovar Dam on the river Narmada in Kevadiya colony, The Statue of Unity dedicated to great Indian freedom fighter and first Deputy prime minister of India Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel also called as Sardar Patel. Mr Patel dedication to national integration by uniting 562 princely states in the newly independent India due to which he earned the title of "Iron Man of India". Statue of unity is the world's tallest statue with a height of 597 fts or 182 metres, it was designed by famous Indian sculptor Ram V. Sutar. Places to visit on Statue of unity day such as Museum, Valley of Flower, Sardar Sarovar Dam Viewpoints if you stay there till evening may see light and sound shows. If time permits you may go for places to visit in Vadodara like Laxmi Vilas Palace, Sur Sagar lake and Sayaji Baug. Later returned back to Ahmedabad for a night stay.
Note :- Statue of unity closed on Monday
Day 03:- Ahmedabad to Little Rann of Kutch via Patan and Modhera (170kms/4.5hrs)
Morning after delicious breakfast, check out from hotel and drive to your next destination Dasada or Litter Rann of Kutch on the way visit Patan is a historical city which have lot of Hindu and Jain temples, Visit famous Rani ki Vav Stepwell in Patan which is a UNESCO world heritage sites from 2014. Have your lunch at a local restaurant. You can suggest a driver for it or you can take suggestions from the driver or us. Later, Modhera village visits the popular Sun Temple Hindu temple from the Chaulukya era. Then continue your drive to Dasada (Litter Rann of Kutch) On arrival check-in to the hotel, Nights stay in Dasada.
Day 04:- Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary in Dasada and Dasada to Bhuj (280kms/6Hrs)
Today early morning go for jungle safari at Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary (Additional cost), it homes to many endangered animals such as Indian Wild Ass (Khur), Onager (Equus hemionus) and many others, you will also get chance to see Desert Fox, Blue Bull, Blackbuck, Wolf, Jackal. Post wildlife safari tour, return back to your hotel and have your healthy breakfast later check out from the hotel and drive to Bhuj is the westernmost city of India, is a real treasure full of heritage and culture. On arrival, Check-in to the hotel and Have your lunch at a local restaurant, You can suggest it to your driver or you can take suggestions from the driver or us, Later go for important places to visit in Bhuj which is the westernmost city of India, is a real treasure full of heritage and culture. Go visit Swaminarayan temple Bhuj Swaminarayan founder of the Swaminarayan Sampraday constructed this huge Hindu temple, later take a walk in the Textiles Market where you can purchase traditional handicrafts and embroidery. Overnight stay at Bhuj.
Day 05:- Bhuj Sightseeing tour
This morning after tempting breakfast ta hotel, go for important places to visit in Bhuj start with Aina Mahal Museum- Aina Mahal is 18th century palace built by Rao Lakhpatji of Cutch State and its mixture of both European and Indian style and design by Ram Singh Malam. Now this palace is converted into a museum. Then visit the famous Prag Mahal which is a 19th century palace in Bhuj Situated next to the Aina Mahal. Also visit Kutch Museum oldest museum of Gujarat Post lunch visit Bhartiya Sanskriti darshan museum it is center of Kutchi culture, Royal Chhatris or Cenotaphs is dedicated to Rajput warriors of Kutch. Later in the evening visit Vande Mataram Memorial and Hiralaxmi Memorial Craft Park in Bhujodi village just 10kms from Bhuj. Hiralaxmi Memorial Craft Park located inside Vande Mataram Memorial Complex in this park they preserve and promote amazing Kutch artwork here you can shop from several stalls who sell handmade Kutch craftwork made by local Kutch craftsmen. Later returned back to the hotel for overnight stay in Bhuj.
Day 06:- Bhuj to Mandvi ( 70kms/1.5hrs)
On arrival, Check-in to hotel and later go for place places to visit in Mandvi starts with Main monument Vijay Vilas Palace once it was summer palace of the royal family located sea-beach of Mandvi, Than visit Shyamji Krishna Varma Memorial huge 52 acres complex dedicated to one of the greatest freedom fighter of India. Have your lunch at a local restaurant, You can suggest it to your driver or you can take suggestions from the driver or us. Post lunch you are free for many activities such as Timber ship building yard at Mandvi port boat building here is almost 400-year-old tradition and craft.These boats have load carrying capacity from 250 tons to 1000 tons, Evening you can spend quality time at beautiful Mandvi beach. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 07:- Mandvi to Jamnagar ( 310kms/ 6 hrs)
This morning post appetising breakfast, Check out from the hotel and drive to Jamnagar also historically known as Nawanagar and Famous industrial city in Gujarat. On arrival check in to the hotel. Later, proceed to important places to visit in Jamnagar like the most beautiful Lakhota Lake and 19th century building Lakhota palace and Museum, Kotha Bastion, also visit the historical Darbargadh Palace its foundation stone was laid by Jam Rawal. Have your lunch at a local restaurant, You can suggest it to your driver or you can take suggestions from the driver or us. Post lunch, Visit other important monuments such as Pratap Vilas Palace, Khijada Temple, RatanBai Masjid, Cremation Park. In the evening you may visit Bala Hanuman Temple situated next to Ranmal Lake which is famous for its non stop Ramdhun since 1956 and it holds a record in Guinness Book of World Records. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 08:- Jamnagar to Dwarka (135kms/2.5hrs)
Today morning after a juicy breakfast, check out from the hotel and travel to Dwarka. Dwarka is one of the important Dham out of sacred Chardham as per Hindu religion and it is one of the Sapta Puri which means seven most ancient religious cities in the country. On arrival check-in to the hotel. Later go for important places to visit in Dwarka start with visiting Dwarkadhish Temple Hindu temple, situated on Gomti creek and dedicated to Lord Krishna. Also take a holy dip in Gomti river in Dwarka, Have your lunch at a local restaurant, You can suggest it to your driver or you can take suggestions from the driver or us. Later post lunch visit Nageshwar Jyotirling which is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva in India, Gopi Talav place where Gopis united with Lord Krishna, Gopi Tava is on the way to Bet Dwarka by ferry (Own expense), Bet Dwarka is situated on Island it scared Hindu pilgrimage site it is believed that it was original home of lord Krishna during his stay at Dwarka and on way back do visit Rukmani Temple, return back to Dwarka overnight at hotel.
Day 09:- Dwarka to Somnath via Porbandar (231kms/5hrs)
After tempting breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Somnath via Porbandar which is 2hrs drive from Dwarka. Porbandar city is popular for the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi and Sudama who was a friend of Lord Krishna. It is also popularly known as Sudamapuri. At Porbandar, the best places to visit in Porbandar start with visiting Kirti Mandir, the memorial house and the place where Mahatma Gandhi was born, now converted into a small museum dedicated to him. Also visit Sudama Temple. It is the only temple dedicated to Sudama in the world.Have your lunch at a local restaurant, You can suggest it to your driver or you can take suggestions from the driver or us. Post Lunch visit Chowpatty beach in Porbandar, Huzoor Palace is built by Rana Natwarsinhji, and also go for a temple tour in Porbandar visit Shri Hari Mandir and Gayatri Mandir. Later drive to Somnath, On Arrival, check-in to the hotel and after relaxing for few hours proceed for places to visit in Somnath starts with Somnath Temple it is the first among the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of the Lord Shiva and Bhalka Tirth is the place where Lord Krishna was hit by an arrow shot by a hunter named Jara. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10:-: Somnath to Diu ( 90kms/2hrs)
Today morning post savory breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to a very popular beach destination in western part of India Diu. On arrival check-in to the hotel and later go for the best places to visit in Diu start with Diu Fort- most famous and most visited monument in Diu, Built in 15355. St. Paul Church-is an ancient church constructed in 1610, Diu Museum- iconic St Thomas Church converted into Museum to preserve thing belonging from vast Diu history, Gangeshwar Temple - it is an ancient lord Shiva temple and Noida Caves is heaven for nature lovers and photographers because view from here is breathtaking. Have your lunch at a local restaurant, You can suggest it to your driver or you can take suggestions from the driver or us. Later post lunch visit Nagoa Beach and go for water sports facilities here. In the evening You can spend quality time going to the beach on the Diu tour. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 11:- Diu to Sasan Gir (100kms/2.5hrs)
Today morning after a juicy breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to another exciting destination Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, also famously known as Sasan Gir which is next to Talala Gir in Gujarat. On arrival check-in to the hotel and later in the afternoon go for Jungle Safari in Sasan Gir (Own Expense), this national park was set up in 1965 with the aim of protecting Asiatic lions, This national park is a naturally developed and well-managed ecotourism in India. Gir National park hosts almost 523 Asiatic lions and its number is increasing every year as per Asiatic Lion Census. On Gir national park tour package safari you get change to see many animal apart from Asiatic Lion because it homes more than 300 species of Birds, around 36 species of reptiles and almost 38 species of Mammals, You may also visit Gir Interpretation Zone at Devaliya, Crocodile breeding farm and Gir Information Centre. Post gir jungle jeep safari tour package returns back to hotel rest of time free to enjoy hotel amenities. Night stay at Gir National park resort.
Day 12:- Sasan Gir to Junagadh (80kms/2.5hrs)
Enjoy morning you may also go for Jeep Safari to Gir national park (at your own cost) . Where you can look for famous Asiatic Lions and get the pleasure of watching other wildlife inside Gir Wildlife Sanctuary. Later Post spicy breakfast at hotel, checkout and drive to Junagadh. On arrival at Junagadh go for places to visit in Junagadh start by visiting Uperkot Fort - This iconic fort is situated on foothills of Girnar hill, Ashok Rock Edict - The inscription on it is dated back to shortly after 150 CE, Mahabat Maqabara is mausoleum and was once home the Nawabs of Junagadh, Last destination of this day Darbar Hall Museum- one of the best museum in Gujarat preserving Nawab of Junagadh treasure and belongings. In evening, don't forget to spend quality time exploring Holy Girnar Hill of Gujarat, it is considered ad Older than Himalayas, Girnar mountain ranges are sacred for Hindus and Jain, Huge no of Pilgrimage gathered during Girnar Parikrama festival. After Junagadh Tour Packages return back to for overnight stay in Junagadh.
Day 13:- Junagadh to Bhavnagar via Palitana ( 220kms/5hrs)
Today morning after luscious breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Bhavnagar on the way visit Palitana small town in Bhavnagar District, It is very important pilgrimage centre for Jain. Palitana mountain has more than 900 temples and which make it the world's largest temple complex in the world, Its sacred place for Jainism and all Jain devotees want to climb to the top of the mountain at least once in their lifetime. Later go for places to visit in Palitana like Shri Vishal Jain Museum situated at Shantrujaya Hills and famous Handicraft Market of Palitana town. Later, continue the drive to Bhavnagar. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 14:- Bhavnagar to Ahmedabad drop via Velavadar National Park and Lothal (210km/4.5hrs)
This morning post delicious breakfast at hotel, check out and Proceed to Ahmedabad via Velavadar National Park and Lothal. The Velavadar National Park or Blackbuck National Park situated at Velavadar in 1976, you can go on safari at Blackbuck National Park (own expense) which have Flat land, dry grasses, famous for Blackbuck and Herds of Antelope, wolf, lesser florican has been sustained here. Migratory birds always come here after covering long distances. You will find several species Like sandgrouse, larks, etc. Post Velavadar trip drive to Lothal it means "Mound of the Dead", here you will find remains Indus valley civilisation in India, Archeological survey of India discovered this site in 1954 evacuation, spend some time here exploring remains and also spend time in Museum, Post Lothal tour drive to Ahmedabad airport / Railway station after your important places to visit in Gujarat or Complete Gujarat tour package.
