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Itinerary

Arrival in Ahmedabad – a World Heritage City. Check into the hotel and after freshen up, visit Sabarmati Ashram – established by Mahatma Gandhi and one of the most important places in Indian Independence History. Visit the Kite Museum – one of the two Kite Museums in the world to know about the history of Kite Flying. Visit Adalaj Step well – a 5 storeyed intricately carved Step well. Overnight at Ahmedabad.

Today morning, go for a heritage walk which starts from a Swaminarayan temple to Jama Masjid while walking through hundreds of Pols in the first World Heritage City of India. Post Walk, visit to the International Kite Festival at the Sabarmati Ashram where you can converse with the hundreds of International Kite Flyers from around the world along with the Colourful kites hovering above you. Have Dinner followed by a visit to the old city of Ahmedabad to see the 'Katal ni Raat' –
the night before the festival day when people are busy preparing for the Kite Fight the next day. Overnight at Ahmedabad.

Today morning, proceed to the old city of Ahmedabad and climb up the terrace and enjoy one of the most vibrant festivals of Gujarat. Thousands of people on their terraces flying kites with a healthy competition to fall each other's Kites are a treat to watch. Local delicacies on the terrace are a must in the festival which only increases our enthusiasm to enjoy the festival. Return back to Hotel and overnight at Ahmedabad.

Today morning after breakfast, check out and proceed towards Balasinor (80 kms/1 ½ Hours) – one of the largest Dinosaur Fossil Park in the world. Take a guided tour at the Dinosaur Fossil Park and a visit to the Dinosaur museum to know more about the Dinosaurs. Stay at a heritage hotel at Balasinor

Today morning after breakfast, check out and proceed towards Champaner (72/1 ½ Hours). Visit Pavagadh temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, one of the 51 Shaktipeeths on top of the hill and Visit the Champaner – Pavagadh Archaeological Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site which has several large and prominent mosques, a testament to its time of glory as the erstwhile capital of Gujarat. Proceed towards Vadodara (50 kms/ 1 Hour) – the cultural capital of Gujarat. Overnight at Vadodara.

Today morning after breakfast, check out and visit the Laxmi Vilas Palace – the official residence of the Princely Gaikwads and considered tobe one of the largest private residence in the country built in a perfect be one of the largest private residence in the country built in a perfect mixture of Indian, Islamic and European elements. Visit the Baroda museum and Picture Gallery – one of the best museums in the state. Proceed towards LRK (210 kms/ 4 Hours) – the home to the Indian Wild Asses.

Today morning, a safari in the Little Rann of Kutch awaits us. Hundreds of Migratory birds flock to the Little Rann in winters which becomes a paradise for the Bird watchers and yes, the Wild Asses always remain the most enticing ones. Meet Agariyas – salt farmers working in the desert to produce Salt. Post Noon, proceed towards Patan (100 kms/ 2 hours. Visit Rani ki Vav – an UNESCO inscribed World Heritage 7 storeyed Step well with more than 500 God Sculptures and a masterpiece in Step wells. Visit 11 th Century Sun Temple in Modhera to witness the Grandeur of Solanki era in Gujarat. Enjoy the Modhera Dance Festival at the backdrop of Sun temple and proceed and overnight at LRK.

Today morning, proceed to Ahmedabad and drop as per schedule.