Royal Gujarat Tour

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 Adalaj Step well – a 5 storeyed intricately carved Step well. Overnight in Ahmedabad.

Today morning, after breakfast go for a heritage walk which starts from a Swaminarayan temple to Jama Masjid while walking through hundreds of Pols and many Jain temples in the first World Heritage City of India. Visit Sidi Saiyed Mosque – known for its single stone carved windows unofficially regarded as the 'Identity of Ahmedabad'. Visit Hutheesingh Jain Temple – a beautiful temple constructed by Sheth Hutheesingh during the great famine in the mid-19th Century. Overnight at Ahmedabad.

Today morning after breakfast, check out and proceed towards Vadodara (120 kms/2 Hours). Reach Vadodara and visit the Laxmi Vilas Palace – the official residence of the Princely Gaikwads and considered to 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. Take a stroll at the magnificent Sayaji Baug in the evening. Overnight at Vadodara.

Today morning, proceed towards SOU (100 kms/2 Hours). Check into the Hotel and Visit Statue of Unity – the tallest statue in the world dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel – the Iron Man of India. Visit Sardar Sarovar Dam which is a modern architectural marvel in itself and the Valley of Flowers. Watch the Light and sound Show in the evening and overnight at Statue of Unity.

Today morning, check out and proceed towards Jambughoda(80 kms/1 ½ Hours). Reach Jambughoda and check into the hotel and after freshen up, visit the Rathwa Tribes famous for their Pithora Paintings. Visit the Kada Dam – a picturesque place situated amidst the lush green forest of Jambughoda Wildlife sanctuary. Overnight at Jambughoda.

Today morning after breakfast, check out from Jambughoda and proceed towards Champaner (30 kms/ 35 Mins). 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 Balasinor (70 kms / 1 ½ Hours) – one of the largest Dinosaur Fossil Park in the world and stay at a Heritage hotel at Balasinor.

Today morning after breakfast, take a guided tour at the Dinosaur Fossil Park and a visit to the Dinosaur museum to know more about the Dinosaurs. Thereby proceed towards Poshina (200 kms/ 4 Hours) and stay at a beautiful heritage hotel with the Aravalli Ranges in the hindsight. Overnight at Poshina.

Today morning after breakfast, Visit to the rural areas here will make you see the Terracotta army of Horses and the Garasiya tribes showing their archery demonstrations. Enjoy the stay at the Poshina with the calm and beautiful surroundings and overnight at Poshina.

Today morning, proceed towards Patan (140 kms/ 3 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.Proceed to Bajana (70 kms / 1 ½ Hours) and relax at the resort nearby to the Little Rann of Kutch – the home to the Indian Wild Asses.

Today morning, go for a Village Safari in the Patdi village when the market starts crowding with people buying their daily needs. Visit the artisans of Tangaliya Shawl – an art almost 700 years old used mainly by the Shepherd Bharwad Community. Post Noon, 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. Overnight at Bajana.

Today morning, check out and proceed towards Bhuj(250 kms/5 Hours). Visit LLDC museum – a living museum showing the arts and handicrafts of Kutch on the way. Reach Bhuj – a city which rose from the ashes after the 2001 devastating Earthquake. Visit Kutch Museum – the first museum in Kutch giving an insight

about the district of Kutch. Overnight at Bhuj.

Today morning after breakfast, Visit the Prag Mahal and Aina Mahal, the palaces of the Princely Jadejas of Kutch. Post Noon, proceed towards Sumarasar (30 kms/ 35 Mins). Visit the Kala Raksha Kendra, a NGO working for the upliftment of the locals. Visit the artisans of Ahir Embroidery and visit Meghiben Meriya,

a woman known for drawing her life stories on Cloth through Applique Work. Proceed to Nirona and visit the Khatri Family which is the only family in India practising the Rogan Art. Walk around the Nirona village and meet the artisans of Copper Bell Art and Lacquer art in the Nirona Village. Return and Dinner and

Overnight at Bhuj.

Today morning after breakfast, proceed towards Hodka village (80 kms/ 1 ½ Hours) and visit the Hodka villageto meet the Marwada Community well versed in embroidery and Leather work. Have a delicious lunch at their house enjoying their hospitality. Visit the White Desert of Kutch, a crystal clear salty marshy land – a sight to behold and remember rather than listening in words. Proceed to Black Hills – the highest point in the district of Kutch which is probably the only place giving a panoramic view of the White desert. Return back to Bhuj and overnight at Bhuj.

Today morning, check out and proceed towards Mandvi. Visit the artisans of Batik Print, a block printing Art in Mundra on the way. Reach Mandvi and visit the Vijay Vilas Palace, the summer palace of the Princely Jadejas. Visit the Mandvi beach in the evening and witness the beautiful sunset in the Gulf of Kutch. Dinner and

Overnight at Mandvi.

Today morning, check out from Mandvi and proceed towards Gondal (320 kms/ 6 Hours) – one of the Princely states before the Independence of India. Reach Gondal and visit the Vintage car museum and the Naulakha Palace of Gondal. Overnight at Gondal.

Today morning after breakfast, check out and proceed towards Junagadh (60 kms/ 1 Hour) – home to one of the oldest forts in Gujarat and one of the two Princely states which intend to go with Pakistan at the time of Independence. Visit Ashoka Major Rock Edicts – one of 10 Major Rock Edicts by Emperor Ashok. Visit the Uparkot Fort – one of the oldest forts in India overlooking the Junagadh City and the mighty Girnar Mountain. Visit the 2nd Century Buddhist caves in Uparkot Fort and the destructed Jama Masjid. Thereby proceed towards Gir (60 kms/1 Hour) – the last abode of the Asiatic Lion. Overnight at Gir.

Early morning, go for Lion Safari to meet the King of the Jungle. Thereby check out and proceed towards Diu – an erstwhile Portuguese Colony. Reach Diu and Visit Naida Caves – natural rock formation which are perfect for the Photographers. Relax at the Nagoa Beach in the evening and Overnight at Diu.

Today morning after breakfast, visit the St. Paul's Church in Diu – one of the oldest and the most beautiful Portuguese churches in India. Visit the St. Thomas Church now converted into a museum housing artefacts of the Portuguese era in Diu. The destructed Portuguese fort on the shores of Arabian sea sets up the day with picturesque locations in it. Relax at the beach in the evening and overnight at Diu.

Today morning after breakfast, check out and proceed towards Palitana(180 kms/4 ½ Hours) – one of the most important pilgrimage places as per Jain Religion. Relax at the princely heritage palace set amidst the farms and overnight at Palitana.

Early morning, climb up around 3800-odd steps on the Shatrunajay hill and witness the 863 Temple complex on the top of the hill. Proceed to Velavadar (100 kms/ 2 Hours) – the only national park with the Blackbucks in India. Relax at the resort and overnight at Velavadar.

Early morning, enjoy the Safari at the national park known for its Blackbucks and the African like Savvanah Grasslands. Check out from Hotel and proceed towards Ahmedabad (150 kms/3 Hours). Visit Lothal – an Indus Valley Civilization Dockyard on the way. Reach Ahmedabad and relax at the hotel. Overnight at

Ahmedabad.

Today morning after breakfast, check out and drop as per schedule.

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