Cultures & Wilderness of Gujarat

Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days

Destinations: Ahmedabad - Bhavnagar ? Diu ? Gir ? Rajkot ? Sasangir ? Junagarh ? Rajkot ? Bhuj ? Jamnagar ? Dwarka ? Mumbai

Overview
The colourful state of Gujarat takes you deep into the cultures of India. The state has a magical vibe which charms you and tells you a lot about India as a historically rich country. This 10 nights and 11 days tour treats you with exactly the same. The tour takes you through some of the richest cities of Gujarat like Bhavnagar, Ahmedabad, Jamnagar, Dwarka and Bhuj. Explore the most vivid wildlife hubs of the state at Gir National Park, home to the majestic Asiatic Lions.

Trip Highlights

• A darshan at Akshardam Temple of Ahmedabad
• Spend a day at the beach in Diu
• Explore Lothal, an ancient Indus site in Gujarat
• An exciting jeep Safari in Gir National Park
• Witness the simplicity of Banni villages in Bhuj
• A day tour to Dwarka

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arrival in Ahmedabad

• As you arrive in Ahmedabad, our representative will greet you and you will be transferred to your pre-booked hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2: Ahmedabad

• After breakfast, get ready for a city tour that starts from Calico Museum and the Swaminarayan Temple. After enjoying local lunch, visit the holiest Akshardam Temple in Gandhinagar. This spiritual temple is devoted to devotion, education and unification. Its art and architecture are unique and make it stand out. While returning, visit Adalaj Stepwell, a superb example of Indian architecture built in 1498.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3: Ahmedabad to Bhavnagar (6 Hours)

• After breakfast, take a road trip to Bhavnagar (250 km).
• Upon arrival, spend rest of the evening for leisure activities.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4: Bhavnagar to Diu (260 km)

• After breakfast, get ready to visit Diu. En-route, stop at Palitana for Shatrunjaya Temple. This is a famous Jain's sacred site housing hundreds of Palitana temples.
• Arrive at Diu in the evening and check-into your pre-booked hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5: Diu

• This is your day to enjoy a whale of a time at the beach. Get ready to unwind amidst sun, sea and sand along with some exciting fun activities.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6: Diu ? Gir ? Rajkot ( 280 km)

• After breakfast, you will leave for the Gir National Park. This wildlife sanctuary near Talala Gir is the only area in Asia where Asiatic lions are found. Take a jeep safari through this exciting National Park to spot majestic looking lions.
• After lunch, head for Rajkot. Stop at Junagarh midday for some shopping spree.
• Once you arrive in Rajkot, check into the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 7: Rajkot ? Bhuj (280 Km)

• Enjoy your breakfast and get ready for a road journey to Bhuj. Today you will visit Banni villages, giving you a rustic village experience. Permits are required to enter these villages which will be arranged by us in advance.
• Explore the market area during evening hours. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 8: Bhuj

• Today you will visit Banni villages and spend the day witnessing local traditional art forms made by the skilled locals of these villages.
• Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 9: Bhuj to Jamnagar

• After breakfast, take a drive to Jamnagar. As you arrive, you will be taken for a city tour, including the local market of tie and dye.
• Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 10: Jamnagar

• Enjoy excursions to Dwarka where some fabulous mythical and religious stories breathe.
• Overnight stay at the Hotel

Day 11: Jamnagar - Mumbai

• Early morning you will be transferred to the airport to board a flight for your journey ahead.