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This journey takes you to the varied attractions of Gujarat. The
Sidi mosque with its shaking minarets, the textile cities of
Ahmedabad and Patan. The impressive Hindu temples of Palithana,
Somnath and Modera. Diu with its Portuguese colonial history
reflects the glory of the bygone era. The Asiatic lion of Gir
and the last remaining Asiatic wild ass of Runn. Here the tribal
life of Rabris, Ahirs, Meghwals and many more is a celebration
of music, dance and multicolored traditions.
Destination Covered:-
Ahmedabad ~
Bhavnagar ~ Diu ~ Sasangir Wankaner ~ Bhuj ~ Zainabad
Duration:-
13 Nights 14 Days
Day 1 Ahmedabad
Arrive Ahmedabad and transfer
to the Hotel. Founded in 1411 and known as the Manchester of
the ‘East’, Ahmedabad is situated on the banks of the river
Sabarmati. Afternoon visit museum of utensils.
Day 2 Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad is full of
architectural delights with exquisite carved wooden
mansions, havelis and labyrinthine lanes. Sightseeing
includes visit to Calico museum, Jama Masjid and Sdi mosque,
famous for it’s shaking minarets.
Day 3 Ahmedabad to Bhavnagar
Drive to Bhavnagar
visiting en-route 4000 year old excavation site of Harappan
era at Lothal. Overnight at the Hotel
Day 4 Bhavnagar to Diu
After breakfast drive
to Palitana to visit the impressive hilltop Jain temple
complex reached by steep stairs. Continue on to Diu.
Remainder of the day leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5 Diu
Morning sightseeing of
Diu, a Portuguese colony until 1961. Visit the fort built by
the Portuguese in 1541. The island has a Mediterranean feel
and reflects the Portuguese colonial period architecture.
Afternoon at leisure by the sea .
Day 6 Diu to Sasangir
Morning drive to Somnath to
see the spectacular shore temple. Somnath is the holiest of
Hindu pilgrimages, with thousands of years of history. Drive
on to Sasangir the home of the Asiatic lion and over 30
species of mammals. Overnight at the Lion Safari Park
(Tented accommodation with ensuite facilities).
Day 7 Sasangir
Morning and afternoon
game viewing in the Sasangir National Park.
Day 8 Sasangir to Wankaner
After breakfast drive
to Junagadh and visit 250 BC Ashokan Rock Edicts and the
Jain temples studded in the Girnar Hill. Continue on to
Wankaner to your hotel.
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Day 9 Wankaner
Free to explore the palace
and the nearby villages. Visit the palace museum housing
memorable collection of antiques. View the royal collection
of vintage cars.
Day 10 Wankaner to Bhuj
Morning leave for Bhuj, an
old walled city with maze like streets and crenellated
gateways. Afternoon tour visiting the Ferguson Museum, Rao
Pragmalji's Palace made of marble and sandstone. Overnight
at the Prince Hotel.
Day 11 Bhuj
Explore the tribal villages,
specialising in different forms of handicraft including ahir
embroidery, block printing and tie and dye.
Day 12 Bhuj to Zainabad
Drive to Zainabad. Enjoy a game drive in the little Rann of
Kutch to see the Asiatic wild Ass. Overnight at the Desert
Courser’s Camp.
Day 13 Zainabad to Ahmedabad
Morning leave for Ahmedabad
visiting en route the Sun temple at Modhera and the city of
Patan. Overnight at the Hotel
Day 14 Depart Ahmedabad
Transfer to the airport for
your onward flight.
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