Gujarat Royal Heritage Tour

Added in Forts & Palaces, Royal Heritages, Wilderness India

Destination Covered - Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Modhera, Kachchh, Bhuj, Rajkot, Gondal, Junagarh, Sasangir, Diu, Bhavnagar, Palitana

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Duration: 16 Days & 15 Nights  Tour

Duration: 16 Days & 15 Nights

 

Destination Covered:

  • Maharashtra: Mumbai
  • Gujarat: Ahmedabad – Modhera – Kachchh – Bhuj – Rajkot – Gondal – Junagarh – Sasangir – Diu – Bhavnagar – Palitana

 

 Route Map: 

 

Note : On tour Guests are requested to carry a Photo ID proof along with them.

<strong>Day 01 : Mumbai</strong>

Arrive Mumbai by International Flight. Meet on arrival and transfer to your hotel.

<strong>Day 02 : Mumbai - <strong>Elephanta Island</strong></strong>

This morning you will take an excursion to the Elephanta Island by motor launch. Afternoon city sightseeing tour of Mumbai. 

<strong>Day 03 : Ahmedabad</strong>

Transfer from hotel to airport in time to Ahmedabad. Meet and transfer to hotel. Afternoon city tour. 

<strong>Day 04 : Modhera</strong>

After breakfast you will leave by road to Patan home of the famous patola silk saris. Patan is a beautiful old town with Jain temples and carved wooden houses. Continue your drive to Modhera the Sun Temple of Modhera is one of the finest examples of Indian temple architecture of its period. Built in 1026 AD the temple is dedicated to the Sun-God, Surya and stands high on a plinth overlooking a deep stone stepped tank. Still continue your drive to the Little Runn of Kachchh. Arrive and check in at Rann Riders Camp. 

<strong>Day 05 : Kachchh</strong>

This morning you will visit the Little Rann of Kachchh which is the breeding ground of Flamingo, Pelican & Avocet and the home of the rare Indian Wild Ass which is now a protected species. 

<strong>Day 06 : <strong>Kachchh - </strong>Bhuj</strong>

Today you will drive from Dasada to Bhuj the old walled city of Bhuj is the most important town in the area. The oldest museum in Gujarat is located in Bhuj. After the earthquake most of the old parts are down. Arrive Bhuj and check in at Hotel Prince. In the afternoon visit the Museum, Ayanamahal and Cenetops. 

<strong>Day 07 : <strong>Bhuj</strong></strong>

Today you will spend full day visiting the various villages to see for yourself the living style of the Bani Tribe. You will be able to have a look at their special style of embroidery called Bharat. Return to your hotel in Bhuj for overnight stay. 

<strong>Day 08 : Rajkot<strong> </strong></strong>

Today you will drive from Bhuj to Gondal enroute visiting Rajkot, which was once the capital of the princely state of Saurashtra. Today it is best known as the town where Mahatma Gandhi spent the early years of his life when his father was a Diwan or Prime Minister of the king of Saurashtra. Visit Watson Museum. Continue your drive to Gondal and check in at Orchard Palace/ River Side Palace. Later in the afternoon visit the Naulakha Palace and the Swami Narayan Temple. 

<strong>Day 09 : Gondal - Junagarh<strong><strong> </strong></strong></strong>

This morning you will drive from Gondal to Junagarh an ancient fortified city rich in myth and legend. The antiquities of Junagarh go back to the times of the Emperor Ashoka. Visit the Fort and then you will drive to Sasangir. 

<strong>Day 10 : Junagarh - Sasangir</strong>

Arise early morning to have jeep drive to the Sasan Gir Sanctuary which provides refuge to that rare species- The Asiatic Lion. The sanctuary covers an area of 500 square miles of dry, open scrubland where the lions roam freely. Other wild life includes bear, antelope, hyena, fox, the nilgai or black buck. Drive Sasangir to Diu.

<strong>Day 11 : Diu<strong><strong> </strong></strong></strong>

This morning you will visit the places of interest in Diu mainly the Fort, the Church, the Museum all giving a touch of Portuguese influence. Rest of the day is to relax on the beach.

<strong>Day 12 : <strong>Diu</strong></strong>

Day free to relax on the beach.

<strong>Day 13 : Bhavnagar</strong>

After breakfast, leave Diu for Bhavnagar once the princely state which was founded in 1743 and is now a flourishing port on the Gulf of Khambhat. This is the most convenient base to visit Palitana.  

<strong>Day 14 : Palitana</strong>

Today you will visit Palitana a 56 Kms drive from Bhavnagar, Palitana lies at the foot of the Shatrunjaya Hill, with the Shatrunjaya river flowing to its south. The sacred hill rises in a crescendo of magnificent temples 863 in all. The 600 metre climb to Shatrunjaya is usually made on foot. However, Dolis or lift chairs are also available at extra cost. Return to Bhavnagar for overnight stay. 

<strong>Day 15 : Palitana - Mumbai</strong>

Transfer from hotel to airport in time for your Jet Airways flight to Mumbai. Arrive and transfer to hotel.  

<strong>Day 16 : Mumbai</strong>

Transfer from hotel to airport in time for your flight to the next destination. 

<strong>Tour Inclusions</strong>

Tour Includes :
  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis for the duration of the tour in the itinerary.
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Coach transfers from First day meeting point of the group to the last day of the dropping point of the group of the tour.
  • All entrance fees of the sightseeing places mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Services of the Tour Manager from the first day of meeting point to the last day dropping point of the tour.

<strong>Tour Exclusions</strong>

Tour Excludes :
  • Cost of Rail or Airfare to and from the meeting and dropping place of the tour except Airport to Airport Tours / specifically mentioned in the tour itinerary.
  • Cost of any individual Airport / Railway station transfer
  • Any Increase in the Airfare / Hotel tariff charges.
  • Any Increase in the fuel surcharge or any kind of taxes levied by the respective government or statutory bodies.
  • Cost of extension of the validity or deviation from the route of the tour in case of Airport to Airport tours.
  • Porterage(Coolie charges), laundry, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), telephone charges, shopping, all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming the part of the group menus.
  • Cost of Insurance
  • Extra stay pre/post tour.
  • Any extra expenses incurred for changing the route due to any unforeseen circumstances, forced majuire instances, natural calamities, political disturbances, strikes etc.
  • Extra cost incurred due to illness, accident, hospitalization or any Individual unforeseen cost incurring incidence.
  • In case of Pilgrimage tours cost of horse back, Doli, Helicopter (unless specifically mentioned), chopper etc.
  • Any private transfers taken to move from one place to another instead of coach
  • Additional extra topping if taken
  • If any activity/sightseeing done twice
  • Any add-on sightseeing/activities along with transfers if done other than mentioned in the tour program.
  • Fur coats/Jackets to visit snow point or any special attire required to visit any particular sightseeing place.
  • Any upgradation in the room category or air line class
  • Extra photographs clicked other than group photographs
  • Extra water bottle charges
  • Premium seat charges
  • Medicines required if any
  • Service or Government taxes as applicable from time to time
  • Anything not specifically mentioned in ‘Your Tour Price Includes Column’.

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*** Although we pride ourselves in constantly maintaining our programm the above mentioned programme is subject to change without prior notice. ***