Gujarat, on India’s western coast, is known for its rich history, cultural vibrancy, and economic strength. The state, with Gandhinagar as its capital and Ahmedabad as its largest city, shares borders with Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and the Arabian Sea.

Historical and Cultural Significance

Gujarat’s history dates back to the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, with notable archaeological sites like Lothal and Dholavira. It is the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, whose ashram in Ahmedabad is a significant attraction. The state celebrates traditional dances like Garba and Dandiya Raas, especially during the vibrant Navratri festival.

Tourism

Gujarat offers diverse tourism experiences, from the vast white salt flats of the Rann of Kutch, which hosts the annual Rann Utsav, to the Gir National Park, home to the Asiatic lion. Architectural marvels like the Sun Temple in Modhera and the UNESCO World Heritage site Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park are major attractions.

Cuisine and Festivals

Gujarat’s predominantly vegetarian cuisine includes popular dishes like Dhokla, Thepla, and Fafda. Festivals such as Uttarayan (kite festival) and Diwali are celebrated with great enthusiasm.

Gujarat’s combination of historical richness, economic vitality, and cultural vibrancy makes it a captivating state in India.

Inclusion

• Rajkot : Rajkumar College | Darbargadh | Kaba Gandhi No Delo | Watson Museum
• Bhavnagar : Gandhi Smriti and Barton Museum | Takhteshwar Temple | Gaurishanker Lake:
• Ahmedabad : Teen Darwaza | Sidi Saiyyed Mosque | Akshardham Temple | Jama Masjid | Adalaj Step Well
• Porbandar : Kirti temple | Bharat Mandir Hall
• Accommodation at the hotel mentioned or similar category.
• Breakfast.
• All currently applicable taxes.
• All transfers, city tours and transport services by air-conditioned All India Tourist permit Vehicle as per the above itinerary.
• Road taxes, parking fee, fuel charges, interstate taxes. 

Exclusion

• Monument Entrance Fee.
• Services of English-Speaking Local Guide.
• Game Drive at Sasangir National Park or any other national park.
• Expense of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone / fax calls, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc. Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions. International or Domestic airfare / Train Fare.
• Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as roadblocks, accidents & any medical evacuations. Any train delays, or re-scheduling etc. Any Visa fees, insurance fees, etc. Any tips to hotel staff, local guides, drivers etc. Any meals apart from the ones mentioned above. Any expenses apart from the ones above.
  • • Per Person Dinner Supplement For STD Category – INR 3540/-
    • Per Person Dinner Supplement For DLX Category – INR 4158/-

     

    • Special Notes:
    • Check-In time is 1400 hrs & Check-out time 1200 NOON at all hotels.
    • Sasangir National Park will be closed from 15th June to 15th October every year.
    • 100% bookings for Sasangir safaris are done online through the website https://girlion.gujarat.gov.in/ . We would not be able to help if the safari is not booked in advance. Guests’ ID proof is required for safari bookings.·        
    • In the event of any amendment in local Government taxes, or any fuel hike, we reserve the right to adjust the tour price accordingly.
    • Kindly note, the names of hotels mentioned above only indicates that our rates have been based on usage of these hotels. It is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until and unless we convey the confirmations to you on receipt of your acceptance. However, in the event of any of the above-mentioned hotels not becoming available at the time of initiating the reservations, we shall book alternate accommodation at a similar or next best available hotel and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable) to you.
    • Also, kindly note – Do not treat quotation mail as confirmation of booking, as we are not holding any booking at the time of quotation, price and services can be changed at the time of confirmation. Confirmation of bookings is only based on written communications.

     

     

Day 1:

Ahmedabad Sightseeing

Arrival at Ahmadabad, Meet to Greet visit Akshardham Temple (Monday Closed) Akshardham is situated in the capital city of Gandhinagar, which lies near Ahmadabad.later check in to hotel and rest for sometime and start your day tour with

Sidi Sayed mosque, built in 1573, is one of the most famous mosques of Ahmadabad.

Hatheesing temple was built outside Delhi gate in 1850 by a rich Jain merchant Sheth Hatheesing. This is the best known of Ahmadabad’s many ornate Jain temples.

Gandhi Ashram The beautiful ashram complex of Ahmadabad. This ashram was Gandhi’s headquarters during the long struggle for Indian independence. His ashram was founded in 1915 and still makes handicrafts, handmade paper and spinning wheels. This ashram is open from 8.30 AM to 6.30 PM. Later drive to Adalaj, visit step well is an architectural wonder built by Queen Rudabai and is certainly one of the finest monuments of Gujarat. It is a seven-storied structure in the form of a well with chambers one behind the other. The ‘Vav’ or stepped wells of Gujarat were used as meeting and resting-places during summer since their cool interiors offered unbelievable respite from the scorching sun outside. In the summer people warmed themselves on the spacious sunny corridors while wide verandahs offered shelter during the rains. Adalaj is a village to the north of Ahmadabad. O/N Stay at Ahmedabad.

Day 2:

Ahmedabad – Kevadia (Statue of Unity, Monday Closed)

Morning after breakfast proceeds to Kevadia, visit Sardar Sarovar Dam, Valley Flower, Statue of Unity, etc and evening enjoy Laser Show. O/n stay at Kevadia.

Day 3:

Kevadia – Vadodara

Morning after breakfast check out from hotel and proceeds to Vadodara, visit Fateh Singh Museum & Laxmi Vilas Palace, (Monday & Public holidays closed), Baroda Museum. Upon arrival check in to hotel and overnight stay at hotel Vadodara.

Day 4:

Vadodara – Nishkalank – Bhavnagar

 Morning after breakfast  check out from hotel and proceeds to Koliyak, visit Nishkalank Mahadev Temple (visit subject to low tied calendar). Continue drive to Bhavnagar. On arrival check in to hotel and stay at Bhavnagar.

Day 5:

Bhavnagar – Diu

Morning after breakfast check out from hotel and  proceeds to Diu; upon arrival check into hotel have some rest later  visit Diu Fort, St. Paul’s Church, Diu Museum, and St. Thomas Church & Enjoy at Beach. O/n stay at Diu.

Day 6:

Diu – Sasangir

Morning after breakfast proceeds to Sasangir, visit Sasan Gir Lion sanctuary is home of some 300 Asiatic Lions. Sasan Gir is only place in world outside African continent where lion can be seen in its natural habitat. Gir Wild life Sanctuary is the last refuge of Asiatic lions in India and the lion population residing in the park is a little over 300. The whole coverage area of Gir Sanctuary is about 560-square-mile (1,450-sq-kms). Gir is not just about Lions, the second most commonly found predator in the Gir is Leopard. Infect, Gir national park is also home to one of the largest Leopard populations in any park in India, and especially in the hotter season they can sometimes be seen at night close to the lodges. there animal residents of the Gir national park are Sambar Deer, Chital Spotted Deer, Nilgai Antelope, Chowsingha Four-Horned Antelope, Chinkara Gazelle, Wild Boar, Langur Monkey, Jackal, and Hyena and numerous birds like Paradise Flycatcher, Bonneli’s Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle, Woodpeckers Flamingo etc. O/n stay at Sasangir.

GIR NATIONAL PARK WILL CLOSE FROM 15TH JUNE TO 15THOCT EVERY YEAR AT TIME WE WILL VISIT DEVALIA PARK AT SASANGIR. DEVAILA PARK WILL ALSO CLOSE ON EVERY WEDNESDAY & IF HEAVY RAINING

Day 7:

Sasangir – Somnath

Morning after breakfast proceeds to Somnath, visit Somnath Temple – A lord Shiva temple, Bhalka Tirth & Triveni Ghat. Attend evening aarti Darshan at Somnath Temple – A lord Shiva temple known as Jyotirling built by Moon God. Enjoy lighting and sounding Show Overnight stay at Somnath.

 Day 8 :

Somnath – Porbandar – Dwarka

Morning after breakfast proceeds to Porbandar, visit Kirti temple, Sudam known as house & born place of Mahatma Gandhi. In back side house of Kasturba wife of Gandhi. Also visit of Gandhi museum, study room of Mahatma Gandhi in the Kirti temple.

Later visit of Sudama temple & continue proceed to Dwarka, visit Lords Dwarkadhish Temple. Attend evening Aarti Darshan at Dwarkadhish. O/n stay at Dwarka.

 Day 9 :

Dwarka

Attend early morning Aarti at Dwarkadhish temple, have breakfast & thereafter visit Bet Dwarka, Nageshwar Jyotirling & Rukmani Temple.

Bet Dwarka – Also known as Bet Shankhoddar, Bet Dwarka is only 5 kms from Okha Junction in sea and Okha is 30 kms from Dwarka. It is said to be the place where Lord Krishna lived with his family when the ruled at Dwarka. It is also the place where Vishnu slew the demon Shankhasura. Visitors make it a point to visit the Krishna temple at this site which holds much of interest to be seen and experienced.

Nageswar Mahadev – The Puranas mention 12 Jyotirlingas or columns of light representing Lord Shiva, who manifested himself in that form in different parts of India. This Shiva shrine nearDwarka is one of these and is there- fore accorded great respect.

Rukmani Temple – Temple of Lord Krihsna’s wife. O/n stay at Dwarka.

Day 10 :

Dwarka – Ahmedabad Departure

Morning after breakfast proceeds to Ahmedabad and transfer to airport / railway station for onward journey.

TOUR END ….But Sweet Memories Are Always Remain Same…..

Payment and Cancellation/Amendment Policy for Tour Bookings

Payment Schedule:

1. Up to 35 days prior to the departure date:

   • An initial deposit of 25% of the total tour cost is required. This deposit is non-refundable.

2. Between 34 days to 30 days prior to departure:

   • 50% of the total tour cost must be paid.

3. Between 29 days to 22 days prior to departure:

   • 75% of the total tour cost must be paid.

4. Less than 21 days prior to departure:

   • 100% of the total tour cost must be paid.

Cancellation/Amendments Policy:

To cancel or amend your booking, a written request must be submitted to us. Please note that any amendment to a booking will be treated as a cancellation. The cancellation charges are as follows:

1. If the cancellation notice is received 30 days or more before the departure date:

   • The initial deposit amount of 25% of the total tour cost is non-refundable.

2. If the cancellation notice is received between 16 days to 29 days before the departure date:

   • 50% of the total tour cost is non-refundable.

3. If the cancellation notice is received between 8 days to 15 days before the departure date:

   • 75% of the total tour cost is non-refundable.

4. If the cancellation notice is received between 0 days to 7 days before the departure date:

   • 100% of the total tour cost is non-refundable.