Day 1: Arrive Mumbai
Today on arrival in Ahmedabad, our local representative will assist you at the airport and transfer to your hotel (Check in time at hotelis 1400 Hrs.). Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Mumbai
After breakfast proceed to Gateway of India and board on the sharing boat for the excursion of Elephanta Cave, boat will take one hour to brings you to the lush green Elephanta Island. Here, visit some of the huge and intricately carved Elephanta Caves that date back to the 8th century. For rows of massive columns cut into three-headed sculpture representing Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver and Shiva the Destroyer. Afternoon return from Elephanta cave and proceed for half day city tour covering Victoria terminal (Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus), Mani Bhawan (Mahatma Gandhi’s home when he used to visit Mumbai), Rajabai Clock tower & Hanging Garden. Also drive through marine drive (known as Queen’s Necklace). Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Mumbai/Bhuj (Flight)
After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to airport to board the flight to Bhuj. On reaching Bhuj, pick up from airport and transfer to hotel. Late afternoon visit Kutch Museum - the oldest museum of Gujarat and Palace of Rao Pragmalji. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Bhuj
After breakfast proceed for city tour of Bhuj - famous for its Hindu temples, palaces and wooden pavilions. Visit Prag Mahal, Kakkad Bhit Yaksha, Swaminarayan temple, Aina Mahal, Kachchh Museum and the Bhartiya Sanskruti Darshan. Also visit to Bunny Villages to watch traditional desert villagers and their way of living. In the evening, return back to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5: Bhuj/Mandvi/Bhuj
Today early in the morning, we will drive to Mandvi to visit summer palace of Bhuj Maharaj. Enjoy the entire day excursion to Mandvi beach - one of the finest beaches on the coastline of Gujarat. The major tourist attractions of Mandvi village include the Swaminarayan temple, Vijay Vilas Palace, Topansar Lake and Bandini Bazaar. After sightseeing return to Bhuj. Overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Bhuj/Gondal
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Gondal. En-route visit Dhamadka. After visit continue drive to Gondal - the major tourist attractions of Gondal include Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Orchard Palace, Riverside Palace, Naulakha Palace, Huzoor Palace and the Bhuvaneshwari temple. In the evening, we will visit the Veri Lake, an ideal place for watching birds like flamingo, spoonbill, crane and white ibis from the close quarters. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Gondal/Sasangir
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Sasangir. En-route visit Junagadh - Bhavnath temple, Damodar Kund, Akshar Mandir and the Darta Hill. Later continue drive to Sasangir. On reaching Sasangir, check-in at the wildlife resort. Evening enjoy jeep safari at Gir national park. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8: Sasangir
Early in the morning proceed to explore the Gir National Park. The Gir National Park was built to conserve the Asiatic lion-classified as one of the World`s most threatened species. Later, we will visit the Kamleshwar Dam situated in the centre of Sasan-Gir National Park. Overnight at hotel.
Day 9: Sasangir/Diu
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Diu. En-route visit Somnath - the temple city, also the home to one of the 12 Jyotirlings of India. After visiting Somnath, continue drive towards Diu. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Later proceed to visit Bunder Chowk and St. Paul`s Church. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Diu
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Diu covering - Gangeshwar Temple, Diu Museum, Ghoghla Beach, Gomtimata Beach, Diu Fort, Fortress of Panikota, Nagoa Beach and Jallandhar Beach. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Diu/Bhavnagar
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Bhavnagar. On arrival, check-in at hotel. Later proceed to visit Nilambagh, the Gangajalia temple and the Gandhi Smriti Memorial. Also visit the Takhteshwar temple and the Lock Gate. In the evening, enjoy an excursion to Gaurishankar Lake, the beautiful picnic spot. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Bhavnagar/Uteliya
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Uteliya. En-route visit Palitana- the most sacred sites of Jainism. This place is scattered with a lot of temples in the Shatrunjaya hill. Further, we will proceed to climb the 600-meter Shatrunjaya hill on foot to enjoy the temple excursion. After visit continue drive to Uteliya. On reaching Uteliya, check-in at the hotel. Later proceed to visit the famous Uteliya Palace featuring five domes, pillared galleries, balconies and porticoes. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13: Uteliya/Zainabad/Dasada
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Dasada. En-route visit Zainabad - located on the periphery of the Little Rann of Kutch, Zainabad is a beautiful place. Explore the Wild Ass Sanctuary in Zainabad and enjoy watching Asiatic Lions in their real habitat at close quarters. After visit continue drive to Dasada. On reaching Dasada, check-in at the hotel. While staying at Dasada, enjoy a cross-desert safari across the Little Rann of Kutch in open vehicles. In winter, it is also home to migratory birds such as flamingos, MacQueen`s Bustard etc. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14: Dasada/Vadodara
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Vadodara. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Later proceed to visit Pratap Vilas Palace, Nazarbaug Palace, Laxmi Vilas Palace and the Makarpura Palace. Also visit the Aurobindo Ashram and Kanderao Museum. Overnight at hotel.
Day 15: Vadodara
After breakfast proceed for city tour of Vadodara covering - Hazira Maqbara, EME temple, Mandvi City, Kala Goda, Nyay Mandir. In the afternoon, visiting some of the famous museums of Vadodara covering Maharaj Fateh Singh Museum, Vadodara Museum and the Picture Gallery. Overnight at hotel.
Day 16: Vadodara/Ahmedabad
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Ahmedabad. On arrival in Ahmedabad, check in at the hotel. After lunch, proceed to visit the Calico Museum of Textile - one of India`s finest specialized museums. Later in the evening enjoy an excursion to Kankaria Lake. Overnight at hotel.
Day 17: Ahmedabad
After breakfast proceed for city tour of Ahmedabad and visit the magnificent Mosque of Siddi Saiyad for its exquisite stone carvings. Hathee Singh`s temple, the beautiful Jama Masjid, Dada Hari Baoli, Sabarmati Ashram and Shaking Minarets. Overnight at hotel.
Day 18: Ahmedabad/Mumbai (Flight) Departure
After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to airport to board the flight to Mumbai and further connect the flight for onward destination.
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Note : Kindly note distance & driving hours mentioned in the itinerary are approximate, it will be more or less depend on road condition & traffic on any particular day.