Day 01 Arrive Mumbai
Arrive in Mumbai, the Commercial capital of India. After
completing formalities with customs and immigration, you
will be received by our representative with Traditional
Indian Welcome (with garlands).
Mumbai is the capital of Maharastra State and the
gateway to this beguiling subcontinent. Of the four
great cities in India, Mumbai is the most cosmopolitan,
spear heading India's move in to the 21st Century.
Afterwards transfer to your hotel for the overnight
stay.
Day 02 In Mumbai
After breakfast you embark on the sightseeing trip of
World famous Elephanta Caves and Mumbai city.
Elephanta Caves: A must for any visitor to India. Mute
testimony of the Golden Age in Indian history during the
Gupta period and built to honour Lord Shiva. Elephanta
is a 3 kms long elongated island, consisting of two
hills separated by a valley. The caves with rock-cut
figures and carvings are believed to be carved by the
sculptors of Ajanta or Udayagiri. In the afternoon the
guest enjoy the sightseeing tour of the Mumbai City:
Mumbai City : includes a visit the Gateway of
India-erected to commemorate the landing of King George
V and Queen Mary in 1911; Prince of Wales Museum,
Jehangir Art Gallery, Marine Drive, Chowpatty beach,
Hanging Gardens and the Crawford Market.
After completing the sightseeing return back to the
Hotel for Overnight.
Day 03 Mumbai – Vadaodra (
Flight )
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Vadodara – Champaner – Jambugoda – Chotta Udepur By Road
After breakfast transfer to domestic airport to connect
the flight for Vadodara. On arrival at the airport
received and embark on the sightseeing trip of the city
visiting
museums and art galleries. Later proceed to Champaner, a
walled citadel with 16th century Indo-Saracenic
monuments and is on the World Historical list of UNESCO.
After which, head to the tribal areas of Panchmahals
District and Chhota Udepur Taluka to see traditional
houses and paintings of the tribal groups. Situated on
the banks of Vishwamitri River, Baroda is located on the
Southeast of Ahemdabad and is one of the major towns of
Gujarat. Officially known as Vadodara, Baroda houses
beautiful palaces, museums and monuments and is also a
major tourist attraction of the Gujarat state.
Upon arrival check in to the hotel.
Overnight will be in Chotta Udepur.
Day 04 Chotta Udepur –
Ahmedabad By Road ( Approx 215 Kms /04 Hours )
Breakfast at hotel.
Day starts with a drive to Ahemedabad. On arrival go on
a city tour of Ahmedabad and visit the 15th and 16th
century mosques and mausoleum complexes that are
excellent examples of the provincial Indo-Saracenic
style of Gujarat, the works of Le Corbusier and Luis
Kahn, the Gandhi Ashram and museums.
Located on the banks of Sabarmati River, Ahemdabad was
once the capital of Gujarat and is the largest city in
the state of Gujarat. Also known as Karnavati, Ahemdabad
is also an important commercial center of India and is
visited by large number of both leisure and business
tourists.
Overnight stay will be in Ahmedabad
Day 05 Ahmedabad – Lothal –
Palitana By Road
Breakfast at hotel.
This morning embark on the walking tour to see the
havelis of Ahmedabad.
Later travel to Lothal, where you can see the
excavations of a Harappan site.
One of the most important archaeological sites, Lothal
is one of the most prominent cities of the ancient Indus
Valley Civilization located in the Gujarat state of
India.
Afterwards continue the Drive to Palitana. On arrival
check in to the hotel.
Rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight stay will be in Palitana.
Day 06 Palitana – Diu By
Road
Breakfast at hotel.
One of the major pilgrimage centers for Jains, Palitana
was once a princely state and is located in the
Bhavnagar district of Gujarat.
This morning ascend to see the Jain temple complex atop
Shatrunjaya Hill over Palitana . The complex has about
860 temples on a summit sacred to Jains.
Afterwards travel to Diu and visit the 16th century
Portuguese Fort and 17th century churches.
Overnight stay will be in Diu.
Day 07 Palitana – Somnath –
Gir By Road ( Approx 102 Kms/03 Hours )
Breakfast at Hotel.
Begin your day with a drive to Somnath to see the
temples.
Ideally located on the western coast of Gujarat, Somnath
is a beautiful temple and one of the twelve Jyotirlingas
and is a major tourist attraction of the state.
Later on drive towards Gir.
The Gir National Park, was established on 18th
September, 1965, as a Forest Reserve, primarily to
conserve the Asiatic lion. The total area under national
park status is about 2,450 hectares. It is located in
the Junagadh District of Gujarat, about 65 km south-east
of Junagadh city, and 90 km east of Keshod Airport, in
the Kathiawar (Saurashtra) Peninsula. Sasan, with a
forest rest-house, is the headquarters of the
sanctuary.The Gir is a mixed deciduous type of forest
with teak, ber, flame of the forest, jamun, a variety of
acacia, particularly babul. It is a hilly tract with
plenty of rivers, and offers the visitor long pleasant
drives, through the thick forest cover.
Overnight stay will be in Gir.
Day 08 Gir – Junagadh -
Gondal By Road ( Approx 125 Kms/ 03 Hours )
Breakfast at hotel.
Visit the Gir Lion Sanctuary and the National Park in
the morning for a Safari.
Gir in Gujarat is a deciduous forest and is the last
abode of the Asiatic lion. Besides, the forest also has
a thriving panther (leopard) population. It also has
home to large population of chital or spotted deer,
sambar, blue bull antelope, chi nkara gazelle, chousingha
(the world's only four-horned antelope), wild boar and
other wildlife. Besides, you will also see a large
number of avian population on the game-drive trail.
Afterwards travel to Junagadh to see its historic fort,
Buddhist caves, palace museum and royal mausoleum
complexes. After finishing the sightseeing continue to
Gondal and on reaching check in to the Hotel. Afterwards
visit the 1748 AD Naulakha Palace and other interesting
buildings of the Maharajas of Gondal.
Return to the hotel after the sightseeing.
Overnight stay will be in Gondal.
Day 09 Gondal – Dasada By
Road ( Approx 200 Kms/ 04 Hours )
Breakfast at Hotel.
Afterwards drive to Dasada.
On arrival check in to the hotel.
Afternoon visit the artisans in the village and take an
evening trip to the Little Rann of Kutch for desert
wildlife viewing through the gates of the fortified
village of Jhijhwada, dating to the 11th - 13th century
Chalukyan period.
Overnight stay will be in Dasada.
Day 10 Dasada – Modhera –
Patan – Balaram ( Approx 200 Kms/ 04 Hours )
Breakfast in hotel.
Drive to the 11th century Sun Temple of Modhera, one of
the finest examples of Hindu temple architecture in
western India. After seeing the temple, continue to
Patan to see the magnificently carved 11th century
stepwell. Later proceed to Balaram via Sidhapur known
for its mansions .
On arrival check in to the Hotel.
Stay at Balaram Palace Resort.
Day 11 Balaram – Taranga –
Vadnagar – Ahmedabad By Road
( Approx 250 Kms/ 05 Hours )
Breakfast at hotel.
Afterwards drive to see the 12th century Taranga Jain
Temples and continue the drive to the historic Vadnagar
where you can see the historical buildings and there
architecture would attract you.
Afterwards continue the drive to Ahmedabad.
On arrival check in to the hotel.
Rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight will be in Ahmedabad.
Day 12 Ahmedabad – Delhi (
Flight )
Delhi – Overseas ( Flight )
Breakfast at Hotel. After breakfast you are assisted in
your transfer to the airport to connect the flight for
Delhi. On arrival in Delhi you are received at the
domestic airport and are assisted and escorted to the
International Airport to connect your flight back home.
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