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Gujarat has some fascinating and distinctive architecture, a wide variety of scenery, ranging from the vast salt marsh and desert in the northwest, from rich treasury of Jai Hindu temples and superb beaches.
Itinerary:
Day 1
Arrive Mumbai Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your overnight hotel.
Day 2
Mumbai to Ahmedabad, by air, Early morning depart on half-day sightseeing tour covering the Gateway of India, the port of Mumbai. Followed by boat cruise to Elephant Caves. The caves are at the top of a gentle stairway, which begins almost immediately where the gerry wharf hits dry land. Transfer to the airport and fly from Mumbai to Ahmedabad. Upon arrival be met and transferred to your hotel for a 2-night stay.
Day 3
Ahmedabad, Post breakfast depart on a city tour covering Indo-Saracenic archetypal Mosques, Jama Masjid and Sdi Syed Mosque, followed by the painted Swaminarayan Temple Afternoon visit to Mahatma Gandhi’s Sabarmati Ashram.
Day 4
Ahmedabad to Jamnagar, 300 Km/6 hrs. Early morning drive to the old-walled city of Jamnagar for a 2-night stay. Late afternoon tour of the city and temples.
Day 5
Jamnagar (Dwarka excursion). Early morning depart on a day excursion to Dwarka. This shore temple town is associated with Lord Krishna and has the Dwarikadhish Temple dating back to the 16th century. With 70 pillars and seven storeys high it is only a short distance away from the 12th century Rukmini Temple. Return back to Jamnagar for overnight stay at our hotel.
Day 6
Jamnagar to Sasangir via Gondal & Junagarh, 200 Km/ 4hr After breakfast depart for Sasangir via Gondal and Junagarh Fort. Arrive at Sasangir entrance to the 1412 sq. km Gir National Park and the Wild Life Sanctuary, the last stronghold of the Asiatic Lion population outside Africa and the world’s only 4-horned
antelope. Stay 2 nights in Sasangir.
Day 7
Sasangir, Early morning jeep and late afternoon safari to the Wild Life Reserve.
Day 8
Sasangir to Diu via Somnath, 160km/4 hrs Drive to Somnath and the historic shore temple. One of the 12 important Jyotirlingas of Shiva in India. On to Diu erstwhile Portuguese colony off the Saurastra coast of Gujarat. Golden beaches, palm goves, monuments, etc. On arrival check-in at your hotel for leisurely
2-night stay.
Day 9
Diu. Morning sightseeing tour of Diu. See how the Portuguese used to rile, visting the battlement of Diu Fort, the wood panelled St.Paul’s and St. Thomas’ Churches. Evening at leisure.
Day 10
Diu to Bhavnagar, 225 km/5 hrs. Early morning drive to Bhavnagar, another rich princely city. Check-in at your hotel. Afternoon sightseeing, covering Takhteshwar Temple and Gandhi Smriti Museum. Overnight stay.
Day 11
Bhavnagar to Ahmedabad via Palitana. 225 Km/5 hrs Morning drive to Palitana to visit Shatrunjaya, the 2000 ft high Jain Temple Complex, which has 863 Temples with arches, carved pillars, and bejewelled idols ranging from 11th to 20th century. Later on drive to Ahmedabad for and overnight stay.
Day 12
Ahmedabad to Mumbai, by air. Transfer to the airport and fly from Ahmedabad to Mumbai. Upon arrival in Mumbai transfer from airport to hotel. Overnight stay
Day 13
Transfer from hotel to airport, board flight for London Heathrow
This promotional price is per person based on a minimum of 2 adults sharing a room.
Offer Includes:
- Return flights from the London to Mumbai by Qatar Airways
- Domestic flights Mumbai - Ahmedabad - Mumbai with Jet Airways
- Airport taxes
- 10 nights accommodation on bed & breakfast basis
- 2 nights accommodation on full board basis
- All transfers & Sightseeing by air-conditioned car
- Services of local english speaking guides
- 2 Jungle safari in Sansangir
- Representative for assistance on all arrival and departure transfers
