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Day 01: Ahmedabad To Bhuj (By Road 425Kms / 9 -10 Hrs)
Upon arrival at Ahmedabad, you will be met and greeted and then shall drive to Bhuj; Arrive Bhuj – the historic city with its charming atmospheric bazaar area, crenelated gateways, old palaces and striking temples, this desert land still retains a medieval character. Check in to your hotel and relax.
Tips: Every Feb/Mar it hosts the annual Rann Utsav festival.
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Day 02: In Bhuj
After breakfast visit the villages of Bhuj.
These are the last quaint little villages on the India-Pakistan border. Known for its traditional craft, their ornaments, clothes, artefacts such as exquisite embroideries are skilfully decorated, and the colourful Mud Bhungas – in Mirror work, will leave you spellbound. You can also enjoy their speciality milk-based sweets in the local markets. You are also offered a chance to see the artisans making copper bells and practicing wood lacquering. Their craftsmanship and artistic works have won them national awards. Villages covered are Bhirandiyara, Nirona, Khavda, Ludiya and Dordo Return to your hotel, Rest of the day at leisure.
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Day 03: Bhuj To Jamnagar (By Road 340 Kms)
After breakfast drive to Jamnagar; Arrive Jamnagar and transfer to your hotel. After some rest, you can enjoy a city tour of Jamnagar, one of the most important princely states of Saurashtra which attracts to this place. You will see the Pratap Vilas Palace in a renaissance style, the 16th century Darbargarh Palace with a festival of stone sculptures, the impressive Willingdon Crescent, the museum at Lakota Island Palace of Jamsa-rovar Lake and statues of famous cricketing prince Ranjit Sinhji. Also worth seeing are the Maqbaras, the colorful sculpture of Sonapuri and the Jain temples in the city centre. Later Visit Bala Hanuman Temple: Bala Hanuman Temple is a pilgrim place venerated by the devotees of Lord Rama.
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Day 04: Jamnagar To Dwarka (145 Kms)
Today, after breakfast, you will be driven to Dwarka; Arrive Dwarka and transfer to your hotel.
The small coastal town of Dwarka is one of the four most holy Hindu pilgrimage sites in India. It is here that Krishna founded his capital after leaving Mathura. day_4_1
Visit the Nageshwar Temple, Rukmani Temple and Gomati Talav. However the visit of Dwarka is not complete without a visit to Bet Dwarka, an island at a distance of 30 Kms. Off the coast of Okha port, At Bet, there are temples of Vishnu (in the form of 'matsya'), A ferry ride from Dwarka to the island of Bet near Okha makes a pleasant outing. Return to the hotel.
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Day 05: Dwarka To Somnath Via Porbandar (By Road 240 Kms)
Today after an early rise, visit the Dwarkadhish Temple and witness the Aarti. Return to the hotel for breakfast.
After a sumptuous breakfast drive to Somnath enroute visiting Porbandar. Visit the Sudamapuri Temple associated with a popular tale of Krishna and his dear friend Sudama, Kirti Mandir the three Storey house where Mahatama Gandhi was born in 1869. Also visit Bharat Mandir. day-5_1
Later continue to drive to Somnath; Arrive Somnath and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon take a city tour of the Somnath, namely the Somnath temple, which is one of the twelve most sacred shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and a Jyotirlinga. The another highlight in Somnath is the Kailash temple with its imposing architecture, a 50-meter high tower, intricate carvings and a number of holy idols and images. After performing the evening Aarti and after witnessing the Sound & Light Show finally end the tour with a visit to the beach of Somnath which is very beautiful & captivating with its fresh blue waters, humming waves and the cool sands giving you a feeling of having landed in a paradise. Return back to the hotel.
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Day 06: Somnath To Diu (By Road 89 Kms)
Today after breakfast drive to Diu; Arrive Diu – a tiny island of breeze, beauty and serenity situated off the southern tip of the Saurashtra (Kathiawad) peninsula of Gujarat, lapped by the Arabian Sea, is a picture of calmness with superb beaches and fascinating history and check in to your hotel for some rest.
Later proceed for city sightseeing covering
St. Paul’s church – adorned with curiously treated volutes & shell-like motifs and the magnificent wood carving is considered to be the most elaborate of all the Portuguese churches in India.
St. Thomas Church Museum: A huge edifice in gothic architecture was built in 1598, but now converted into a museum an Archaeological treasure house.
Diu Fort: This majestic structure stands on the coast of Diu sentinel. Once inside, you are overwhelmed by the gaunt majesty of the ancient stone work which transports you to a bygone era of gallant soldiers where time stands still.
Nagoa beach: In a horse-shoe shaped, The Nagoa beach is exceptionally beautiful & quiet. Return to the hotel.
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Day 07: In Diu
Today you are free to explore the town on your own and take in the serenity of the place.
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Day 08: Diu To Sasangir (By Road 120 Kms)
After breakfast drive to Sasan Gir, popularly known as Gir, is the most famous Lion sanctuary in India. It is the one place in the subcontinent where nearly 400 Asiatic Lions can be found in the wild. The Lion safaris are popular among tourist & jeeps are freely available for touring the forest. Other than viewing lions, there are other natural habitat species like chital, Chinkara (Gazelle) four horned antelope. Leopard, Nilgai, spotted deer, wild boar, wild ass, monkeys, parrots and peacocks, many others birds etc. After a wonderful sighting return to the hotel.
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Day 09: Sasangir To Ahmedabad (By Road 400 Kms)
After an early breakfast, drive to Ahmedabad; Arrive Ahmedabad, one of the fastest growing cities of India today, and is an immense repository of tradition, history & culture. Transfer to your hotel and relax
Rest of the evening is at Leisure.
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Day 10: In Ahmedabad
Today, after breakfast enjoy the city tour of Ahmedabad.
Gandhi Ashram: On a quiet peaceful stretch of the Sabarmati River, Mahatma Gandhi set up a simple retreat in 1915. This was his Satyagrah Ashram, and from here, in 1930, Mahatma began his famous Dandi March to the sea to protest against the Salt Tax imposed by the British. Hridaya Kunj, the simple cottage where he lived, is now a national monument and preserved as it was during the Mahatma’s life-time.
Sidi Sayed Mosque: is the old mosque built by Ahmed Shah’s slave, Sidi Sayed, It is celebrated the world over for its exquisite stone window tracery – a superb & peerless example of delicate carving that transforms stone into filigree.
Jumma Masjid: Built of yellow sandstone in an architectural style, The Friday mosque as it is called was built by the city’s founder, Sultan Ahmed Shah, in 1423. It stands on 260 pillars that support 15 domes at varying elevations.
Teen Darwaja: The triple-arched gateway was built by Sultan Ahmed Shah to serve as the royal entrance to the Maidan Shahi or the Royal Square. It is in an imposing monument of perfect proportions & highly ornate buttresses.
Hutheesingh Jain Temple: Built outside the Delhi Gate in 1850 by a rich Jain merchant, the Hutheesingh Temple is the best known of Ahmedabad’s many ornate Jain temples.
Adalaj Step-well: Situated 17kms north of Ahmedabad is another fine example of this magnificent architectural form. Adalaj Vav is richly carved, every pillar and wall surface covered with leaves and flowers, birds and fishes and friezes of ornamental designs.
Akshardham: Lord Swaminarayan, born in Chapaya in Uttar Pradesh, took a seven-year pilgrimage in Gujarat to preach his religion. He built six temples, Akshardham, being one of them. The interiors have beautiful columns in rosewood that rise up to a high dome. Akshardham remains closed on Mondays.
Return to the hotel after the day well spent.
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Day 11: Depart Ahmedabad -By Air / Train
Today after breakfast and check out from the hotel, this journey with us comes to an end and you will proceed to Ahmedabad Airport / Railway Station to board flight / train for your next destination taking away beautiful memories with you..