Gujarat
Gujarat
Gujarat is the 6th largest state in India, located in the western part of India with a coastline of 1,600 km (longest in India). It is the 9th most popular tourist regions in the country and was visited by 54.4 million domestic and international tourists in 2018
Gujarat offers scenic beauty from the Great Rann of Kutch to the hills of Saputara. Gujarat is the one and only place to view pure Asiatic lions in the world. Many structures in the state are built in this fashion. It is also the birthplace of Shrimad Rajchandra, Mahatma Gandhi, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, iconic figures of India’s independence movement. In recent years Statue Of Unity has emerged as the major tourist spot of Gujarat. It is the tallest statue in the world. Amitabh Bachchan is currently the brand ambassador of Gujarat Tourism. The ‘Khushboo Gujarat Ki’ campaign by celebrity Amitabh Bachchan has increased tourism in Gujarat by 14 percent per annum, twice that of the national growth rate. Ahmedabad with its central location and a well-connected international airport is considered to be an ideal hub to cover all the destinations in Gujarat. Airports in Gujarat are in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Bhavnagar, Porbunder & Bhuj. Ahmedabad is having domestics and International direct flight connectivity. Also, Ahmedabad is convenient to travel from across Gujarat’s cities.
DAY 01 – Bhuj – Bhuj Pickup
Meet Upon arrival at Bhuj airport you will be transferred to the hotel. After getting fresh take some rest, Later proceed to visit Aaina Mahal, Kutch Museum. Palace of Rao pragmalji’s. The evening is free for leisure and shopping. Overnight stay at the hotel in Rajkot.
DAY 02 – Bhuj – Bhuj Mandvi Bhuj (about 115 km round trip)
The morning after breakfast proceed to the day excursion of Mandavi. The old city was enclosed in the fort wall and the remains of the fort wall can still be seen. The city has a four-hundred-year-old shipbuilding industry, which was started by the caste of Kharva that still builds small ships. Vijay Vilas Palace: The center of attractions at Mandvi is the Vijay Vilas Palace, a Royal abode set in the middle of well-laid gardens with water channels and marble fountains.
Swaminarayan Temple at Mandvi: This scenic temple is on the main road of Mandvi – Naliya. The Wind Farms Beach and Wind-mills, which line the horizon of Mandvi, offer a spectacular view from the Mandvi sea-beach. The Windmills projects running on this beach were Asia’s 1st Wind-Mills Projects in 1983. Rukmavati bridge: The bridge on the Rukmavati River was built in 1883; it is the longest existing structure of its kind in India today. This bridge was built by Vishram Karman Chawda of Chandiya belonging to the Mestri community. Topanga Lake: Sitting in the heart of the city, this lake forms an important landmark. Bandhni Bazaar: Mandvi is known for the production of its famous Bandhani (tie-dye) and other country crafts. Traditional shipbuilding: Mandvi is also a 400-year-old shipbuilding center. The ships built here used to sail up to England and return. Even today, master carpenters build fishing boats by traditional techniques. Shyamji Krishna Varma Smarak: The smarak(monument) is located near Lohana Mahajan Wadi. Shyamji Krishna Varma was a scholar and freedom fighter. He established the India House in Britain to support Indian students going to the UK for studying, eventually the Indian house become a foreign hub of nationalist activity for the freedom of India. Shyamji Krishna Varma was born in Mandvi. Evening return to Bhuj. Overnight stay at the hotel in Bhuj.
DAY 03 – Bhuj Bhuj Banni Grasslands Reserve Bhuj (about 130 km round trip)
The morning after breakfast proceed to the day excursion of Banni Grasslands Reserve Visit to the tribal villages of Banni Region where the tribal races like the jats, Harijans, Rabari, Dhaneta. Evening return to Bhuj. Overnight stay at the hotel in Bhuj.
DAY 04 – Bhuj – Rajkot Bhuj Rajkot (about 231 kms)
The morning after breakfast proceeds to Rajkot en-route visit Dhamadka the Textile hub of Gujarat. Later proceed to Rajkot. Reach their check-in hotel. After some rest and relax proceed for the local sightseen visit, Hanging Bridge: Hanging Bridge is located in Morbi of Rajkot. It was made from wire ropes and wood, during British rule. Swaminarayan Temple: This temple was built in 1998-99 by Swaminarayan Sampradaya. It is situated on Kalavad Road near Mahila College. The temple boasts of one of the largest auditoriums in the state, having a capacity of thousands. Evening return to Bhuj. Overnight stay at the hotel in Bhuj.
DAY 05 – Rajkot – Dwarka Rajkot Jamnagar Dwarka (about 235 kms)
In the morning after having breakfast drive to Jamnagar(Jewel of Kathiawar, is on the coast of Gulf of Kutch in the state of Gujarat, India.). Reach there in the afternoon after then visit:-
The Bala Hanuman Temple is famous the world over for the continuous chanting of the mantra “Jai Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram”. Starting since 1st August 1964, the chant is still continuing and has earned the temple a place in the Guinness Book of World Records Later proceeds to Dwarka. In the evening reach Dwarka. Overnight Stay at Dwarka Hotel.
DAY 06 – Dwarka
In the morning you will visit:- The Dwarkadhish temple: The temple has a five-story tower which was built by Sambha, who is the grandson of Lord Sri Krishna. The temple is made of limestone and sand. Attend the morning Aarti. After visiting the temple drive Byet Dwarka Enroute visit:- Nageshwar Jyotirling: This temple enshrines one of the 12 Jyotirling in INDIA. This powerful Jyotirling symbolizes protection from all poisons. It is said that those who pray to the Nageshwar Ling become free of poison. Beyt Dwarka: Beyt Dwarka is located 30 KMS north of Dwarka on an island in the middle of the Arabian Sea, next to the coastal town of Okha. Here Vishnu is said to have killed a demon. Beyt Dwarka is considered the original residence of Lord Krishna. Later in the evening proceed to Dwarka. Overnight stay at Dwarka.
DAY 07 – Dwarka – Somnath Dwarka Porbandar Somnath (about 230 kms)
In the morning drive to Somnath Enroute visit:- Porbandar: Better is known as the birth-place of Gandhi – The Father of The Nation. Extremely poor but self-respected Sudama and Krishna’s friendship brings tears of joy when remembered. Later proceed to Somnath. Reach there late afternoon, after some rest and relax visit:- Somnath temple: Lord shiva temple known as Jyotirling built by Moon God. Somnath is one of among 12 jyotirlings. The temple of Somnath itself is believed to have appeared first in gold, at the request of the sun god, next in silver, created by the moon god, a third time in wood at the command of lord Krishna & finally in stone built by Bhimdeva. Evening return to the hotel. Overnight stay at Somnath
DAY 08 – Somnath – Diu Somnath Diu (about 80 kms)
In the morning after breakfast drive to Dui one of the finest beaches in India, attracting tourists from all over the world. The island of Diu Gujarat lies across Ahmedpur – Mandvi. Spend some good time in the beachside. Evening return to Hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 09 – Diu – Gir Dui Gir(about 74 km)
In the morning after breakfast drive to Sasanigir. Reach Gir in the afternoon. After some rest, and relaxation you can proceed to the Jungle trail in:- GIR INTERPRETATION ZONE – DEVALIA, which is the establishment of a particular eco-tourism zone to reduce the overload of tourists from Gir Forest Visit and to provide whole wildlife of Gir at a single place in safe habitats. Evening return to Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 10 – Gir – Junagarh – Gir Junagadh(about 80 kms)
In the morning after breakfast, you can proceed to Jungle trail in:- Gir is one of India’s oldest sanctuaries and is synonymous with the majestic Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica). The only place in India to see this animal, this park can take legitimate pride in saving an endangered species, which was at the threshold of extinction at the start of the twenty-first century, by providing it a more secured habitat. Later proceed to Junagadh an ancient fortified city at the foothills of Girnar. Junagadh’s name takes its name from the old fort. From the fourth century BC to the death of Ashoka, Junagadh was the capital of Gujarat under the Buddhist Mauryas then later Kashatrapas and Guptas, etc. Reach Junagadh in the Afternoon check the hotel. After some rest and relax proceed for the local sightseen of Junagadh, visit Ashoka Edicts Emperor Ashoka inscribed 14 rock edicts. Mount Girnar is a major pilgrimage center for both Jains and Hindus. The climb up 10000 stone steps to the peak of Girnar is the best to start at sunrise.
Evening return to Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 11 – Bhavnagar Junagadh Bhavnagar (about 105 km)
In the morning after breakfast Proceed to Bhavnagar:-
It is fifth largest city of Gujarat and the second-largest city of Saurastra. Bhavnagar is known as the cultural capital of Saurastra. Bhavnagar is a coastal city, located in the eastern coast of Saurashtra, known as Kathiawar. Bhavnagar is city of education and culture, known as the cultural capital of Saurastra.
Reach Bhavnagar in the afternoon check in the hotel.After some rest and relax proceed for the local sightseen of Bhavnagar visit:-
• Takhteshwar Temple
• Gandhi Smriti Museum
• Clock Tower &
• Gaurishankar Lake
Evening back to the hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.
DAY 12 – Bhavnagar – Ahmedabad Bhavnagar Ahmedabad (about 172 km)
The morning after breakfast proceed to Ahmedabad and transferred to the hotel. After getting freshen up, later proceed to visit Gandhi’s ashram, The Akshardham temple. Evening returns back to the hotel. Overnight stay at Ahmedabad.
DAY 13 – Ahmedabad Ahmedabad Local Sightseen
The morning after breakfast proceed for the local sightseen of Ahmedabad visit Hathee Singh Jain Temple, Jama Masjid, Calico museum of textiles. The evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Ahmedabad hotel.
DAY 14 – Ahmedabad Ahmedabad Drop
The morning after breakfast drop at Ahmedabad railway station or Airport for your onward connection to home.