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The
state of Gujarat, rightly called the jewel in the
west and known for its maritime past, the gateway
for the Dutch and the Portuguese who entered India.
Known for its colourful people whose handicrafts
are renowned all over India for their colourful
embroideries and hand woven work, Gujarat has something
for everyone. Visit Gujarat for a quite wildlife
getaway in Gir Forests, home to the Asiatic Lion,
the great Indian bustard, the wild ass, the black
buck, rosy pink flamingoes and some rare marine
life. Or a busy hustle-bustle of industrial and
textile city of Ahmedabad. A fabulously enriching
sightseeing experience at some of the most importanttemples
in India, the 863 Cain Temple cluster in Palitana
or a Hindu Temple of Somnath by the sea shore, one
of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Observe artistic
trends revealing the soul of the people and their
lifestyles, converse with curious village folk,
buy beautiful handicrafts andornaments, even join
in occassional dance at village fairs and festivals.
The colourful kaleidoscope of Gujarat bedazzles,
like a rainbow, for the sheer pleasure of its experience.
Gujarat's cultural mosaic is unmatched in its richness
and diversity. As they say in Gujarat, "Padharo"
or "Welcome!"
| Duration:
11 Nights / 12 Days
Places to Visit: Mumbai-Rajkot-Junagadh-Sasangir-Veraval-Somnath-Diu-Palitana-Bhavnagar-Lothal-Ahmedabad |
Day 01:
Mumbai
On arrival, you will be met by our representative
& transferred to hotel where we will be holding
the rooms on ready occupancy basis. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 02: Mumbai
Fishermen once owned the seven islands that today
make up Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra and the
gateway to this beguiling sub-continent. The Gateway
of India, an impressive arch overlooking the harbour
welcomes you to the city. Within walking distance
is the Prince of Wales Museum with its fascinating
Indo-Saracenic exterior and equally fascinating
interior of rare Mogul paintings, exquisite jades
and exciting natural history specimens. Near the
museum is the Rajabai Tower and a short walk away
is the Flora Fountain, the hub of Mumbai's bustling,
jostling existence. In the midst of all this are
serene places of worship - Babulnath Temple perched
on the slope of Malabar Hill, the temple to Mumba
Devi, the Mount Mary's Church in Bandra, the Haji
Ali Mosque surrounded by the sea and the peaceful
Buddha Mandir. Across the harbour you will see the
world famous Elephanta Caves - 1200 years old and
dedicated to Lord Shiva. The famous sculpture signifying
the Trinity of the Creator, the Preserver and the
Destroyer is situated here. Mumbai is also well
known as the film city as it is the biggest film-producing
city in the world. Full day sightseeing of the City
of Gold. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Mumbai - Rajkot
Morning transfer to Airport for flight to Rajkot.
On arrival you will be met by our representative
and transferred to hotel. Afternoon city tour covering
Kaba Gandhi Delo - Gandhiji's ancestral home, Watson
Museum & library located in the pleasant Jubilee
Garden , Lal Pari Lake & Randerda - a picturesque
picnic spot. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Junagadh - Sasangir
Morning drive to Sasangir enroute visiting Junagadh
- An ancient fortified city rich in Myth & Legend.
Visit Uparkot Fort - famous for its virtual inaccessibility,
Ashoka's Rock edicts - the fourteen rock edicts
of the Emperor Ashoka, Damodar Kund - A sacred tank.
On arrival in Sasangir, check in into hotel. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 05: Sasangir
The day to visit the world of wild fauna and game
viewing. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Sasangir - Veraval
- Somnath - Diu
Morning proceed to Somnath enroute visiting Veraval
- one of the India's major fishing ports. Visit
Bhalkeshwar temple and Bhid Bhanjan Mandir. In Somnath,
visit the seat of the twelve most sacred 'Jyotirlingas'
of Lord Shiva, continue the drive to Diu, on arrival
check in into hotel for overnight.
Day 07: Diu
Morning visit to the town sandwiched between the
massive fort to the east and a huge city wall to
the west. In the afternoon relax at Nagoa beach.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 08: Diu - Palitana
- Bhavnagar
Morning drive to Palitana - The Place of Victory,
Visit the exclusive Jain temples, Drive to Bhavnagar.
On arrival check in into hotel. Overnight to be
spent at hotel
Day 09: Bhavnagar
Morning visit Gaurishankar Lake - a beautiful picnic
spot, Takhteshwar temple & The Lock Gate. Have
your dinner & spend the night at hotel.
Day 10: Bhavnagar - Lothal
- Ahmedabad
Morning drive to Ahmedabad en-route visiting Lothal.
Visit the Archaeological museum. On arrival check
in into hotel. Overnight to be spent at hotel.
Day 11: Ahmedabad
Morning visit Jama Masjid - one of the most beautiful
mosques in India, Rani Roopmati Masjid - the Queen's
Mosque in Mirzapur, the Shaking Minarets - when
one minaret is shaken, the other minarets vibrate
too, Kankaria Lake - the circular lake having an
island garden in the middle, Hathisingh Jain Temple
& Gandhi Ashram. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Ahmedabad - Onward
Transfer to airport for flight to Mumbai or Delhi |