Gujarat unfolds its magic in abundance. With the largest coastline in the country, Gujarat has got countless quiet, scenic, reclusive beach pockets where the sea lovers can have a heydey. For wildlife enthusiasts and naturalists, Gujarat offers a fascinating variety of wild species in Sasan Gir sanctuary and other places. For the devout pilgrims, Gujarat is a source of plentiful faith and devotion. Monument of Ahmedabad are living example of one of the finest architectural works. Gujarat’s rich tradition of textile and handicraft, are unique styles developed as the culmination of hundreds of years of experience.

 

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Mumbai

Arrive at Mumbai International Airport. Please clear immigration and visa formalities, collect your baggage and proceed to the arrival lounge through the green channel if you do not have goods to be declared to customs. INDIA Tailor Made Executive will page you by your name. Thereafter you will be assisted with a transfer to the hotel for check-in.  Stay overnight in Mumbai.  (No Meal)

Day 02: Mumbai

After breakfast enjoys the excursion to Elephanta caves. Hewn out of solid rock, the Elephanta Caves date back to 600 AD and attract more visitors each year than the entire city of Mumbai. No wonder: this place resonates with the spiritual energy of India. The cave complex is a collection of shrines, courtyards, inner cells, grand halls and porticos arranged in the splendid symmetry of Indian rock-cut architecture, and filled with exquisite stone sculptures of Hindu Gods and Goddesses. It is situated on Gharapuri Island in Mumbai's harbour, about an hour's boat ride from the Gateway of India. After the excursion, enjoy half day city tour of Mumbai and visit Gateway of India, Mumbai's most famous monument and the starting point for most tourists who want to explore the city. It was built as a triumphal arch to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary, complete with four turrets and intricate latticework carved into the yellow basalt stone. Drive through Marine Drive a windswept promenade, flanked by the sea and a row of art deco buildings. Marine Drive is known as the Queen's Necklace as the glittering street lights seem like an enormous strand of imperious jewels at night. Visit Hanging Garden which is also known as Ferozeshah Mehta Garden, The garden provides lovely sunset view over the Arabian Sea. The park was laid out in the early 1880s over Bombay's main reservoir. Evening return back to hotel followed by an overnight stay. (B)

Day 03: Mumbai / Rajkot / Gondal (By Flight: TBA)

After breakfast provides in time transfer to airport to board the flight to Rajkot. Arrives in Rajkot followed by a drive to Gondal, known for its beadwork, silver jewellery and brassware and also visit the cottage industries of Gondal to watch spinners, weavers and other artisans at work. Also visit the famous Naulakha Palace housing a collection of beautiful beadwork, brass utensils, silverware and hand-painted wooden toys from the princely collection. Once a princely state of Kathiawar, Gondal is a beautiful city in the Rajkot district of Gujarat. Founded in 1634, Gondal lies on the banks of Gondola River and is known for its palaces and historical monuments. Overnight at the hotel (B)

Day 04: – Gondal / Junagarh / Gir National Park (Travel Time: 4 hours)

After having breakfast drive to Gir National Park. En route stop at Junagadh and visit the historical Uparkot Fort. Uparkot Fort is a magnificent Gothic palace built by the Nawabs also visit the colourful 19th-century tomb. Continue your visit to Gir. Sasangir is situated in the paisley-shaped peninsula of Kathiawad in Gujarat on the south-western fringes of the Saurashtra peninsula. Famous world-over for being the only haven of the majestic Asiatic lion, the National Park or the lion sanctuary is a must-visit for nature lovers and is the main attraction of this place. Sasangir is also the natural habitat of some exotic flora and fauna of this peninsular region. Important reservoirs like the Nalsarovar Lake provide much-needed water for the flora and the native animals. Sasangir also has some dry deciduous and tropical thorn forests and an evergreen corridor along the riversides. A common variety of trees here are teak, laburnum, acacia tendu and bael. The crocodile farm developed here is also one of the attractions of this place. Stay 02 nights at Gir National Park. (B, D)

Day 05: Gir National Park

Drive in the Gir Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park. 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 a home to large population of chital or spotted deer, sambar, antelope, chinkara gazelle, chousingha (the world's only four-horned antelope), wild boar and other wildlife. Besides, you will also see a large number of avian populations on the game-drive trail. Overnight at the Gir National Park (B, L, D)

Day 06: Gir National Park Bhavnagar (Travel Time: 5.5 hours)

After breakfast drive to Bhavnagar. Arrive and check in at the hotel. Later visit Bhavnagar. Bhavnagar, a coastal city, was the capital of a former princely state Sihor. A transitional port with a natural harbour, it has a locked gate to provide for the floatation of ships in receding tides at the concrete jetty. Bhavnagar present various visiting attraction options including Gandhi Smriti, a complex attached to a clock tower, situated in the heart of the city; Takhteshwar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva named after Maharaja Takhtasinhji; visit Barton Library and Museum displaying Old books, manuscripts, rare coins, arms and armor belonging to the rulers of Bhavnagar. Overnight at Bhavnagar. (B)

Day 07: Bhavnagar/ Palitana/ Bhavnagar (Travel Time: 3 hours)

After breakfast excursion to Palitana to visit the enormous compound of approximately 863 Jain temples. From here a flight of steps leads to a cluster of 863 hilltop Jain temples built over 900 years ago. On a moonlit night, these marble temples invoke the vision of a fantasy land. The deities in the temple are studded with gems and jewels. These can be reached after one and half hour of climbing on foot. A Muslim shrine is also there on one the hilltop. Overnight at Hotel. (B)

Day 08: Bhavnagar / Vilavadar (Travel Time: 1.5 hours)

After breakfast, travel to Vilavadar. Afternoon visits the Vilavadar National Park, famous for blackbucks amongst other migratory birds. On arrival check into Hotel for Overnight. (B)

Day 09: Vilavadar / Utelia / Lothal / Ahmedabad (Travel Time: 5 hours)

After breakfast, we travel to Ahmedabad with an en-route stop in Utelia. Utelia was founded by the chieftain of the Vaghela Rajput clan, in the 18th century. Stop at Lothal to visit the museum and the archaeological place giving an opportunity to see the planning of the cities during the Indus Valley Civilization. After visit continues to Ahmedabad. On arrival check in to Hotel for Overnight. (B)

Day 10: Ahmedabad

After breakfast, our guide will pick you for the sightseeing tour of the leading specialized textile museum of India ‘Calico Museum’. Calico Museum has the rich collection of textile swatches of Indian origins which are found at famous sites of archaeological in Egypt, Sarees of silk from the throughout India, the silk sarongs of double-ikat prepared at Patan especially for the markets of Indonesia, curtains & chintz completed during the Dutch, Portuguese and British colonial reign at Gujarat, Punjab’s floral embroidery, famous Kashmiri shawls, tie-and-dye work of 18th of century, opulently embroidered tent of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan that palace is located very close, Rajasthan’s royal attires, manuscripts & paintings on the cloths, spiritual description in the paintings of cloths known as Kalamkari & Pichwai. Also, visit Sabarmati Ashram - On a quiet stretch of the river Sabarmati, 7 km north of the city is the famous ashram set up by Mahatma Gandhi in 1915. The Sabarmati Ashram was the first Satyagraha Ashram set up by Gandhi. Popularly known as the Sabarmati Ashram, it still makes spinning wheels, handicrafts and handmade paper. Hridaya Kunj, Mahatma Gandhi’s cottage, is preserved as it was during his lifetime. The afternoon takes a tour of elegantly carved 15th century’s Adalaj step-well. Locally known as waves or baolis, the step-wells are structure unique to North India. The Dada Hari Wav, built in 1501, is supposed to be one of the best wells. A series of steps lead down to the lowest platform revealing a small octagonal well. The well is a fascinating place to visit, as even on the hottest day the interiors remain nice and cool. After visit returns back to Hotel and stays overnight at hotel. (B)

Day 11: Ahmedabad Departure

After Leisurely breakfast tour finish with transfer to airport for you to board your onward flight. (B)

***Tour Ends***