Day 01 : Mumbai
Arrive
in Mumbai - The city of business and glamour. This is also the place where
you will discover a lot of antiquity. The city has buildings that is
reminiscent of the Gothic architecture. On arrival transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 : Mumbai
Morning enjoy a half day tour of: Gateway of India - the stone archway
built in the 16th century; Elephanta Caves - 9kms in the sea from Mumbai,
the 7th Century rock-cut temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Overnight stay at
the hotel.
Day 03 : Mumbai - Bhuj
After breakfast,transfer to the airport to board on your flight to Bhuj - a
gateway to the Kutch region of Gujarat Bhuj, the major town of Kutch, is an
old walled city- in the past the city gates were locked each night from dusk
to dawn. You can explore few hours in the intricate maze-like streets and
alleyways of this fascinating town. There are walls within walls, attractive
crenellated gateways, old palaces with intricately carved wooden pavilions,
and striking, brightly decorated Hindu temples. On arrival in Bhuj, check in
into the Hotel. Afternoon city tour covering Kutch Museum and Palace of Rao
Pragmalji. Overnight stay at hotel.
Important Note : To visit the villages north of Kutch,
including Khavda, Bhirandiara and Dumaro, permission is required from the
District Collector, First you need to present yourself (in person) at the
District Superintendent of Police (DSP) office, where you have to complete a
form advising which villages you wish to visit, dates, your passport
details, etc. You then take this form to the District Collector's office
(about five minutes walk; open weekdays from 10.30 am to 5.30 pm; closed for
lunch between 1 and 2 pm) where the form will be authorised.
Day 04 : Bhuj
After breakfast enjoy full day excursion to Bunny Villages inhabited by the
tribal kutch communities each being identified by their individuals
costumes, Visit the shevo will inhabited by the Jat Tribe .The village of
Nodka Inhabited bytheMeghawa Tribe. Overnight stay at Bhuj.
Day 05 : Bhuj
After
breakfast enjoy full day excursion to villages and Mandvi - one of the
finest beaches in India on the coastline of Gujarat. Overnight stay at
hotel.
Day 06 : Bhuj - Gondal (275km)
In the morning after breakfast drive to Gondal. Gondal is a testimony to
the great visionary ruler Sir Bhagwatsinhiji, who introduced social reforms,
planned the development of Gondal town and created a model state of
Saurashtra in late 19th and early 20th Century. Gondal, the capital of the
former princely State of Gondal, was ruled by the Jadeia Rajput clan, till
the independence of India. It is a fortified town located on the river
Gondali. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 07 : Gondal (Sightseeing)
After breakfast visit the Naulakha palace The oldest extend palace in
Gondal, the 17th Century Naulakha Palace is a festival of stone carvings
with exquisite Jarokha Balconies,. Visit the Royal Family Vintage car
collection, an extensive collection of Vintage and classic cars including a
1910 new engine, a Delage and a Daimler from the 1920s, a 1935 Mercedes,
1935 Packard 2 door convertible, 1941 & 1947 Cadillac, 1955 cadillac
limousine, Jaguar xk 150, Chevrolet etc. Most of these cars are restored and
some bear the original Gondal State number plates. Overnight stay at Gondal.
Day 08 : Gondal - Sasangir (130 km)
After breakfast drive to Sasangir - the forest which is the habitat of
thelast of Asiatic Lions, Junagadh. On arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight
athotel.
Note: The Sanctuary is open for visitors from mid
October to Mid June,While during monsoon months the Sanctuary remains
closed.Permission to visit the sanctuary is given by Forest
Department.Arrive to Sasangir & transfer to hotel.
Day 09 : Sasan Gir
After breakfast, enjoy Jeep Safari in the morning and evening at the Gir
National Park and Lion Sanctuary. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10 : Sasan Gir - Diu (17okm)
After
breakfast Morning drive to Diu via Somnath - the temple city also known as
Prabhas Patan and home to one of the 12 Jyotirlings of India. Diu is a small
town sandwiched between a massive fort to the east and a huge city wall to
the west. On arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 : Diu
After breakfast rest of the day free to relax on the beach. Overnight stay
at hotel.
Day 12 : Diu - Bhavnagar (200km)
After breakfast drive to Bhavnagar - a modern port town endowed with
excellent natural surroundings. The port was built in 1723. On arrival
check-in to hotel. In the afternoon enjoy at local sightseeing of Bhavnagar.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 13 : Bhavnagar - Ahmedabad(187 km)
After breakfast drive to Ahmedabad. Enroute visit the Harappan era site at
Lothal. Check into the hotel at Ahmedabad and over night stay.
Day 14 : Ahemedabad
After breakfast proceed with your Tour guide to collect some information
about Ahemedabad. It is Gujarat's main city and is one of the major
commercial centers of India. It has also been called the "Manchester of
the East" due to its many textile industries and its smokestacks.
Nevertheless, this city has a number of attractions for travelers, and is
one of the best places to study the blend of Hindu and Islamic architectural
styles known as the Indo-Saracenic. The new capital of Gujarat-Gandhinagar,
is 32km from Ahmedabad. Your sightseeing will include the Calico Museum of
Textiles, the historic Gandhi Ashram and the Sardar Patel memorial at
Shahibagh Palace. Overnight stayinAhmedabad.
Day 15 : Ahmedabad - Mumbai(Departure Flight)
After breakfast transfer to the airport to board on yourflight to Mumbai.
