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Western India Tour

Tour Duration : 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destination Covered : Mumbai - Ahmedabad - Wankaner - Gir - Palitana - Bhavnagar - Aurangabad - Goa

Day 01 : Arrive Mumbai
Gateway of India, MumbaiArrive Mumbai, Welcome and assistance upon arrival at the airport. Later transfer to hotel.

Day 02 : Mumbai
Morning free to relax and then proceed for the city tour of Mumbai visiting the Gateway of India built to commemorate the visit of King George V, Prince of Wales Museum, Crawford market, Dhobi Ghat. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03 : Mumbai - Ahmedabad
After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Ahmedabad. Arrive and transfer to hotel. Afternoon, proceed for the city tour of Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad contains some very fine museums, the Calico museum of textile being considered one the worlds fines. This walled city is testimony to India's crafts. Visit some of the famous ancient wooden Jain temples, shaking minarets, Jumma Masjid and modern architectural design buildings. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04 : Ahmedabad - Wankaner
Morning transfer to airport for flight to Rajkot. Arrive and drive to Wankaner, 67 kms and 02 hrs drive. Located on the Peninsula of Saurashtra and in the middle of an island, Wankaner is a small town about 48 km from Rajkot. It gets its name from the two words 'Wanka' meaning a bend and 'ner' meaning water stream in Gujarati. Thus Wankaner literally means a bend on the stream, as it is located on the bend of the Machchhu River. Afternoon city tour of Wankaner includes visit to stupendous 1907 Ranjit Vilas and local Village. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 05 : Wankaner - Gir
Early morning drive to Sasan Gir Forest for game viewing, 95 kms and 02 hrs drive. If you wanted to see lions in India, you have to come to Sasangir. Here in the rugged hilly terrains of Gujarat, the King of Beasts prowl through the dense deciduous forests and crisscrossing streams. Apart from the lions, there are myriad other birds and animals in the sanctuary. On arrival check in into hotel for overnight stay.

Day 06 : Gir
Lion in Gir National ParkAfter breakfast, full day game viewing at the Jungle. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 07 : Gir - Palitana
Morning drive to palitana. Arrive and transfer to hotel. Afternoon city tour. Palitana is a gateway to Shatrunjaya, the Place of Victory. It is famous as one of Jainism's holiest pilgrimage places. The climb up 2 kms to the hill will lead you into 863 different Jain temples built over a period of 900 years. The most important temple is dedicated to Sri Adhiswara, the first tirthankar a Jain Founder) Nearby is the Muslim shrine of Angar pi. Childless women come here and make offering of miniature cradles at this shrine to become mothers. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 08 : Palitana - Bhavnagar
Morning drive to Bhavnagar, 56 kms and 01 hrs drive. Arrive and check in at hotel. Afternoon city tour. Bhavnagar was once a Princely State, was founded in 1743 is now a flourishing port of Khambat. This city is famous for sacred Shatrunjaya hills, Takhteswar temple situated on hilltop and Gaurshankar lake. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 09 : Bhavnagar - Mumbai
After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 10 : Mumbai - Aurangabad
Morning transfer to airport for flight to Aurangabad. Arrive and transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit Ellora caves. (Caves closed on Monday) Ellora Caves - Three distinct groups of temples relate the story of the evolution of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism. Chiseled out of rock by religious monks over the centuries, the sites were chosen for their seclusion. Over 2000 years old, they are compared to the Pyramids for their amazing construction, sculptures and frescoes. The most marvelous of all is the Stupendous Rock Temple of Kailash. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 11 : Aurangabad
Full day visit to Aurangabad - Mumbai Ajanta caves. Ajanta Caves - 112 km from Aurangabad, the caves here which are over 2000 years old hewn out of a solid rock. The wall paintings and frescoes of these caves have a beautiful flow of line and a wealth of color. After noon proceed for the tour of Aurangabad, visit Aurangabad Caves, Daulatabad Fort and Bibi - Ka - Maqbara. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 12 : Aurangabad - Mumbai - Goa
Ellora Caves, AurangabadMorning transfer to airport for flight to Goa, via Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai and then board the flight for Goa. Arrive and check - in at hotel. Afternoon city tour of Goa. Goa - famous for its world renowned golden beaches and its Dutch Portuguese influence. Visit Basilica Cathedral where the body of St. Francis Xavier is enshrined, Patriarch's Palace, Church of St. Francis of Assisi. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 13 : Goa
Full day free to relax at the world famous Golden beaches of Goa. Overnight stay at the beach.

Day 14 : Goa - Mumbai
Morning free to relax at the beach. Afternoon transfer to airport for flight to Mumbai. Arrive and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 15 : Mumbai - Onward Journey
Transfer to airport for flight to your onward destination.



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