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Gujarat Heritage Tour Gujarat was made famous by its most prodigal son, Mahatma Gandhi, who helped shape the destiny of India. Gujarat, has a wealth of cultural and architectural heritage, and its arid forests and deserts harbor unique wildlife – The Asiatic lions of Gir, the wild Ass of Rann of Kutch, not to mention the vast flocks of flamingoes on the salt pans. |
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| Day 01: Arrive Mumbai |
| Arrive Mumbai and meet our representative at the arrival hall and transfer to hotel. |
| Day 02: Mumbai (Bombay) |
| Morning sightseeing tour of Mumbai. The Gateway of India is the main attraction of Mumbai city. The Mani Bhawan or the Gandhi memorial was once used to be the residence of Mahatma Gandhi in Mumbai. Considered as one of the best museums in the country, Also known as Queen’s Neckless, Marine Drive. Juhu is a 5-km-long beach that attracts a large number of visitors on any day of the week. Also visit gardens like the Hanging Garden and the Kamla Nehru Garden and Chowpatty gives you the view of one of the most happening beaches of Mumbai. |
| Day 03: Mumbai - Bhuj (By air) |
| Intime transfer to airport to board flight for Bhuj. Arrive Bhuj and transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Bhuj including Aina Mahel; Palace of mirrors. Kutch Museum; the oldest museum in Gujarat and has an excellent collection. Also visit Palace of Rao Pragmalji's. |
| Day 04: Bhuj |
| Morning drive to Mandavi for day return excursion. Visit various sights in Mandavi including the Royal Vijay Vilas Palace and the Wind Mills on the beach. |
| Day 05: Bhuj |
| Morning depart for a full day visit to the tribal villages of Banni Region where the tribal races like the Jats, Harijans, Rabari, Dhaneta lives. |
| Day 06: Bhuj - Gondal (250 kms - 5 hrs) |
| Morning drive to Gondal, enroute visiting Dhamadka. Arrive Gondal and check – in at hotel. Later visit Naulakha Palace. |
| Day 07: Gondal - Sasan Gir |
| Morning drive to Sasangir. Arrive Sasangir and check – in at hotel. Sasangir is habitat of the last of Asiatic Lions. Apart from the Lion there are more than 30 species of other animals including panthers, hyenas, foxes, wild boars and a number of deer and antelope. |
| Day 08: Sasan Gir |
| Morning and afternoon jeep safari’s in search of the elusive Lion. |
| Day 09: Sasan Gir - Somnath - Diu (200 kms - 4 hrs) |
| Morning drive to Diu via Somnath. Diu was a Portuguese colony until it was taken over by India in 1961. Diu’s crowning glory in sightseeing terms is its huge fort. Arrive Diu and check – in at hotel. |
| Day 10: Diu |
| Day free for independent activities. |
| Day 11: Diu - Bhavnagar (200 kms - 4 hrs) |
| Morning drive to Bhavnagar. Arrive Bhavnagar and check – in at hotel. It is a modern port town endowed with excellent natural surroundings. It is still an important trading post for cotton goods manufactured in Gujarat. |
| Day 12: Bhavnagar - Utelia |
| Morning drive to Utelia visiting Palitana enroute. Arrive Utelia and check – in at hotel. |
| Day 13: Utelia - Zainabad (150 kms - 3 hrs) |
| Morning drive to Zainabad enroute visiting Lothal., home of the wild Ass. Arrive Zainabad and check – in at camp. |
| Day 14: Zainabad - Baroda (200 kms - 4 hrs) |
| Morning drive to Baroda. Arrive Baroda and check – in at hotel. This is a medium sized city with some interesting museums and art galleries and fine park. |
| Day 15: Baroda - Ahemdabad (110 kms - 2 hrs) |
| Morning drive to Ahmadabad. Arrive Ahmadabad and check – in at hotel. Afternoon city tour visiting Jumma Masjid, Sabarmati Asharam situated on the banks of River Sabarmati and founded by Mahatma Gandhi. |
| Day 16: Ahemdabad |
| Full day excursion to Modhera & Patan . Modhera has a beautiful and partially ruined Sun Temple, it was so designed so that the dawn sun shone on the image of Surya, the Sun God. Patan was the ancient Hindu capital and has more that 100 Jain Temples and is also famous for its beautifully designed patola Silk Saris. |
| Day 17: Ahmedabad - Mumbai (Bombay) - By air |
| Intime transfer to airport to board flight for Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai and transfer to hotel for wash and change. Later you will be assisted by our representative to board flight for onward destination. End of our services |
