‘COLORS OF GUJARAT’ 09 Days / 08 Nights 1/7 ITINERARY IN DETAIL Day01 Arrive Ahmedabad Welcome to your 'Colors of Gujarat ' tour! On arrival at the airport / railway station in Ahmedabad, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Later, proceed on a half day city tour of Ahmedabad visiting Gandhi Ashram, Calico Museum, Utensils Museum, the Jami Mosque and Akshardham temple complex . The rest of the evening is at leisure. Overnight in Ahmedabad None (Meals on your own) In Ahmedabad * Excursion to Modhera Sun Temple and Patan (102 kms / approx. 3 hour drive) Day02 This morning, proceed on an excursion to the Sun Temple at Modhera that dates back to the early 11th century. Built in 1026 AD by King Bhimdev of the Solanki dynasty, the relics at the sun temple is dedicated to the natural elements fire, air, earth, water and sky alongside the sculptures of many gods. En route visit Patan famous for Jain temples,one of the most important being the Mahavir Swami Derasar in Dhandherwad Also visit the Rani ki Vav (the Queen's Stepwell), an excellent example of subterranean architecture of Gujarat. The rest of the evening is at leisure for independent activities. Overnight in Ahmedabad (B) On to Bhavnagar (235 kms / approx. 6 hour drive) Day03 After breakfast, proceed to Bhavnagar, enroute visit Lothal Harappan archaeological site. On arrival, checkin into your hotel in Bhavnagar. The rest of the evening is at leisure to explore the city. Overnight in Bhavnagar (B) In Bhavnagar * Excursion to Palitana (60 kms / approx. 1 hour drive) Day04 This morning, visit the Palitana temples located on top of the Shatrunjay Hill. Consisting of 863 temples, it is the largest cluster of Jain Temples. These temples ascend from the base of the hill to the top of the hill. Climb over 3500 steps and see detailed carvings at each temple grouped into nine enclosures. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Bhavnagar (B) On to Sasan Gir (300 kms / approx. 7 hour drive) Day05 This morning, proceed to Sasan Gir, home to the Asiatic Lion. On arrival, check in to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure for independent activities. Overnight in Sasan Gir (B, L, D) In Sasan Gir Day06 After breakfast, proceed to visit the Gir Wildlife Sanctuary.It is located around 65 km to the southeast of Junagadh, and covers an area of around 1,412 sq. km of lush deciduous forests, which comprises 258 sq. km as National Park and 1,154 sq. km as Sanctuary. Gir National Park was established in 1965 and is the last remaining abode of the endangered Asiatic Lions. Later, visit the Kamleshwar Dam Reservoir that presents a panoramic view of Gir hills and forest. Kamleshwar Dam also harbours of a large population of crocodiles and is a good spot to observe water birds.
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‘COLORS OF GUJARAT’ 09 Days / 08 Nights
1/7
ITINERARY IN DETAIL
Day01 Arrive Ahmedabad
Welcome to your 'Colors of Gujarat ' tour! On arrival at the airport / railway station in Ahmedabad, you will be met and transferred to your
hotel. Later, proceed on a half day city tour of Ahmedabad visiting Gandhi Ashram, Calico Museum, Utensils Museum, the Jami Mosque and
Akshardham temple complex . The rest of the evening is at leisure. Overnight in Ahmedabad None (Meals on your own)
In Ahmedabad * Excursion to Modhera Sun Temple and Patan (102 kms / approx. 3 hour drive) Day02
This morning, proceed on an excursion to the Sun Temple at Modhera that dates back to the early 11th century. Built in 1026 AD by King
Bhimdev of the Solanki dynasty, the relics at the sun temple is dedicated to the natural elements fire, air, earth, water and sky alongside the
sculptures of many gods. En route visit Patan famous for Jain temples,one of the most important being the Mahavir Swami Derasar in
Dhandherwad Also visit the Rani ki Vav (the Queen's Stepwell), an excellent example of subterranean architecture of Gujarat. The rest of the evening is at leisure for independent activities. Overnight in Ahmedabad (B)
On to Bhavnagar (235 kms / approx. 6 hour drive) Day03
After breakfast, proceed to Bhavnagar, enroute visit Lothal Harappan archaeological site. On arrival, checkin into your hotel in Bhavnagar. The rest of the evening is at leisure to explore the city. Overnight in Bhavnagar (B)
In Bhavnagar * Excursion to Palitana (60 kms / approx. 1 hour drive) Day04
This morning, visit the Palitana temples located on top of the Shatrunjay Hill. Consisting of 863 temples, it is the largest cluster of Jain Temples.
These temples ascend from the base of the hill to the top of the hill. Climb over 3500 steps and see detailed carvings at each temple grouped
into nine enclosures. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Bhavnagar (B)
On to Sasan Gir (300 kms / approx. 7 hour drive) Day05
This morning, proceed to Sasan Gir, home to the Asiatic Lion. On arrival, check in to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure for independent activities. Overnight in Sasan Gir (B, L, D)
In Sasan Gir Day06
After breakfast, proceed to visit the Gir Wildlife Sanctuary.It is located around 65 km to the southeast of Junagadh, and covers an area of
around 1,412 sq. km of lush deciduous forests, which comprises 258 sq. km as National Park and 1,154 sq. km as Sanctuary. Gir National Park was established in 1965 and is the last remaining abode of the endangered Asiatic Lions. Later, visit the
Kamleshwar Dam Reservoir that presents a panoramic view of Gir hills and forest. Kamleshwar Dam also harbours of a large population of crocodiles and is a good spot to observe water birds.
Note : The park is closed from 15th June to 15th October. The rest of the day is at leisure for independent activities. Overnight in Sasan Gir (B, L, D)
Day07 On to Diu (130 kms / approx. 3 hour drive)
Today, your journey takes you to one of India's undiscovered gems; where the sand, sea and sky meet in harmony - -Diu. On arrival, check in to
your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to laze and relax on the beach. Overnight in Diu (B)
In Diu Day08
After breakfast, proceed to visit Nagoa Beach. Shaped like a horseshoe (semi-circle), Nagoa Beach is located in the Nagoa hamlet of the
Bucharwada village. This serene and secluded palm-fringed beach stretches about two km from one end to the other. The beach is surrounded
by dense groves of the unique Hoka-palm trees, which are found only on the island of Diu. Later, visit St. Paul's Church. Dedicated to Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, St. Paul Church was built between 1601 and 1610. Named after
St. Paul, the apostle of Jesus Christ, it resembles the Bom Jesus Church of Goa. Its baroque style of architecture, elaborate gothic facade,
intriguing volutes, shell-like motifs and artistically carved woodwork make it one of the most elaborate of all Portuguese churches in India. The gigantic Church of St. Thomas, originally built in 1598, was converted into a museum in 1998. Today, known as the Diu Museum, it is a a
repository of important archaeological exhibits including antique statues, stone inscriptions, wooden carvings, idols, shadow-clocks and several
other important artifacts. Later, visit Diu Fort. Surrounded by the sea on the three sides, the Diu Fort is an imposing structure that dominates the towns and offers a
magnificent view of the sea. The fort with its double moat, cannons, stone cisterns, chapels and barracks was known to provide a strategic
vantage point against enemy attacks. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city. Overnight in Diu. (B)
Depart Diu Day09
Today, bid farewell to 'Colors of Gujarat' tour, as you are transferred from hotel in Diu to the railway station in Veraval for your
onward journey. Please do give us your valuable suggestions on [email protected]. (B)