Glory of Gujarat Tour

Duration:

14 Nights / 15 Days

Destination Covered:

Ahemdabad-Bhavnagar-Diu-Somnath-Sasangir-Wankaner-Bhuj-Zainabad-Ahmedabad

Reviews

  • India Real Heritage Destinations ! Our tour was well organized and amazing. It was very quick and easy to work with our tour manager Mr. Pragya Chandra. Travel docket was well prepared with all of the details and information we needed, plus recommendations and suggestions. Our driver Anil was excellent, especially in India’s busy streets! He was very pleasant, respectful and always on time. We would love to have him as our driver again. Jodi Parker and Family, United States of America, January 2015
  • A wonderful travel agency! My son and I had a wonderful trip along with a fantastic driver and guide. I appreciate the care and attention you had given us in coming up with our itinerary. Thank you so much for your all positive effort! John, New York, USA, January 2015
  • Rapid Golden Triangle I had a wonderful experience in Golden Triangle Tour of North India! Everything was pre plan according to my itinerary, taken care of and I still felt I had the freedom to do what I wanted. I got to see and do so much more than had I tried to do this trip solo. Excellent recommendations from my tour desirner who made us program adaptable to my wishes and price range. My driver was knowledgeable about each locations and gave great suggestions on activities for me (photography related) Echo Blum, United Kingdom, December 2014
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  • The trip was great! Everything worked very well The travel itself was well elaborated, the hotels were very well equilibration, from the more basic ones to the luxury resorts as the Dune or the Taj Malabar in Cochin. A very special experience was the trip on the boat (Spice Coast Cruises) -> simply great!
    Also a very big compliment for Shiva, our driver. He was someone we could fully rely upon
    As a summary we were extremely satisfied with the travel and the organization from Shanti Travel.
    Thank you very much for your support, give her our warm regards. Claudia Reinhardt, German, September 2014
  • Rajasthan Royal Fantastic “Very happy with the trip. Rohit Poddar, our Tour Designer was very efficient and thorough! Accommodation was great and we’d like to travel again with Crocus Travel.” Michael, UK, Rajasthan, August 2014
  • Golden Triangle India “Awesome experience! Everything was taken care of & I still felt I had the freedom to do what I wanted. I got to do so much more than had I tried to do this trip solo. Excellent recommendations always !” Miriam, Spain, July 2014
Tour Description

Overview

Glory of Gujarat Tour takes you to the diverse attractions of Gujarat. First day you will start your tour from Ahmedabad city capital of Gujarat- you start from The Sidi mosque is picturesque with its shaking minarets, the vast textile cities of Ahmedabad & Patan and the impressive Hindu temples of Palithana, Somnath (A place of Lord Shiva Jyotirlinga and Modera. Diu with its Portuguese colonial history, reflects the glory of a bygone era. The wildlife of this city will enthrall you with Asiatic lions of Gir and the endangered Asiatic wild ass of Runn. Here the tribal life of Rabris, Ahirs, Meghwals and many more is a celebration of music, dance and multicolored traditions. You can now have the desire of a customized tour itinerary for Glory of Gujarat Tour, at your convenience. 

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Ahmedabad (By flight)

On arrival at Ahemdabad, our representative will greet and welcome you with our Indian tradition after your arrival. On reaching Ahemdabad you will be escorted to your accommodation. Check into your accommodation and take rest after your long flight journey. Fresh up and our representative will show you our tour itinerary catalogue as you planned.

Overnight at Ahmedabad

Day 02: Ahmedabad Sightseeing

Tourist Attractions: Calico museum, Jama Masjid, Sdi mosque and Mahatma Gandhi Museum


Have your breakfast and proceed for Ahmedabad sightseeing. In the afternoon, take your lunch and then continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour return back to the hotel and relax.   

Overnight at Ahmedabad

Day 03: Ahmedabad – Bhavnagar (By road 200 kms approx)

Tourist Attractions: Excavation site of Harappan era at Lothal , Khodiyar Temple, Adhishwar Temple, Gandhi Smriti Memorial


Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Bhavnagar. It will take 4 hrs approx. Then visit the 4000 year old excavation site of Harappan era at Lothal.   On reaching Bhavnagar, check into your accommodation and relax.  In the afternoon, have your lunch and then continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour return back to the hotel and relax.

Overnight at Bhavnagar

Day 04: Bhavnagar – Diu (By road 250 kms approx)

Tourist Attractions: Jain Temple and Ahmedpur Mandvi


Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and then drive to Diu. It will take 5 hrs approx. On reaching Diu, check into your accommodation and relax. Then proceed for Diu sightseeing. In the afternoon, have your lunch an d then continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the day you will be returning back to your hotel for relaxation.

Overnight at Diu

Day 05: Diu Sightseeing

Tourist Attractions: Portuguese colony and Fort


Have your breakfast and proceed for Diu sightseeing including Portuguese colony until 1961. Then we will proceed to the fort built by Portuguese in 1541. In the afternoon, take your lunch and the rest of the day in leisure by the sea. At the end of the day return back to the hotel and relax.

Overnight at Diu

Day 06: Diu – Somnath (By road 100 kms approx)

Tourist Attractions: Somnath Temple, Evening Aarti


Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Somnath. It will take 2 hrs approx. On reaching Somnath, check into your accommodation and relax. Then proceed to visit the Somnath Temple. In the evening, attend the aarti and then after the end of the tour, return back to your hotel and relax.

Overnight at Somnath

Day 07: Somnath - Sasangir (By road 160 kms approx)

Tourist Attractions: Gir National park


Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and then drive to Sasangir. It will take 3 hrs approx. On reaching Sasangir, check into your accommodation and relax. Then proceed to the Gir National park- the home of the Asiatic lion and over 30 species of mammals, including bear hyena, fox, deer, antelope and many more. In the afternoon, have your lunch and then after the end of the tour return back to the hotel and relax.

Overnight at Sasangir

Day 08: Sasangir Sightseeing

Tourist Attractions: Sasangir National Park, other activities


Have your breakfast and proceed for Gir National Park where you will be spending the rest of the day exploring the animals. In the afternoon, have your lunch and then after the end of the tour return back to the hotel and relax.

Overnight at Sasangir

Day 09: Sasangir – Wankaner (By road 150 kms approx)

Tourist Attractions: Chamunda Mata Temple in Surendranagar, Ashokan Rock Edicts and Jain Temple


Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Wankaner. It will take 3 hrs approx. On reaching Wankaner, check into your accommodation and relax. Then we will be proceed for local sightseeing in Wankaner. After which you will be going to your hotel for relaxation.

Overnight at Wankaner

Day 10: Wankaner Sightseeing

Tourist Attractions: Palaces and Museums


Have your breakfast and then proceed for local attraction.  In the afternoon, take your lunch and then continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour return back to the hotel and relax.

Overnight at Wankaner

Day 11: Wankaner – Bhuj (By road 150 kms approx)

Tourist Attractions: Ferguson Museum and Rao Pragmalji's Palace


Have your breakfast and drive to the Bhuj, an old walled city with puzzle-like streets and perforated gateways. It will take 3 hrs approx. On reaching Bhuj, check into your accommodation and relax. Then proceed for local sightseeing. After the end of the tour return back to the hotel and relax.

Overnight at Bhuj

Day 12: Bhuj Sightseeing

Tourist Attractions: Kutch Museum, Aina Mahal, Bharatiya Sanskruti Darshan, Prag Mahal, Swaminarayan Temple


Have your breakfast and explore the local sightseeing. In the afternoon, have your lunch and then after the end of the tour return back to the hotel and relax.

Overnight at Bhuj

Day 13: Bhuj – Zainabad /Little Runn of Kutch (By road 230 kms approx)

Tourist Attractions: Little Runn of Kutch


Have your breakfast and then check out from the hotel and drive to Zainabad. It will take 5 hrs approx. On reaching Zainabad, check into your accommodation and relax. Then proceed to Little Runn of Kutch and enjoy a game drive in the little Rann of Kutch to see the Asiatic wild ass. After the end of the tour return back to the hotel and relax.

Overnight at Zainabad

Day 14: Zainabad/Little Runn of Kutch – Ahmedabad via Modhera (By road 120 kms approx)

Tourist Attractions: Sun temple at Modhera


Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and leave for Ahmedabad.  En route the Sun temple at Modhera and the city of Patan. Continue drive to Ahmedabad. On reaching Ahmedabad, check into your accommodation and relax.

Overnight at Ahemdabad

Day 15: Ahmedabad Departure (By Flight)


Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport to board flight for onward destination. We wish you a safe journey onwards.

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights

Cost Includes:

1. Accommodation for 06 Nights on twin / double sharing basis.
2. Daily buffet breakfast at all hotels.
3. Transportation by private air-conditioned car with driver for all arrivals, departures, sightseeing and inter-city drive as per the itinerary.                                                                                                                                                                                              
4. Services of English speaking guide as per the itinerary above. (If Required)
5. Services of  representative on all arrivals and departures.
6. Fuel charges, toll tax, state tax & parking charge
7. All presently applicable luxury taxes.

Cost does not Includes:

1. Entrance fees at monuments/parks/museums.
2. Items of personal nature like drinks on table, laundry, telephone bills etc.
3. Meals other than mentioned above.
4. Indian visa fees or international airfare / domestic flight fare / train ticket
5. Still Camera or video charges levied by some monuments.
6. Any other shopping and personal purchase.
7. Medical Requirements on request.
8. Service Tax as per government.
9. Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

Where Stay

Hotels Accommodations Envisaged:-

Subject to availability at the time of booking or else similar hotels will be suggested:-

Destinations

 Deluxe  Hotel   

Premium Hotel

Luxury Hotel

Ahmedabad

Greenwoods Lake Resort and Spa/Similar

Cama Hotel/similar

The Fortune Landmark/Similar

Bhavnagar

Hotel Sun and Shine/Similar

1589 Generation X Hotel/Similar

1589 Generation X Hotel/Simialr

Diu

Hotel Kohinoor/Similar

Hotel Kohinoor/Similar

Hotel Kohinoor/Similar

Sasangir

Vanvaso Resort / Similar

Vanvaso Resort / Similar

Vanvaso Resort / Similar

Wankaner

Royal Oasis and The Residency/Similar

Royal Oasis and The Residency/Similar

Royal Oasis and The Residency/Similar

Bhuj

Hotel Prince/Similar

Hotel Prince/Similar

Hotel Prince/Similar

Zainabad

Hotel Desert Courser/Similar

Ramada Udaipur Resort & Spa / Similar 

HRH  Shiv Niwas Palace / Similar

Ahmedabad

Hotel Yashoda International/similar

Hotel Yashoda International/similar

Hotel Yashoda International/similar

Extra Govt. Service Tax @ (Applicable on total billed amount)

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