Jewels of the West
Gujarat – the Jewel of the West – offers visitors the chance to experience vibrant cities, fascinating and distinctive architecture, and a wide variety of scenery ranging from the vast salt marsh and desert in the northwest, to the rich treasures of the Jai Hindu temples as well as some superb beaches.
Mumbai - Ahmedabad – Ahmedabad – Jamnagar – Jamnagar – Sassangir – Sassangir – Diu – Diu – Bhavangar – Ahmedabad - Mumbai
Day 1: Arrive Mumbai Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your overnight hotel.
Day 2: Mumbai to Ahmedabad, by air, Early morining depart on half-day sightseeing tour covering the Gateway of India, the port of Mumbai. Followed by boat cruise to Elephanta Caves. The caves are at the top of a gentle stairway, which begins almost immediately where the gerry wharf hits dry land. Transfer to the airport and fly from Mumbai to Ahmedabad.Upon arrival be met and transferred to your hotel for a 2-night stay.
Day 3: Ahmedabad, Post breakfast depart on a city tour covering Indo-Saracenic archetypal Mosques, Jama Masjid and Sdi Syed Mosque, followed by the painted Swaminarayan Temple Afternoon visit to Mahatma Gandhi’s Sabarmati Ashram.
Day 4: Ahmedabad to Jamnagar, 300 Km/6 hrs Early morning drive to the old-walled city of Jamnagar for a 2-night stay. Late afternoon tour of the city and temples
Day 5: Jamnagar (Dwarka excursion). Early morning depart on a day excursion to Dwarka. This shore temple town is associated with Lord Krishna and has the Dwarikadhish Temple dating back to the 16th century. With 70 pillars and seven storeys high it is only a short distance away from the 12th century Rukmini Temple.Return back to Jamnagar for overnight stay at our hotel.
Day 6: Jamnagar to Sasangir via Gondal & Junagarh, 200 Km/ 4hr After breakfast depart for Sasangir via Gondal and Junagarh Fort. Arrive at Sasangir entrance to the 1412 sq. km Gir National Park and the Wild Life Sanctuary, the last stronghold of the Asiatic Lion population outside Africa and the world’s only 4-horned antelope. Stay 2 nights in Sasangir
Day 7: Sasangir, Early morning jeep and late afternoon safari to the Wild Life Reserve.
Day 8: Sasangir to Diu via Somnath, 160km/4 hrs Drive to Somnath and the historic shore temple. One of the 12 important Jyotirlingas of Shiva in India. On to Diu erstwhile Portuguese colony off the Saurastra coast of Gujarat.Golden beaches, palm goves, monuments, etc. On arrival check-in at your hotel for leisurely 2-night stay.
Day 9: Diu. Morning sightseeing tour of Diu. See how the Portuguese used to rile, visting the battlement of Diu Fort, the wood panelled St.Paul’s and St. Thomas’ Churches. Evening at leisure
Day 10: Diu to Bhavnagar, 225 km/5 hrs Early morning drive to Bhavnagar, another rich princely city. Check-in at your hotel. Afternoon sightseeing, covering Takhteshwar Temple and Gandhi Smriti Museum. Overnight stay
Day 11: Bhavnagar to Ahmedabad via Palitana. 225 Km/5 hrs Morning drive to Palitana to visit Shatrunjaya, the 2000 ft high Jain Temple Complex, which has 863 Temples with arches, carved pillars, and bejewelled idols ranging from 11th to 20th century. Later on drive to Ahmedabad for and overnight stay
Day 12: Ahmedabad to Mumbai, by air. Transfer to the airport and fly from Ahmedabad to Mumbai. Travel to your onward destination
Full day Modera excursion: Modhera Sun Temple is also available on request. Visit the sun temple at Modhera built in 1026. The carvings both inside and outside are extraordinarilly detailed, depicting a pantheon of Hindu deities
Full day Modera excursion: Modhera Sun Temple is also available on request. Visit the sun temple at Modhera built in 1026. The carvings both inside and outside are extraordinarilly detailed, depicting a pantheon of Hindu deities
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City |
Hotel Featured |
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Mumbai |
Fariyas Hotel |
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Ahmedabad |
Four Point Sheraton |
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Jamnagar |
Furtune Palace |
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Sasangir |
Lion Safari Camp |
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Diu |
Radhika Beach Resort |
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Bhavnagar |
Nilambagh Palace |