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Glorious Gujarat

Ahmedabad – Bhavnagar – Diu – Sasangir – Wankaner – Bhuj – Zainabad

14 Nights / 15 Days from £2075 per person

This journey takes you to the varied attractions of Gujarat. The Sidi mosque with its shaking minarets, the textile cities of Ahmedabad & Patan. The impressive Hindu temples of Palithana, Somnath & Modera. Diu – with its Portuguese colonial history reflects the glory of the bygone era. The Asiatic lion of Gir & the last remaining Asiatic wild ass of Runn. Here the tribal life of Rabris, Ahirs, Meghwals & many more is a celebration of music, dance and multicoloured traditions.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 London to Ahmedabad
Fly with Jet Airways to Ahmedabad via Mumbai.
Day 2 Ahmedabad
Arrive in Ahmedabad in the morning and transfer to your hotel for two nights. Founded in 1411 & known as the Manchester of the ‘East’, Ahmedabad is situated on the banks of the river Sabarmati. Afternoon visit museum of utensils. Stay for two nights.
Day 3 Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad is full of architectural delights with exquisite carved wooden mansions, havelis & labyrinthine lanes. Early in the morning a walking tour of the old city. After breakfast city tour includes visit to Calico museum, Jama Masjid & Sdi mosque, famous for its shaking minarets. Also visit Mahatma Gandhi Museum.
Day 4 Ahmedabad to Bhavnagar
Drive to Bhavnagar visiting en-route 4000-year-old excavation site of Harappan era at Lothal. Overnight stay in Bhavnagar.
Day 5 Bhavnagar to Diu
After breakfast leave for Palitana to visit the impressive hilltop Jain temple complex reached by steep stairs. Continue on to Ahmedpur Mandvi. Reminder of the day leisure. Stay for two nights.
Day 6 Diu
Morning sightseeing of Dui, a Portuguese colony until 1961. Visit the fort built by the Portuguese in 1541. The island has a Mediterranean feel and reflects the Portuguese colonial period architecture. Afternoon at leisure by the sea.
Day 7 Diu to Sasangir
Drive to Somnath to see the spectacular shore temple. Somnath is the holiest of Hindu pilgrimage with thousands of years of history. Drive on to Sasangir - the home of the Asiatic lion & over 30 species of mammals, including bear hyena, fox, deer and antelope. Stay for two nights.
Day 8 Sasangir
Morning & afternoon wildlife viewing in the Sasangir National Park.
Day 9 Sasangir to Wankaner
After breakfast drive to Junagadh and visit 250 BC Ashokan Rock Edicts and the Jain temples studded in the Girnar Hill, steep steps lead to the temple. Continue on to Wankaner to your hotel for two nights.
Day 10 Wankaner
Free to explore the palace & the nearby villages. Visit the palace museum housing memorable collection of antiques. View the royal collection of vintage cars. The 3-storied step well in the palace has two underground floors with cool subterranean marble rooms.
Day 11 Wankaner to Bhuj
Morning leave for Bhuj, an old walled city with maze like streets and crenellated gateways. Afternoon tour visiting the Ferguson Museum, Rao Pragmalji's Palace made of marble and sandstone. Stay for two nights.
Day 12 Bhuj
Explore the tribal villages, specialising in different forms of handicraft including ahir embroidery, block printing and tie & dye.
Day 13 Bhuj to Zainabad
Drive to Zainabad. Enjoy a game drive in the little Rann of Kutch to see the Asiatic wild Ass. Stay for one night.
Day 14 Zainabad to Ahmedabad
Leave for Ahmedabad visiting en route the Sun temple at Modhera & the city of Patan. Overnight stay in Ahmedabad.
Day 15 Ahmedabad to London
Fly to London, with Jet Airways, via Mumbai.
Options
Beaches – Fly to Goa for a few days relaxation on the sandy beaches of Goa.

Mumbai – Stay for a few days in Mumbai, commercial capital of India, and explore this vibrant city.

Rajasthan – Combine Gujarat tour with a visit to the neighbouring Rajasthan. You drive from Ahmedabad to Mt Abu / Udaipur.

Kerala – Fly to Cochin from Ahmedabad and explore the waterways of Kerala.
Suggested Tour Extensions Hotels On This Tour

Price Includes:

International Flights: Return economy class International flights from London Heathrow airport. Supplement may apply from regional airports.
Domestic Flights: Economy class domestic flights within India.
Assisted Transfers: All Airport and train transfers as specified by a chauffeur driven car inclusive of representative assistance. Where courtesy transfers are provided by the hotel representative assistance may not be available in some places.
Accommodation: Room with attached private facilities.
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast at all places.
Services of Local Agent & Tour Guide: Services of a local agent in all major cities and an English speaking guide during sightseeing as specified inclusive of entry fee to the monuments.
Taxes: All applicable taxes and service charges.

Price Excludes:

Travel insurance: We recommend you take a comprehensive travel insurance to cover your holiday at the time of booking the tour.
Visa: UK citizens require entry visas for India. We can obtain visa on your behalf for a nominal fee.
Personal Expenses: Such as laundry, telephones calls, hard & soft drinks, meals other then specified, beverages and mineral water etc
Camera fee: Still and video camera fee at monuments and game parks.
Tips anywhere: To drivers, porters, bellboys, guides & waiters etc.
Free Days: Any car arrangements on free days / days at leisure.
Any items not mentioned in the itinerary and inclusions.

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