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Gujarat Heritage Tour

Heritage & Culture

Tour Destinations


Highlights

  • In Ahmedabad, visit Gandhi Ashram, Akshardham temple, and the Adalaj Stepwell.
  • Experience the Little Rann of Kutch, a salt marsh in the white thar desert.
  • Visit Chhari Dhandh, a seasonal camp of more than 1,00,000 migratory bird during winters.
  • Explore Gir National Park, only home to the endangered Asiatic Lions in the world.
  • Visit Somnath temple, believed to be the first among the twelve jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva.

Itinerary

On arrival at Ahmedabad airport, Alkof Holidays representative will welcome you and transfer you to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, head-out to explore Ahmedabad. Start your sightseeing from the Gandhi Ashram situated next to the banks of the River Sabarmati. It is the place where Mahatma Gandhi set out on his Dandi March and has now been converted into a museum. Also visit the Hate Singh Jain Temple, the grand architecture of the Akshardham Temple at Gandhinagar, Adalaj ni vav (five stories deep stepwell built in 1498), and Calico Museum. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Dasada at the Little Rann of Kutch, located on the edge of the Little Rann of kutch. On the way visit the famous Sun Temple at Modhera, and Rani ki Vav (Queen's step well) at Patan. Later continue your drive to Dasada. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Later in the afternoon, enjoy a jeep drive through little Rann of Kutch, a salt marsh located in the white thar desert. This is the largest salt desert in the world. In the evening, return back to hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Bhuj. On the way visit the Collector office to complete permit formalities to visit remote areas for birding. Later visit Aaina Mahal Palace, a museum in an 18th-century palace, also visit Prag Mahal Palace, a museum in a stately 19th-century palace, and Kutch Museum showcasing regional history & ancient artifacts. After sightseeing check-in at the hotel in Bhuj for overnight stay.

Today visit Chari Dhand and Banni Village, a paradise for bird lovers & photographers. Chari means salt affected and Dhand means shallow wetland. In the recent years because of good rainfall, Chari Dhand became a dream destination for bird lover's. Chari Dhand is home to more than 50 species of water birds including the scarce Indian Skimmer & Dalmatian pelican. The combination of grasslands, scrub and wetland makes Chari Dhand one of the the best places in India for birding photographers. Overnight stay at the resort in Bhuj.

After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Rajkot. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. After freshen-up head-out to explore Rajkot, visit Watson Museum, a history museum with diverse artifacts, also visit Mahatma Gandhi Museum, Gandhi's childhood home, now a museum and Rotary Dolls Museum, a unique collection of Dolls from around the world. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Gir National Park. On the way, halt at Junagadh - an ancient fortified city lies on the foot of the temple-studded Girnar Hill. In Junagadh visit major tourist attractions including Uparkot Fort (an ancient fort dating 319  BC), Mahabat Maqbara Palace, and the Girnar Hill, one of the most ancient Jain Tirtha kshetras and Hindu kshetras in India. Later continue your drive to Gir National Park for overnight stay.

Enjoy 2 jeep safari's today inside the Gir National Park, one early in the morning and 2nd later in the afternoon. Overnight stay at the resort.

 

Sasan Gir National Park, is one of the highly popular protected areas, and the only home to regal Asiatic Lions. Gir National Park is known for boasting an impressive range of exotic flora and fauna. 

 

The flora of Gir national park majorly encompasses dry and deciduous forests. Gir is home to more than five hundred lions and three hundred leopards. The cat family has a major habitat in the park. The  which is Indian originated is also found here. Other than that Indian Leopards, Sloth Bears, Golden Jackals, Striped Hyenas, Indian fox, Wild Boars and Sambar deer reside here. Other than the Asiatic lion, if any animal steals the limelight, then it is Chowsingha (four-horned antelope). This is the only place in the world where this kind of antelope resides. More species that can be found in the park are chinkara, nilgai, chital, mongoose, honey badger, desert cats, rusty spotted cats, porcupine, and a hare. Apart from the mammals, the park has a large population of marsh crocodile or mugger that is among the 40 species of reptiles and amphibians recorded in the sanctuary.

 

Gir National Park is also a paradise for bird watchers with a check-list of more than 250 birds, including Crested Hawk-Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle, Endangered Bonelli’s Eagles, Brown Fish Owl, Indian Eagle-Owl, Rock bush quail, Black headed oriole, and Vulture. For this reason, the park remains filled with wildlife lovers all the year round.

After breakfast at the resort, leave for Diu. On the way visit the Somnath temple, which is believed to be the first among the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva. It is an important pilgrimage and tourist spot of Gujarat. Afterwards visit Shri Bhidbhanjan Mahadev Mandir, one of the oldest temple of Somnath and it is very close to sea shore. Later continue your drive to Diu. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel for overnight stay.

Today is reserved to explore Diu. During your sightseeing, you visit Diu Fort, a 16th-century sandstone Portuguese fort, also visit Saint Paul's Church, a baroque-style church dating from 1610 and Naida Caves, a Cave system with natural rock formations. Rest of the day, enjoy some quality time of the Nagoa Beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Bhavnagar. On the way visit the Jain temple complex of Palitana, set among the Shatrunjaya hills, which consists of 863 intricately carved marble shrines. Palitana is widely considered to be one of the most sacred sights for Jains and was once the capital of the princely state of the Gohil Rajput clan. Later continue your drive to Bhavnagar for overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Takhteshwar temple - perched on a hillock boasts finest Gujarat style of architecture making it one of the most appealing temples in Bhavnagar. Later leave for Ahmedabad. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later in the evening walk around the historic city founded by the then King of Gujarat. It is still possible to see the gates and walls of the original fortifications, and some striking examples of Indian Islamic architecture. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Ahmedabad. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

In the morning, our representative will transfer you to the Ahmedabad International airport for onward journey.

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What's Included?

Accommodation

  • 13 nights accommodation in 3 star deluxe hotels/resorts on twin or double sharing basis
    (Please Note: Accommodations can be upgraded to Luxury boutique hotels or your choice of hotels on request basis at an additional cost.)

Meals

  • Daily breakfast at the hotels
  • All meals at the hotel in Dasada (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
  • All meals at the resort in Gir National Park (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

Guide

  • English speaking local destination guides during sightseeing
  • Wildlife naturalist at Chari Dhand and Banni Village
  • Wildlife naturalist at Gir National Park

Transport

  • All sightseeing and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as per the itinerary
    • 1-2 persons - Air-conditioned sedan car such as Etios/Dezire or similar
    • 3-4 persons - Air-conditioned MUV car such as Toyota Innova or similar
    • 5-10 persons - Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar

Additional Services

  • Personal assistance during arrival and departure
  • 1 jeep safari at the Little Rann of Kutch
  • Excursion trip to Chari Dhand and Banni Village for bird watching
  • 2 jeep safari's at the Gir National Park
  • 1 mineral water bottle per person per day
  • All applicable taxes

What's Excluded?

Flights

  • Any International or domestic flights are not included

Additional Services

  • Insurance - It is advisable that you buy a comprehensive medical/travel insurance in advance from your country before traveling to India
  • Visa fee (if applicable)
  • Any monument entrance fee, camera fee
  • Any kind of tips, personal expenses, laundry, or telephone charges
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

Good To Know

Payment Terms

A deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 60 days prior tour starting date. For any bookings within 60 days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking. This can be paid through bank transfer, credit/debit card, or cash.

Cancellation

No additional cancellation fees apply for this tour. You can cancel the tour prior tour starting date and avoid paying the full amount, but the deposit you have paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within of tour starting date.

VISA

It is the sole responsibility of each individual traveller to get the required visa(s) for this tour, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with the Embassy of India in your home country.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Duration
14 Days
Destinations
Ahmedabad, Dasada Ahmedabad, Dasada, Kutch, Bhuj, Patan, Rajkot, Junagadh, Gir National Park, Somnath, Diu, Palitana, Bhavnagar, Vadodara, Girnar +12 more
Starts/Ends In
Ahmedabad / Ahmedabad
Age Range
1 - 80 Years Old
Duration: Days

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