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Gujarat Tour
Duration : 10 Nights / 11 Days
Destination : Mumbai – Rajkot – Jamnagar - Junagarh – Sasan gir – Palitana – Bhavnagar – Surat – Mumbai
Duration : 10 Nights / 11 Days
Destination : Mumbai – Rajkot – Jamnagar - Junagarh – Sasan gir – Palitana – Bhavnagar – Surat – Mumbai
Day 01 Arrive Mumbai
Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport in Delhi late in the evening. Transfer and check-in to the hotel. Relax.
Mumbai: - Mumbai’s skyline is recognizable in advertisements and pictorial depictions stating the country’s technological and financial hub. It’s an imposing skyline. The contours are hazy but the residents don’t seem to mind. They love this place and this all-encompassing love is infectious.
What are the few nail-on-the-head characteristics of the city? A walk on marine drive, the gateway of India, warden road, university buildings, fort, town hall, Mumbai high court to name a few. The waves splashing against the embankment establish an essence of Mumbai too, much in the same genre as the skyline. The pub and bar scenario here is quite state of the art and ranges from the sophisticated ones in the five stars to the hip and trendy ones in colaba and the suburbs. Mumbai is also known as the Hollywood of India or Bollywood (from the names Bombay and Hollywood) and is one of the biggest film industries of the world.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 02
Mumbai After Breakfast at the hotel, proceed for the sightseeing of Mumbai. Visit the Gateway of India - the stone archway built in the 16th century; warden Road, University Buildings, fort, town hall, and Mumbai high court. Proceed for an excursion to the ELEPHANTA CAVES - 9kms by sea from Mumbai. These 7th century rock-cut temples dedicated to Lord Shiva after lunch.
After exploring the Mumbai, drive back to hotel for Relax.
Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.
Day 03 Mumbai – Rajkot
By Air:
In the early morning, driver report at the hotel and provides the immediate transfer to the domestic airport for flight to Rajkot. Company representative will receive you on arrival at the domestic airport & Transfer and check-in to the hotel.
Rajkot is quite a very beautiful and picturesque city and also the administrative headquarters of the Rajkot District. Rajkot was founded by Thakur Saheb Vibhaji Ajoji Jadeja of the Jadeja clan in the year 1612. The great Indian Leader, Mahatma Gandhi spent his early years in Rajkot during which time his father was a Diwan to one of the Saurastra Nawab. Rajkot is quite well known for its Gold purity. It possesses one of the largest Gold Market called as 'Soni Bazar.
There are an endless number of Tourist Attractions in Rajkot. The Tourist Attractions in Rajkot include Shri Ranchhoddas Ashram, Swaminarayan Temple, Race Course, BAPS Swaminarayan Temple, Kaba Gandhi No Delo, Rajkumar College, Aji Dam, Ramakrishna Aashram, Ishwariya Temple, Watson Museum, Mukti Dhama, Jagat Mandir, Jubilee Garden, Rotary Midtown Dolls' Museum, Rashtriya Shala, Yagnik Road, Alfred School/Mohandas Gandhi Vidyalaya, Wankaner, Lal Pan Lake and Randerda, Morvi and the list goes on and on.
In the afternoon, proceed for the city tour which covers the Kaba Gandhi Delo - Gandhiji's ancestral home, Watson Museum & library located in the pleasant Jubilee garden, Lal Pari Lake & Randerda - a picturesque picnic spot.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 04
Rajkot – JamnagarBy Surface: 86 kms / 02 hrs
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for the drive to Jamnagar. On arrival, check-in to the hotel and after some time proceed for the sight seeing of the city.
Jamnagar: The Jamnagar district, originally constituted as Halar district, is not only recent in its origin but also in its modern set up. But the region comprised therein is of great antiquity and dates back to ancient periods of Jamnagar. The foundation of Nawanagar State is credited to Jam Raval. In AD 1540 after winning conquests Jam Raval founded the city of Nawanagar. During the rule of His Highness Jam Ranjitsinhji, between 1920 - 1930, he developed the city according to western architecture and built Power House, Vibha Vilas Palace, Jam Bunglow (Bhavendra Vilas Palace), Pratap Vilas Palace, Mann Vilas, Amar Vilas, Arch Vilas, Badminton House, Filtzer House, Coach House, Irwin Hospital, Solarium, Vegetable Market, Grain Market, Nana-Ashapura's Temple, Sajuba Girls' High School, Wellington Crescent, Bedi Bunder, Rajput Boarding, Infantry Lines, Jam Raval's Statue, Jam Ranjit's Statue, Nursing School, Dayaram Library, Port Office, Central Bank, Summair Club, Railway Station, Parsi Agiyari, Anandabava Ashram, extention of Lal Bunglow, Ranjit Road, Central Bank Road, Rajendra Road, Khambhalia Gate Road, Jam Bunglow Road, Talav-ni-Pal Road, being the main ones.
The present district takes its name from the city and capital of Jamnagar so named after the rulers who styled themselves as Jams. After re-organization several territorial changes were effected in practically all the districts of Saurashtra.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 05 Jamnagar - Junagarh – Sasan gir
By Surface: 240 Kms / 05 hrs
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for the drive to Sasan gir en-route visit Junagarh - An ancient fortified city rich in Myth & Legend. Visit Uparkot Fort - famous for its virtual inaccessibility, Ashoka's Rock edicts - the fourteen rock edicts of the Emperor Ashoka, Damodar Kund - A sacred tank. On arrival in Sasan gir, check-in to the hotel.
Sasan Gir: Gir Forest is today the only place in the world outside Africa, where the lion can be seen in his natural habitat. The forest also harbours a variety of smaller animals and birds. Other predators are the Panther and the Hyena. The Indian Deer, Sambar, Chital (spotted deer), Nilgai (blue bull), Chinkara and the Chowsingha (four horned antelope) are found here, along with the bear and the long tailed langur.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 06
Sasan gir After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for the full day visit to the world of wild fauna. Spend Time for Game viewing.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 07 Sasan gir – Palitana - Bhavnagar
By Surface:
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for the morning drive to Bhavnagar en-route visit Palitana - The Place of Victory, famous Jain temples.
Jain Temple: - This is perhaps the best place of Tourist Attractions at Palitana. It is believed that a Jain must visit this temple once in his lifetime because that would guarantee his salvation. There are in total 900 temples that have been carved in marble. During the nights the priests at these temples are not allowed to sleep because the temple is considered to be the abode of Almighty and sleeping at night might make him angry. So, followers and priests alike remain awake during night at Palitana Temple. A cluster of temples at Shatrunjaya Hill located in Palitana is the best site of Tourist Attractions in Palitana. They were actually constructed between 11th and 12th century BC, and eventually destroyed by Muslim invaders. But still they retain their holiness and attract people from all over the world. There is a fabulous collection of gold and silver jewellery at Palitana temple. There are 3500 steps, bedecked statues, intricate toranas and the exhilarating view of river Shetrunjaya.
On arrival, check-in to the hotel.
Bhavnagar remained a major port, for almost two centuries, trading commodities with Africa, Mozambique, Zanzibar, Singapore and the Persian Gulf. This flourishing maritime trade resulted in the high rate of urbanization surplus wealth and cosmopolitan culture of the town.
Overnight will be at the hotel.
Day 08
Bhavnagar After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for the morning visit to the Gaurishankar Lake - a beautiful picnic spot, Takhteshwar temple & The Lock Gate.
Gandhi Smriti: Established with an objective of keeping Gandhian thought alive, Gandhi Smriti is a living monument to Gandhiji. Opened in 1955, the institution hoses a Gandhi picture gallery, museum, Khadi Gramodyog Bhandar and a library. The institution has kept alive Gandhiji's association with Bhavnagar and the States of Saurashtra.
Barton Library & Museum: Situated in the heart of the city, this is the oldest and the renowned library of Saurashtra, which has evolved into a cultural centre. Housed in a spacious complex, its reading room attracts large number of readers who do not have access to various newspapers, magazines and periodicals. The coin-collection is the chief attraction of its museum.
Takhteshwar Temple: Made of pure marble and constructed in late nineteenth century, the temple is situated on a hillock near the Takhteshwar railway station on the railway line between Bhavnagar and mahuva. The picturesque view from the temple adds to the serenity of the place.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 09 Bhavnagar - Surat
By Surface:
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for the morning drive to Surat.
Surat holds a significant place not only from the industrial and commercial point of view but also from the point of view of tourism. Surat is located close to the Arabian Sea and enjoys a mild climate round the year. In the 14th century, the Mughals made this city an important part of their reign. There are a few exotic beaches in Surat that it rightly brags of. This lovely place is located on the banks of the river Tapi and is famous for the silk fabrics, brocades and the diamond cutting works.
On arrival, check-in to the hotel.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 10
Surat After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for the sight seeing tour of the city.
There are several historical monuments in and around Surat that can attract tourists across the globe. Built by Mohammad Tughlak in the 14th century to defend himself against the belligerent Bhills, The Old Fort showcases rich history of Surat. Dandi is historically very important as far as freedom of India is concerned. It is the place from where Mahatma Gandhi started famous Dandi March in 1930. Hajira beach is situated 28 kms from Surat. This pleasant beach is fringed by feathery casurina tress and has a comfortable holiday home for visitors. Dumas are a popular sea side resort located just 16 km away from Surat. Other places that fall under the category of the Surat tourist attractions are Navsari and Udvada which are known for the Parsi influence over them. The tourists will also come across several edifices and monuments that are built following the original Parsi architecture.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 11 Surat – Mumbai
By Train:
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the railway station to board the train to Mumbai. On arrival, check-in to the hotel, Relax.
Evening time at leisure. In night, transfer to the airport to catch the flight for the onward destination.
| Tour Cost | 1200$ |  |
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