Best of Gujrat Tour

Day 1: Arrive Mumbai                                                         [International Airport]
You will arrive at Mumbai’s International Airport. Following customs, immigration formalities and baggage collection, an All Time Vacations representative will meet you, as you EXIT the ARRIVALS TERMINAL building after which you would be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2: Mumbai
Next day morning after breakfast, proceed for sightseeing.  Visit the Gateway of India.  This monument was constructed by King George V and Queen Mary.  Elephant caves are located at the coast of Arabian Sea. Elephant  island is a quiet and beautiful island.  One of the main attractions of this cave is the three-headed Shiva sculpture. Visit the Prince of Wales museum.  This museum is of Indo-Saracenic architectural style.  In the museum you will find the collection of ancient items, Buddhist sculpture, weaponry and many more. Hanging Gardens the most popular tourist destination. This garden is dedicated to its barrister Pherozeshah Mehta.  Jain temple is very beautiful temple.
In the evening visit Marine Drive.  This is also called as Queen’s Necklace.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3: Mumbai – Bhuj
After buffet breakfast at the hotel, Later in time an All Time Vacations representative will transfer you to airport to board your flight to Bhuj

Upon arrival in Bhuj an All Time Vacations representative will meet you & transfer you to your hotel.

Later in the evening visit the oldest museum of Gujarat that is Kutch Museum and it was founded in 1877 by Maharao Khengarji.  You will find the largest collection of Kshatrapa inscriptions. Visit Rao Pragmaliji’s Palace.  This palace was designed by Col. Wilkins, he was Italian. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4: Bhuj
After the breakfast, visit the Bhuj city for sightseeing.  The famous palaces, Hindu temples and wooden pavilions. One of the main tourist attractions in the Bhuj city is Prag Mahal.  This Mahal was built in 1879.  This was constructed by Rao Pragmalji II.  It was designed by Colonel Henry SaInt Wilkins   Visit the Aina Mahal. This was built in the 18th century and the walls are made up of white marble.  You can see the hall of mirrors also. Shri Swaminarayan Mandir was constructed in 1824.  This temple is dedicated to Nar Narayana and Swaminarayan.  This temple was reconstructed after the 2001 earthquake. Visit the Bharatiya Sanskriti Darshan, this museum was built by a scholar, Ramsinhji K Rathod.  You can find collections of books related to art and culture.  You can enjoy watching the famous craftsmanship, wooden art, embroidery, paintings,art in the  Bunny village. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 5: Bhuj
Morning after breakfast a drive to Mandvi. Enjoy the full day excursion in Mandvi. Enjoy at the most important beach in Gujarat i.e Mandvi Beach.  One of the main attractions of Mandvi is the Vijay Vilas Palace. This palace was constructed by Rao Vijayrajji  and this was the summer retreat.  Visit the Bandhni Bazar.  It is famous for its production in Bandhani(tie-dye).  The Topansar lake is the main source water of the city.  Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 6: Bhuj – Gondal
Early in the morning after breakfast, proceed to Gondal.  On the way visit Dhamadka.  Dhamadka is famous for its Ajrakh hand block printing.  Later proceed to Gondal.  The main attractions of Gondal are Orchard Palace, Royal Garages,Riverside Palace and Naulakha Palace.  Naulakha Palace was built in the 17th century.  The is the one of the most beautiful palace and also the oldest palace in Gondal.  At Royal Garages you can find the wide collections of classic and vintage cars, since 1910 to 1955.  The Riverside Palace was built by Maharaja Bhagwat Sinhji in 1875 AD.  This palace is beside the river Gondal.  The Orchard Palace is situated in a huge complex of lawns, gardens and fruit orchards.  In the evening a visit to the Veri Lake.  This is the perfect place for bird watching at the nearby the lake.  Birds such as black glossy, white ibis, spoonbill, crane, pelican and flamingo.  Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 7: Gondal – Sasangir
Next day, proceed to Sasangir after breakfast.  En route at Junagadh for sightseeing.  The Akshar Mandir is a very beautiful temple built by Holiness Shri Pramukh Swami Maharaj.  Visit Uparkot, which is the very old fort.  This fort was built by the Chanragupta Maurya in 319 BC. Damodar Kund is the sacred tank that marks rising to the Girnar temples. Datar hill near the dam with the steps go up to 847 m high.  Later proceed to Sasangir.  Upon reaching Sasangir, complete the check in formalities at one of the wildlife resorts and relax for a while.  Later visit to the Gir National Park  and Wildlife Sanctuary is in a dense deciduous forest.   Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 8: Sasangir
Early morning a visit to the Gir National Park.  This park is termed as the land of the Asiatic Lions.  You can enjoy the jeep safaris.  You will have a great experience in the open roof jeep, while watching the Lions in their natural habitat. Enjoy the full day in the park watching the stunning flora and fauna.  Later in the evening you can pay a visit to the Kamleshwar Dam, which is located within the Sasan Gir National Park.  Overnight stay in the resort.

Day 9 : Sasangir – Diu
After breakfast a drive to the Diu.  On the way to the Diu stop in the midway to visit the Somnath temple.  This is the one of the oldest temples. You will find the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva in this temple.  Proceed towards  Diu.  Upon arrive at Diu complete the check-in formalities and relax for a while.  You can visit the sightseeing of Diu.  The main tourist attractions of Diu are  the Nagoa Beach, Diu fort, Sunset point, St Paul church.  Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 10: Diu  
In the morning after breakfast, proceed for the sightseeing of Diu.  The Gangeshwar temple is located 3 km from Diu.  This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and the main attraction is the five Shivalingas. One more main attraction is the Diu Museum, The old church was built in 1598 and converted into a museum.  You can see good collections of antique statues, wood carvings, idols, stone inscriptions of ancient rules. St Paul church is one of the famous church in Diu ,which is only dedicated to Our Lady of Immaculate Conception.  It took a decade to construct this church.  The popular picnic spot is Nagoa Beach.  You can enjoy the activities like water sports, pony riding, swimming.  The old Portuguese landmark is the Diu Fort.  This port is also known as Portuguese fort.  It would be wonderful watching sunset at the Sunset point in Diu.  Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 11: Diu – Bhavnagar
Morning a drive to Bhavnagar after breakfast.  Check in the hotel and relax for a while and visit the tourist places such as  Nilambag Palace is know converted into the heritage hotel.  This palace was built  in 1859.  This was designed by German architecture called Mr.Sims.  The Gangahaja is one the major site of tourist.  This temple is dedicated to Goddess Ganga.  This temple is entire built with white marbles and was constructed in 1893.  The Gandhi Smriti is located in the central part of Bhavnagar.  You can find the collection of Mahatma Gandhi related things. The white marble temple built on the hill is known as Takhteshwar temple.  The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.  Another place is the Water Lock Gate.  The reason for building this lake is to maintain the sea water level in the docks.  In the evening you can visit the beautiful lake Gaurishankar lake.  This lake is in between the small hills.  This lake is beautiful and peaceful place for picnic.  Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 12: Bhavnagar – Uteliya
Morning a drive to Uteliya.  On the way visit Palitana.  The Palitana is on the top of Shatrunjay Hill.  There are around 900 small and big temples on the peak.  This is the main pilgrimage of Jain’s.  Later proceed to Uteliya.  Upon arrive at Uteliya, check-in the hotel.  Relax for a while in the hotel.  Visit the Uteliya Palace was founded by Bhav Sinhji and in 1786.  This palace is the work of the Indo- Saracenic architectural style.  It has 5 domes, balconies, porticos and pillared galleries.  Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 13: Uteliya – Zainabad – Dasada
After breakfast a drive to Dasada .  On the way visit Zainabad.  Zainabad is situated on the border of the Little Rann of Kutch.  This is the perfect base to visit the nearby Wild Ass Sanctuary.  You can visit the sanctuary in search of Asiatic Lions,  even watch the birds such as pied woodpecker,  black headed cuckoo shrike, Bonelli’s eagle.  Hereafter drive towards to Dasada.  Upon arrive at Dasada, check-in the hotel and rest for a while.  Dasada is the home for the migratory birds like Mac Queen’s Bustardf and Flamingos.  You can enjoy the sandy desert, beautiful camel ride, overflowing rivers and streams. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 14:  Dasada – Vadodara
Early in the morning after breakfast, proceed towards Vadodara through roadways.  Upon arrival Vadodara, check- in the hotel and rest for a while.  The most sightseeing in Vadodara  are Nyaymandir, Surya Mandir, Nazarbaug Palace,  Makarpura Palace, Pratap Vilas Palace and Laxmi Vilas Palace.  You can also visit the Kanderao Museum and Aurobindo Ashram.  Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 15: Vadodara
After breakfast, proceed to the major tourist attractions of Vadodara.  Laxmi Vilas Palace was constructed by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in the year 1890.  The palace was designed by Major Charles Mant.  EME temple is known as Dakshinamurit temple, this was built by the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Corps.  The temple is run by the Indian Army Authorities.  Nyaya Mandir or you can say Temple of Justice houses.  This is the District Court of Vadodara.  This temple was built in 1896 by the Architect Robert Fellowes Chisholm.Makarpura Palace was the royal palace of Gaekwad and built by Maharaja Khanderao in 1870.  In the afternoon you can pay a visit to the Maharaja Fateshinh Museum.  You will find the royal collection of works of old masters like Titian, Murillo and Raphael and art treasures.  Visit the Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery, which is situated at Syajibaug and founded in 1887 by Maharaja Sayajiro Gaekwad.  Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 16: Vadodara – Ahmedabad
A drive to Ahmedabad after breakfast.  Once reaching Ahmedabad and complete the check in formalities.   Rest for a while in the hotel.  Later in the afternoon you can visit the nearby places of Ahmedabad.  Visit the Calico Museum of Textile.  In this museum you would find the rare collection of textiles.  This is the world’s best museum in textiles.  In the evening you can visit Kankari lake.  This lake was built by Sultan Qutubub-Din in 1451. You can see that the center of the lake has a island garden is known as Nagina Wadi.  Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 17: Ahmedabad
Next day morning after breakfast, visit the beautiful Mosque of Siddi Saiyad.  This mosque was built in the year 1573 by Sidi Sayed.  The main highlight of this mosque is the Jali screen windows.  Later visit the Hatheesing’s temple was built in the year 1848 AD, with full of white marble.  This temple is dedicated to the 15th Jain tirthankar, Shir Bharmanatha.  Visit the Jumma Masjid, this is the one of the beautiful mosques in India.  It was founded by Sultan Ahmed Shan and built in the year 1423.  Dada Harir’s Vav was built around 500 years ago by Sultan Bai Harir.  Visit the Sabarmati Ashram was established by Mahatma Gandhi.  You can visit at the library, memorial center and most the things used by Mahatma Gandhi. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 18: Ahmedabab – Mumbai                                                     By: Flight
               Departure from Mumbai                                     International Flight
After the breakfast, in time an All Time Vacations representative will transfer you to the airport to board your flight to Mumbai.

Upon arrival in Mumbai an All Time Vacations representative will meet you & transfer to Mumbai’s international airport to board the flight for onward destination.

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