Grand Tour of Gujrat

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 – Ahmedabad                                           By: Domestic Flight
After buffet breakfast at the hotel, Later in time an All Time Vacations representative will transfer you to airport to board your flight to Ahmedabad.
Upon arrival in Ahmedabad an All Time Vacations representative will meet you & transfer you to your hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4: Ahmedabad
After buffet breakfast at the hotel, You will proceed to visit Calico Museum,which was found in the year 1949.  You can see the collection of clothes that were worn by the royal courts to religious clothes. Akshardham Temple is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan.  This temple is one of the most tourist attractions.  The most popular place one need to visit in Ahmedabad is Gandhi Ashram.  This ashram was the home for many Indian freedom fighters. Adalaj step well is one of the famous architecture of Indo- Islamic in Gujarat.  This was built in 1499 by Queen Rudabai.  
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5: Ahmedabad – Chotta Udaipur
After buffet breakfast at the hotel, drive to Chotta Udaipur.
Upon arrival check-in hotel
In the afternoon you will proceed to visit the Sidi Saiyed Mosque, built in 1573, the 'Hathee Singh Jain Temple, Jain temple carved white marble, and the Gandhi Ashram, and the wonderful well Adalej Step Well.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6: Chotta Udaipur
After buffet breakfast at the hotel, we proceed to visit the tribal museum, and Chalti Haat Bazaar, local market where you meet tribes of different ethnic groups in the area. In the afternoon you will visit some tribal villages.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 7: Chotta Udaipur – Bhavnagar
After breakfast, drive to Bhavnagar.
Upon arrival 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 at the hotel.

Day 8: Bhavnagar – Palitana – Bhavnagar
Full day excursion to Palitana Jain temples.
Palitana is situated at a distance of 51 km from Bhavnagar and serves as an important Jain pilgrimage of Gujarat. The Shatrunjay Hill located nearby the place hosts approximately 900 big and small Jain Temples. These temples are dedicated to the 24 Jain Tirthankarars. Apart from this, the significance of the place dates back to the Mahabharata era of India. It is said that three Pandavas, Yudhishthir, Bheem & Arjun got Nirvana here. Therefore, it is known as Siddhakshetra, where one attains Moksha, amongst Jain devotees. One of the most important temples in Palitana is the Digamber Jain Temple. It is an ancient temple that encompasses 9 shrines with the idols of all the Tirthankaras.
Return to Bhavnagar
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 9: Bhavnagar – 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 at the hotel.

Day 10: Diu  
After breakfast, you will 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 at the hotel.

Day 11: Diu – Porbandar
After breakfast a drive to the Porbandar
Upon arrival check in at the hotel            
In the afternoon you will proceed to visit Kirti Temple and Mahatma Gandhi museum.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 12: Porbandar – Sasangir
After breakfast, drive to Sasangir. 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.  Sasasgir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is in a dense deciduous forest. 
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 13: 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 at the hotel.

Day 14: Sasangir – Junagadh
After breakfast, proceed to Junagadh. As you reach Junagadh, check-in at hotels. Later you will proceed to visit the major tourist hotspots like Akshar Mandir, Bhavnath Temple, Damodar Kund, Darta Hill and the Emperor Ashoka’s Rock Edicts.
Return to the hotel in the evening
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 15:  Junagadh
After breakfast, proceed to visit the Junagadh Fort. Later in the visit the Junagadh Zoo that was set up in 1863 to save lions from extinction. The Junagadh zoo allows you to visit a large number of lions, leopards and tigers. Also visit Fort Uparkot and Sakerbagh Garden, providing a panoramic view of Girnar Mountains. Rest of the day free for relaxation.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 16:  Junagadh - Gondal
After breakfast, drive 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. This 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 at the hotel.

Day 17: Gondal – Bhuj
After breakfast, drive to Bhuj.
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 18: Bhuj
After breakfast, you will proceed to 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 will 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 at the hotel.

Day 19: 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 at the hotel.

Day 20: Bhuj – Dasada
After breakfast a drive to Dasada, a small village inhabited by artisans, farmers and cattle herders.  Today, you are going to the well-known Queen’s step well- built in 1050 A.D. and then the silk weavers in Patan- popular for Patola and Ikkat weaving. Later, you cover the Sun Temple of Modhera, erected in 1026 A.D. you will have a night stay at Rann Riders, a popular eco-friendly safari resort. Dasada.

Day 21: Dasada
Dasada Taluka occupied by the pastoral communities such as the Bharwads and Vadiara Rabaris along with nomadic or semi-nomadic groups such as the Mirs and Bajanias.  The afternoon is fixed for a safari into the Little Rann of Kutch. Spot the amazing desert wildlife and bird species around the lake.  Also witness the life of the Koli tribes. Later you will proceed to visit Bird Sanctuary. Such as pied woodpecker, black headed cuckoo shrike, Bonelli’s eagle.

Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 22: Dasada – Ahmedabad
After breakfast, start your journey to Ahmedabad by roadways.
Upon arrival check-in at the hotel
Overnight stay in the hotel

Day 23: Ahmedabad – Mumbai                                         By: Domestic Flight
After the breakfast in the morning, In the afternoon you can get ready for the sightseeing of Ahmedabad. Calico Museum,which was found in the year 1949.  You can see the collection of clothes that were worn by the royal courts to religious clothes.  Akshardham Temple is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan.  This temple is one of the most tourist attractions.  The most popular place one need to visit in Ahmedabad is Gandhi Ashram.  This ashram was the home for many Indian freedom fighters.  Adalaj step well is one of the famous architecture of Indo- Islamic in Gujarat.  This was built in 1499 by Queen Rudabai.  
Later 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 you to your hotel.
Overnight stay in the hotel

Day 24: Departure from Mumbai                         [International Airport]     
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Mumbai’s international airport to board the flight for onward destination.

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