The Best of Gujarat and Diu Tour

A 15 Days Tour exploring the Best of the Sights and Sounds of Gujarat and Diu

Highlights

  • Sardar Sarovar Dam
  • Statue of Unity, the World’s Tallest statue
  • Sabarmati Ashram of Mahatma Gandhi
  • Ahmedabad Sightseeing
  • The Little Rann of Kutch
  • Bhuj Sightseeing
  • The Great Rann of Kutch
  • Kutch Sightseeing
  • Dwarka Temple Tour
  • Porbandar, the Birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi
  • Somnath Temple Darshan
  • Diu Island Sightseeing
  • Sasan Gir National Park
  • Junagadh

Tour Itinerary

On arrival at Vadodara Airport, you will be received by our representative and commuted to the town of Kevadia (Approx. 2 hours).  Enroute, visit Lakshmi Vilas Palace at Vadodara. Evening, we shall enjoy Laser Light and Sound show at Statue of Unity. Overnight stay at Kevadia.

Today, we shall visit the famous Statue of Unity of Shree Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel. It is said to be the World’s Tallest statue and stands at 182 meter (over 597 feet) and Sardar Sarovar Dam. Later, we shall drive to Ahmedabad(Approx. 3 ½ hours). Overnight stay at Ahmedabad.

Today, we shall visit Akshardham Temple in Gandhinagar. Later, we shall go for Ahmedabad Sightseeing tour wherein we shall visit Sabarmati Ashram of Mahatma Gandhi, Sabarmati River front. Iscon Temple and Kankaria Lake. Overnight stay at Ahmedabad.

After breakfast, we will drive to the Little Rann of Kutch. On arrival, check in to the resort. Later, we shall go for a Open Jeep safari to the Little Rann of Kutch.

The Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary is a protected sanctuary located in the Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. The Wild Ass Sanctuary of the Little Rann of Kutch is the only place on earth where the endangered Indian Wild Ass, known locally as the Ghudkhar, still lives.

Apart from Wild Ass, the sanctuary is also home to 32 other species of mammals such as Chinkara, two types of Desert Fox, Jackals, Caracals, Nilgais, Indian wolves, Blackbucks, and striped hyenas along with 350 different species of birds, including the Common Crane, Pelican and the Lesser flamingo.

The Little Rann lies on the Palaearctic migration route, and each year, during winter, over 200 species of birds descend here for a short stopover, for this is the first patch of land after a long flight.  Overnight stay at Little Rann of Kutch.

After breakfast, we shall drive to Bhuj (Approx. 5 hrs). You will be checked into your Hotel on arrival.

Later, we shall visit Khamir-Kachchh Heritage Arts, Vandemataram Memorial and Hiralaxmi Craft memorial park in Bhujodi Village. One can also enjoy a Light and Sound show in the evening here. Overnight stay at Bhuj.

After breakfast, we shall visit Aina Mahal, Kutch Museum (the oldest museum of Gujarat which was founded in 1877), Swami Narayan Temple and Royal Chhatardis (Cenotaphs) of Royal Family.

Later, we shall drive to Dhordo/Hodka village in Kutch where you will be checked into your Traditional Bhungas (Mud houses) or a Family tent on arrival. Dhordo is the venue of the Rann Utsav organized annually during November / December to February. Evening, we shall visit The Great Rann of Kutch, known as the White Desert to enjoy the sunset.  Overnight stay at Dhordo/Hokda village.

Today, we shall drive to Kalo Dungar (Black Hill) which is Highest point in Kutch (462 m/1516 feet), with remarkable views of the Great Rann salt flat (or inland sea if you’re visiting during the monsoon). This is probably the only place from where a panoramic view of the Great Rann of Kutch is possible. Since it is located very near to the Pakistan border, there is an Army post at the top; beyond here, only military personnel are allowed.

The Kalo Dungar is also famous for a 400-year-old Dattatreya temple. One can also stop by at Magnetic Hill on the way which is a popular optical illusion where vehicle seems to defy the gravity and roll up the slope.

We shall also explore Khadva village on the way back. The diminishing craft of Khavda pottery is still practiced by a handful of artisanal communities in this northern Kutch village. A wide variety of structures, from matkas, plates, diyas, to pots, bowls, and jugs, are made using mud––called “Rann ki Mitti” –– accrued from a neighbouring lake. Overnight stay at Dhordo/Hokda village.

Early morning, we shall be commuted to the sacred town of Dwarka. Evening free for rest and leisure. Overnight stay at Dwarka.

Today, we shall visit Dwarkadeesh Temple, Gomti river, Nageshwar Jyotirling, Gopi Talav, Bet Dwarka, and Rukmani Temple. Evening, we shall attend evening aarti at Dwarkadish temple. Overnight stay at Dwarka.

After breakfast, we shall leave Dwarka and drive towards Porbandar. At Porbandar, we shall visit Kirti Mandir – the place where Gandhiji was born. Later, we shall continue our drive to Somnath, wherein you will be checked into your Hotel on arrival. Evening, enjoy Light and Sound Show. Overnight stay at Somnath.

Somnath Temple Darshan. Drive to Diu (approx. 2 hours). Evening, we shall visit Gangeshwar Temple and Shell Museum. Overnight stay at Diu.

Today, we shall go for a full day sightseeing tour wherein we shall visit Diu Fort, Naida Caves, St. Paul’s Church. Evening, we shall visit Ghogla Beach. Overnight stay at Diu.

Today, we shall leave Diu and drive to Sasan Gir, where you will be checked into your Hotel. Later, we shall for a wildlife safari to the famous Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary. Overnight stay at Sasan Gir.

We shall drive to Junagadh where in you will be checked into your Hotel on arrival. Later, we shall visit Mahabat Maqbara, Uperkot Fort, Ashok Rock Edict, Damodar Kund and Junagadh Museum. Overnight stay at Junagadh.

After breakfast, we shall leave Junagadh and drive to Rajkot Airport (Approx. 2 ½ hours) for our onward journey with memories of a Lifetime!

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