Gujarat Classical Tour

Day 1: Arrival

On arrival in Ahmedabad, get greeted by our tour representative who will transfer you to your pre-booked hotel. Check in at the hotel for a relaxing overnight stay.

Day 2: Ahmedabad

In the morning after breakfast, we will leave to visit the Calico Museum- primary textile museum of India, showcasing amazing artworks; Swaminarayan Temple- oldest temple of Swaminarayan. Thereafter, we will proceed to Akshardham Temple (Gandhinagar), a temple dedicated to Swaminarayan, with brilliant architecture spread over and area of 23 acres; and Adalaj Stepwell- a 'water building' (a five story well) dating back to the 15th century. Return back to the hotel by late evening and enjoy an overnight stay.

Day 3: Ahmedabad - Dasada

After breakfast in the morning, we will leave for Dasada. En-route, we will stop in Modhera- mainly famous for ancient Sun Temple, dedicated to Hindu's Sun God; and Patan- dotted with temples, mosques and other structures dating back to the era bygone. On arrival in Dasada, check in at your already booked hotel. In the afternoon, we will depart in jeep for little Rann of Kutch. Rann of Kutch is a salt marsh located in the Thar Desert. This is the largest salt desert of the world. By late evening, return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 4: Dasada

In the morning after breakfast, we will drive to Bhuj. En-route, we will stop at the collector office to get the permit license for visiting Banny Village (for foreigners). After visiting Bhuj's attractions like Pragmahal Palace, Aina Mahal, Bhujio Hill and Hamirsar Lake, check in at the hotel and have a pleasurable overnight stay.

Day 5: Bhuj

After refreshing breakfast, you reach the villages of Banny. These villages showcases and have adapted the Gujarati culture as a significant part of themselves. By evening, you return to the hotel and stay overnight.

Day 6: Rajkot

In the morning after breakfast, we will drive to Rajkot. En-route, we will halt in Morbi and Wankaner- both influenced and ornamented with European architecture and culture. By afternoon, you reach Rajkot and check in to your hotel. In a short while, we will proceed for the sightseeing tour that includes Rotary Doll Museum. Thereafter, return back to the hotel and stay overnight.

Day 7: Sasangir

In the morning after breakfast, check out and leave for Sasangir. On the way, we will stop at Shri Jalaram Bappa temple for Darshan and Junagarh to visit- Uparkot Fort (built by Chandra Gupt Maurya, dating back to 319 BC) and Mahaprabhuji's Baithak. Thereafter, continue our journey to Sasangir. We will reach our destination by late evening. Check in at the hotel in Sasangir and enjoy an overnight stay.

Day 8: Somnath - Diu

After breakfast, we will leave for wildlife Safari in Sasangir National Park- covers an area of 1412 km sq and is the only home of Asiatic Lions. In the afternoon, head towards Diu and stopover in Somnath. Somnath has a temple that is the first out of the ten Shiva's Joyotirlings. Diu is amongst the least populated districts of India and as it is a historical part of Saurashtra region, this makes it a significant place to visit. Later, reach Diu, check in at the hotel and have an overnight stay.