Gujarat Culture and Heritage Tour
14 Days / 13 Nights

Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights
Destinations: Ahmedabad-Patan-Modhera-Dasada-Bhuj-Gondal-Gir-Somnath-Diu-Palitana-Vadodara

Day 01: Ahmedabad

Arrival at the Ahmedabad airport, welcome by our local representative & transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon you will go sightseeing in Ahmedabad and visit the Gandhi Ashram and the Hathee Singh Jain Temple. Overnight in Ahmedabad.

Day 02: Ahmedabad – Patan – Modhera – Dasada

In the morning, after breakfast, drive to Patan. On the route visit The Akshar Dham Temple in Gandhi Nagar and then proceed to Patan. In the afternoon reach Patan and visit the Rani ki Vav and Sahastralinga Talav. Later you will drive to Modhera which is known for the world-famous Sun temple which is the best example of the Solanki temple architecture. After visiting the sun temple you will drive to Dasada. Overnight stay at Dasada.

Day 03: Dasada

In the morning, visit the Indian Wild Ass wildlife sanctuary and enjoy the safari in the Little Rann of Kutch. Overnight in Dasada.

Day 04: Dasada – Bhuj

In the morning, after breakfast drive to Bhuj. In the evening arrive in Bhuj and stay in the hotel.

Day 05: Bhuj

In the morning, go for sightseeing in Bhuj and visit the Aina Mahal Palace. After visiting this complex you will visit the Cenotaphs Complex. Overnight in Bhuj.

Day 06: Bhuj – Gondal

Today you will drive to Gondal. Gondal was once the center of a former prosperous princely state. Overnight stay at the hotel in Gondal.

Day 07: Gondal – Dwarka:

In the morning after having breakfast, visit Naulakha Palace, Orchard Palace, and the royal garages in Gondal. On arrival check into the hotel. If time permits then attend the evening Puja at Dwarkadhish Temple. Evening free at Dwarka.

Day 08 – Dwarka

Today after breakfast at the hotel, take a holy dip in the Gomti River and then start temple hopping in Dwarka. Visit Nageshwar Jyotirling Temple, Gopi Talav, and Bet Dwarka. On the way back to Dwarka via boat, visit Rukmani Temple. Take the afternoon to explore coastal attractions including the lighthouse on the beach. Attend evening aarti at Dwarkadhish Temple followed by dinner and overnight stay.

Day 09 – Dwarka / Somnath / Gir

After breakfast in the morning drive to Sasan Gir National Park. On the way visit the Somnath temple. In the afternoon check into your hotel and evening free.

Day 10: Gir National Park

In the early morning game drive in the Gir National Park. Gir is the last abode of the Asiatic Lion and has a thriving population of various wildlife animals and birds. After a full day’s adventurous tour to Gir National Park, return to the hotel and stay overnight.

Please Note that Sasangir Sanctuary is closed every year from 15 June to 15th Oct Oct.

Day 11: Gir – Diu

In the morning, drive to Somnath to visit the legendary shore temple of Somnath. This temple is one of the twelve most sacred shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and a Jyotirlinga. According to the legend, the Somnath temple was built originally in gold by Somraj, the moon god. After visiting the Somnath temple you will drive to Diu. Overnight in Diu.

Day 12: Diu

In the morning, start with sightseeing in Diu and visit the Diu Fort, St. Paul’s Church, and Diu Museum. In the evening you will visit Nagoa beach.

Day 13: Diu – Palitana (about 215 kms)

After breakfast, drive to Palitana. After reaching Palitana you will visit the Jain temple situated at the top of a hill and Chaumukha or the four-faced temple. Overnight at Palitana.

Day 14: Palitana – Vadodara (about 250 kms)

After morning breakfast, drive to Vadodara which is the former capital of the erstwhile Baroda State ruled by the Maratha Maharaja Gaekwad. At night, transfer to the airport or railway station for the onward journey.