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Gujarat & GoaTour


Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
Places to visit: Delhi - Ahmedabad- Gondal- Junagadh - Dwarka - Jamnagar - Ahmedabad - Mumbai - Goa – Mumbai


Day 01:  Arrive Delhi
On your early morning arrival at International airport, transfer to your hotel.


Delhi, India’s modern capital is also an ancient city tracing its origins in legend.  It is dotted with hundreds of landmarks and offers more than a millennium of history in stone.  From here various Hindu and Muslim dynasties including the Mughals ruled India. When British administration moved to Delhi and New Delhi became the Capital of India once again.


Full day proceed for city sightseeing of Delhi


Morning visit Qutub Minar, one of the fine examples of early afghan architecture, Humayun Tomb - a red sand stone structure is considered to be the predecessor of Taj Mahal. India Gate (War Memorial Arch) and Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple, Also drive past Parliament House and Presidency House.


Afternoon visit Raj Ghat - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid, one of the largest and best-known mosques, and drive past Red Fort later enjoy cycle rickshaw ride within Chandani Chowk market.
Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Delhi - Ahmedabad
In time departure transfer to the airport for flight to Ahmedabad an on arrival check-in into the hotel.


Ahmedabad is city of Ahmed Shah (the medieval ruler of Gujarat) known for its rich past and its association with Mahatma Gandhi the father of Nation. And city offers a unique style of architecture, which is a blend of Hindu and Islamic styles (Indo-Saracenic style of architecture) is today, known as the Manchester of the East, because of its once booming textile industry and being one of the highly industrialized cities in India, also known as India's Textile City. This city was originally built on the banks of the river Sabarmati, but it has expanded since.


Morning proceed for city sightseeing tour.
Visiting the fascinating poles of old city with beautiful wooden carved houses and one of the most colourful temple of city Swaminarayan temple built in late 19th century. Onwards visit of Jami mosque, , Sidi Sayyid Mosque Huteesing Temple, Iskcon Temple, Adalaj Step Well, Kankaria Lake, Handicraft & Handloom Bazar and  Calico Museum.  


Stay overnight at hotel.


Day 03: Ahmedabad – Gondal - Sasangir
Early morning proceed to Gondal


Gondal is a place with a royal past and naturally is dotted with a number of forts and palaces. The rulers of Gondal were great lovers of automobiles and one can see several vintage and Classic cars in the royal garage. Two Royal Rail saloons of the Gondal State were renovated, keeping the original decor and are available in the Orchard Garden palace. 

Evening excursion to Jetpur textile town known for yarn dyeing and hand printed saris. Later you will drive to Sasangir and on arrival check-in at hotel for overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04:  Sasangir - Junagadh
- Somnath
Early morning departure for Lion Safari in Gir Forest.


Gir National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary is a 1412 sq km hilly tract of dry deciduous forests, acacia scrub, evergreen and semi-evergreen flora and grasslands, fed by rivers and streams. The National park is the only home to the Asiatic Lions in India. There are several human settlements of cattle herders with abundance of livestock population that forms a significant part of the Lion's diet.

Late afternoon Departure for Somnath en route visit the Junagadh


Local Sight seeing at Junagadh which includes Upperkot Fort, Mausoleum, Ashoka Rock Edicts, Darbar Hall, Museum and Lunch at Junagadh.


Arrival Somnath and check-in into the hotel
Late evening you will view of Evening Aarti at Somnath Temple, as wel as Light & Sound Show at Somnath Temple.
Stay overnight at your hotel.


Day 04: Somnath – Porbander - Dwarka

Departure for Madhavpur Beach, Later drive for Porbandar along the beautiful coastal highway.         
 At Porbander visit Mahatma Gandhi Memorial, Swami Vivekananda Memorial and Lunch at Porbandar.


Afternoon Drive to  Dwarka, and on arrival check-in into the hotel.
Evening Aarti Darshan at Dwarka Temple, later you will be free for local shopping.
Stay overnight in hotel.


Day 05: Dwarka - Jamnagar
Early you will morning Darshan at Dwarka Temple.


Visit Nageshwar Jyotir Linga Temple, Bet Dwarka, Rukmini Temple.


Afternoon you will depart for Jamnagar.
Enjoy the sightseeing of Jamnagar Palace, Mandvi Tower, Darbargh, Lakhota Lake, Fort & Museum, Bal Hanuman Temple.
 Stay overnight at your hotel.


Day 06:  Jamnagar - Gandhinagar – Mumbai
Early morning drive to Gandhinagar airport to connect flight to Mumbai and on arrival check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.


Mumbai is an industrial metropolis as well as the textile and film capital of the country. It was once a cluster of 7 islands. Bombay was ceded to the Portugese by the local ruler in the 16th Century.  Later, it was acquired by the English when it was given as a dowry to King Charles II when he married a Portuguese princess.  Today cosmopolitan Bombay is a commercial nerve centre apart from being one of India’s busiest ports.


Day 07: In Mumbai
Morning we take a half-day excursion to the Elephanta Caves.

 

Elephanta is a 3 kms long elongated island, consisting of two hills separated by a valley.  See Shiva in his three-headed aspect: as Creator (facing right), Protector (the crowned face at the center), and Destroyer (facing left, with serpents for hair). Also visit to Shiva bringing the Ganges River down to Earth.

 

Afternoon take the Half day tour Mumbai.

Visit the Juhu Beach, Gateway of India, Victoria Terminus, Prince of Wales Museum, Drive past the “Towers of Silence”, Kaila Nehru Park and Hanging Gardens situated on the slope of Malabar Hill offering a panoramic view of Marine Drive and Chowpatty Beach. Drive through local animated Crawford market.
Stay overnight at hotel.


Day 08: Mumbai – Goa
In time take a late evening flight for Goa. On arrival at Goa our representative transfer you to hotel  rest of the day you will be free for independent activities.
Stay overnight at hotel.

Being the epicenter of spices, indigo and cotton trade, the cultural and historical heritage of Goa, demonstrates a symbiotic relationship between East and the West. The churches, temples and mosques in Goa set an example of religious harmony and secularism before other states in India. Goa remained under Portuguese command for about 450 years. In 1961, Goa became a union territory along with Daman and Diu in India. In 1987, Goa became the 25th state of India. And now it is immensely popular tourist destination.


Day 09: In Goa
Morning depart for the full day city tour of Old Goa and New Goa

 

Visiting Se Cathedral, St. Catherine's Church and Church of St. Francis Xavier In the former lies the uncorrupted body of St. Francis Xavier in a silver casket and the latter houses 14 magnificent altars and five bells of which one is the famous golden Bell, and famous Basilica of Bom Jesus and The tour continues with a drive to Dona Paula beach, later drive past Miramar Beach. 

 

The tour ends in city capital Panjim, where you may go on a free for visit local animated market.

Later pick up and Return to your hotel.

Stay overnight at the hotel/ beach resort.

 

Day10: In Goa
The entire day is left free for you to spend it the way you like. Beach in the morning and have hedonism of the sun, sand and sea.

You can also avail traditional Ayurvedic massage packages to help soothe your spirits on your own.

 

Day 11: Goa – Mumbai - Leave Mumbai
In time Departure transfer to the airport for flight to Mumbai. After reaching the airport of Delhi take the connecting flight to your onward destination.

 
 
 
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