Day 01: Arrive Mumbai
On your arrival at Mumbai airport, transfer to your 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 02: 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 03: Mumbai - Bhavnagar
In time departure transfer to the airport for flight to Bhavnagar and on arrival check-in into the hotel.
Bhavnagar was founded by Bhavsinhji Gohil (1703-64 AD) in 1723 AD near the Gulf of Khambhat, on a carefully chosen strategic location having potential of maritime trade. The Darbargadh (royal residence) was located at the center of the town. The rulers of Bhavnagar subsequently shifted to Motibag and Nilambag Palace.
Afternoon leave for a city sightseeing tour
Visit the Takhteshwar Temple and Gandhi Smriti Museum. Takhteshwar temple is located on a small hillock and provide good views over the city and out into the Gulf of Cambay. Gandhi Smriti Museum is located northeast, by the clock tower and has a good collection of Gandhi memorabilia and and lovely place and Victoria Park.
In the evening we visit the bazaar in Bhavnagar.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Bhavnagar – Palitana
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Morning leave Bhavnagar for Palitana and on arrival check-in at the hotel.
Palitana is the gateway to the Shatrunjaya hill and one of the Jainism's holiest pilgrimage sites. There are about 863 temples on the top of the hill, exquisitely carved in marble and built over a span of 900 years. To visit the temples on the Shatrunjaya hill one has to climb 600 m 9up the hill.
Afternoon proceed for city sightseeing of Palitana
Visit the Jain temple. The temple which is dedicated to Shri Adishwara, the first Jain Tirthankara (apostle) is one of the most magnificent temples and the most sacred temple on Shatrunjaya hill and the Chaumukha or the four faced temple.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Palitana - Ahmedpur - Mandvi
Morning you will leave Palitana for Ahmedpur -Mandvi
On arrival at Ahmedpur-Mandvi, check-in at the hotel. Afternoon you will be free to explore the beach.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 06: Ahmedpur - Somnath – Sasan - Gir
Morning depart for Somnath and on arrival proceed directly to visit the Shiva temple.
Later leave for Sasan-Gir and n arrival check-in into the hotel.
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.
Evening you will proceed for jungle safari into the National Park.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 07: Sasan -Gir - Junagarh
In the early morning we have jungle safari in the Gir National Park.
Arise early morning to have jeep drive to the Sasan Gir Sanctuary which provides refuge to that rare species- The Asiatic Lion. Gir is also one of the major habitats of chousingha (the world’s only four-horned antelope) and Chinkara (Indian gazelle).
Later depart for Junagarh and on arrival check-in at the hotel.
Local Sight seeing at Junagadh which includes Upperkot Fort, Mausoleum, Ashoka Rock Edicts, Darbar Hall, Museum and Lunch at Junagadh.
Day 08: Junagarh - Rajkot - Wankaner
Morning depart for Wankaner en route visiting Rajkot and on arrival at Wankaner, check-in at the hotel.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 09: Wankaner - Ahmedabad
Morning depart for Ahmedabad and on arrival check-in at 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.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 10: In Ahmedabad
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 and Gandhi Ashram, Adalaj Step Well, Kankaria Lake and Sidi Sayyid Mosque Huteesing Temple , Bhadra Fort & Teen Darwaja, Tombs of Ahmed Shah and his Queens and Jami mosque.
Later visit the Jama Masjid. Jama Masjid was built in 1423 by Ahmad Shah and described by some as the most beautiful mosque in India. This mosque is believed to have been constructed from the items salvaged from the demolished Hindu and Jain temples. After visiting the mosque we visit the Calico museum of textiles. This museum of textiles has excellent exhibits of antique and modern textiles including rare tapestries, wall hangings, costumes and old weaving machines.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Ahmedabad - 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. |