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”, Kamla 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 – Bhuj
In time you will be transferred to airport for flight to Bhuj and arrival transfer to hotel.
Bhuj is distinguished by its brightly decorated Hindu Temples, beautiful palaces and intricately carved wooden pavilions. It is a paradise for handicraft lovers. The houses here are decorated both from inside as well as outside with linear relieves made from mud and mirrors. Bhuj is famous for embroidery. The oldest Museum of Gujarat is situated in Bhuj.Be it the bandhni (tie and dye) and batik textiles, or the intricate silk embroidery done on leather, each artifact is a labour of love for the craftspersons. Different castes and communities do the colorful thread embroidery on cloth in their own distinct way.
Day 04: In Bhuj
Morning proceed for an excursion to Bunny Villagesand Mandvi - one of the finest beaches in India on the coastline of Gujarat.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Bhuj - Gondal
Morning you will drive to En-route visit Dhamadka and on arrival check-in into the hotel.
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.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Gondal - Sasangir
Morning you will drive to Sasangir and on arrival check-in at hotel for overnight stay at hotel.
Day 07: In Sasangir
Morning Jungle safari to Gir National Park.
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.
Afternoon you will take a jeep drive into the National Park. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 08: In Gir National Park
Morning and evening tours to Gir National Park. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 09: Sasangir - Diu
Morning drive to Diu via Somnath
Somnath is the temple city also known as Prabhas Patan and home to one of the 12 Jyotirlings of India.
Later continue drive to Diu and on arrival check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.
Diu is a small town sandwiched between a massive fort to the east and a huge city wall to the west.
Day 10: In Diu
Full day you will be free to relax on beach.
Day 11: Diu - Bhavnagar
Morning you will drive to Bhavnagar and on arrival check-in at hotel for overnight stay at 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 and Gaurishankar Lake is peaceful and lovely place and Victoria Park.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Bhavnagar – Uteliya
Morning drive to Uteliya via Palitana
Palitana is a gateway to Shatrunjaya, the Place of Victory. It is famous as one of Jainism's holiest pilgrimage places. The climb up 2 Kms to the hill will lead you into 863 different Jain temples built over a period of 900 years. The most important temple is dedicated to Sri Adhiswara, the first tirthankar a Jain Founder) Nearby is the uslim shrine of Angar pi. Childless women come here and make offering of miniature cradles at thisshrine to become mothers.
Later drive to Uteliya and on arrival check-in at hotel for overnight stay.
Day 13: Uteliya - Zainabad
Morning you will drive to Zainabad and on arrival check-in at hotel for overnight stay at hotel.
Day 14: Zainabad - Baroda
Morning you will drive to Baroda and on arrival check-in at hotel for overnight stay at hotel.
Vadodara,is situated on the banks of River Vishwamitri, this region, southeast of Ahmedabad, has seen many civilizations from prehistoric times. The city is divided into eastern and western parts by the river. The former comprises of the old city, with crowded bazaars and colourful pols (self-contained blocks of houses that are home to hundreds of families). The city also has myriad temples and shrines, the regal Laxmi Vilas Palace, and the famous Maharaja Sayajirao University.
Day15: Baroda - Ahmedabad (125 Kms/04 Hrs )
Morning visit the city
Visit Ajwa Nimeta, Lakshmi Vilas Palace, Nazarbagh Palace, Pratap Vilas Palace, Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum, Planetarium, Bhadra Palace, Anand, Dakor Temple, Champaner, Pavagarh Fort, Dabhoi Fort.
Afternoon you will drive to and on arrival check-in at hotel for overnight stay.
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.
Later proceed for city sightseeing tour.
Visiting Sidi Saiyad Mosque, Ahmed Shah Mosque, Hatheesing Temple ,Jama Masjid, Kankaria Lake ,N.C. Mehta Museum ,Rani Rupmati Mosque ,Rani Sipri's Mosque , Folk Museum and Calico Museum.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day16: Ahmedabad - Mumbai
In time transfer to Mumbai airport for flight to Mumbai and on arrival check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 17: Mumbai Departure
Later transfer to the International Airport for flight to onward destination.
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