Day 01: Arrive Delhi
On your arrival at International airport, transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.
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
Morning drive to Sayla and on reaching, visit nearby villages to watch weavers at work and see local beadwork.
Later continue drive to Gondal and on arrival check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.
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. The town is also known for its beadwork, silver jewelry and brassware.
Visit the famous Naulakha Palace housing a collection of beautiful beadwork, brass utensils, silverware and hand-painted wooden toys from the princely collection and also visit the cottage industries of Gondal to watch spinners, weavers and other artisans at work.
Return to Gondal for overnight stay.
Day 04: Gondal –Jetpur - Junagadh - Gir
Begin your Day with a drive to Gir via Jetpur, textile town known for yarn dyeing and hand printed saris and its screen-printing factories, block printing and textile units.
Also visit the Junagadh museums exhibiting textiles of the erstwhile Nawab including beautiful carpets.
Drive to Gir on the way at Junagadh to see the imposing Uparkot Fort, Buddhist cave-sites, 3rd century BC Ashoka rock edicts.
Gir in Gujarat is a deciduous forest and is the last abode of the Asiatic lion in India. 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. there are several human settlements of cattle herders with abundance of livestock population that forms a significant part of the Lion's diet. a number of attractive birds can be seen on the game-drive trail.
Enjoy a safari in the Gir National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary.
Day 05: In Gir Nation Park
Morning and evening drives in the Gir forests to look for the two big cats and to watch other wildlife.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Gir - Jamnagar
Drive in the Gir Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park to view the wild life and bird species.
Later proceed to Jamnagar and on arrival check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 07: Jamnagar - Kutch
Morning drive to Kutch an on reaching check –in into the hotel.
Later visit Gandhidam known for its excellent textile market. Earlier known as Nawanagar and located to the south of the Gulf of Kutch, Jamnagar is a beautiful city built up by Maharaja Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji.
Day 08: Explore Kutch
Drive to Bhuj the next Day and on the way visit villages known for their ajrakh block printing, Ahir embroidery, Rabari embroidery and master weavers.
Spend rest of the Day visiting markets and monuments.
Surrounded by Gulf of Kachch and the Arabian Sea, Kutch is the largest district in the Gujarat state of India.
Day 09: Excursion to Villages
Day starts with a visit to the villages of Sodha Rajputs, Muslim pastoral groups like the Jaths and Muthwas and their sub-groups, Hindu pastoral groups like the Rabaris, Meghwal Harijans and other communities known for their exquisite embroidery.
Stay overnight at you hotel.
Day 10: Kutch - Dasada
Morning proceed for Dasada and on arrival check-in into the hotel.
Dasada is known for its Vadiara Rabari and Bharwad embroidery. Also, visit weavers and other artisans.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Excursion to Patan
Patan is known for Patola Silk Weaving, a rare double-ikat weaving technique.
Day 12: Dasada - Ahmedabad
Morning proceed for Ahmedabad arrive and check-in to hotel. Rest of the day you will be free to explore the local animated market.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 13: Ahmedabad – Delhi
Later on time Departure transfer to the airport for flight to Delhi. After reaching the airport of Delhi take the connecting flight to your onward destination.
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