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Gujarat Beach Tour


Duration: 15 Nights / 16 Days
Places to visit: Mumbai - Rajkot - Junagadh - Sasangir - Veraval - Somnath – Diu - Palitana - Bhavnagar - Lothal - Ahmedabad - Ahmedabad - Dungarpur - Udaipur - Mumbai


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 – Rajkot
In time you will be transferred to airport for flight to Rajkot and arrival transfer to hotel.


Afternoon city tour
Visit Kaba Gandhi Delo - Gandhiji's ancestral home, Watson Museum & library located in the pleasant Jubilee garden, Lal Pari Lake & Randerda - a picturesque picnic spot.
Stay overnight at hotel.


Day 04:  Rajkot - Junagadh - Sasangir
Morning drive to Sasangir en-route visiting Junagadh


Junagadh is situated in the Saurashtra region at the foot of the temple-studded Mount Girnar, on the northern fringes of the Gir forest. The city takes its name from the Fort that enclosed the medieval town.
In the morning we visit the Junagarh

Visit to the Junagarh Fort, rife with palaces, gardens and mosques: Fort Uparkot and Sakerbagh Garden, take a panoramic view of Girnar Mountain, which has the 12th century Jain temples. Besides this, the Bhavnath temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and the temple of Amba Mata are also situated on this hill. Later visit the Mahabat Maqbara.


On arrival in Sasangir, check-in into hotel for overnight stay.


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.
 
Day 05: In Sasangir
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).
Afternoon visit the world of wild fauna And time for Game viewing.
Stay overnight at hotel.


Day 06:  Sasangir - Veraval - Somnath – Diu

Morning proceed to Somnath enroute visiting Veraval - one of the India's major fishing ports.
Visit Bhalkeshwar temple and Bhid Bhanjan Mandir.later visit the Somnath visit the seat of the twelve most sacred "Jyotirlingas' of Lord Shiva,
Later continue the drive to Diu and on arrival check in into hotel for overnight stay.


Day 07: In Diu
Morning proceed for city sightseeing of Diu


Visit the Diu Fort. Diu Fort is an expansive and imposing structure was constructed between 1535 and 1541 AD and offers a magnificent view of the sea. Later visit the St. Paul's Church. St. Paul's Church is dedicated to our Lady of Immaculate Conception. This church was built during the 17th century and adorned with curiously treated volutes and shell-like motifs. And visit Diu museum houses wooden carvings, statues, idols, shadow clocks and other important artifacts collected from various sites.


 In the evening we visit the Nagoa beach.
Stay overnight at hotel.


Day 08: Diu - Palitana - Bhavnagar

Morning drive Bhavnagar en route visit to Palitana


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.


Later drive to Bhavnagar and on arrival check-in into hotel for overnight stay.


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. 
                                                                                     
Day 09: In Bhavnagar
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 10: Bhavnagar - Lothal - Ahmedabad
Morning you will drive to Ahmedabad en-route visiting Lothal.


The word 'Lothal' meaning 'place of (he dead' in Gujarati language is said to have been formed by combining the words Loth and thal (sthal). Lothal is essentially a single culture site. The Harappan Culture in all its variant forms is well represented here. The Harappans were attracted to Lothal not only by its sheltered harbour with a rich cotton-and rice-growing hinterland but also by its bead-making industry.

On arrival check in into 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.
Stay overnight at hotel.


Day 11:  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 12: Ahmedabad - Dungarpur
Morning you will drive to Dungarpur on arrival check-in into hotel.
Day you will be free to explore the surroundings.
Stay overnight at hotel.


Day 13: Dungarpur - Udaipur
Morning you will drive to Udaipur and on arrival check-in to hotel for overnight stay.


Udaipur is also known as Venice of the East. The main City is situated around Lakes. Lake Pichola at Udaipur is one of the biggest human made lakes in the world. Udaipur is also described as the “City of Sunrise”. 


Day 14: In Udaipur
Morning and afternoon visit the city.


Visiting the City Palace, an imposing edifice of granite and marble Also visit  Museum, Jagdish Temple, Built by Maharana  Jagat Singh I in 1651 the temple enshrineses a black stone image of Lard Vishnu. There is a Brass image of Garuda the Lord Bird carrier.


Later Sahelion Ki Bari, a Garden design in the early 18th century purely as a pleasure garden design, Enjoy Auto rickhaw ride in the bazaar of Udaipur.


Enjoy a two-hour boat-ride on Lake Pichola, which is surrounded by hills on three sides.  From little islands in the Lake rise at the water’s edge palaces of pure white marble.
Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 15: Udaipur - Mumbai   
In   time transfer to Udaipur airport to board flight for Mumbai. On your arrival at Mumbai airport, transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.


Day 16: Depart Mumbai

In time assistance and transfer to international airport to board on flight for onward journey.

 
 
 
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