Ahmedabad

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• Arrive at Ahmedabad Airport where our representative will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. Relax and recover from your journey.nnOvernight stay in Ahmedabad.nnInclusions: Accommodation, Transport, Local AssistancennPlease Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.

• Begin the day at the grand Jama Masjid, built in 1424 by Sultan Ahmed Shah, showcasing Indo-Islamic style with its yellow sandstone pillars and latticed screens.

• Continue to the beautifully carved Jain Temple built by a merchant family, admired for its delicate marble work.

• In the afternoon, visit Sabarmati Ashram, the peaceful riverside retreat where Mahatma Gandhi lived and led Indiau2019s non-violent freedom struggle.nOvernight stay in Ahmedabad.nnHighlights: Jama Masjid, Jain Temple, Sabarmati Ashram

• Drive to Dasada with two remarkable stops. At Patan, visit Rani Ki Vav, a UNESCO World Heritage stepwell built in the 11th century by Queen Udayamati. It is decorated with over 500 intricate sculptures of Hindu deities.

• Continue to Modhera Sun Temple, a masterpiece dedicated to the Sun God, where the sanctum is aligned to capture the first rays of the rising sun. Arrive at Dasada for check-in.nOvernight stay in Dasada.nnHighlights: Rani Ki Vav, Modhera Sun TemplennPlease Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.

• Early morning Jeep Safari in Little Rann of Kutch, famous for the endangered Indian Wild Ass, desert foxes, blue bulls, and migratory birds like flamingos and cranes. En route, visit Rabari tribal villages known for their embroidery and pastoral traditions.

• On arrival in Bhuj, explore Aina Mahal (Palace of Mirrors), built in the 18th century with Venetian-style glasswork and gilded interiors. nnPlease Note: Aina Museum, Bhuj (closed on Thursdays and all public holidays)

• Then visit the Kutch Museum, Gujaratu2019s oldest museum with tribal artifacts, and the colorful Swaminarayan Temple.nOvernight stay in Bhuj.nnNote: Kutch Museum, Bhuj (remains closed on Wednesdays and on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month)nnHighlights: Jeep Safari, Aina Mahal, Kutch Museum, Swaminarayan Temple. nnPlease Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.

• After breakfast, travel across the shimmering white desert of the Great Rann of Kutch, one of the largest salt marshes in the world. Visit villages such as Hodka, Ludhia, Bhirandiara, Dhordo, and Kavda, meeting tribes like the Jat, Rabari, Harijan, Lohar, and Maldhari. Each community is known for distinctive crafts like mud painting, beadwork, and embroidery, offering a living museum of traditions. Return to Bhuj.nOvernight stay in Bhuj.nnHighlights: Great Rann of Kutch, Tribal Villages

• Drive to Rajkot, stopping at Dhamadka village to see artisans practicing traditional Ajrakh block-printing on textiles.

• In Rajkot, visit Gondal Palace, once the residence of the royal family, admired for its grand Durbar Hall and vintage car collection. Later, visit the beautifully carved Swaminarayan Temple.nOvernight stay in Rajkot.nnHighlights: Dhamadka Block Printing, Gondal Palace, Swaminarayan TemplennPlease Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.

• Proceed to Junagadh to see the Uparkot Fort, a citadel with massive walls, deep stepwells, and Buddhist caves dating back 2,000 years. Nearby, admire the Mausoleum of Mahabat Khan, a blend of Indo-Islamic and Gothic architecture with onion domes and spiral minarets.

• Continue to Sasan Gir and later visit Siddhi village, home to a unique community of African origin who have preserved distinct traditions.nOvernight stay in Sasan Gir.nnHighlights: Uparkot Fort, Mahabat Khan Mausoleum, Siddhi VillagennPlease Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.

• Start the day with a Safari in Gir National Park, the only home of the Asiatic lion, and spot other wildlife such as leopards and antelopes.

• Continue to the Somnath Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva, rebuilt several times after invasions but still standing as a symbol of devotion.

• End the day in Diu with a visit to the Diu Fort, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century, offering sweeping views of the Arabian Sea.nOvernight stay in Diu.nnHighlights: Gir Safari, Somnath Temple, Diu FortnnPlease Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.

• Explore Vanakbara fishing village, where rows of colorful boats and a lively fish market reflect the coastal charm of Diu. Later, drive to Bhavnagar and check in at your hotel.nOvernight stay in Bhavnagar.nnHighlight: Vanakbara Fish MarketnnPlease Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.

• Take a full-day excursion to Palitana, the most important Jain pilgrimage site. Climb 4,000 steps up Shatrunjaya Hill to see around 800 marble temples, including the main temple dedicated to Lord Adinath. The hilltop view of endless temple spires is truly breathtaking. Return to Bhavnagar.nOvernight stay in Bhavnagar.nnHighlight: Palitana Temples on Shatrunjaya Hill

• Drive towards Champaner. En route, stop at Lothal, an archaeological site of the Indus Valley Civilization, known for its ancient dockyard, bead-making workshop, and drainage system.

• Continue to Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 15th-century mosques, stepwells, and palaces at the foot of Pavagadh Hill.nOvernight stay in Champaner.nnHighlights: Lothal Site, Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological ParknnPlease Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.

• After breakfast, visit nearby Rathwa and Dhanka tribal villages, known for their colorful Pithora wall paintings and traditional way of life. Later, drive back to Ahmedabad and transfer to the airport for your onward journey.nnHighlights: Rathwa & Dhanka Tribal Villages

Good to know

• Specialized infant seats are available

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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