gujrat trip: day by day itinerary
Day 01
(Dt. 02.02.2017 Thu): Arrive Ahmedabad – Lothal – Junagadh (Approx.
350km/6.5hrs)
Arrive in the historical
capital of Gujarat – Ahmedabad. Later proceed for Junagadh via Lothal. Lothal,
literally “Mound of the Dead”, It is the Harappan culture in India, allows the
most insight into the story of the Indus Valley Civilization, its exuberant
flight, and its tragic decay & also Roam the ruins. With the help of the local
museum here, allow yourself to be transported to an era 4,500 years ago, the
artisans and crafts below, and the bustling dockyard that once reached out to
the rest of the world. Later proceed to Junagadh. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02
(Dt. 03.02.2017 Fri): Junagadh – Sasan Gir – Somnath (Approx. 100km/2hrs)
Today morning after
breakfast check out from the hotel & proceed Visit Uperkot Fort, Ashok Rock
Edict, Mahabat Makabara and Junagadh Museum. Also recognize the highest hill of
Gujarat “Girnar”, Older than Himalayas, Girnar, the mountain and its range are
considered sacred and it’s an important pilgrimage site for both Jains and
Hindus. Later proceed for Sasan Gir. Enjoy Jeep Safari (afternoon 3pm) in
the Gir forests. Look for the two big cats and also get the pleasure of watching
other wildlife. Later proceed to Somnath. Somnath Temple - is the first among
the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of the god Shiva. On arrival, check in to the
hotel later proceed to visit Bhalka Tirth & Somnath Temple. Overnight stay at
the hotel.
Day 03
(Dt. 04.02.2017 Sat): Somnath – Porbandar – Dwarka (Approx. 240kms/5hrs)
Today morning after
breakfast check out from the hotel & depart to Porbandar (110km/2hrs) Perhaps
best known for being the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi and Sudama (friend of Lord
Krishna). It’s also known as Sudamapuri. At Porbandar visit Kirti Mandir – the
place where Gandhiji was born and Sudama Temple – The only Sudama Temple in the
world and Porbandar Chowpatty, Huzoor Palace, Tara Mandir (Nehru Planetarium),
Shri Hari Mandir (Sandipani Vidyaniketan), Gaytri Mandir. Later proceed to
Dwarka. Dwarka is one of the foremost Chardham four sacred Hindu pilgrimage
sites, and is one of the Sapta Puri seven most ancient religious cities in the
country. On arrival check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 04
(Dt. 05.02.2017 Sun): Dwarika Darshan
Today morning after
breakfast proceed to visit Dwarkadeesh Temple. Take a holy dip in Gomti river,
later leave to visit Nageshwar Jyotirling - One of the 12 Jyotirlingam of Shiva,
Gopi Talav, Bet Dwarka (By Ferry – at own cost),
and on way back do visit Rukmani Temple, evening visit other temples on coastal
area, attend evening aarti at Dwarkadish temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 05
(Dt. 06.02.2017 Mon): Dwarka – Rajkot (Approx. 230kms/4.5hrs)
Today, morning after
breakfast check out from the hotel & transfer to Rajkot. Balance your day free
for leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 06
(Dt. 07.02.2017 Tue): Rajkot – Bhuj (Approx. 240kms/4.5hrs)
Today morning after
breakfast check out from the hotel & transfer to Bhuj. On arrival check in to
the hotel. Balance day free for leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 07
(Dt. 08.02.2017 Wed): Bhuj Excursion to Dholavira (Approx. 440kms/8.5hrs)
Today morning depart to Dholavira, The Indus Valley civilisation
existed in India 5,000 years ago. This great urban civilisation, contemporaneous
with those of Egypt and Mesopotamia, covered an expanse that stretched from
Baluchistan in the west to the Upper Ganga-Yamuna Doab in the east. Harrapa,
Mohen-jo-Daro, Channu Daro, Rakhigarhi, Lothal and Dholavira are among the
famous towns of the Indus Valley civilisation that were excavated by
archaeologists.Dholavira, located near Khadir Bet in the Great Rann of Kachchh
of Gujarat, is an incredible example of the Indus Valley civilisation's
towns.The area of the civilisation was larger than that of today's Western
Europe. Dholavira perched at one end of it on a small island, possibly
surrounded then by the sea. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 08
(Dt. 09.02.2017 Thu): Bhuj Bhuj Local Sightseeing & Bhujodi
Today morning after
breakfast proceed to visit places like Aina Mahal Museum (Thu
& Public Holiday Close), Pragmahal Museum (Public
Holiday Close), Kutch Museum (Wed Close & 2nd & 4th
Sat & Public Holidays Close) Bhartiya Sanskriti Darsan
Exhibition Museum (2nd & 4th Sat & Public Holidays Close)
& Cenotaphs of Royal Family. After noon proceed to visit Hiralaxmi Memorial
Craft Museum at Bhujodi. Balance day free for leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 09
(Dt. 10.02.2017 Fri): Bhuj – Banni & Pachham Region - Great Rann of Kutch
(Dhordo) (Approx. 120kms/3hrs)
Today, morning after
breakfast check out from the hotel & proceed to visit Hodka Village & Dhordo
village, Enroute visit of explore the Banni and Pachcham regions and the edge of
the Great Rann of Kutch. Later proceed to Dhordo village. The Dhordo Village is
set on the edge of Indo-Pak border, north of Bhuj and is renowned for its White
desert, bird watching and craft Villages. Kutch Ranotsav (Dec-Jan) has made
Dhordo a renowned destination. Dhordo also provides excellent opportunity for
guests for bird watching around the area in winter (Oct-March) when a lot of
Migratory birds arrive for nesting. Villages around here are where experiential
travellers arrive for visiting craft villages. Enjoy the view of Full Moon at
White Desert. Overnight stay at resort
Day 10
(Dt. 11.02.2017 Sat): Great Rann of Kutch Excursion to Tribal Village & Kalo
Dungar (Approx. 100kms/2hrs)
Today morning after
breakfast proceed to visit some villages, Bhirandiyara village, Ludiya village
and Khavda village. Later visit Kalo Dungar (Black Hill) and Dattatray Temple,
which provides the view of the Great Rann & sunset. Later back to Dhordo.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 11
(Dt. 12.02.2017 Sun): Great Rann of Kutch – Little Rann of Kutch (Approx.
360km/6.5hrs)
Today morning after
breakfast check out from the hotel & proceed for Little Rann of Kutch. On
arrival check in to the resort. Explore the desert by open jeep (2 Shift Per
Day for 2 hrs – Morning 7 am & after noon 3.30 pm only - Subject to Availability)
in the Little Rann of Kutch, where one can sight animals like Wild-Ass, Desert
Fox, Blue Bull, Blackbuck, Wolf, Jackal and few species of snakes & many species
of birds also one can visit the home of Rabari and Banjara are the two important
tribes of the region. Overnight stay at Little Rann of Kutch.
Day 12
(Dt. 13.02.2017 Mon): Little Rann of Kutch – Ahmedabad (Approx. 100kms /2hrs)
Today morning after
breakfast check out from the hotel & proceed to Ahmedabad. On arrival
visit, Gandhi Ashram, Hatheesingh Jain Temple, SidiSaiyad Mosque, Kakariya Lake,
Sarkhej Roza, Saradar Vallabhbhai Patel Museum, etc. At evening Drop you to
Airport /railway station, return Home with Happy Memories of Gujarat "Khushboo
Gujarat Ki".
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