Gujarat Essence Tour

Price Starts at ₹ 12,13,000

Duration

05D / 04N

Temperature

12–35°C

Region

West India

Best Time

Nov – Feb

Currency

INR (Indian Rupee)

Capital

Gandhinagar

Language

Gujarati, Hindi, English

Code

+91

Top Activity

Rann of Kutch Festival & Gir Safari

Day-Wise Itinerary

Option 1: Rann of Kutch Experience (Heritage + Desert + Beach)

Day 1: Arrival at Bhuj – City Exploration

  • Arrive at Bhuj Airport/Railway Station and transfer to hotel.
  • Sightseeing includes:
  • Aina Mahal (Palace of Mirrors): 18th-century palace with ornate glasswork.
  • Prag Mahal: A grand palace in Italian Gothic style.
  • Bhujodi Village: Known for traditional handicrafts and weaving.
  • Evening at leisure in Bhuj.
  • Overnight stay in Bhuj.

Day 2: White Rann Excursion

  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Drive to Kalo Dungar (Black Hill) – the highest point of Kutch with panoramic desert views.
  • Afternoon: Proceed to the Great White Rann of Kutch.
  • Evening: Witness the magical sunset over the salt desert followed by cultural programs at Rann Utsav Tent City – folk music, dance, and local cuisine.
  • Overnight stay at Rann Resort/Tent City.

Day 3: Mandvi Excursion

  • Breakfast at resort.
  • Drive to Mandvi, a charming coastal town.
  • Sightseeing includes:
  • Vijay Vilas Palace: Summer retreat of the Kutch rulers.
  • Mandvi Beach: Relax on golden sands, camel rides, or enjoy local snacks.
  • Traditional Shipbuilding Yard: See craftsmen building wooden ships.
  • Evening return to Bhuj.
  • Overnight stay in Bhuj.

Day 4: Dholavira Excursion

  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Full-day trip to Dholavira – an ancient Harappan site of the Indus Valley Civilization. Explore archaeological remains, reservoirs, and museum.
  • Evening return to Bhuj.
  • Overnight stay in Bhuj.

Day 5: Departure from Bhuj

  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Transfer to Bhuj Airport/Railway Station for onward journey.

Option 2: Pilgrimage Circuit (Ahmedabad – Dwarka – Somnath)

Day 1: Arrival in Ahmedabad – City Highlights

  • Arrive at Ahmedabad.
  • Visit:
  • Sabarmati Ashram: Mahatma Gandhi’s residence and museum.
  • Akshardham Temple: Spiritual and cultural complex (light & sound show in evening).
  • Adalaj Stepwell: Ornate stepwell with Indo-Islamic design.
  • Overnight stay in Ahmedabad.

Day 2: Ahmedabad – Dwarka (via Jamnagar)

  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Drive to Dwarka (approx. 8 hrs).
  • En route stop at Jamnagar.
  • Evening Aarti at Dwarkadhish Temple.
  • Overnight stay in Dwarka.

Day 3: Dwarka Pilgrimage

  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Visit:
  • Bet Dwarka Island: Accessible by ferry, believed to be Lord Krishna’s residence.
  • Nageshwar Jyotirlinga: One of the 12 holy Jyotirlinga shrines.
  • Rukmini Devi Temple.
  • Evening free for temple darshan/shopping.
  • Overnight stay in Dwarka.

Day 4: Dwarka – Porbandar – Somnath

  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Drive to Somnath via Porbandar.
  • En route visit:
  • Kirti Mandir (Mahatma Gandhi’s birthplace).
  • Sudama Temple.
  • Evening visit Somnath Temple for Aarti and attend Sound & Light Show depicting temple history.
  • Overnight stay in Somnath.

Day 5: Departure

  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Transfer to Rajkot/Jamnagar/Diu Airport for onward journey.

Option 3: Wildlife + Beach Combo (Gir & Diu)

Day 1: Arrival – Transfer to Gir

  • Arrive at Rajkot/Jamnagar Airport.
  • Drive to Gir National Park – the only natural habitat of Asiatic Lions.
  • Evening leisure at forest resort.
  • Overnight stay in Gir.

Day 2: Gir Safari – Diu Transfer

  • Early morning Jeep Safari in Gir National Park to spot Asiatic lions, leopards, antelopes, and birds.
  • Return for breakfast.
  • Drive to Diu (approx. 2 hrs).
  • Evening free at Nagoa Beach.
  • Overnight stay in Diu.

Day 3: Explore Diu

  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Visit:
  • Diu Fort: Massive Portuguese fort by the sea.
  • St. Paul’s Church: Baroque-style church.
  • Naida Caves & Gangeshwar Temple.
  • Evening leisure at beach.
  • Overnight stay in Diu.

Day 4: Leisure at Diu Beach

  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Full day at leisure for water sports, swimming, or relaxation on the beach.
  • Optional activities: parasailing, jet ski, or cycling.
  • Overnight stay in Diu.

Day 5: Departure

  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Transfer to Diu/Rajkot for onward journey.
Inclusions
  • All Sightseeing Tours
  • Accommodation
  • Daily Breakfast & Dinner
  • Arrival & Departure transfer
  • Basic English Speaking Driver
  • All Tours & Transfers on Private Basis as per the program
  • Travel Insurance
Exclusions
  • 5% GST
  • Any other transport mentioned other than above.
  • Any meals except breakfast from the Hotel
  • Any services not included in the above itinerary.
  • Any Increase in the airfare charged by the airlines.
  • 5% TCS
  • Any optional tour and all items of personal nature
  • Tips and gratis.
  • Late checkout Charges if any. Any Gala Dinner.
  • Hard Liquor/Beer/ Mineral water, Soft Drinks, Juices, Mini-bar in the rooms, Local/STD/ISD telephone call, rooms service, Porterage etc. in rooms are all chargeable and would have to be paid at the time of check-out by the clients.
  • Please note that anything not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions is excluded from the package.