Gujarat Essence Tour
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.