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Package Overview
- Stretching into the Arabian Sea, Gujarat is renowned for its beaches, temple towns, palaces and historic capitals. Wildlife sanctuaries, hill resorts and natural grandeur add to its beauty. The state’s major attractions include the only habitat of the Asiatic lions in India (Gir Forests), the Wild Ass Sanctuary and the Indo-Saracenic architecture of Ahmedabad. The colourful tribal villages of Kutch are also popular tourist destinations. Gujarat’s vast coastline is home to unique marine species and its varied geographical locations are said to make it a melting pot of culture, people, places and history
Tour Itinerary
- BY AIR / BY TRAIN – ARRIVE AHMEDABAD Arrive Ahmedabad, check in at hotel & later we go for a sightseeing tour of Ahmedabad visiting Gandhi Ashram, Hutheesingh Jain temple, Adalaj stepwell & Vaishnodevi temple. Gandhi Ashram: On a quiet peaceful stretch of the Sabarmati River, Mahatma Gandhi set up a simple retreat in 1915. This was his Satyagrah Ashram and for many years it was the nerve centre of India’s freedom movement. It was from here, in 1930, that Mahatma began his famous Dandi March to the sea to protest the Salt Tax imposed by the British. Hridaya Kunj, the simple cottage where he lived, is now a national monument and preserved as it was during the Mahatma’s lifetime. Must pick gifts and souvenirs from the Ashram shop. Spend a little time here by the river watching the parrots and the squirrels. Peace and tranquility prevail here. Hutheesingh Jain Temple: Built outside the Delhi Gate in 1850 by a rich Jain merchant, the Hutheesingh Temple is the best known of Ahmedabad’s many ornate Jain temples. Adalaj Step-well: Step wells were built in olden times to serve the man purposes of – holding rainwater for later use, a resting place for the travellers, a watering hole for the travellers who had caravans and animals with them. Best examples of rainwater harvesting! The Adalaj step is situated 17kms north of Ahmedabad.
- BY ROAD – 180 KMS / 04 HRS (ONE WAY) – AHMEDABAD – AMBAJI – AHMEDABAD After breakfast proceed for day excursion to Ambaji temple. Ambaji – Ambaji Temple contains no idol, but an inscribed Yantra in the niche. Ambaji is essentially a temple town-with a temple dedicated to Goddess Ambaji at the centre. The Ambaji Temple and the front court ‘Chachar no Chowk’ are aligned in the same axis of the cave at Gabbar hill-the original abode of Goddess Ambaji. Twenty-two kms from Danta is one of the major Shakti-piths of India, situated in the Arasur hills. The present temple was constructed a few years ago, maintaining the original architectural style. Millions of pilgrims visit the temple every year-especially during Navratri to seek the blessing of Goddess Ambaji. Later drive back to Ahmedabad. Overnight at hotel
- BY ROAD – 155 KMS / 03 HRS (ONE WAY) – AHMEDABAD – PAVAGADH – AHMEDABAD After breakfast proceed for a day excursion to Pavagadh. PAVAGADH: Most of the Hindus in India have faith in goddess Mahakali, particularly from the western region covering the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan & Maharashtra. The famous and the oldest temple of Mahakali is situated at Pavagadh, near Vadodara, one of the main cities of Gujarat. The temple has become the place of the pilgrimage for almost all Hindus in India. This temple is among the three main Shaktipeeths in Gujarat. It has been said in Hindu Shastras that after the famous Tandava dance of Lord Shiva, the various parts of the body of Sati fell at many places. These places are called Shaktipeeths. It is said that the left breast of the Sati had fallen here at Pavagadh. As the name suggests, the temple is located on a mountain, near to Champaner town. Later drive back to Ahmedabad. Overnight at hotel
- BY ROAD – 160 KMS / 03 HRS – AHMEDABAD TO CHOTILA FOLLOWED BY ROAD – 62 KMS / 01 HR – CHOTILA TO RAJKOT After breakfast drive to Chotila hills. Chotila: On Ahmedabad-Rajkot Main Highway, Chotila town is situated at the foot of the Chamunda hill which is surmounted by the temple of the Goddess Chamunda at a height of 1173 feet. Originally a holding of the Sodha Parmar clan, Chotila was conquered from Jagasio Parmar by the KhacharKathis in 1566 AD. Most of the KhacharKathis trace their origin to the Chotila house. According to a legend, Jagasio Parmar of nearby town Muli was murdered by the Kathis of KhacharKuman and Vala clans. These Kathis took possession of Chotila and then divided it into four parts (char tilas), the village thereafter came to be known as Chotila. Later drive to Rajkot; arrive in Rajkot and transfer to your hotel. Rajkot is a very pleasant provincial town. Mahatma Gandhi spent a few years of his life in this town. His father was the Dewan (Chief Minister) of Rajkot, once a small princely State. In the evening arrive Rajkot and visit Kaba Gandhi No Delo (literally “Kaba Gandhi’s house”). Mahatma Gandhi spent the early days of his life here. You can see the exhibition of Gandhi’s items here. This will be followed by a visit to Rajkumar College. Mahatma Gandhi completed his secondary education from this school. Overnight at hotel
- DAY 05 – BY ROAD – 100 KMS / 02 HRS – RAJKOT TO JUNAGADH After breakfast drive to Junagadh enroute visiting Girnar hills. Mount Girnar: Girnar Mountain is about 1100m (3630 ft.) high and is an extinct volcano. It is said that Mount Girnar was once a flying mountain. It is 4km east of Junagadh and is the main tourist attraction in the area. On the plateau about 180m (600 ft.) from the top of the hill, is a group of beautifully carved Jain temples built between 1128 and 1500. Neminath, the 22nd tirthankara, is said to have died on Mount Girnar after living here for 700 years. There is a special marble temple dedicated to him here, and a black marble statue of him. The Mallinath Temple (1177) is impressive. On top of the hill is a small Vishnu temple dedicated to Dattatreya. There is also a temple dedicated to the goddess Amba Mata dating back to the 12th century. It is said that a visit to this temple guarantees a happy marriage. There are good views from the top of the mountain. Overnight at hotel
- DAY 06 – BY ROAD – 325 KMS / 06 HRS – JUNAGADH TO AHMEDABAD After breakfast drive back to Ahmedabad. Arrive Ahmedabad and in time transfer to Airport / Railway Station to board your flight / train for onward journey to your next destination.
More Details About Tour
Inclusions
- Accommodation in base category rooms.
- Daily buffet breakfast at all the hotels
- All transfers and sightseeing by Sedan Car
- All applicable Hotel & Transportation Taxes such as Toll, Parking, Driver allowances & Overnight charges etc
- All applicable hotel taxes.
Exclusions
- 5 % GST
- Any Pre or Post Departure arrangements or extra night’s stay in case of early arrival or late departure
- Any meals other than specified in Tour Cost Inclusion Services of tour guide during sightseeing
- The quote does not include any other expenses of personal nature such as portage at airport & hotels, Hotel Mini Bar, In-room liquor consumption, Mineral Water, Tips, Room Service, Laundry, Telephone bills, Monument entry fees wherever applicable etc
- Travel or Medical insurance
- Any incidental expenses not mentioned in “Inclusions” above will have to be paid directly by the guests
- Any services not mentioned above in the Tour Inclusions
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* 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount
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* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.
* Refund will be made within 15 working days from the date of receipt of the cancellation.
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