Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Mumbai by international flight, after a traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome) our representative would assist you at the airport & transfer to hotel for check-in.

Day 2

Mumbai - Today we take a City tour of Mumbai visiting Gateway of India, the entrance to the port of Mumbai. It was built to commemorate the visit of King George V in 1911. Across the road we visit Prince Wales Museum, built in a confluence of Gothic & Moorish styles. It boasts a collection of ancient Indus Valley artifacts dating 2000 BC, plus some priceless Tibetan & Nepali Art.

Later we take the boat cruise from Gateway of India to visit Elephanta Caves, houses rock cut temples dating back to 5th century CE. It was named by the Portuguese, after the statue of an elephant near the landing area of the island. We also drive through the Marine Drive, which runs along the shore of the Arabian Sea from Nariman Point past Chowpatty Beach to the foot of Malabar Hill.

Day 3

Mumbai - Ahmedabad - Today we take a flight to Ahmedabad, Located on the banks of the River Sabarmati, the city is the administrative centre of Ahmedabad district & was the capital of Gujarat from 1960 to 1970 after which the capital was moved to Gandhinagar. The city is sometimes called Karnavati, a name for an older town that existed in the same location; in colloquial Gujarati, it is commonly called Amdavad.Half Day TourLater we take guided tour visting Mosques, Jumma Masjid, Described by some as the most beautiful mosque in India, the congregational mosque was built by the city's founder, Sultan Ahmed Shah in 1423. Sidi Syed Mosque, One part of the wall in the old citadel of the mosque built by Ahmed Shah's slave, Sidi Sayed, is celebrated all over the world for its exquisite stone window tracery - a superb example of delicate carving that transforms stone into filigree. Shaking minarets, two minarets located at the Siddhi Bashir mosque. They are uniquely designed in a way that when one minaret is shaken the other one shakes too.

Day 4

Ahmedabad - Today we visit the Hatheesing Jain Temple, Built outside Delhi Gate in 1850 by a rich Jain merchant, the Hatheesing Temple is the best known of Ahmedabad's many ornate Jain temples. Built of pure white marble & profusely decorated with rich carvings, the Hatheesing Temple is dedicated to Dharamnath. Within the city there are many other Jain temples with remarkable carvings in stone & wood. Also visit the Sabarmati Ashram set up by Mahatma Gandhi a simple retreat in 1915.

Day 5

Ahmedabad - Jamnagar (300 km - 6 hr)-
Today we drive to Jamnagar, built by Maharaja Kumar Shri Ranjit Singhji in the 1920s, when the district was known as Nawanagar. It is well-known for its four marble Jain temples: Vardhman Shah's Temple, Raisi Shah's Temple, Sheth's Temple, & Vasupujya Swami's Temple. All were built between 1574 & 1622. Also known as the Jewel of Kathiawar

Day 6

Jamnagar - Excursion Dwarka (145 km - 2 hr one way) - Today we take Same Day excursion to Dwarka, The city derives its name from word "Dwar" meaning door in Sanskrit. Dwarka is one of the holiest cities in Hinduism & one of the 4 main dhams. Excursion to Dwarka
Here we visit Dwarkadheesh, also known as Jagat Mandir, is built on the north bank of the Gomti Creek. Jagat Mandir or Nij Mandir forms the sanctum of Dwarkadish temple & dates back to 2500 years. Jagat Mandir has its own hall of audience & a conical spire. Main attraction of the Temple is spectacular evening prayers (Aarti). Another temple in Dwarka is temple of Rukmini Devi Temple, small temple is an architectural masterpiece.

Day 7

Jamnagar - Junagarh (225 km - 5 hr) -
Today we drive to Junagarh, literally means an ancient fort. The Junagadh town is located at the foothills of the sacred hill of Girnar & occupies a special place in the history of Gujarat. The history of Junagadh is chequered by the rulers of the Mauryans, Kshatrapas, Guptas, Vallabhis, Chudasamas & others. Both political powers & religious influences enriched the culture & created fantastic edifices leaving architectural mark. Later we visit Uparkot Fort, famous for its virtual inaccessibility, Ashoka's Rock Edicts, fourteen Rock Edicts of the Emperor Ashoka can be seen inscribed on a great boulder.

Day 8

Junagarh - Sasangir ( 65km - 2 hr)


Today we drive to Sasangir, best known as being the sole home of the pure Asiatic Lions (Panthera leo persica). Later we take a Jeep safari to the National Park. It has the distinction of being the only refuge to the last surviving majestic Asiatic Lions (Panthera leo). Apart from the Asiatic Lions, the Park is also home to large number of Panthers, Hyenas, Deer, the world's only 4-horned Antelope, Blue Bull, Wild Boar & the dangerous Marsh Crocodile.Several machaans (watch towers) & hideaways have been raised near waterholes to allow visitors a closer look at the lions.

Day 9

Sasangir - Somnath ( 90 km - 2 hr) -
Today before breakfast we again take a Jeep safari to the National Park to explore the jungle & its inhabitas.

Later drive to Somnath Temple, located in the Prabhas Kshetra near Veraval in Saurashtra, on the western coast of Gujarat, India is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas (golden lingas) symbols of the God Shiva. It is mentioned in the Rig Veda. Somnath means "The Protector of Moon God". The Somnath Temple is known as 'the Shrine Eternal', as although the temple has been destroyed six times it has been rebuilt every single time. Evening free to visit temples & Aarti.

Day 10

Somnath - Diu (75 km - 2 hr) - Today we continue the drive to Diu, an island lying off the south coast of Gujarat's Kathiawar peninsula, separated from the mainland by a tidal creek. It is famous for its fortress & Old Portuguese Cathedral. The village of Ghoghla, which lies on the mainland opposite the eastern end of the island, is also part of the union territory. Today we take a guided tour of Diu visiting the Battlement of Diu Fort, an expansive & imposing structure, situated on the coast of the island. The fort commands a magnificent view of sea.

Day 11

Diu- Bhavnagar via Palitana (220 km - 5 hr)-
Today we drive to Bhavnagar via Palitana, a city & former princely state is a major pilgrimage centre for Jains. The Palitana temples are considered the most sacred pilgrimage place (tirtha) by the Jain community. There are a total of 1250 temples located on the Shetrunjaya hills, exquisitely carved in marble. Later continue drive to Bhavnagar, Known as the cultural capital of Saurashtra, the city was named after its ruler & founder Bhav Singhji Gohil. It was a carefully chosen strategic location having potential of maritime trade.

Day 12

Bhavnagar - Today we take a guided tour visiting Khodiyar Mata, Situated 4 Kms from Sihor, is a famous shrine commemorating the family Goddess of the rulers of the former Bhavnagar State. The deity is held in great reverence & the shrine with 36 pillars & a vast mandap presents a serene sight. Also visit Velavadar Black Buck Sanctuary, home of the Indian black buck. Velavadar in the Bhal region of Saurashtra is a unique grassland ecosystem that has attracted fame for the successful conservation of the black bucks the fastest of the Indian antelopes, wolf & the lesser florican.

Day 13

Bhavnagar - Mumbai (Flight)-
Depart Mumbai - Transfer

Extra Information

Inclusions -

12 nights Accommodation on twin sharing basis with short stay in Mumbai.

Exclusions -

Any airfare or airport tax.

Extras -

Destination Covered :Mumbai - Ahmedabad - Jamnagar -Junagarh - Sasangir - Somnath - Diu - Bhavnagar -Mumbai