The Best of Gujarat (Religion, Beaches and Safaris)

Gujarat Tour Package 11

Day 1 : Ahmedabad – Jamnagar – Dwarka (315 kms +150 Kms /6 hrs + 2 hrs)

Welcome to Gujarat. Arrival at Ahmedabad, meet and greet and drive to Jamnagar, On arrival visit Lakhota Lake & Lakhota Museum , visit of Bala Hanuman Temple - Bala Hanuman Temple is a pilgrim place venerated by the devotees of Lord Ram. It is a world famous temple, known for the continuous chanting of Jai Ram, Shri Ram. The chanting is going on since 1964 and has found a place for it in the Guinness Book of World Records. People chant the name of the Lord in shifts, 24 hours a day. Later Proceed to Dwarka and attend Evening Aarti Darshan at Dwarkadhish Temple – Temple of Lord Krishna. Overnight stay will be at hotel in Dwarka.

Day 2 : Dwarka

Attend early morning Aarti at Dwarkadhish temple. Have breakfast & thereafter visit Bet Dwarka & Nageshwar Jyotirling.

Bet Dwarka

Also known as Bet Shankhoddar, Bet Dwarka is said to be the place where Lord Krishna lived with his family when HE ruled at Dwarka. It is also the place where Vishnu slew the demon Shankhasura. Visitors make it a point to visit the Krishna temple at this site which holds much of interest to be seen and experienced.

Nageswar Mahadev

The Puranas mention 12 Jyotirlingas or columns of light representing Lord Shiva, who manifested himself in that form in different parts of India. This shiva shrine near Dwarka is one of these and is there- fore accorded great respect.

Rukmani Temple

Temple of Lord Krishna’s wife.Overnight stay will be at hotel in Dwarka.

Day 3 : Dwarka – Porbandar – Somnath(230km/ 4.5hrs)

After Breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Porbandar(75 Kms) visit of Kirti temple known as born place of Mahatma Gandhi and proceed to Somnath, evening Aarti Darshan at Somnath Temple - A lord shiva temple ing. Enjoy light and sound Show. Overnight stay will be at hotel in Somnath.

Day 4 : Somnath – Diu (85 Kms / 1.5hrs)

After Breakfast check out from the hotel, visit Bhalka Tirth, Triveni Tirth. Later proceed for Diu. Visit of Diu Fort & beach. The fort has canons, which reminds one of the struggles between bahadur Shah, Sultan of Gujarat, Mughal emperor & the Portuguese. Later visit St. Paul Church which is founded by Jesuits, Diu Museum which is collection of wooden carving, idols, shadow clocks & so many other items. Overnight stay will be at hotel in Diu.

Day 5 : Diu – Sasan Gir (100 kms /2.5 hrs)

Today after breakfast proceed to Sasan Gir -home of Asiatic Lions, upon arrival at Gir (Jeep safari – Payable Directly) into the Sasangir Lion Sanctuary. The sanctuary covers an area of 500 square miles of dry, open scrubland where the lions roam freely. Other wild life includes bear, antelope, hyena, fox, the nilgai or black buck. Overnight will be at hotel in sasangir. Special Note: Sasangir Sanctuary is closed every year 15 June to 15th Oct (in such period the said night replaced at Gondal on Deluxe Package & Standard Package same Night can be adjustable at Rajkot).

Day 6 : Sasan Gir – Junagadh – Ahmedabad (370 kms / 7hrs)

After Breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Ahmedabad. Enroute visit Junagadh, visit of UPERKOT FORT, is an ancient fort built by Chandar Gupta. The fort has been rebuilt & extended many times. Later visit of Ashokan Edicts, Mahabat Maqbara. The Ashoka’s Rock edict is on way of Girnar hill temple. The rock engraved with the Buddhist edicts of Ashoka. The edicts impart moral instruction on dharma, harmony, tolerance and peace. Proceed to Ahmedabad. On arrival at Ahmedabadvisit Akshardham Temple - Akshardham is situated in the capital city of Gandhinagar, which lies near Ahmedabad. The magnificent temple is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan. It was constructed on the directions of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Sanstha. The complex of this temple is the largest in Gujarat. Akshardham temple was inaugurated in the year 1992 and has become a major tourist attraction in India, during the last decade. It has a sprawling 23 acre area and is chiselled out in pink sandstone. Enjoy light and sound show at Akshardham Temple. Overnight stay will be at hotel in Ahmedabad.

Day 7 : Ahmedabad

After Breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed for local sightseeing of Ahmedabad. Morning visit to the Heritage Walk Visit, Siddhi Sayad Masjid, Swaminarayan Temple, Visit Gandhi Ashram The beautiful ashram complex of Ahmedabad, with shady trees populated by thousands of parakeet’s, Beaters, sunbirds, squirrels, offers a refuge from the loud streets of the city and is one of the foremost tourist attractions of Ahmedabad. This ashram was Gandhi’s headquarters during the long struggle for Indian independence. His ashram was founded in 1915 and still makes handicrafts, handmade paper and spinning wheels. This ashram is open from 8.30 AM to 6.30 PM. Later drop at Airport / Railway station with the sweet memories of Gujarat.

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Inclusions

•  Assistance on arrival by Trained executive or Driver
•  Accommodation on Double/Twin sharing basis
•  Daily Breakfast (Buffet or Set Menu)
•  Transport as per itinerary (Commercial/Union Approved) with all expenses paid for first visit
•  Driver Allowance
•  Toll Taxes and Parking for First Visit
•  State taxes
•  Fuel
•  All the currently applicable taxes
•  Duty Manager available on mob 24 hrs during tour duration for emergency
•  Assurance of best holiday experience
•  All Transport Taxes, Driver Allowances, Hotel Taxes and Misc. Taxes

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Exclusions

•  Any expenses incurred due to Exigencies.
•  Travel Insurance
•  Monument / Camera fees/ Entry Fee / Activity Charges
•  Any personal expenses like laundry, shopping, tips etc.
•  Air & Train fair
•  Heater charges per night
•  Any adventure activities

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Remarks

•  All taxes, hotel rates, transport rates, etc are as applicable on date. Any future hike on same would be charged extra.
•  The above rates are valid till 31 March 17 (Apart from Long weekend & festive period (Diwali, Holi, X-Mas, New Year / Dussehra etc).
•  The above is only an offer and not confirmation of your bookings.
•  We shall proceed with your booking once we receive the payment from you & if we are not able to get the original hotels, shall provide equivalent / alternative hotels.
•  hotel check in / Check out time 1400 / 1000hrs

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• ^*Based on min. 06 Travellers.
• ^*on travel on regular dates.