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Gujarat Vibrant - 24 Days Gujarat Holidays - Gujarat Travel. Travel to MUMBAI, AHMEDABAD, CHOTTA UDAIPUR, BHAVNAGAR, PALITAN, DIU, PORBANDAR, SASAN GIR, JUNAGARH, GONDAL, BHUJ, BANNI, MANDVI, DASADA, AHMEDABAD, MUMBAI

24  Giorni /  23  Notti

ॐ MUMBAI - AHMEDABAD - CHOTTA UDAIPUR - BHAVNAGAR - PALITANA - DIU - PORBANDAR - SASAN GIR - JUNAGARH - GONDAL - BHUJ - BANNI - MANDVI - DASADA - AHMEDABAD - MUMBAI ॐ

Programma del tour (giornaliero):

Day 1: ARRIVAL – MUMBAI

Departure with flight to Mumbai. Upon your arrival in Mumbai, a representative of our office will come to welcome you and accompany you to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: MUMBAI

After breakfast, a full day dedicated to visiting the city: once founded on seven islands, Mumbai is now the financial capital of India. The tour begins at the Gateway of India - India's gateway, then we will visit a more tangible sign of English colonization, the Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Gardens, Victoria Rail Terminus. Last but not least, it will be a walk on the famous Marine Drive and Chowpatty Beach. Overnight.

Day 3: MUMBAI – AHMEDABAD

After breakfast transfer to the domestic airport to take the flight to Ahmedabad. Upon arrival, transfer and check-in to the hotel. In the afternoon, half a day of tours will see the beautiful Sidi Saiyed Mosque mosque built in 1573, the Hathee Singh Jain Temple, an inlaid white marble Jainist temple, and the Gandhi Ashram, and the stupendous well Adalej Step Well. Overnight.

Day 4: AHMEDABAD

In the morning, after breakfast, visit the Friday Mosque and then the Calico Museum of Textile which contains an endless and precious collection of Indian, ancient and modern fabrics. In the evening visit to the market. Overnight in Ahmedabad.

Day 5: AHMEDABAD – CHOTTA UDAIPUR

Departure for Chotta Udaipur. Arrival and check in of the hotel. You go out again and visit the Rathwa and Timla tribes, Devhat etc. Overnight.

Day 6: CHOTTA UDAIPUR

After breakfast visit to the tribal museum, and then to the Chalti Haat Bazaar, a mobile market where tribes of the different ethnic groups of the area meet. In the afternoon visit to some tribal villages. Overnight in Chhota Udaipur.

Day 7: CHOTTA UDAIPUR - BHAVNAGAR

In the morning departure to BHAVNAGAR via Lothal, where we will visit an ancient Harappa site. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel and check-in. In the afternoon visit to the Takhteshwar temple, a temple embellished by its beautiful inlays on white marble, dedicated to God Shiva and positioned on a hill. Following is a visit to the Gandhi Smriti, an institute that collects photos, documents and objects from the life of Mahatma Gandhi and if there is time at the British Museum with its coin collection. Overnight.

Day 8: BHAVNAGAR – PALITANA - BHAVNAGAR

Early in the morning excursion to PALITANA (56 Kms), to visit the famous Jain temple. In fact, for the Jains, PALITANA is one of the main centers of pilgrimage, and the 600 meters of steps to be done to reach the summit temple the hill is a test of faith. for those who can not do it, here are ready the Dolly's, which on large shoulders load bamboo sedans on which you can "comfortably" recline and reach the desired destination. Rise up the steps, return to Bhavnagar and deserved rest in the hotel. Overnight. 

Day 9: BHAVNAGAR - DIU

After breakfast departure for Diu, formerly a Portuguese colony. Check in at the hotel. In the evening, visit the Diu Fort and the sunset beach. Inside the fort, powerful cannons remain in memory of the battles between the Sultan of Gujarat Bahadur Shah and the Portuguese. Overnight in Diu.

Day 10 : DIU

After breakfast, visit the town of Diu with its pretty Portuguese colonial-style houses and St. Paul's (Jesuit) church, then the Diu museum. In the evening we will return to the beach to admire another beautiful sunset. Overnight in Diu.

Day 11: DIU - PORBANDAR

In the morning departure to PORBANDAR, arrival and visit of the temple of KIRTI, famous because the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. Visit to his museum. Overnight.

Day 12: PORBANDAR – SASAN GIR

Departure for Sasan Gir National Park. Gir National Park. Sasan Gir Lion sanctuary is home to around 300 Asian lions. Sasan Gir is the only natural park outside of Africa where you can admire lions in their natural habitat. Towards evening, first safari. Overnight.

Day 13: SASAN GIR

Morning and afternoon, 2 safaris at the park. Overnight.

Day 14: SASAN GIR - JUNAGARH

Departure for Junagadh. Visit of UPERKOT Fort, which is an ancient fort from the era of Chandra Gupta. Below, visit of the Ashokan Edicts, Mahabat Maqbara. The Edict of Ashoka's Rock is located on the way to the Temple on the hill of Girnar. The Edict of Emperor Ashoka imparts moral orders to dharma, harmony, tolerance and peace. Overnight in Junagadh.

Day 15: JUNAGARH

Excursion to the hill of Girnar Hill. 1100m high, climb up 10,000 steps to reach the top. The path was built between 1889 and 1908. You will climb the first in the morning at about 7. From the top you can see a wonderful view. Here too many pilgrims will come together to take you on foot. Return to Junagadh and overnight.

Day 16: JUNAGARH - GONDAL

Departure for GONDAL, check in at the hotel. In the afternoon visit to the Naulakha palace in inlaid white marble. Then visit an unusual collection of vintage cars. Overnight.

Day 17: GONDAL - BHUJ

In the morning visit of the Swami Narayan Temple, and the Bhuvneshvary Ayurvedic library. Around noon, departure for Bhuj. Overnight.

Day 18: BHUJ

Early in the morning, visit the town of Bhuj, visit the Bhuj market in the afternoon and the Foreign Registration office to take the permits to visit the tribal villages of the Grande Rann of Kutch the next day. Overnight.

Day 19: BHUJ – BANNI - BHUJ

Excursion to the tribal villages of various ethnic groups such as Jat, Harijan, Meghawal, Mutva etc. in various villages such as Hodka, Ludiya, and Dhordo. Taking photographs here will not be allowed, since especially the Jat do not like to be photographed. Final treat, towards the sunset, we will go right to the edge of the desert to attend a ceremony that has been repeated for many years and ends with the food offer of a guru to the coyotes of the area that run every time they hear echoing same time the temple bell. Return to Buji and overnight.

Day 20: BHUJ – MANDVI - BHUJ

In the morning, after visiting the village of Bhujodi, excursion to Mandvi to visit the Rabari village after Tunda Wandh near Mandvi itself. Visit to the Mandvi Palace and to the demolition and repair yards of ships that moor here in poor condition. Return to Buji and overnight.

Day 21: BHUJ - DASADA

Departure for Dasada, check in at the hotel. In the afternoon visit the Little Rann of Kutch to see different types of birds such as the flamingo, geese and crane. You can also see wild donkeys and blue bulls. Overnight stay

Day 22: DASADA

After breakfast second visit of the Little Rann of Kutch. In the afternoon, village safari to discover the Bharwad, Rabari ethnic groups. Overnight.

Day 23: DASADA - AHMEDABAD

In the morning, other visits to the Bharwad villages, Rabari. At noon, then, visit Patan Patola Weaving, famous for its silk saris and the inlaid stone well. Stop in Modhera for the famous Temple of the Sun. Arrival and overnight in Ahmedabad.

Day 24: AHMEDABAD – MUMBAI - DEPARTURE

Departure to the airport for the flight to Mumbai and then transfer to the international airport to take the return flight.

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