| Day 01 |
Delhi |
Late night arrival at Delhi's International airport. Upon arrival you shall be welcomed by the Mondial Trails representative and you will be transferred to the hotel.
Overnight in Delhi.
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| Day 02 |
Delhi - Ahemdabad (Flight) |
After breakfast half day combined tour of New & Old Delhi. Later transfer to the domestic airport to take flight to Ahmedabad. On arrival you check-in at hotel in Ahmedabad.
Overnight stay at Ahmedabad.
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| Day 03 |
Ahemdabad |
After breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing tour of Ahmedabad. Visit Teen Darwaza, Hatheesing Jain Temple, The Dwarkadhish Temple, Jama Masjid, Sidi Saiyad Mosque, Sabarmati Ashram and Akshar Dham Temple in Gandhinagar. Evening back to hotel.
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| Day 04 |
Ahemdabad - vadodra (115Kms) |
| After breakfast drive to Vadodra.Afternoon visit the Museum of Vadodara. The scenic and impressive Vadodara Museum and Picture Gallery was built by the Gaekwads in 1894. The museum has on display innumerable and extensive collection of artefacts relating to archaeology, geology, natural history and a variety of personal collection pieces of Maharaja Sayajirao III. Amongst the notable displays, you can view the 109 miniature paintings of the Mughal times, a Persian version of Mahabharata specially commissioned by Mughal Emperor Akbar. Overnight in Vadodara. |
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| Day 05 |
Vadodra |
After breakfast excursions to the close by town of Champaner which is located at a distance of 47 km to the northeast of Vadodara. This town is famous for a lot of charming attractions that include the Jama Masjid.
Champaner is an ancient fort located at the foothills of Pavagadh. The town derives its name from the Champa tree or from Champaraj founder of the town, a contemporary of King Vanraj Chavda of Anhilwada. Visit the whole complex of Champaner. Afternoon return back to Vadodara.
Overnight in Vadodara.
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| Day 06 |
Vadodra - Bhavnagar via lothal (230kms) |
After breakfast, depart for Bhavnagar enroute visit Lothal, the archaeological site where you see the remnants of Indus valley Civilization. Later continue drive to Bhavnagar, It is a modern port town invested with perfect natural surroundings. The port was built in 1723 AD. On arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon is free at leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel in Bhavnagar. |
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| Day 07 |
Bhavnagar to Palitana (60kms) |
After breakfast excursion to Palitana. Palitana is famous for its Jain temples. Located on Shatrunjaya hills, there are 863 temples, elegantly carved in marble. The Palitana temples were built over a span of 900 years. Return to hotel.
Overnight in Bhavnagar. |
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| Day 08 |
Bhavnagar - Sasangir (260kms) |
After breakfast, drive to Sasangir. It is the natural habitat of the Asiatic Lions. On arrival check-in at hotel. Later in evening jungle safari into the sanctuary.
Overnight in Sasangir.
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| Day 09 |
Sasangir - Gondal (130kms) |
Morning safaris to Gir National Park and return to hotel for the breakfast, drive to Junagarh.
Visit Junagarh Fort, with palaces, gardens and mosques. Fort Uparkot and Sakerbagh Garden, take a panoramic view of Girnar Mountain, which has the 12th century Jain temples. Later drive to Gondal, on your arrival check into the hotel.
Overnight in Gondal.
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| Day 10 |
Gondal - Wankaner (100kms) |
After breakfast , drive to Wankaner, on your arrival check in at the hotel. In Wankaner you can Experience mix culture of Saurashtra, north Gujarat and Kutch. Rest of the evening free for leisure and relaxation.
Overnight in Wankaner |
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| Day 11 |
Wankaner - bhuj (200kms) |
After breakfast visit temples and the Ranjit Vilas Palace etc. Later drive to Bhuj, upon arrival visit Aina Mahel( Palace of mirrors), Kutch Museum; the oldest museum in Gujarat and has an excellent collection. Also visit Palace of Rao Pragmalji's.
Overnight in Bhuj.
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| Day 12 |
Bhuj |
This morning you take an excursion to the Banni Area, upto Nakhatrana. Visit few typical villages of this region, where you find local tribals. Banni villages in the kutch area are riots of colours. Bhirandiyara, Dhordo, Gorevali, Hodka, Sumrasar and Nirona are major tribes in the Bhuj region. Each Village has its own identity of craft and embroidery.Evening drive back to Bhuj.
Overnight in Bhuj. |
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| Day 13 |
Bhuj - Dasada (280kms) |
Drvie to Dasada. The hotel where you stay has been constructed in the open fields using the local stuff and it's architecture is typical Gujarat style huts. Afternoon visit the surrounding village to meet more tribals of the region.
Overnight in Dasada. |
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| Day 14 |
Dasada |
Full day excursion to nearby villages, explore this area of tribals. Also visit the Sun temple Modhera which was built in 1026 AD by King Bhimdev of the Solanki dynasty and is dedicated to Lord Surya, the Sun God of Hinduism. It is akin to the Konark Sun Temple of Orissa.
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| Day 15 |
Dasada - Palanpur via patan (150kms) |
| After breakfast drive to Palanpur, on the way visit the famous stepwell in Patan. During the period of the Solanki or Chalukya, the stepwell called the Ran-ki vav (Queen's step well) was constructed. It is a richly sculptured monument. It was one of the largest and the most sumptuous structures of its type. It became silted up and much of it is not visible now, except for some rows of sculptured panels in the circular part of the well. Among its ruins one pillar still stands which is the proof not only of the elegance of its design, but also excellent example of this period. Later drive to Palanpur. Afternoon visit the Aravali foothills area where you see the aboriginal tribals of the region like Adivasis, Garasias etc. |
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| Day 16 |
Palanpur - Udaipur (210kms) |
| Drive to Udaipur. On arrival check in to the hotel. Before sunset take a boatride on the lake Pichola(subject to the level of water). Overnight in Udaipur. |
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| Day 17 |
Udaipur - Delhi |
| In the morning visit the City Palace situated on the edge of lake Pichola, later visit the Jagdish temple, a beautifully carved temple of 17th century. Also visit Sahelion ki badi(Maids garden). Opporunity to visit an atelier of miniature paintings. Afternoon flight to Delhi. Farewell dinner and transfer to international airport for further destination. |
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