01 Day: Arrival Mumbai:
Assistance on arrival at Mumbai International Airport
you will be welcome by our representative and transfer
to the hotel where we are holding the room on ready
occupancy basis. Rest of day free at leisure and relaxation.
Overnight at the hotel.
02 Day: Mumbai:
After breakfast takes a sight seeing tour of Bombay,
drive to Gateway of India and from here cruise by motorboats
to Elephanta Caves. A flight of 100 steps takes you
to the top of the hill where it is set. The caves houses
large pillars that seem to hold the ceiling which is
made of cross beams. The picturesque presentations of
the 9 marvelous sculptured panels, set on the walls
are awe-inspiring. The most famous of the panels is
the Trimurthi, or triple-headed Shiva, where the God
is depicted as the destroyer, the preserver and the
creator. Later in the afternoon cruise back to Gateway
of India, one can have lunch at the Taj Hotel or other
several good Restaurants like Leopold & Mondegar
serving continental cuisines. Later visit Prince of
Wales Museum, Parliament House, Marine Drive, Jain Temple,
Hanging Gardens, Return back to the hotel for overnight.
03 Day:
Mumbai - Bhavnagar (By Air):
After breakfast check out from the hotel. Transfer to
the airport to board the morning flight for Bhavnagar.
Assistance on Arrival and transfer to the hotel. After
relaxation take a sightseeing tour of Bhavnagar visiting
the Gandhi Smriti which has a library, a small museum,
gallery and memorial to the founder of India. Nearby
is Gauri Shankar Lake, a picnic spot and Takhteshwar
Temple with fine views from the hilltop. The Bhavnagar
lock gate keeps ship afloat during low tides in the
city's port. Rest of the day at leisure or you may explore
the city on your own. Overnight stay at the hotel.
04 Day:
Bhavnagar - Palitana (50 kms 1 hr):
After breakfast checkout the hotel and drive to Palitana.
On arrival transfer to the hotel. Later visit the Palitana
temple, covered Shatrunjaya Hill; 2,000 ft. near Palitana
town has 863 shrines and exquisite marble temples with
arches, carved pillars and bejewelled idols. The temples
range from the 11th to 20th century. Rest of the evening
free for individual activities. Overnight stay at the
hotel.
05 Day:
Palitana - Ahmedpur-Mandvi (186 kms-4 hrs):
Today morning after breakfast checkout the hotel and
drive to Ahmedpur-Mandvi. On arrival at check in at
the hotel. Ahmedpur-Mandvi, on the coastline of Gujarat,
is one of the finest beaches in India. Afternoon visit
the beach and relax. Rest of the day free for individual
activities. Overnight at the hotel.
06 Day:
Ahmedpur – Mandvi:
Today you can spend the whole day at the beach. The
beach is white and firm, ideal for walks, and the water
perfect for swimming. A variety of Water sports options
are on offer-water scooting, skiing, surfing, Para sailing,
and speed boating. Overnight stay at the hotel.
07 Day:
Ahmedpur - Somnath (58 - 2hours) - Sasan Gir:
Today in the morning after breakfast check out the hotel
and drive to Somnath. On arrival at Somnath proceed
directly to visit the Shiva temple. Somnath, The historic
shore temple of Somnath is one of the 12 important Jyotirlingas
of Shiva in India. A museum nearby has exhibits from
the original temple before invaders destroyed it. The
port town of Veraval nearby has interesting docks and
palaces. Later leave for Sasan Gir by car. On arrival
at Sasan-Gir, check-in at the hotel. Evening jungle
safari into the sanctuary. Overnight stay at the hotel.
08 Day: Sasan-Gir - Junagarh
(58 kms- 1hr):
In the morning after breakfast the day will be free
for game viewing and jungle safari at the Gir Wild life
Reserve, you will be lucky to spot the king of the jungle.
Later depart from Sasan Gir and drive to Junagarh. On
arrival at Junagarh check-in at the hotel. Overnight
at the hotel
09 Day:
Junagarh:
After breakfast visit to the Junagarh Fort, rife with
palaces, gardens and mosques: Fort Uparkot and Sakerbagh
Garden, take a panoramic view of Girnar Mountain, which
has the 12th century Jain temples. Rest of the day free
for relaxation. Overnight stay at the hotel.
10 Day:
Junagarh - Rajkot - Wankaner (160 kms-3 hrs):
After breakfast checkout the hotel and depart by car
for Wankaner en route visiting Rajkot. If time permits
visit the Watson Museum Located in the pleasant Jubilee
garden, Swaminarayan Temples and Gurukul are the places
where people of all faith go to seek blessings. On arrival
at Wankaner, 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 stay at the hotel.
11 Day:
Wankaner - Ahmedabad (211 kms-5hrs):
After breakfast checkout the hotel and visit the various
temples and Ranjit Vilas Palace etc. Drive to Ahmedabad
. On arrival at Ahmedabad check-in at the hotel. Rest
of the day at leisure or you may explore the city on
your own. Overnight stay at the hotel.
12 Day:
Ahmedabad:
Today morning after breakfast take a sightseeing tour
of the city, visiting the magnificent Mosque of Siddi
Saiyad with its exquisite stone carvings, the beautiful
Jama Masjid, white marbled Hathee Singh's Temple, Dada
Hari Baoli, Shaking Minarets, Calico Textile Museum
and Sabarmati Ashram started by Mahatma Gandhi. Afternoon
visit to Akshardham 32 kms. Afternoon excursion to Patan
visiting Rani-Ki-Vav and other architectural buildings
Return to the hotel for overnight.
13 Day:
Ahmedabad – Mumbai (By Air) – Hometown (By
Air):
Today after breakfast check out the hotel and transfer
to the domestic airport to board the scheduled flight
for Mumbai. On arrival transfer to the international
airport to board the flight for hometown Tour concludes
with happy memories. |