20 Nights / 21 Days
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Coverage Area : Ahmedabad, Bhuj, Rajkot, Wankaner, Somnath, Gondal, Champaner, Sayala
Destination Cover – Ahemedabad, champaner, Jambughoda, Chhottaudaipur, palitana, Lothal, Gir National Park, Somnath, Gondal, Wankaner, Sayala, Rajkot, Bhuj, Great Rann of Kutch, Little Rann of Kutch, Dasada, Sidpur, Modhera sun temple, Patan rani ki vav, and over all different colorful isolated tribal villages and ethnic group.
During Monsoon – the Gir National Park will close on 16th June to 15th Oct. every year. And the online booking for safari and entry starts 120 days before, so your early booking is highly appreciable.
Day 1: Ahmedabad
Upon arrival meet our representative at airport and transfer to hotel. (there is connective and also direct international flight to Ahmedabad)
Overnight – Ahmedabad.
Day 2: Ahmedabad- sightseeing
Morning heritage walk in the old town area and then sidi sayed square , jama masjid etc free after noon on the bank of Sabarmati River.
Overnight – Ahmedabad.
Day 3: Ahmedabad- Champaner- Jambughoda (3.30hr drive+ visit)
Morning proceed to Jambughoda and enroute visit the world heritage site at Champaner. Check in a nice palace (Heritage) hotel at Jambughoda.
Overnight – Jambughoda
Day 4: Jambughoda- Rathwa Tribal village- Chhottaudaipur (3.30hr drive + visit)
Meet the very colorful Rathwa tribes at their isolated village and explore their life style too and check in a nice palace hotel at Chhottaudaipur, afternoon visit the nice colorful weekly market.
Overnight – Chhottaudaipur
Day 5: Chhottaudaipur- Lothal- Palitana (4.30hr drive + visit)
Visit the historical Indus valley civilization -famous Lothal ( 3700 BC) – Harpan, Mohenjodaro period and then proceed to Palitana, check in a nice heritage palace at there.
Overnight – Palitana
Day 6: Palitana Jain temples- Gir National Park (3hr drive+ visit)
Early standup to climb for Satrunjaya hill, and excursion the group of jain live temple at there and after royal lunch at palace proceed towards Gir National park. Check in a nice five star hotel and relax.
Overnight – Sasan Gir
Day 7: Gir National Park safari
Meet the wild Asiatic lion during early morning and afternoon open jeep safari with naturalist.
Overnight – Sasan Gir
Day 8: Gir National park safari- Siddi Tribal village- Somnath (1.30hr drive+ visit)
Morning again one safari at the national park, then check out and proceed to somnath enroute visit the (Mini Africa in India) only pure African tribes in india – siddi tribal communities.
Check in a nice hotel at the holy city of Somnath , evening enjoy the illumination of somnath temple.
Overnight – Somnath
Day 9: Somnath- Gondal (2.30hr drive+ visit)
Morning holy visit to the temple and after breakfast check out and departure towards Gondal, check in a nice heritage palace in Gondal, after noon visit the classic part of Gondal.
Overnight – Gondal
Day 10: Gondal- S/S- Rajkot (1.30hr drive+ visit)
During heritage walk at the classic part of Gondal visit the age old palace of Gondal, and excursion the royal life and ancient life style of people. Check in a nice hotel at Rajkot and relax.
Overnight – Rajkot
Day 11: Rajkot- Wankaner- Sayala (2hr drive+ visit)
Morning visit the home of Mahatma Gandhi , then visit the Maharaja Ranjeet vilas palace and nice hill view too , then check in a nice heritage haveli at Sayala and greet by royal family.
Overnight – Sayala
Day 12: Sayala- Tribal village/ Boating- Sayala(3hr drive+ visit)
While boating cross the river and meet the pandhara , Morbi and Navlak tribal communities at their isolated non tourist village, overnight at the same palace at Sayala.
Overnight – sayala
Day 13: Sayala- Bhuj s/s- Bhuj(3hr drive+ visit)
Morning visit the Rabari tribal village near Wankner and then drive toward Bhuj,
Afternoon visit the ancient Bhuj palace, museam and mirror palace too, check in a nice hotel and seek permission for Bani village ( our guide will collect the permission for Bani village)
Overnight – Bhuj
Day 14: Bhuj- Bani Village- Dhorod / Great Rann of Kutch (1.30hr drive+ visit)
After breakfast check out and departure for Bani village meet the very special Desh Rabari, vand tribe at their isolated village. Check in a nice eco resort at Great rann of Kutch ( run by tribal communities)
afternoon enjoy the sindhi tribe dance with camp fire at there.
Overnight – Dhorod (Great Rann of Kutch)
Day 15: Dhorod- Jat Tribal village- Great Rann of Kutch (2.30hr drive+ visit)
Meet the most colorful tribes in Kutch Fakirani and Dhaneta Jat at their isolated village
Jat Tribe- They are very colorful and very aggressive too and living core area in the jungle , to visit their village seek to special permission with the help of village cheap, we are the only travel agent who has very good local relation
Overnight – Dhorod (Great Rann of Kutch)
Day 16: Great Rann of Kutch- Kutchi Rabari , Meghwan tribal village- Dasada (4.30hr drive+ visit)
Meet the Vand, Meghwan ethnic gourp at their isolated village in the core area and then drive towards Little rann of Kutch , check in nice resort at Dasada.
Overnight – Dasada
Day 17: Dasada- open jeep wild ass safari/ Little rann of Kutch
While rumble in Little rann of Kutch over open jeep safari meet the wild asses, blue bull and different birds and animals on nature.
Overnight – Dasada
Day 18: Modara sun temple- Patan Rani ki Vav- Sidhpur Heritage village- Poshina (4hr drive+ visit)
After breakfast departure for Modhera sun temple ( 11th c AD, one of the fine artistic sculpture of Solanki dynesty) , Then visit the Patan step well ( world heritage site by UNESCO on 2014), visit the famous patan textile weaving village, then visit the famous heritage village- Sidhpur, heritage walk over there, then check in a nice heritage palace at Poshina. Enjoy the mouth watering royal dinner with royal hospitality at there.
Overnight – Poshina
Day 19: Poshina- Bhil and Garacia tribal village- Poshina (2.30hr drive+ visit)
By jeep explore the isolated non touristic village in the core jungle of Poshina range, and meet the Bhil and Garacia tribes at there.
Evening enjoy the Garacia fire dance at the royal palace.
Overnight – Poshina
Day 20: Kumaria Jain temple- Ahmedabad s/s (3hr drive+ visit)
Visit the most interesting group fo marble jain temple at Kumaria-10 c AD, Then check in a nice hotel in Ahmedabad along with Sabarmati river. Free evening for shopping.
Overnight – Ahmedabad
Day 21: Departure
After breakfast departure toward Ahmadabad airport to board the flight for your onward journey
1. What is the ideal duration for this tour?
Ideally, a 15 to 25-day tour would allow you to explore these destinations comfortably. You could allocate 1-2 days per city, depending on your interests and the attractions you wish to cover.
2. What is the best time to visit?
The best time to visit these locations is during the winter months, from October to March. The weather is pleasant for sightseeing during this period. Summers (April to June) can be extremely hot, while monsoons (July to September) bring moderate rainfall.
3. What are the key attractions in these places?
Ahmedabad: Sabarmati Ashram, Sarkhej Roza, Heritage walk in Old Ahmedabad, Jama Masjid.
Bhuj: Rann of Kutch (White Desert), Prag Mahal, Bhujodi village for handicrafts.
Rajkot: Swaminarayan Temple, Kaba Gandhi No Delo (Mahatma Gandhi's childhood home).
Wankaner: Wankaner Palace, the Palace Museum.
Somnath: Somnath Temple (one of the 12 Jyotirlingas), beach and pilgrimage spots.
Gondal: Riverside Palace, Orchard Palace.
Champaner: Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Kalika Mata Temple.
Sayala: Experience heritage properties like Sayla Palace, local cultural experiences.
4. What are the transportation options?
By Air: Ahmedabad and Rajkot have the nearest airports for domestic flights. For international travelers, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (Ahmedabad) is the main entry point.
By Train: All major cities in this itinerary (Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Bhuj) are well connected by the Indian Railways network.
By Road: Gujarat has an excellent network of roads and highways. You can hire private cars, or travel by state buses or luxury coaches to travel between these cities.
5. What accommodation options are available?
Ahmedabad: From budget hotels to luxury properties, a wide range of options is available.
Bhuj: Mid-range hotels, heritage stays, and guesthouses.
Rajkot: Modern hotels, boutique accommodations, and business hotels.
Wankaner: Stay at heritage properties like the Royal Oasis.
Somnath: Pilgrim guesthouses, budget hotels, and mid-range accommodations.
Gondal: Heritage hotels like Orchard Palace.
Champaner: Basic accommodations near the archaeological site, or stay in Vadodara (around 50 km away).
Sayala: Experience royal hospitality in heritage properties.
6. Are there any cultural tips to keep in mind?
Respect Local Customs: In religious places like Somnath and Champaner, modest attire is recommended.
Photography: Be mindful of photography restrictions at religious sites.
Local Etiquette: Greet locals with a "Namaste" or "Jai Shri Krishna." Gujarat is known for its hospitality, so polite interactions are appreciated.
7. What should I pack?
Winter (October to March): Light sweaters or jackets for the evenings, especially in Bhuj and Somnath.
Summer (April to June): Light cotton clothing, sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses.
Monsoon (July to September): Rain gear like umbrellas and waterproof shoes.
8. Are there any special festivals or events?
Rann Utsav (November to February) in Kutch, a cultural festival with music, dance, and handicrafts.
Navratri (September-October) in Ahmedabad, Rajkot, and other cities, famous for Garba dances and celebrations.
Maha Shivratri is a big event in Somnath.
Uttarayan (Kite Festival) is celebrated with great enthusiasm in January across Gujarat, especially in Ahmedabad.
09. Is there good food in these places?
Gujarat is known for its vegetarian cuisine. Don’t miss Dhokla, Khandvi, Thepla, and Undhiyu. Every city has its own specialty, and you will find delicious Gujarati thalis in most places.
For non-vegetarians, Somnath offers seafood options, and in Bhuj, you might find local Kutch delicacies like Mutton Bhuna.
10. Is it safe to travel in these regions?
Gujarat is generally considered a safe destination for tourists. However, it’s always wise to take standard precautions, like avoiding isolated areas after dark and keeping your valuables secure.
11. What language is spoken in these areas?
Gujarati is the primary language, but Hindi and English are widely understood, especially in tourist areas.
12. What are the local souvenirs to buy?
In Ahmedabad, buy traditional textiles like bandhani or patola sarees.
Bhuj is famous for handicrafts, embroidered garments, and leatherwork.
In Rajkot and Gondal, look for silver jewelry and traditional Rajputana artifacts.
Wankaner offers ceramics and palace memorabilia.
Champaner and Sayala might have local crafts and heritage goods.
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