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| Essance of Gujarat |
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| Routing :- Ahmedabad - Dasada - Wakaner/Rajkot - Gondal/Junagadh - Sasangir - Diu - Bhavangar - Ahmedabad |
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GUJ / ESN- 12 |
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Ahmedabad |
| End
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Ahmedabad |
| Duration |
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10 Nights / 11 Days |
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| 110 kms 224 kms 95 kms 124 kms 120
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Ahmedabad  Dasada Wankaner Gondal Sasangir Diu |
| 200 kms |
| Bhavnagar Ahmedabad |
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| Day 01 : Arrival Ahmedabad - Dasada(110kms 1/1/2 hour drive approx.) |
Met and transfer to Dasada (90kms) Home of Asiatic Wild ass know as " Little Rann Of Kutch" Afternoon visit the sanctuary and take a short trip to the local village to see the local tribes. Overnight at Dasada. Stay at Camp/Resort for 02 Nights. |
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Day 02 : Full Day at Dasada |
After having breakfast, you will go on a visit of the Rann of Kutch to see the various birds flocking in the region, like Flamingo, Duck and Crane. The other major attraction here is the significant population of Asiatic Wild Ass and Blue Bull. In the evening, you will take a village safari to see visit the Bharwad and Rabari tribal. Overnight at Dasada Sanctuary - Dasada. |
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| Day 03 : Dasada - Wankaner (224 kms /5 hours drive approx.) |
After Breakfast Drive to Wanakner arrival at Wanakner enjoy a visiting the Palace Museum and local Village. Overnight at Wankaner Palace The palace is a superb work of architecture blending Stay at the Palace for 1 Night. The Royal Oasis Wankaner.
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Day 04 : Wankaner - Gondal (via Rajkot 95 kms / 1hour drive approx.) |
After breakfast drive to Gondal one way visit Rajkot ( 55 Kms + 40 Kms) including the Watson Museum, Rashtriya Shala to see the weaving cloths and local Rajkot City. Afternoon arrival at Gondal, Later visit Vintage classic cars collection of the Maharaja of Gondal. By evening visit the Naulakha palace and Swaminarayan temple. Overnight at Gondal. Stay at the Palace for 1 Night. Orchard Palace - Gondal. |
| Day 05 : Gondal - Sasangir (via Junagadh 124kms / 2 hour drive approx) |
After breakfast proceed to Sasangir on way visit Junagadh (65 Kms + 60 Kms) at Junagadh visit the famous Ashok Rock Edict, Junagadh Museum etc Arrive Sasan Gir which provide refuge to the rare species-The Asiatic Lion An Asiatic Lions of Gir National Park. Evening visit the Lion Sanctuary (Jeep safari Optional). Overnight Sasangir. Stay at Jungle Camp/Hotel for 1 Night.
Special Note: Sasangir Sanctuary is closed every year 15 June to 15th Oct (in this period the said package replaced at Gondal i.e. Diu to Gondal via Junagadh and in total 2 Nights at Gondal including the day 05.) |
| Day 06 : Sasangir - Somnath - Diu (40kms + 80kms / 2 hours drive approx.) |
Early morning game view (jeep safari/Optional- Payable directly in the Sasan Gir lion sanctuary.)After breakfast drive to Diu via Somnath - the temple city also known as Prabhas Patan and home to one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of India. Diu is a small town sandwiched between a massive fort to the east and a huge city wall to the west. On arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight
at hotel.
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| Day 07 : Diu |
Day free to relax at beach. After noon Visit the Places of Interest on Diu mainly the Fort, the church the Museum all giving a touch of Portuguese influence. Overnight at hotel. |
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| Day 08 : Diu - Bhavnagar via Palitana (200 kms / 4 hours drive approx.) |
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After Early breakfast proceed to Bhavnagar enroute Palitana -Shatrunjaya temple (doli-lift chairs are available at extra cost) It is scared Pilgrimage spot of Jain's the hill as 863 temples ,visit Adinath Temple, Adishvara Temple and later arrive Bhavnagar. Overnight at Hotel Nilambhag Palace. |
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| Day 09 : Bhavnagar - Ahmedabad (200kms / 4 hours drive approx.) |
After breakfast drive to Ahmedabad Via Lothal Lothal ( 145 Kms + 87 Kms), One-way visit the Lothal Harappan Archeological site, well known as Indus Valley Civilization site. Evening upon arrival check in at the Hotel.
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| Day 10 : Ahmedabad |
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Full day excursion to Modhera & Patan, located around 300 kms away. Patan was founded during the 9th century and is famous for its architectural wonders built during the rule of the Solanki dynasty. The Rani Udayamati vav (step well) and the Sahatraling lake are some of the tourist attractions here. Evening return to the Hotel in Ahmedabad. Overnight stay at hotel. |
| Day 11 : Depart Ahmedabad |
This Morning is free till departure .On time departure transfer to airport to connect flight for onward destinations. |
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| HOTELS MENTIONED BELOW OR SIMILAR (TOUR CODE GUJ / ESN- 12) |
City |
No. of Nights |
Standard |
Deluxe |
Dasada |
2 |
Desert Courses |
Rann Riders |
Wankaner |
1 |
--Not Applicable |
Royal Oasis(Heritage) |
Gondal(Optional) |
1 |
-- Not Applicable-- |
Orchard Palace |
Sasangir |
1 |
Gir Birding Lodge |
Lion Safari Camp |
Diu |
2 |
Suzlon Beach |
Hotel Radhika |
Bhavnagar |
1 |
Narayani Heritage |
Nilambagh Palace |
Ahmedabad |
2 |
Royal Highness |
Cama Hotel |
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