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| Festival Tour of Gujarat |
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| Routing :- Ahmedabad - Balaram - Zainabad - Bhuj/ Ravechi - Mandavi - Tarentar - Gondal - Bhavnagar - Ahmedabad |
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GUJ / FES- 17 |
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Ahmedabad |
| End
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Ahmedabad |
| Duration |
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16 Nights / 17 Days |
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| 169 kms 120 kms 280 kms 60 kms 230
kms 225
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Ahmedabad  Balaram Zainabad Bhuj Mandavi Tarentar |
| 180 kms 200 kms |
| Gondal Bhavnagar Ahmedabad |
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| ITINERARY DETAILS |
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| Day 01 : Arrival Ahmedabad |
Arrival at Ahmedabad, Met by driver and transfer to your hotel
On arrival check in at Hotel .Afternoon half day sightseeing of Ahmedabad. Overnight at Ahmedabad Stay for 01 nights.
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Day 02 : Full day to Ahmedabad visit |
After breakfast, Morning visit to the Heritage Walk Visit, Siddhi Sayad Masjid, Jama Masjid, Swaminarayan Temple Afternoon visit Gandhinagar - Akshardam Temples (30 Kms one-way) on the way visit Sabarmati Ashram and way back visit Adalaj Step well and return to Hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
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| Day 03 : Ahmedabad - Balaram (169kms / 2 hours drive approx) |
After breakfast drive to Balaram enroute visiting Adalaj Step Well on arrival check in at the Place of Balaram, your nature home resort. Afternoon visit the Ambaji Temples and also visit Badrapurnima Fair and nearby.
BADRA PURNIMA FAIR(Near Ambaji) Scheduled date 15th Sep 2008.
The Ambaji Temple which is situated on the Arasur hill in the Aravali Range in North Gujarat. The temple of Ambaji is recognized as one of the original Shakti Pithas. Large number of devotes visit the shrine during the Purnima fairs held on the full moon day of Kartik, chaitra, Bhadrapad and also Navratri . Bhadrapad is in of the for most important festival day of the year, when agriculturists go to the temple in their thousands, along with members of the general public. There is a large fair on this occasion, while on the evening performances of Bhavai are held, and garba programmers are organized Over five lacs people come here during Bhadra Purnima Fair.
Evening return to Balaram & overnight at Hotel.
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| Day 04 : Balaram |
This morning visit the fair site of BhadraPurnima near Ambaji Later drive towards Posina Thereafter, you will visit a number of tribal villages situated around its boundaries. It is the perfect place to see Garacia tribal, Bhil tribal and Rajasthani rabaries. Evening return to Balaram and Overnight at the hotel. |
| Day 05 : Balaram - Zainabad (280kms / 6hours drive approx) |
After breakfast proceed for Zainabad enroute visit of Modhera Sun temple and Patan famous for Patola silk and Textile. Afternoon Visit the Rann of Kutch known for Asiatic Wild ass and Blue hill . Also you can see bird flocking in the region like Flamingo, Duck and crane. Overnight at Hotel . |
| DAY 06 : Zainabad |
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After breakfast, 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. Night stay will be at the hotel.
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| Day 07 : Zainabad - Bhuj |
After Early breakfast this morning, you will drive to Bhuj. Upon arrival proceed to DSP/Collector office to obtain the permit (Please all foreign clients need to obtain the permit for Banny village visit.)
Note : 2nd and 4th Saturday & public holiday are closed at DSP?COLLECTOR office hence set the dates accordingly. Evening stroll around in the local market Overnight at the hotel. |
| Day 8 : Bhuj Excursion (Banni Tribal area) |
Full day excursion to the Banni villages to see various typical villages to see the traditional art and culture of Gujarat. You will be visiting tribal people like Jat, Harijan, and Meghawal and Mutva, living in various villages like Hodka, Ludiya and Dhordo. Evening, return to the hotel for Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 9: Bhuj - Ravechi (99kms / 1hour drive approx.) |
After breakfast drive to Raveachi Visit Ravechi Fair near Bhuj (Scheduled date 7th to 09th Sep 2008
Ravechi Mata Temple is located near Nana Reva in Rapar Taulka of Kutch. A grand fair is held on Bhadrva Sud Atham of Hindu Calendar. More then 30 thousand people participate in Ravechi Fair,
Mainly ahir, Rabri & Charan communities.
Important Note: Please check the dates as mentioned in the website the dates may vary according to Hindu Calendar. Evening stay at the fair site. (accommodation is very basic.
Overnight at Ravechi or return to Bhuj for overnight). |
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| Day 10 : Ravechi - Bhuj (99kms / 1 hour dive approx.) |
Enjoy the fair till the late evening and later return to Bhuj and stay at the Bhuj Hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 11 : Bhuj - Mandavi (60kms / 1 hour dive approx.) |
After breakfast this morning will be spent in visiting the various tourist attractions of the Bhuj city. Visit Aaina Mahal and Parag Mahal. later drive to Mandavi-one of the finest beaches in India on the coastline of Gujarat. Overnight at the hotel The Beach Mandavi Palace. |
| Day 12 : Mandavi |
After breakfast Visit villages near Mandvi known for their picturesque houses called bhungas and Rabari embroidery. Rest of the day is at leisure at the beach Overnight at Beach Mandavi Palace. |
| Day 13 : Mandavi - Tarnetar(230Kms / 5 hours drive approx.) |
After breakfast drive to Taranetar and Fair site. Overnight at the camp at Tarnetar( accommodation is very basic)
Tarnetar Fair (Near Rajkot) (Scheduled date 3rd to 05th Sep 08)
Tarnetar is a small village about 75 kilometers from
Rajkot. Tarnetar (Trineteshwar) a holy site locally believed to have been the original courses of river Ganga. The fair is a blaze of colour . As matchmaking is an objective of the fair, women are brightly dressed and bedecked in jewellery, and men wear colorful turbans, embroidered jackets, heavy bracelets and embroidered shoes to attract a suitable bride. Eligible men also carry richly embroidered Umbrellas . Women select their partner as they would in a 'Swayamwara'. The fair is showcase of folk dances like the Hudo and other traditions of Saurashtra.
Important Note: Please check the dates as mentioned in the website the dates may vary according to Hindu Calendar. Evening stay at the fair site. (accommodation is very basic) |
| Day 14 : Tarnetar |
| Full day enjoy the festival at Tarnetar. Overnight at the Camp at Tarnetar. |
| Day 15 : Tarnetar - Gondal (225 kms / 5 hours drive approx.) |
After breakfast drive to Gondal on way visit Junagadh (160 Kms + 65 Kms) at Junagadh visit the famous Ashok Rock Edict, Junagadh Museum etc. Evening arrival at Gondal, An Historical city. Overnight at Gondal. Stay at the Palace for 1 Night. Orchard Palace - Gondal. |
| Day 16 : Gondal - Palitana - Bhavnagar (180kms /4 hours drive approx.) |
After early breakfast drive to Plaitana Visit of 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 drive to Bhavangar & Check in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel. |
| Day 17 : Depart Ahmedabad (200kms 4 hours drive approx.) |
After breakfast proceed to Ahmedabad and in time transfer to Ahmedabad Airport or Railway station for your next destination. |
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| HOTELS MENTIONED BELOW OR SIMILAR (TOUR CODE GUJ / FES- 17 |
City |
No. of Nights |
Standard |
Deluxe |
Ahmedabad |
2 |
Royal Highness |
Cama Hotel |
Balaram Resorts |
2 |
Balaram Palace |
Balaram Palace |
Zainabad |
2 |
Desert Courses |
Rann Riders |
Bhuj |
2 |
Hotel Prince |
Hotel Ilark |
Ravechi |
1 |
Basic Tents |
Basic Tents |
Mandvi |
2 |
Beach at Mandavi(tents) |
Beach at Mandavi tents) |
Tarnatear |
2 |
At Camp(accom basic) |
At Camp(accom basic) |
Gondal |
1 |
Orchard Palace |
Orchard Palace |
Bhavnagar |
1 |
Narayani Heritage |
Nilambagh Palace |
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