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| Vibrant Gujarat Tour |
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| Routing :- Ahmedabad - Poshina - Dasada - Bhuj - Gondal - Utelia - Jambugodha / Cahmpaner/Chotta udepur - Surat - Saputra - Mumbai |
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GUJ / VBT - 18 |
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Ahmedabad |
| End
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Mumbai |
| Duration |
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18 Nights / 20 Days |
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| 280 kms 210 kms 280 kms 280 kms 230
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Ahmedabad  Poshina Dasada Bhuj Gondal Uthelai |
| 210 kms 180 kms 300
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| Jambugoda Surat Saputra Mumbai |
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| ITINERARY DETAILS |
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| Day 01 : Ahmedabad |
Arrive at Ahmedabad- Manchester of the East. Ahmedabad, founded in the year 1411 AD is located on the banks of river Sabarmati and has been named after Sultan Ahmed Shah. Afternoon proceed Sarkhej, which is south west of Ahmedabad built in year 1457. Evening visit Gandhi Ashram Or harijan Ashram founded in 1917 on the banks of the Sabarmati river. Stay at a heritage hotel owned by a former textile industrialist family. |
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Day 02 : Ahmedabad |
After breakfast visit the Calico Museum (sharp 10:15am -Textile part- Wednesday & Public Holidays are Closed) established by the Sarabhai family, one of the earliest textile industrialist of India, The city of Ahmedabad has some of the finest Museum including some theme museums dedicated to textiles, handicrafts, art and Culture.
Evening we drive 18kms to the north of Ahmedabad to visit the Adalj Vav one of the finest Step wells of Gujarat. It was built by queen Rudabai in1499. Stay at a heritage hotel owned by a former textile industrialist family.
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| Day 03 : Ahmedabad - Poshina(280kms/ 6 hours drive approx.) |
After breakfast proceed to Poshina enroute visit Modhera & Pathan. Modhera the beautiful and partially ruined sun temple of Modhera was built by King Bhimdev I (1026-27) and bears some resemblance to Sun temple of Konarak of Orrissa. It was designed so that the dawn sun shone on the image of Surya, the sun god at the time of the equinoxes. |
| Day 04 : Patan |
Patan was an ancient Hind capital before Mahmud of Ghazni sacked it in 1024. Now a pale shadow of its former self, it still has more than 100 Jain temples and is famous for its beautifully designed patola silk saris. There is also the renovated Rani-ki-Vav, a step well which boasts of some of Gujarat’s finest carvings. |
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Later drive to Poshina. The tribal land of Aravalis. Explore the Bhil & Garasia tribal culture of North Gujarat & Southern Rajasthan. The village of Poshina is home to a number of artisans the tribal arrow crafters, silver, Potters, blacksmiths and the bazaar is famous for silver tribal jewelry, ORNATE sheathed daggers and terra cotta horses. Around poshina are hamlets Of the bhil and garasia tribal communities, know for their colorful Attires and artistic ornaments. The Jain temple, the intricately carved Med review Shiva temple and the royal catteries (cenotaphs) of the rulers Of poshina are sure to leave you mesmerized
Overnight at Darbargadh Castle of Poshina. |
| Day 05 : Poshina |
After breakfast visit of tribal villages around Poshina. It is an centre to see Garasia tribals and also Rajasthani rabaris can be seen near Ambaji. An important Hindu pilgrimage centre of mother goddess Ambaji. Lunch at the Darbargadh. After noon second safari to the tribal villages located in the aravalli hills. Overnight at Darbargadh Castle of Poshina . |
| DAY 06 : Poshina - Dasada(210kms / 4 hours drive approx.) |
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After breakfast drive to Dasada and check in at Rann Riders or Desert Courses or Similar Afternoon Visit the Rann of Kutch to see the various birds flocking in the region, like Flamingo, Duck ,Crane and the Houbara Bustard. 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 tribals. Night stay will be at the hotel.
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| Day 07 : Dassada - Bhuj (280kms / 6 hours drive approx.) |
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 Banni 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 various villages like Hodka, Ludiya and Dhordo. Evening, return to the hotel for Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 9 : Bhuj - Gondal(280 Kms / 6 hours drive approx) |
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning transfer by road to Gondal enroute visiting Dhamadka. On arrival check in at hotel Orchard palace.
Gondal - Gondal, the capital of the former princely State of Gondal, was ruled by the Jadeja Rajput clan, till the independence of India. It is a fortified town located on the river Gondal. Present day Gondal is a testimony to the great visionary ruler Sir Bhagwatsinhiji, who introduced social reforms, planned the development of Gondal town and created a model state of Saurashtra in late 19th and early 20th century.
overnight at Orchard Palace at Gondal.
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| Day 10 : Gondal - Uthelia (230 Kms / 4 ½ drive approx.) |
After breakfast Drive to Uthelia, small fortified village where in you will stay at The Palace of Utelia.
Evening visit the village to see the traditional houses, Diamond polishing, hot springs and typical ambience an Indian Village. Agricultural countryside (cotton and wheat fields) and Bharwad hamlets around Utelia.
Overnight at Uthelia Palace of Uthelia.
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Day 11 : Uthelia - Jambhugodha (270kms / 6 hours drive approx.) |
After breakfast drive to Chotta Udaipur oneway visit Champaner.It stands at 880 Kms. in the Girnar Hills . The fortress was the old capital of the local Rajputs who lost in 1484 to Mahmud Beghara, who named it Muhammadabad and took 23 years to build his new city. In the old city, the remains of many 15th and 16th century mosques and palaces show a blend of Islamic and Jain traditions a unique style encouraged by Champaner's relative isolation.
Later Drive to Chotta Udaipur. Stat at Jambhugodha. (50 Kms oneway from Chotta Udaipur).Evening arrival and Overnight.
Overnight at Jambhugodha Palace, Jambhugodha.
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| Day 12 : Chotta Udepur - Full day visit to Chotta Udepur |
Chotta Udaipur is it proximity to various hamlets of bhils, rathwas, Bhilalas and other tribes. A tour of the tribal village and hamlets offer An insight into traditional architecture, lifestyle & handicrafts of each Aboriginal community in the tribal market called " hatt " occur at Different villages. Rathwas who can be seen & sporting colorful attires And chunky jewellery, pithora painting, pottery, terracotta figures, Langoti wearing and bamboo basket weaving and important handicrafts.
Overnight at Jambhugodha Palace, Jambhugodha.
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| Day 13 : Chotta Udepur |
Full day visit to the tribal villages at Chotta Udaipur to see tribal life of the Dhanka, Rathawa Tribes.
Overnight at Jambhugodha Palace, Jambhugodha.
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| Day 14 : Chotta Udepur - Surat (210kms 4 hour drive approx.) |
| After breakfast drive to Surat.
Afternoon visit the city of Surat and day at leisure.
Overnight at Holiday Inn, Surat.
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| Day 15 : Surat - Saputara (180 Kms/ 4 hours drive approx.) |
After breakfast drive to Saputara.
Gujarat's picturesque hill station is perched on a plateau in the Dang forest area of the Sahyadari Range. At an altitude of about 1000m. It has a cool bracing climate, the highest temperature even in the summer months not exceeding 28 Degree C.
Afternoon visit various tribal villages at Saputara, considered to the most primitive tribal community.
Overnight at Shivshanti Resort, Saputara.
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| Day 16 : Saputara |
Full day visit to the Tribal villages & Dang area.
Overnight at Shivshanti Resort, Saputara.
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| Day 17 : Saputara |
Full day visit to the Tribal villages & Dang.
Overnight at Shivshanti Resort, Saputara.
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| Day 18 : Saputara - Mumbai (300 Kms / 7 hours drive approx.) |
Drive to Mumbai via Nasik
Evening arrival at Mumbai
Overnight at Mumbai.
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| Day 19 : Depart Mumbai |
On time departure transfer to airport to connect flight for onward destination.
END OF OUR SERVICES / CHECK IN CHECK OUT AT HOTELS IS 12:00 NOON.
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HOTELS MENTIONED BELOW OR SIMILAR (TOUR CODE GUJ / VBT- 18) |
City |
No. of Nights |
Standard |
Deluxe |
Ahmedabad |
2 |
Royal Highness |
Cama Hotel |
Poshina |
2 |
Darbargadh Palace |
Darbargadh Palace |
Dasada |
1 |
Desert Courses |
Rann Riders |
Bhuj |
2 |
Hotel Prince |
Hotel Ilark |
Gondal |
1 |
-- Not Applicable-- |
Orchard Palace |
Utheliya |
1 |
Palace Utelia (Heritage) |
Palace Utelia(Heritage) |
Jambhugoda or |
1 |
Home for Nature Lover |
Home for Nature Lovers |
Chota Udepur or |
1 |
Kali Niketan |
Kali Niketan |
Vadodara |
2 |
Express Hotel |
Surya Palace |
Surat |
1 |
Hotel Yuvraj |
Taj Gateway Surat |
Saputra |
2 |
Savshanti Lake Resort |
Vaity Ropeway Resort |
Mumbai |
1 |
Bawa International |
Ramee Gustline |
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