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Settled in the western part of the country, Gujarat is known popularly for its wonderful architectural marvels, scenic landscape, rich heritage, vibrant culture, and delicious cuisine. Often referred to as the “Land of the Legends”, this flamboyant state manifests a magical amalgamation of history, art, culture, and music.
01 Night - Rajkot
01 Night - Porbandar
01 Night - Bhavnagar
02 Nights - Ahmedabad
Itineraries
Day 1
BY AIR / BY TRAIN – ARRIVE RAJKOT
Arrive Rajkot and transfer to your hotel.
Rajkot was the former capital of the princely state of Saurashtra. Rajkot was once a base for the Western States British government office and rapidly expanded into a prosperous, lively business centre, with an old city. This city is also associated with the Mahatma Gandhi, who lived here for several years. His father was the Dewan (Chief Minister) of Rajkot, once a small
princely State. Later visit – Karba Gandhi No Delo / Mahatma Gandhi House – The Karba Gandhi No Delo is thehouse of Mahatma Gandhi where he lived from the age of six. The Mahatma Gandhi House has a good collection of things related to Mahatma Gandhis life. The Mahatma Passion for the handloom is preserved in the form of a small weaving school. Watson Museum – The Watson Museum and Library commemorates the work of Colonel John Watson, political agent from 1886 to 1889. It is a jumbled attic of the collection with the 3rd century inscriptions and a delicate ivory work overseen by a marble statue of Queen Victoria.The Watson Museum has collection of precious objects of colonial period, human history and culture, and History of Rajkot. Rajkumar College – The world famous Rajkumar College is in the city. This college dates to the19th century and is regarded as one of Indias best private colleges. It was set up by the British for the education of the princes of the Indian state.
Overnight at hotel
Day 2
BY ROAD – 195 KMS / 04 HRS – RAJKOT TO PORBANDAR
After breakfast drive to Porbandar; arrive and transfer to your hotel.
Porbandar, the coastal heritage town of Gujarat is located on the Saurashtra peninsula, on the Arabian Sea. This city is described in Skanda Purana as Sudamapuri and Ashmavati and had a
flourishing trade with Africa and Arabia. According to the legends, this city was the main link of
the great friendship between Lord Krishna and Sudama. Porbandar was established as a capital
by Rana Sartanji in 1785 AD. Porbandar was the former capital of the Jethwa Rajput petty
princely state. The most impressive feature of Porbandar is the city planning and the stone buildings with ashlar masonry and rich carving, the facades of the houses on either side of the streets, with windows and carved gateways. Porbandar is also associated with Mahatma Gandhi, the father of nation as he was born here. Today, fine quality silk and cotton are manufactured here. There are also chemical factories and cement works. Later visit Darbargadh – Darbargadh, the fortified palace was built by Rana Sartanji. This palacehas a huge carved stone entrance gate flanked by high turrets and massive wooden doors.Kirti Mandir – Kirti Mandir was the house of the Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba, his wife. Thisplace is situated near the place where the Mahatma Gandhi was born. This place is now a small museum and has a Gandhian library and a prayer hall.
Bharat Mandir Hall – Bharat Mandir Hall is situated in a pleasant, irrigated garden. This hall has a large relief map of India on the floor and bas reliefs of heroes from Hindu legends on the
pillars.Huzoor Palace – Huzoor Palace is located at the end of Marine Drive, in a huge campus. This
sprawling palace is built in the European style with sloping roofs, several wings and big windows, overlooking the sea. Sartanji Choro – Rana Sartanji built Sartanji Choro, the three-storey summer pavilion. Thispalace was built in the Rajput style as a retreat in the middle of the garden. Each side of the garden represent a different reason. The pillars with images of musicians, profusely carved
foliated arches and a single dome at the top gives an idea of bygone days, when Rana Sartanji
used to compose poems in Braj language, sitting under this pavilion.
Overnight at hotel
Day 3
BY ROAD – 375 KMS / 07 HRS – PORBANDAR TO BHAVNAGAR
After breakfast drive Bhavnagar and transfer to your hotel.
Bhavnagar was founded by Bhavsinhji Gohil in 1723 AD near the Gulf of Khambhat, on a carefully chosen strategic location having potential of maritime trade. Till independence,Bhavnagar State was ruled by the Gohil Rajput clan. This city is also associated with the Mahatma Gandhi, who went to the Bhavnagar university. Later visit The Gandhi Smriti and Barton Museum which is located in the northeast, by the clock tower and has a good collection of Gandhi memorabilia. Gaurishanker Lake: A beautiful picnic spot near the lake. There is also a well laid out park. Takhteshwar Temple: Situated on a hill, the site provides a panoramic view.Lock Gate: The first of its kind in Gujarat. The sea-water here is impounded by the lock gates to keep ships afloat during low tide, which could be seen with special permission.
Overnight at hotel
Day 4
BY ROAD – 200 KMS / 04 HRS – BHAVNAGAR TO AHMEDABAD
After breakfast drive to Ahmedabad; enroute visit Lothal.
Lothal: A perfect place to get an insight of the Indus Valley civilization. The most dominating site
at Lothal is the massive dockyard spanning an area of 37 meters by 22 meters perhaps the
greatest work of Maritime Architecture. Lothal was also famous for its arterial streets, microbes
of gold, ivory and coppersmiths workshops, potteries and underground sanitary drainage.
(Closed on Fridays). Later continue to drive to Ahmedabad; arrive and transfer to your hotel.Ahmedabad is Located on the banks of the river Sabarmati; the city was founded by Sultan Ahmad Shah in 1411. Today it is one of the fastest growing cities of India and is an immense repository of tradition, history culture. Its famous walled area is one of the finest examples o community living the city thrived as the textile capital was nicknamed “Manchester of the
East in 1888. This multicultural city is home to some of the finest Indo-Saracenic mosques
Jain temples.The old city of Ahmedabad is dotted with labyrinthine by-lanes called “Polls”. The exquisitecarved wooden mansions and havelis are in no manner less than their stone counterparts in Rajasthan. The city also offers a rich architectural legacy that blends Hindu and Muslim schools of architecture, stone and brick with arches, domes and vaults, carved pillars, trefoil designs
besides the modern buildings designed by the famous French architect, Le Corbusier and Louis
Kahn.
Overnight at hotel
Day 5
IN AHMEDABAD
After breakfast proceed for city tour of Ahmedabad.
Gandhi Ashram: On a quiet peaceful stretch of the Sabarmati River, Mahatma Gandhi set up a
simple retreat in 1915. This was his Satyagrah Ashram and for many years it was the nerve
centre of India’s freedom movement. It was from here, in 1930, that Mahatma began his famous
Dandi March to the sea to protest the Salt Tax imposed by the British. Hridaya Kunj, the simple
cottage where he lived, is now a national monument and preserved as it was during the
Mahatma’s lifetime.
Sidi Sayed Mosque: One part of the wall in the old citadel of the mosque built by Ahmed Shah’s
slave, Sidi Sayed, is celebrated the world over for its exquisite stone window tracery – a superb
peerless example of delicate carving that transforms stone into filigree.
Jumma Masjid: The Friday mosque was built by the city’s founder, Sultan Ahmed Shah, in 1423.
Built of yellow sandstone in an architectural style that combines the best of Muslim Hindu
traditions. It stands on 260 pillars that support 15 domes at varying elevations.
Teen Darwaja: The triple-arched gateway was built by Sultan Ahmed Shah to serve as the royal
entrance to the Maidan Shahi or the Royal Square. It is in an imposing monument of perfect
proportions highly ornate buttresses.
Hutheesingh Jain Temple: Built outside the Delhi Gate in 1850 by a rich Jain merchant, the
Hutheesingh Temple is the best known of Ahmedabad’s many ornate Jain temples.
Adalaj Step-well: Adalaj is situated about 17 kms. north of Ahmedabad. The Baoli or step-well at
Adalaj Vav is one of the finest steps well in India. Queen Rudabai built this well in 1499 to
provide the traveller with a cool and pleasant refuge from the summer heat. A long flight of
steps descends to the water. It has three entrances leading to a huge platform that rests on 16
pillars, with corners marked by shrines. Ornately carved pillars and cross beams create open
spaces and four storey that are quite striking. The octagonal well is five storey deep. The Baoli is
decorated with exquisite stone carvings, subjects range from eroticism to buttermilk.
Akshardham: Lord Swaminarayan, born in Chapaya in Uttar Pradesh, took a seven-year
pilgrimage in Gujarat to preach his religion. He built six temples, the first being at Kalupur in
Ahmedabad. Akshardham, the Swaminarayan temple of Gandhinagar, is a modern complex,
built in traditional Indian architectural style from 6,000 metric tons of pink Rajasthan
sandstone, carved by expert artisans from Bansipahadpur. The temple is set in a multi-acre
garden called Sahajanand Van, with intricate sculptures of Hindu Gods. There is a gold leaf
copper sculpture of Lord Swaminarayan that faces similar sculptures of Gunatinand Swami. The
interiors have beautiful columns in rosewood that rise up to a high dome. Akshardham remains
closed on Mondays.
Evening Market at Law Garden displays beautiful textile handicrafts of Gujarat.
Overnight at hotel
Day 6
BY AIR / TRAIN – DEPARTURE AHMEDABAD
In time transfer to Ahmedabad Airport / Railway Station to board flight / train for your onward
journey to your next destination.
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Hotel Category |
Cities |
Hotels |
Per Person Prices |
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Standard Hotel |
01 Night - Rajkot |
Marasa Sarovar Portico or Similar |
INR 20,450 /-* Per Adult on Twin Share basis INR 5,100 /-* Per Adult / Per Child with Extra Bed INR 4,500 /-* Per Child No Bed Below 05 years old child are complimentary* |
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01 Night - Porbandar |
Kaveri International or Similar |
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01 Night - Bhavnagar |
Top3 Lords Resort or Similar |
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02 Nights - Ahmedabad |
Le Grand Residency or Similar |
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Deluxe Hotel |
01 Night - Rajkot |
Marasa Sarovar Portico or Similar |
INR 22,100 /-* Per Adult on Twin Share basis INR 5,700 /-* Per Adult on Single INR 5,200 /-* Per Child with Extra Bed Below 05 years old child are complimentary* |
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01 Night - Porbandar |
Lords Eco Inn or Similar |
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01 Night - Bhavnagar |
Top3 Lords Resort or Similar |
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02 Nights - Ahmedabad |
Le Grand Residency or Similar |
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*We are not holding any rooms *Rooms and fares are subject to availability at the time of confirmation |
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- - 05 Nights accommodation at the mentioned hotels.
- - Meal Plan – Daily buffet breakfast at all the hotels.
- - All transfers, city tours and transport services by AC VEHICLE.
- - All India Tourist permit vehicle as per the above itinerary.
- - Road taxes, parking fee, fuel charges, interstate taxes.
Exclusions:
- Airfare (International / domestic / Internal)
- Travel Insurance
- RT-PCR test
- No Guide Services
- Tips for local guide and driver
- All services not mentioned as included
- Entrances which are not mentioned
- Meals which are not mentioned
- Early check and Late check-out from the hotel
- Medical expenses if required.
- Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as roadblocks, accidents and any Medical evacuations.
- Anything which is not mentioned under “Inclusion”
Notes:
- 5 % GST (Additional on payment) applicable on package cost.
- Above price is valid for travel till 30th September 2023.
- Price quoted is based on minimum 2 passengers travelling together.
- The Hotel check-in time is 14:00 PM and the check-out time is 12:00 PM.
- We are not holding any Rooms / Services and same subject to availability at the time of booking.
- Any change in the number of passengers will change the entire cost.
- Fares and rates are subject to change at the time of booking
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