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Duration: 15 Days / 14 Nights
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Where the sea meets sparkling sands, blushing sunsets embrace rosy dawns. The jungles are verdant, lush and green, where lions prowl and flamingoes preen. Marble temples white and pure, reflect the glory of the days of yore. Age-old palaces browned in the sun and water parks for a day of fun. Here tribal life is a celebration, of music, dance and multicoloured traditions

Day-wise Itinerary of the Tour

Day -1 Mumbai
Arrive in Mumbai - The city of business and glamour. This is also the place where you will discover a lot of antiquity. The city has buildings that is reminiscent of the Gothic architecture. On arrival transfer to  the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day -2 Mumbai
Morning enjoy a half day tour of: Gateway of India - the stone archway built in the 16th century; Elephanta Caves - 9kms in the sea from Mumbai, the 7th Century rock-cut temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Overnight stay at the  hotel.

Day -3 Mumbai - Bhuj
After breakfast, transfer to the  airport to board on your flight to Bhuj  - a gateway to the Kutch region of Gujarat. Bhuj, the major town of Kutch, is an old walled city- in the past the city gates were locked each night from dusk to dawn. You can explore few hours in the intricate maze-like streets and alleyways of this fascinating town. There are walls within walls, attractive crenellated gateways, old palaces with intricately carved wooden pavilions, and striking, brightly decorated Hindu temples. On arrival in Bhuj, check in into the Hotel. Afternoon city tour covering Kutch Museum and Palace of Rao Pragmalji. Overnight stay at hotel.

Important Note  : To visit the villages north of Kutch, including Khavda, Bhirandiara and Dumaro, permission is required from the District Collector, First you need to present yourself (in person) at the District Superintendent of Police (DSP) office, where you have to complete a form advising which villages you wish to visit, dates, your passport details, etc. You then take this form to the District Collector's office (about five minutes walk; open weekdays from 10.30 am to 5.30 pm; closed for lunch between 1 and 2 pm) where the form will be authorised.

Day -4 Bhuj
After breakfast enjoy full day  excursion to Bunny Villages inhabited by the tribal kutch communities each being identified by their individuals costumes , Visit the shevo will inhabited by the Jat  Tribe .The village of Nodka Inhabited by the Meghawa Tribe .  Overnight  stay at Bhuj.
 
Day -5 Bhuj
After breakfast enjoy full day excursion to villages and Mandvi - one of the finest beaches in India on the coastline of Gujarat. Overnight stay  at hotel.

Day-6 Bhuj - Gondal
In the morning after breakfast drive to Gondal. 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. 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 Gondali. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day -7 Gondal Sightseeing
After breakfast  visit the Naulakha palace The oldest extend palace in Gondal, the 17th Century Naulakha Palace is a festival of stone carvings with exquisite Jarokha Balconies,. Visit the Royal Family Vintage car collection, an extensive collection of Vintage and classic cars including a 1910 new engine, a Delage and a Daimler from the 1920s, a 1935 Mercedes, 1935 Packard 2 door convertible, 1941 & 1947 Cadillac, 1955 cadillac limousine, Jaguar xk 150, Chevrolet etc. Most of these cars are restored and some bear the original Gondal State number plates. Overnight  stay at Gondal.

Day -8 Gondal – Sasangir (130 km)
After breakfast drive to Sasangir - the forest which is the habitat of the last of Asiatic Lions, Junagadh. On arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Note : The Sanctuary is open for visitors from mid October to Mid June, While during monsoon months the Sanctuary remains closed. Permission to visit the sanctuary is given by Forest Department.
Arrive to Sasangir & transfer to hotel.

Day-9 Sasan Gir
After breakfast, enjoy Jeep Safari in the morning and evening at the Gir National Park and Lion Sanctuary. Overnight stay  at hotel.

Day-10 Sasan – Diu(170 km)
After breakfast Morning drive to Diu via Somnath - the temple city also known as Prabhas Patan and home to one of the 12 Jyotirlings 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.

Day-11 Diu
After breakfast rest of the day free to relax on the beach. Overnight stay  at hotel.

Day-12 Diu – Bhavnagar (200 km)
After breakfast drive to Bhavnagar - a modern port town endowed with excellent natural surroundings. The port was built in 1723. On arrival check-in to hotel. In the afternoon enjoy at local sightseeing of Bhavnagar . Overnight  stay at hotel.

Day-13 Bhavnagar – Ahmedabad
After breakfast  drive  to Ahmedabad. Enroute visit the Harappan era site at Lothal. Check into the hotel at Ahmedabad and over night stay.

Day -14 Ahmedabad
After breakfast proceed with your Tour guide to collect some information about Ahemedabad. It is Gujarat's main city and is one of the major commercial centers of India. It has also been called the `Manchester of the East' due to its many textile industries and its smokestacks. Nevertheless, this city has a number of attractions for travelers, and is one of the best places to study the blend of Hindu and lslamic architectural styles known as the Indo-Saracenic. The new capital of Gujarat-Gandhinagar, is 32km from Ahmedabad. Your sightseeing will include the Calico Museum of Textiles, the historic Gandhi Ashram and the Sardar Patel memorial at Shahibagh Palace. Overnight  stay in Ahmedabad.

Day - 15 Ahmedabad – Mumbai
After breakfast transfer to the airport to board on your flight to Mumbai .