the colors of gujarat (09 days/08 nights)
ahmedabad, bhavnagar, sasangir, diu - gujarat offersbreathtaking locations and scenic landscapes. it is also a melting pot ofseveral civilizations resulting in a vibrant culture and a rich heritage.gujarat is home to several architectural marvels, witnesses of its glorioushistory and pilgrim centers for many faiths. finally, it is also the land ofseveral mythological & historical figures like the legendary krishna andmahatma gandhi, the apostle of non-violence.
day : 01 arrive ahmedabad
welcome to "the colors of gujarat" tour! onarrival at the ahmedabad airport or ahmedabad railway station (on your own),you will be transferred to your hotel. in the afternoon you will proceed on ahalf day city tour of ahmedabad visiting gandhi ashram, calico museum, utensilsmuseum, the jami mosque and finally akshardham which is dedicated to lordswaminarayan.
day : 02 in ahmedabad * day excursion to modhera sun temple& patan
this morning proceed on an excursion to the sun temple atmodhera that dates back to the early 11th century. this temple has beendesigned in such a way that the sun's rays illuminate the sanctum at dawn,during the time of the equinoxes. en route visit patan that has over 100 jaintemples; the most important being the mahavir swami derasar in dhandherwad withan exquisitely carved wooden dome and the other being the rani ki vav, anexcellent example of subterranean architecture of gujarat.
day : 03 on to bhavnagar (235 kms/approx. 6 hrs drive)
this morning, you will drive to bhavnagar via lothal (87 kms+ 145 kms) visiting the lothal harappan archeological site. on arrival inbhavnagar, you will check into your hotel. the rest of the day is free toexplore the local bazaar.
day : 04 in bhavnagar * excursion to palithana (60 kms /approx. 1 hr drive)
this morning you will visit the temples of palitana locateda top shatrunjaya and crowned with over 900 temples, each rivaling the otherfor its beauty and magnificence and presenting an awe-inspiring spectacle todevotees and visitors. the peak is a 3 ã‚â½ km climb of over 3500 steps fromthe town, while on each temple one can see detailed carvings, beautiful idolsand images, jeweled statues and intricate toranas. the sunrise from behind thetemples is a great sight.
day: 05 on to sasangir (300 kms / approx. 7 hrs drive)
this morning proceed to sasangir, home to the asiatic lion.on arrival check into your hotel. the rest of the day is at leisure to enjoythe facilities within the hotel.
day: 06 in sasangir
today, you will visit the gir sanctuary - 11,412 sq km, ahilly tract of mixed dry deciduous and teak forests interspersed withgrasslands and home to the asiatic lion. one can also spot leopards and otheranimals like the chital, sambar, nilgai, nhausingha, grey langur, hyena andbirds like the painted sand grouse, peacocks and paradise fly catchers. thekamleshwar dam reservoir is habitat to the crocodiles. (the park is closedbetween 15th june - 15th october).
day: 07 on to diu (130 kms/ approx. 3 hrs drive)
today your journey takes you to the beach town of diu. checkinto your hotel on arrival. the day is at leisure to laze and relax on thebeach.
day: 08 in diu
the morning is at leisure to enjoy the nagoya beach locatedin the nagoya hamlet. the horseshoe beach is exceptionally beautiful and quietand a wide variety of water sports facilities are available here (water sportactivities on direct payment). later, you will proceed on a city tour visitingst. paul's church, diu museum and the diu fort.
day : 09 depart diu * return home with happy memories
today bid farewell to "the colors of gujarat"tour, as you are transferred to the railway station in veraval (approx. 90 kmsdrive), to continue your onward journey.
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