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Day 01 : Ahmedabad – Lothal (90 kms, 02 Hrs) – Bajana (Little Rann Of Kutch) (120 Kms / 02 hrs Approx)
Morning arrival at Ahmedabad, meet to greet & transfer to the Little Rann of Kutch, En Route visit Lothal (Time 09 AM to 05 PM & Friday Closed)
Lothal was a manufacturing hub and a major export port of the ancient Indus Valley civilization. The present day Lothal in Gujarat hosts archaeological remains of a dockyard, warehouse, acropolis, lower town and well. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has set up an excellent museum to present high living standards and prosperity of Lothal residents.
Continue proceeds to Little Rann of Kutch. O/n stay at Dasada / Bajana.
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Day 02 : Bajana – Bhuj (250 KMs / 05 hrs Approx)
Enjoy morning safari at Little Rann Of Kutch viewing rarest wild asses Wild ass sanctuary - The sanctuary is well known for its group of the stale joke brown Asiatic (Wild ass), which does not live elsewhere in Indian lowlands. We can see with Little Rann of Kutch blackbuck (Indian antelope), nilgai or blue bull (India’s largest antelope) and the graceful chinkara (Indian gazelle) are other mammals. The main carnivores of the Little Rann of Kutch are the endangered Indian wolf, desert fox, Indian fox, jackals, desert and jungle cats, and a few hyenas; also we can see during the visits flamingoes, pelicans, ducks, cranes and storks.
Later proceed to Bhuj check in into the hotel evening visit Aina Mahal, is the most famous and one of its main highlights. The palace is surrounded by a small, fortified courtyard built in the 18th century and is located in the old part of the city. The Kutch Museum, once known as the Ferguson Museum, is the oldest museum in the state. It was established in 1877 and has a good collection of artifacts, depicting the history and culture of Bhuj and its surroundings.
Overnight stay at Bhuj.
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Day 03 : Bhuj – Kala Dungar – Village Tour - Dhordo (White Rann) (90 Kms, 02 Hrs) back to Bhuj
Morning proceed to Kala Dungar is the highest point in Kutch, at 462 m. From here, the entire northern horizon vanishes into the Great Rann, the desert and sky often becoming indistinguishable. It is one of the few non-coastal locations where you feel like you are at the edge of the earth, on the brink of incomprehensible vastness that fades off towards infinity. Looking out from the Black Hills, you can understand the tremendous effort that those who undertake the crossing of the Great Rann have to make. Since this is one of the places where a civilian can get closest to the Pakistan border, there is an Army post at the top; beyond here, only military personnel are allowed. The hill is also the site of a 400-year-old temple to Dattatreya, the three-headed incarnation of Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva in the same body. Legend says that when Dattatreya walked on the earth, he stopped at the Black Hills and found a band of starving jackals. Being a god, he offered them his body to eat and as they ate, his body continually regenerated itself. Because of this, for the last four centuries, the priest at the temple has prepared a batch of Prasad that is fed to the jackals after the evening Aarti.
Later visit HODKA village – Hodka derives from the Gujarati word ‘Hodi’which means ‘boat’. Since, the villages here are called jheels, where potable water is available. Hodka is famous for its beautiful embroidery and mud work as much as Leather craft. Both men and women are actively involved in developing the art and craft tradition of the region.
Proceed to Dhordo (Great Rann of Kutch). Visit White rann and enjoy the Sunset point and Camel Cart ride.
White Rann:- North part of kutch is the Great Rann - it has many moods and appereances which change from dawn to dusk. Salt crystals dazzle like millions of daimonds under the scraching sun. Its still vastness is eerie under the bluish glow of the full moon. During a thunderstrom at night it flashes brilliantly. Rannhas vast area about 4000 kms.
Evening back to Bhuj. Overnight stay in Hotel.
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Day 04 : Bhuj – Jamnagar (350 KMs / 7 hrs Approx)
Post Breakfast in the hotel proceed to Jamnagar, visit Bala Hanuman Temple - Bala Hanuman Temple is a pilgrim place venerated by the devotees of Lord Ram. It is a world famous temple, known for the continuous chanting of Jai Ram, Shri Ram. The chanting is going on since 1964 and has found a place for it in the Guinness Book of World Records. People chant the name of the Lord in shifts, 24 hours a day.
Overnight stay at Jamnagar.
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Day 05 : Jamnagar – Dwarka (150 Kms / 3 hrs Approx)
Morning after breakfast proceeds to Dwarka, visit Temple – Temple of Lord Krishna, Bet Dwarka & Nageshwar Jyotirling.
Bet Dwarka
Also known as Bet Shankhoddar, Bet Dwarka is only 5 kms from Okha Junction in sea and Okha is 30 kms from Dwarka. It is said to be the place where Lord Krishna lived with his family when the ruled at Dwarka. It is also the place where Vishnu slew the demon Shankhasura. Visitors make it a point to visit the Krishna temple at this site which holds much of interest to be seen and experienced.
Nageswar Mahadev
The Puranas mention 12 Jyotirlingas or columns of light representing Lord Shiva, who manifested himself in that form in different parts of India. This shiva shrine nearDwarka is one of these and is there- fore accorded great respect.
Rukmani Temple – Temple of Lord Krishna’s wife.
Attend evening Aarti Darshan at Dwarkadheesh Temple – Temple of Lord Krishna. O/n stay at Dwarka.
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Day 06 : DWARKA – PORBANDAR – SOMNATH (250 KMS, APPROX 05 HRS)
Morning breakfast after proceed to Somnath en route visit to Porabandar(130 Kms) visit of Kirti temple known as house & born place of Mahatma Gandhi. In back side house of Kasturba wife of Gandhi. Also visit of Gandhi museum, study room of Mahatma Gandhi in the Kirti temple. Later visit of Sudama temple & continue procced to Somnath, evening Aarti Darshan atSomnath Temple - A lord shiva temple known as Jyotirling built by Moon God. Enjoy lighting and sounding Show.
O/n stay at Somnath.
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Day 07 : SOMNATH – DIU (100 KMS, APPROX 05 HRS)
Early morning attends Aarti Darshan at Somnath Temple, after visit Bhalka Tirth and Triveni Ghath.
Bhalka Tirth - This sacred teerth is located 5 km on Prabhas Veraval highway. The arrow of the poacher named Jara at this spot hit Bhagvan Shree Krishna. Bhagvan Shree Krishna was resting in meditation pose under a pippal tree when the poacher misread the foot of Bhagvan Shree Krishna as a deer and hit from a distance. This divined leela of Bhagvan Shree Krishna is immortalised by a beautiful temple and an ancient pippal tree. Bhagvan Shree Krishna then walked a small distance and arrived at the holy banks of river Hiran from where he took his last journey to his Neejdham.
Triveni Ghat - Triveni Ghat in Somnath is the meeting point of three holy rivers – Kapil, Hiran and a mystical River Saraswati, which are believed to be flowing to their ultimate destination – Arabian Sea. These stages of rivers where they meet and then flow together to the sea symbolises human birth, life and death.
Later check out and leave for Daman & Diu by road. On reaching Daman & Diu, check into the hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure or to spend at the beaches of Daman & Diu.
An overnight in the hotel.
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Day 08 : DIU – SASAN GIR (80 KMS, APPORX 02 HRS)
Take Breakfast in the hotel and later depart for Sasan Gir. On reaching check into hotel. Rest of time free at leisure / own activities.
Overnight stay in Hotel
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Day 09 : SASAN GIR – JUNAGADH – AHMEDABAD (430 KMS, APPROX 07 HRS)
Enjoy Morning & evening safari at Gir National Park.
Sasan Gir Lion sanctuary is home of some 300 Asiatic Lions. Sasan Gir is only place in world outside African continent where lion can be seen in its natural habitat. Gir WidllifeSanctaury is the last refuge of Asiatic lions in India and the lion population residing in the park is a little over 300.
The whole coverage area of Gir Sanctuary is about 560-square-mile (1,450-sq-kms). Gir is not just about Lions, the second most commonly found predator in the Gir is Leopard. Infact, Gir national park is also home to one of the largest Leopard populations in any park in India, and especially in the hotter season they can sometimes be seen at night close to the lodges.
There animal residents of the Gir national park are Sambar Deer, Chital Spotted Deer, Nilgai Antelope, Chowsingha Four-Horned Antelope, Chinkara Gazelle, Wild Boar, Langur Monkey, Jackal, and Hyena and numerous birds like Paradise Flycatcher, Bonneli's Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle, Woodpeckers Flamingo etc. bout 10, 000 years ago lions spanned vast sections of the globe, but as the human population started to increase, trees were cut and forests were cleared to make more land for people to live in.
Now lions only in small fractions in some parts of the world. And Asiatic lions, a subspecies that split from African lions perhaps 100,000 years ago, are only found in the Girwildlife Sanctuary.
Later proceed to Ahmedabad, En route visit Junagadh Uperkot. Continue your drive toward Ahmedabad. On reaching check into hotel.
Overnight stay in Hotel.
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Day 10 : AHMEDABAD – Excursion to Statue of unity
Early morning depart for excursion to Statue of Unity. It isa colossal statue of Indian statesmanand independence activist Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel who was the first Home minister of independent India. It is the world's tallest statue with a height of 182 metres. It is located on a river island facing the Sardar Sarovar Dam on river Narmada in Kevadiya colony, 100 kilometers (62 mi) southeast of the city of Vadodara. Post sightseeing back to Ahmedabad.
Overnight stay in Hotel.
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Day 11 : Ahmedabad – Full Day Sightseeing / Airport Departure
Ahmedabad, The city was built in open and spacious plane to the East of Sabarmati. It compromised of smaller known Fort as Bhadra Fort. The city fort wall was enclosed containing 12 Gates. The city of Ahmedabad went on expanding in every direction by the addition of new areas on both the sides of the river. With the well laid out beautiful buildings, lakes and mosques. In 1753 combined armies of Raghunath Rao and Damaji Gaekwad took the fort, which resulted into end of Mughal Rule in Ahmedabad. In 64 years during the rule of Gaekwad and Peshwa, city became worse. In 1818 British took over the administration of Ahmedbad. During this period Ahmedabad developed,
After freshening up we will visit the following:
Gandhi Ashram In 1915 Mahatma Gandhi came from South Africa and established Ashram on the banks of Sabarmati River. The Ashram was the residence of Mahatma Gandhi. From this Ashram Gandhi started the Dandi March in 1930. The ashram now has an interesting museum. The museum building was erected (designed by architect Charles Correa), and memorial activities were then started here
Hathee Singh Jain Temple It was built by Seth Hate Singh in 1850. It is easily distinguished by its high carved column, visible from road. Built entirely of white marble embossed with smooth carvings of dancers, musicians, animals & flowers, this serene temple is dedicated to Dharamnath, whose statue stand in the main temple. It has a paved courtyard surrounded by an imposing row of cloisters containing 52 shrines, each with an image of a tirthankara, profusely decorated with rich carvings, one containing the marble image of the 15th tirthankara. The temple is a two-storied structure with elaborate porches on three sides and front porch crowned by a large dome.
Adalaj Step well visit step well is an architectural wonder built by Queen Rudabai and is certainly one of the finest monuments of Gujarat. It is a seven-storied structure in the form of a well with chambers one behind the other. The ‘Vav’ or stepped wells of Gujarat were used as meeting and resting-places during summer since their cool interiors offered unbelievable respite from the scorching sun outside. In the summer people warmed themselves on the spacious sunny corridors while wide verandahs offered shelter during the rains. Adalaj is a village to the north of Ahmedabad.
Akshardham Temple (Monday Close) a specimen of fine craftsmanship, the Akshardham temple in Gandhinagar is one of the largest and most prominent temples in the entire state of Gujarat. Located in Gandhinagar city, the famous Akshardham temple is a place, which consists of a number of things under one roof like art, education, architecture, exhibitions and research. It is truly an architectural masterpiece.
On arrival at Ahmedabad and transfer to the Airport / Railway station with a wonderful happy memories.
