Nicknamed the 'Jewel of the East', Gujarat state
in India is located on the west coast of India. The coastal state of
Gujarat in India boasts of the longest coastline (1290 km) in the
country. Gujarat has a wealth of tourist spots, and with 20% of India's
total industrial output being accounted for by the state, Gujarat ranks
as one of the most industrialized states in India. We at Indianholiday
offer online information and bookings for Tour to Gujarat.A tour to
Gujarat will acquaint you with this colorful land, its ancient temples
and spectacular beaches and the rich cultural heritage. Gujarat got its
name from the tribe known as 'Gujjars', which inhabited the region in
the 1st century A.D. Excavations at various sites in Gujarat show signs
of civilization in the region dating back to as early as 3000 to 1500
B.C. In the 3rd century, Gujarat became part of the Mauryan Empire
under Emperor Ashoka. In 1818, Gujarat came under the rule of the
British Raj, who started administering the state through local princely
rulers.
| Name of Program |
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Rajasthan and
Gujrat Tour (RGT) |
| Places Visit |
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Delhi- Bhuj - Gondal - Sasangir -
Diu - Bhavnagar – Uteliya - Zainabad - Baroda - Ahmedabad - Mumbai |
| Duration |
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19 days |
| Best Time |
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Oct-March. |
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi :
On arrival, you will be met by our representative & transferred
to the hotel, where we will be holding the rooms on ready occupancy
basis. After a traditional welcome, check into the hotel. Stay
overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi :
Full day local sightseeing visit Red Fort, Chadani Chowk, Jama Masjid,
Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple, post lunch visit Humayun's Tombe, Lotus
Temple, and Qutab Minar, rest of the time visit local market at
Connaught Palace. Overnight at htoel.
Day 03 : Delhi - Bhuj
Transfer to Airport for flight to Bhuj: Gateway to Kachchh, On arrival
in Bhuj visit to Collector office for permit. & Afternoon city
tour covering Kach Museum and Palace of Rao Pragmalji's. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 04 : Bhuj :
Full day excursion to Villages. Overnight at Bhuj.
Day 05 : Bhuj :
Full day excursion to Villages & Mandvi. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 : Bhuj - Gondal (275 KM)
: Morning drive to Gondal, enroute visiting Dhamadka. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 07 : Gondal - Sasangir (130 KM) :
Morning drive to Sasangir: the forest, which is Habitat of the last of
Asiatic Lions, Junagadh. On arrival check in into hotel. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 08 : Sasangir :
Jeep Safaris in the morning and evening. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 : Sasan - Diu (170 KM) :
Morning drive to Diu via Somnath. On arrival check in into hotel,
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 : Diu :
Day free to relax at Diu beach. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 : Diu - Bhavnagar (200 KM) :
Morning drive to Bhavnagar: A modern port town endowed with excellent
natural surroundings. The port built in 1723. On arrival check into
hotel. Afternoon free to relax. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 : Bhavnagar - Uteliya ( 230 kms):
Morning drive to Uteliya via Palitana. On arrival check in into hotel.
Afternoon city tour. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13 : Uteliya - Zainabad (130 km):
Drive to Zainabad enroute visiting Lothal. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14 : Zainabad - Baroda (230 KM) :
Half-day city tour then drive to Baroda, On arrival check in into
hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 15 : Baroda :
Full day excursion to Chotta - Udaipur. Overnight at hotel.
Day 16 : Baroda - Ahmedabad (120 KM):
Drive to Ahmedabad, On arrival check in into hotel. Afternoon city
tour. Overnight at hotel.
Day 17 : Ahmedabad :
Full day excursion to Modhera & Patan ( 300 kms) Overnight at
hotel.
Day 18 : Ahmedabad - Mumbai :
Morning transfer to Airport for flight to Mumbai. On arrival transfer
to hotel, morning rest of the time free, after noon half day Elephanta
cave. Elephanta Island (also called Gharapuri Island or place of caves)
is one of a number of islands in Mumbai Harbour, east of Mumbai, India.
This island is a popular tourist destination for a day trip because of
the island's cave temples, the Elephanta Caves, that have been carved
out of rock. The island is easily accessible by ferry from Mumbai,
being about 10 km from the south east coast of the island city. Boats
leave daily from the Gateway of India, taking about an hour each way
for the journey. From the boat landing stage on the island, a walkway
leads to steps that go up to the famous caves. Along the path, hawkers
sell souvenirs that may bought at a reasonable price. There are also
stalls to buy food and drinks. & Gate Way of India. The Gateway
of India is a monument in Mumbai. Located on the waterfront in Apollo
Bunder area in South Mumbai, the Gateway is a basalt arch 26 metres (85
ft) high. In earlier times, the Gateway was the monument that visitors
arriving by boat would have first seen in the city of Bombay. The
Gateway is built from yellow basalt and reinforced concrete. While its
design is a combination of both Hindu and Muslim architectural styles,
the Gateway of India is a symbol of Hinduism & Islam. Many of
its elements are derived from the Muslim architectural styles of 16th
century Gujarat. The pillars are derived from the design of Hindu
temples and the design of the Gateway's windows comes from Muslim
architecture. Overnight at hotel.
Day 19 Mumbai :
After breakfast full day local sightseeing, visit Nariman Points,
Hanging Garden, Marin drive, & Kamla Nehru Park, after farewell
dinner you will drop by our representative, transfer to International
Airport for flight back home.
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