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The Lure of Gujarat
Duration : 10 Nights & 11 Days
Places to Visit : Delhi - Ahemdabad - Dasada - Gondal - Sasan Gir- Diu
- Mumbai
Day 01 Arrive at Delhi
You will be met and assisted by our representative at airport in Delhi. Later drive to your hotel and check in for overnight stay.
Day 02 Delhi – Ahemdabad (by flight)
Delhi is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window to the Indian kaleidoscope.
Start a tour of Old and New Delhi after breakfast visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and drive past the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire. A sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President’s Residence, Lotus Temple and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.
Later in the evening drive to airport to board your flight to Ahemdabad. Reach Ahemdabad and check in at hotel. Overnight will be at Ahemdabad.
Day 03 Ahemdabad
Ahemdabad is the largest city of Gujarat and the seventh largest urban agglomeration in India, on the bank of River Sabarmati.
This morning after breakfast take a city tour of Ahemdabad covering Siddi Sayyed Mosque, Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram, Jumma Masjid, Akshar Dham Temple. Evening will be free at leisure. Overnight will be at hotel in Ahemdabad.
Day 04 Ahemdabad – Nal Sarovar - Dasada
This morning after breakfast drive to Dasada and visit Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary en route.
Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, primarily comprising of a huge lake and ambient marshes, is situated about 64 km to the west of Ahmedabad. Mainly inhabited by migratory birds in the winter and spring, it is the largest bird sanctuary in Gujarat, and one of the largest in India.
Later drive to Dasada reach and check in at hotel for overnight stay.
Day 05 Dasada
This morning after breakfast drive to Little Rann of Kutch and visit Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary, spread 4954 km2, it is the largest wildlife sanctuary in India.
In India the Indian wild ass represents the horse tribe. In the Little Rann of Kutch, the asses are attracted by the flat grass covered expanses known as bets or islands where coarse grasses spring up In monsoon.
Besides the wild ass, the wildlife consists of rare and endangered Ghudkhur (Equs hemionus khur) not found anywhere else in the world. Others, such as the Blue-Bull, Chinkara, Hedgehog and carnivores such as the Wolf, Jackal, Fox, Jungle and Desert Cats can also be found here in large numbers. A variety of birds - almost three hundred species, can be seen in and around the Rann during winter. Cranes and Flamingos can be seen in thousands. Rare birds such as the Houbara Bustard, Falcons, a large number and species of larks and other arid region birds can be seen. Reptiles such as snakes, tortoises, lizards, are also found. Watch towers, a tourist complex and other tourist related facilities are in place to enhance wildlife viewing in this unique habitat.
Day 06 Dasada – Gondal
This morning after breakfast drive to Gondal. Reach Gondal and check in at hotel. Gondal is situated on the bank of River Gondali in Rajkot district. Evening visit the Swami Narayan Temple. Overnight will be at hotel in Gondal.
Day 07 Gondal – Sasan Gir
This morning visit the Naulakha Palace then drive to Sasan Gir. Reach Sasan Gir and check in at your hotel. Overnight will be at Gir.
Day 08 Sasan Gir
The Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary (also known as Sasan-Gir) is the sole home of the pure Asiatic Lions.
The count of 2375 distinct fauna species of Gir includes about 38 species if mammals, around 300 species of birds, 37 species of reptiles and more than 2000 species of insects.
The carnivores group mainly comprises Asiatic Lion, Leopard, Jungle cat, Hyenas, Jackals, Mongoose, Civet cat and Ratel.
The main herbivores of Gir are Chital, Nilgai (blue bull), Sambar, Four-horned Antelope, Chinkara and Wild Boar and Black bucks.
Full day enjoy the jungle safari at Gir Forest National park. Overnight will be at Gir.
Day 09 Sasan Gir – Diu
This morning will be free. Later drive to Diu. Reach Diu and check in at your hotel. Rest of the day will be free to explore the beaches of Diu. Overnight will be at hotel in Diu.
Day 10 Diu
Diu is the district of Daman and Diu states. Diu is famous for being the location for pivotal battle o between Portuguese and Sultan of Gujarat.
This morning take a tour of Diu and visit Nagoa beach. The old fort, the church and the museum have a strong Portuguese feel. Rest of the day will be free. Overnight will be at Diu.
Day 11 Diu – Mumbai (by flight)
This day in time transfer to airport to board your flight to Mumbai. Upon your arrival in Mumbai you will be transferred to international airport to board your flight back to home.
PACKAGE INCLUDES: -
1. ACCOMMODATION IN MENTIONED HOTELS OR SIMILAR
2. DAILY BREAKFAST AT HOTELS
3. AC CAR WITH DRIVER FOR ALL SIGHT SEEING AND TRANSFERS
4. ALL MENTIONED SIGHT SEEING
5. ENTRANCES TO ALL MONUMENTS MENTIONED
6. ALL MEALS DURING YOUR STAY AT SASAN GIR
7. ENGLISH SPEAKNG LOCAL GUIDE WHEREVER APPLICABLE
8. ALL MENTIONED AIRFARE IN ECONOMY CLASS
9. DRIVER’S ALLOWANCES, PARKING AND TOLL TAXES
10. ALL APPLICABLE TAXES
PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE: -
1. ANY SERVICES NOT MENTIONED
2. ANY MEALS NOT MENTIONED
3. ANY INTERNATIONAL AIR PASSAGE
4. EXPENSES OF PERSONAL NATURE i.e. TIPS TO REPRESENTATIVE/GUIDE
| CITY |
HOTEL |
NIGHT |
CATEGORY |
| DELHI |
THE CONNAUGHT |
1 |
4* |
| AHEMDABAD |
FORTUNE LANDMARK |
2 |
4* |
| DASADA |
RANN RIDERS |
2 |
RESORT |
| GONDAL |
ORCHARD PALACE |
1 |
HERITAGE |
| SASAN GIR |
LION SAFARI CAMP |
2 |
JUNGLE RESORT |
| DIU |
RADHIKA BEACH RESORT |
2 |
BEACH RESORT |
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