Vibrant Gujarat Tour to Tribes, Temples and The Great Rann

Vibrant Gujarat Tour to Tribes, Temples and The Great Rann

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Selective hotel pickup
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Overview

Embark on a 12-day journey through Gujarat, a land of heritage, wildlife, and living traditions. Explore Ahmedabad’s historic landmarks, marvel at the UNESCO-listed stepwells and temples of Patan and Modhera, and experience the vast beauty of the Great Rann of Kutch with its vibrant tribal villages. Discover royal palaces, ancient forts, and the revered Somnath Temple, and witness the rare Asiatic lion in its natural habitat at Gir National Park. The tour also includes spiritual encounters at Palitana’s Jain temples and explorations of Indus Valley sites at Lothal and Champaner. A perfect blend of history, culture, and nature, this itinerary showcases the hidden treasures of Gujarat.

Activity location

Ahmedabad
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

Ahmedabad
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

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CBNI017 - 01

12d
English

Tour with Transport: Includes private car with driver, professional guide, and entrance fees
Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

P 193,982.48 x 1 AdultP 193,982.48

Total

10% off

Until Tue, Oct 28

CBNI017 - 02

12d
English

Tour with 3* Hotels: Includes private car with driver, professional guide, entrance fees, and accommodation in standard category hotels

Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

P 255,595.39 x 1 AdultP 255,595.39

Total

10% off

Until Tue, Oct 28

CBNI017 -03

12d
English

Tour with 4* Hotels: Includes private car with driver, professional guide, entrance fees, and accommodation in superior category hotels.
Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

P 305,303.02 x 1 AdultP 305,303.02

Total

10% off

Until Tue, Oct 28

CBNI017 - 04

12d
English

Tour with 5* Hotels: Includes private car with driver, professional guide, entrance fees, and accommodation in prestige category hotels.
Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

P 364,215.77 x 1 AdultP 364,215.77

Total

10% off

Until Tue, Oct 28

What's included, what's not

24/7 local assistance during the tour
Two complimentary bottles of mineral water per person per day in the vehicle
Village visits and cultural interactions as mentioned in the program
Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary
Jeep Safaris in Little Rann of Kutch and Gir National Park
All currently applicable taxes, tolls, parking charges, and driver allowances
Entrance fees to monuments, museums, and optional activities
English-speaking local guide for sightseeing and village visits
Assistance on arrival and departure by our local representative
Accommodation in well-selected hotels as per the program.
International and domestic flights, visa fees, and travel insurance
Camera and video charges at monuments, museums, or parks
Meals other than breakfast (lunch & dinner not included unless specified)
Tips for driver, guide, hotel staff, and personal expenses (laundry, phone, etc.)

Know before you book

Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Ahmedabad

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: 3* - Le Grande Residency / Similar 4* - Lemon Tree Premier 'The Atrium / Similar 5* - The Ummed / Similar

Ahmedabad

1h

Arrive at Ahmedabad Airport where our representative will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. Relax and recover from your journey. Overnight stay in Ahmedabad. Inclusions: Accommodation, Transport, Local Assistance Please Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.

Day 2: Ahmedabad City Tour

3 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: 3* - Le Grande Residency / Similar 4* - Lemon Tree Premier 'The Atrium / Similar 5* - The Ummed / Similar

Jama Masjid

1h
Admission ticket included

Begin the day at the grand Jama Masjid, built in 1424 by Sultan Ahmed Shah, showcasing Indo-Islamic style with its yellow sandstone pillars and latticed screens.

Jain temple

1h
Admission ticket included

Continue to the beautifully carved Jain Temple built by a merchant family, admired for its delicate marble work.

Sabarmati Ashram

2h
Admission ticket included

In the afternoon, visit Sabarmati Ashram, the peaceful riverside retreat where Mahatma Gandhi lived and led India’s non-violent freedom struggle. Overnight stay in Ahmedabad. Highlights: Jama Masjid, Jain Temple, Sabarmati Ashram

Day 3: Ahmedabad – Patan – Modhera – Dasada (200 km / 4 hrs)

2 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: 3* - Royal Safari Camp, Bajana / Similar 4* - Rann Riders / Similar 5* - Rann Riders / Similar

Rani Ki vav

30m
Admission ticket included

Drive to Dasada with two remarkable stops. At Patan, visit Rani Ki Vav, a UNESCO World Heritage stepwell built in the 11th century by Queen Udayamati. It is decorated with over 500 intricate sculptures of Hindu deities.

Sun Temple

30m
Admission ticket included

Continue to Modhera Sun Temple, a masterpiece dedicated to the Sun God, where the sanctum is aligned to capture the first rays of the rising sun. Arrive at Dasada for check-in. Overnight stay in Dasada. Highlights: Rani Ki Vav, Modhera Sun Temple Please Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.

Day 4: Dasada – Bhuj (290 km / 6 hrs)

3 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: 3*- Hotel I Lark / Similar 4*- Kutch Safari Lodge / Similar 5*- Times Square Club Resort & Spa / Similar

Dasada

3h
Admission ticket included

Early morning Jeep Safari in Little Rann of Kutch, famous for the endangered Indian Wild Ass, desert foxes, blue bulls, and migratory birds like flamingos and cranes. En route, visit Rabari tribal villages known for their embroidery and pastoral traditions.

Aina Mahal

30m
Admission ticket included

On arrival in Bhuj, explore Aina Mahal (Palace of Mirrors), built in the 18th century with Venetian-style glasswork and gilded interiors. Please Note: Aina Museum, Bhuj (closed on Thursdays and all public holidays)

Kutch Museum

1h
Admission ticket included

Then visit the Kutch Museum, Gujarat’s oldest museum with tribal artifacts, and the colorful Swaminarayan Temple. Overnight stay in Bhuj. Note: Kutch Museum, Bhuj (remains closed on Wednesdays and on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month) Highlights: Jeep Safari, Aina Mahal, Kutch Museum, Swaminarayan Temple. Please Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.

Day 5: Bhuj – Excursion to Tribal Villages & Great Rann of Kutch

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: 3*- Hotel I Lark / Similar 4*- Kutch Safari Lodge / Similar 5*- Times Square Club Resort & Spa / Similar

Bhuj

4h

After breakfast, travel across the shimmering white desert of the Great Rann of Kutch, one of the largest salt marshes in the world. Visit villages such as Hodka, Ludhia, Bhirandiara, Dhordo, and Kavda, meeting tribes like the Jat, Rabari, Harijan, Lohar, and Maldhari. Each community is known for distinctive crafts like mud painting, beadwork, and embroidery, offering a living museum of traditions. Return to Bhuj. Overnight stay in Bhuj. Highlights: Great Rann of Kutch, Tribal Villages

Day 6: Bhuj – Rajkot (240 km / 4 hrs)

2 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: 3*- Hotel Patria Suites / Similar 4*- The Fern Residency / Similar 5*- Fortune Park JPS Grand / Similar

Dhamdka

2h

Drive to Rajkot, stopping at Dhamadka village to see artisans practicing traditional Ajrakh block-printing on textiles.

Gondal Chowkdi BRTS Bus Stand

2h
Admission ticket included

In Rajkot, visit Gondal Palace, once the residence of the royal family, admired for its grand Durbar Hall and vintage car collection. Later, visit the beautifully carved Swaminarayan Temple. Overnight stay in Rajkot. Highlights: Dhamadka Block Printing, Gondal Palace, Swaminarayan Temple Please Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.

Day 7: Rajkot – Junagadh – Sasan Gir (160 km / 4 hrs)

2 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: 3*- Hotel Daksh Resort / Similar 4*- Gir Lion Safari Camp / Similar 5*- Gir Serai By IHCL Seleqtions / Similar

Uparkot

1h
Admission ticket included

Proceed to Junagadh to see the Uparkot Fort, a citadel with massive walls, deep stepwells, and Buddhist caves dating back 2,000 years. Nearby, admire the Mausoleum of Mahabat Khan, a blend of Indo-Islamic and Gothic architecture with onion domes and spiral minarets.

Sasan Gir

1h

Continue to Sasan Gir and later visit Siddhi village, home to a unique community of African origin who have preserved distinct traditions. Overnight stay in Sasan Gir. Highlights: Uparkot Fort, Mahabat Khan Mausoleum, Siddhi Village Please Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.

Day 8: Sasan Gir – Somnath – Diu (150 km / 3 hrs)

3 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: 3*- Krishna Beach Resort / Similar 4*- Radhika Beach Resort / Similar 5*- Radhika Beach Resort / Similar

Gir National Park

2h
Admission ticket included

Start the day with a Safari in Gir National Park, the only home of the Asiatic lion, and spot other wildlife such as leopards and antelopes.

Shree Somnath Temple

30m
Admission ticket included

Continue to the Somnath Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva, rebuilt several times after invasions but still standing as a symbol of devotion.

Diu Fort

1h
Admission ticket included

End the day in Diu with a visit to the Diu Fort, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century, offering sweeping views of the Arabian Sea. Overnight stay in Diu. Highlights: Gir Safari, Somnath Temple, Diu Fort Please Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.

Day 9: Diu – Bhavnagar (200 km / 5 hrs)

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: 3*- Top3 Lords Resort / Similar 4*- Efcee Sarovar Portico / Similar 5*- Nilambag Palace / Similar

Diu District

1h

Explore Vanakbara fishing village, where rows of colorful boats and a lively fish market reflect the coastal charm of Diu. Later, drive to Bhavnagar and check in at your hotel. Overnight stay in Bhavnagar. Highlight: Vanakbara Fish Market Please Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.

Day 10: Bhavnagar – Excursion to Palitana

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: 3*- Top3 Lords Resort / Similar 4*- Efcee Sarovar Portico / Similar 5*- Nilambag Palace / Similar

Palitana Jain Tirth Temple

3h
Admission ticket included

Take a full-day excursion to Palitana, the most important Jain pilgrimage site. Climb 4,000 steps up Shatrunjaya Hill to see around 800 marble temples, including the main temple dedicated to Lord Adinath. The hilltop view of endless temple spires is truly breathtaking. Return to Bhavnagar. Overnight stay in Bhavnagar. Highlight: Palitana Temples on Shatrunjaya Hill

Day 11: Bhavnagar – Lothal – Champaner (200 km / 5–6 hrs)

2 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: 3*- Champaner Heritage Resort / Similar 4*- Champaner Heritage Resort / Similar 5*- Champaner Heritage Resort / Similar

Lothal, Archaeological Remains Of A Harappa Port-Town

1h
Admission ticket included

Drive towards Champaner. En route, stop at Lothal, an archaeological site of the Indus Valley Civilization, known for its ancient dockyard, bead-making workshop, and drainage system.

Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park

1h
Admission ticket included

Continue to Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 15th-century mosques, stepwells, and palaces at the foot of Pavagadh Hill. Overnight stay in Champaner. Highlights: Lothal Site, Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park Please Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.

Day 12: Champaner – Ahmedabad (200 km / 5–6 hrs) & Departure

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Champaner

2h

After breakfast, visit nearby Rathwa and Dhanka tribal villages, known for their colorful Pithora wall paintings and traditional way of life. Later, drive back to Ahmedabad and transfer to the airport for your onward journey. Highlights: Rathwa & Dhanka Tribal Villages

Location

Activity location

Ahmedabad
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

Ahmedabad
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

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