Day 01 : Arrive Ahemdabad
Welcome to ‘The Colours of Gujarat’ tour !
On arrival at the Ahemdabad airport or Ahemdabad railway station (on your own), you will be transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon you will proceed on a half day city tour of Ahemdabad visiting Gandhi Ashram, Calico Museum, Utensils Museum, the Jami Mosque and finally Akshardham which is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan.
Day 02 : In Ahmedabad * Day excursion to Modhera Sun Temple * Patan
This morning proceed on an excursion to the Sun Temple at Modhera that dates back to the early 11th century. This temple has been designed 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 Jain temples; the most important being the Mahavir Swami Derasar in Dhandherwad with an exquisitely carved wooden dome and the other being the Rani ki Vav, an excellent example of subterranean architecture of Gujarat.
Day 03 : On to Bhavnagar (235 kms / approx. 6 hour drive)
This morning, you will drive to Bhavnagar via Lothal (87 Kms + 145 Kms) visiting the Lothal Harappan archeological site. On arrival in Bhavnagar, you will check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore the local Bazar.
Day 04 : In Bhavnagar * Excursion to Palithana (60 kms / approx. 1 hour drive)
This morning you will visit the temples of Palithana located atop Shatrunjaya and crowned with cover 900 temples, each rivaling the other for its beauty and magnificence and presenting an awe-inspiring spectacle to devotees and visitors. The peak is a 3½ km climb of cover 3500 steps from the town, while one each temple one can see detailed carvings, beautiful idols and images, jeweled statues and intricate toranas. The sunrise from behind the temples is a great sight.
Day 05 : On to Sasanir (300 kms / approx. 7 hour 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 enjoy the facilities within the hotel.
Day 06 : In Sasangir
Today, you will visit the Gir sanctuary – 11,412 sq km, a hilly tract of mixed dry deciduous and teak forests interspersed with grasslands and home to the Asiatic Lion. One can also spot leopards and other animals like the chital, sambar, nilgai, chausingha, grey langur, hyena and birds like the painted sandgrouse, peacocks and paradise flycatchers. The kamleshwar dam reservoir is habitat to the crocodiles. (The park is closed between 15th June – 15th October).
Day 07 : On to Diu (130 kms / approx. 3 hour drive)
Today your journey takes you to the beach town of Diu. Check into your hotel on arrival. The day is at leisure to laze and relax on the beach.
Day 08 : In Diu
The morning is at leisure to enjoy the Nogoya beach located in the Nagoa hamlet. The horseshoe beach is exceptionally beautiful and quiet and a wide variety of water sports facilities are available here (water sports activities on direct payment). Later, you will proceed on a city tour visiting St. Paul’s Church, Diu Museum and the Diu Fort.
Day 09 : Depart Diu * Return home with happy memories
Today, ‘Vibrant Gujarat’ tour, comes to an end, as you are transferred to the railway station in Veraval (approx. 90 kms drive), to continue your onward journey.
