avo Padharo, words of welcome in the language of Gujarat because it is here that these words ring truly and the guest is 'God' and the people of Gujarat are gregariously friendly, inviting and will entice you to come again and again.
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avo Padharo, words of welcome in the language of Gujarat because it is here that these words ring truly and the guest is 'God' and the people of Gujarat are gregariously friendly, inviting and will entice you to come again and again.
Stretches out into the Arabian Sea, with a hint of the desert and with a coastline of 1666 kms long is Gujarat – the home state of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of Nation. It is renowned for its beaches, temple towns and historic capitals. Wildlife sanctuaries, hill resorts and natural grandeur are gifts of Gujarat. Sculpture, handicrafts, arts, festivals also make the state rich. Gujarat is also among the most technologically advanced, housing the largest petrochemical complex in the country.
Gujarat has always been a major centre for the Jains and some of its most interesting locations are the Jain Temple centres at Palitana and Girnar Hills. Besides the Jain temples, the state’s major attractions include the only habitat of the Asiatic Lions in India (Gir Forests), a desert ride at the Wild Ass Sanctuary and the beautiful Indo-Saracenic Architecture of Ahmedabad. The colourful tribal villages of Kutch make a visit unforgettable.
Facts about Gujarat
Area : 1,96,024 sq km
Population: 60,383,628
Capital :Gandhinagar
Principal
Language :Gujarati
Other Languages : English, Hindi and other Indian languages
Literacy Rate : 79.31%
Rainfall :93.2 cm
Temperature : Summer: min 25 degrees to 45 dig’s
Season : November to February
Eco System : Ranges from deserts, scrublands, grasslands, deciduous forests, and wetlands to Winter: min 15 degrees to max 35 dig’s mangroves, coral reefs, estuaries, and gulfs.
Time: GMT +5:30
Currency: Indian Rupee
Climate
Wet in the southern districts and Desertic in the north-west region
Winter: November to February (12 - 29 Celsius)
Summer: March to May (29 - 41 Celsius)
Monsoon: June to October (27 - 35 Celsius)
Emergency Numbers
Emergency: 108
Police: 100
Fire: 101
Ambulance: 102
General Inquiry – Phone: 197
Women Emergency Helpline : 1091
Toll Free: 1800 200 5080 Transport - Air
International Airport: Ahmedabad
Domestic Airport: Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Jamnagar, Porbandar, Surat, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Bhuj
Major Cities
Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, Bhuj, Junagadh, Jamnagar
Ports
Major: Kandla
Minor: Mandvi, Mundra, Sikka, Okha, Porbandar, Veraval, Bhavnagar, Salaya, Pipavav, Mahuva,
Jafrabad, Hazira
Routing: Ahmadabad (1 Night) - Bhavnagar (1 Night) –Sasan Gir (1 Night) – Diu (01 Night) –Somnath (01 Night) – Dwaraka (01 Night) – Rajkot (01 Night) - Ahmadabad drop
Day 01 Ahmadabad:
Today arrive at Ahmadabad. On arrival check in at the hotel. Proceed to visit Gandhi Ashram, City museum and Hathi Singh Jain Temple. Later in the evening proceed to visit Adalaj Step well and Akshardham Temple. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02: Ahmedabad – Lothal – Velavadar – Bhavnagar (200kms/4hrs)
After breakfast drive to Bhavnagar on arrival check in hotel and visit Lothal, Velavadar, and Takhteshwar Temple. Overnight stay at hotel
Day 03 Bhavnagar – Palitana – Sasangir (200kms/4hrs)
After breakfast drive to sasan Gir on arrival check in hotel and visit Palitana Jain Temple, Jeep Safari at National Lion Sanctuary. Over night at hotel.
Day 04 Sasangir – Diu (110kms/2hrs)
After breakfast drive to die and visit Diu Fort, Nagao Beach, St.Paul Church Over night at hotel.
Day 05 Diu - Somnath (90kms/2hrs)
After breakfast drive to Somnath on arrival check in hotel and visit Somnath Temple. Over night at hotel .
Day 06 Somnath – Porbandar - Dwarka (230kms/5hrs)
After breakfast drive to Dwarka on arrival check in hotel and visit Kirti Mandir, Dwarkadish Temple, Bet Dwarka, Nageshwar. overnight at hotel
Day 07 Dwarka – Jamnagar - Rajkot (250kms/5hrs)
After breakfast drive to Rajkot on arrival check in hotel and visit Bala Hanuman Temple, Kaba Gandi No dhelo, Watson Museum. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 Rajkot - Ahmedabad (230kms/5hrs)
In the morning proceed to Ahmedabad. Drop at airport/railway station.
- Accommodation at all places as per your choice of hotels.
- Meal Plan as per above at all the hotels.
- All crurent applicable hotel taxes
- All Transfer, city tours and transport services by A/C VECHILE as per the above itinerary.
- Road taxes, parking fee, fuel charges.
- 4.50% Govt. Service Tax Extra.
- Monuments Entrance Fee
- Services of English Speaking Guide.
- Game Drive at Sasan Gir
- Expense of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone / fax calls, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc. other services not mentioned in the inclusions.
- International or Domestic airfare / Train Fare.
- Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as road blocks, accidents & any medical evacuations. Any train delays, or re-scheduling etc. Any Visa fees, insurance fees, etc. Any tips to hotel staff, local guides, drivers etc. Any meals apart from the ones mentioned above. Any expenses apart from the ones above
- Check-In time is 1400 hrs & Check-out time 1200 NOON at all hotels.
- In case on any amendment in local Government taxes, or any fuel hike, we reserve the right to adjust the tour price accordingly.