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Schedule

Classic
15 Days / 14 Nights,
Ahmedabad to Bhuj .



Day 1 Arrival Ahmedabad


You would be picked up upon arrival at the Ahmedabad airport and assisted to the hotel. After check in formalities, you would be escorted to the room. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 Ahmedabad -Poshina ( 200 Kms).



After breakfast, proceed for Poshina, en-route stopping for visit to Modhera and Patan. Modhera is a beautiful temple dedicated to Sun God. Patan was the ancient Hind capital. Check in upon arrival at hotel. Afternoon visit of the tribal land of Aravallis, the village of Poshina is home to number of artisans, the tribal arrow crafters, silver, Potters and the bazaar is famous for silver tribal jewelry. Stay overnight at hotel.




Day 5 Balaram

After breakfast, morning at leisure and enjoy the nature from the Palace. Afternoon visit the finest clusters of Jain temple of Taranga, exquisite carved 12th Centaury Jain temples and nearby villages. Stay overnight.


Day 7 Utelia - Bhavnagar ( 140 Kms).

After breakfast, we would leave for Bhavnagar via visit of Lothal, one of the southernmost outposts of the Indus valley civilization. Check in upon arrival at hotel. Afternoon visit of City, Bhavnagar is an important trading post for cotton goods. Visit of Gandhi Smriti, The lock gate. Return to hotel. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 9 Bhavnagar - Gondal( 180 Kms).

After breakfast, transfer to hotel at Gondal. Check in at hotel. Gondal is the former princely state, it is a fortified town located on the banks of river Gondali. Afternoon, proceed for the visit to Ayurvedic medicine factory, cattle breeding and stud farm, vintage classic car collection of Maharaja of Gondal. Stay overnight.



Day 11 Gondal - Wankaner( 92 Kms).

After breakfast, drive for Wankaner, on the way, visit of Rajkot, visit of single Ikat weaving, centre at Rashtriya Shala, Watson Museum and house of Gandhi at Rajkot. Check in at hotel. Afternoon, visit at Palace Ranjit Vilas and return back to hotel. Stay overnight.


Day 13 Mandvi


After breakfast, enjoy the beach activity and later proceed for visit to Mandvi Palace including Bird watching tour, the lost city of Rayan, 2300 year old city excavation city, Camel breeding farm. Return to hotel. Stay Overnight.



Day 15 Mandvi - Bhuj / Mumbai

After breakfast, transfer to Bhuj for your flight to Mumbai.


Day 2 Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad is also known as the Manchester of the East, because it is one of the highly industrialized cities in India and it is also India’s Textile City. After breakfast, we would proceed for the visit to old city, walking through the exquisite carved wooden mansions and havelies. We would walk through lanes to see the local housing colonies. We would then proceed for our visit to the Swaminarayan temple, Jain temple, Juma Masjid. Later we would be visiting the Calico textile Museum. Return to hotel. Stay overnight



Day 4 Poshina - Balaram ( 167 Kms).

After breakfast, visit of tribal villages around Poshina, after lunch proceed to Balaram. Check in at hotel. Stay overnight.

Day 6 Balaram-Utelia ( 120 Kms).

After breakfast, drive to Utelia, small fortified village. Evening, visit the village to see the traditional houses, Diamond polishing, hot springs and typical ambience of an Indian Village. Stay overnight.



Day 8 Bhavnagar excursion to Palitana

After breakfast, proceed for a day excursion to Palitana, one of the most sacred sites of Jainism, the temple dedicated to Shri Adishwara, the first Jain Apostle. It takes roughly around two and half to three hours to climb up to the temple. Return to Bhavnagar. Stay overnight at hotel.



Day 10
Gondal excursion to Junagarh(61 km)
After breakfast, we would continue our journey for a day trip to Junagarh, we would visit the historic fort, Buddhist caves,Ashok rock edicts, Museum, etc. Return to hotel. Stay overnight.

Day 12
Wankaner - Mandvi ( 220 Kms).

After breakfast, we would leave for Mandvi located on the virgin coast of the Arabian Sea. Check in at hotel and stay overnight.



Day 14
Mandvi full day excursion to Banny Villages


After breakfast, proceed for excursion to Banny Village, home to unique Rabari village. Also, visit Anjar which is famous for the shrine of Jesal and Toral, the folklore duo wherein the tough outlaw Jesal was chastised by Toral, a Kachchhi woman. Return and stay overnight.
























PossibleExtensions or insertions


i) Extension to Rajasthan ex Ahmedabad.


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Inclusions

The Program Includes

Accommodation includes breakfast, private air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking driver, English speaking local tour guides, monument entrances, domestic flight tickets in economy class and train on the highest available class. Visit to Banny Villages subject to approval from the concerned authorities.





Suggested Accommodation
     
Ahmedabad

House of Mangaldas


 Poshina

 
Darbargarh Castle
   
Balaram

Balaram Palace
 Utelia

 Utelia Palace

   
Bhavnagar

Nilambagh Palace


 
 Gondal

 
Orchard Palace

       
Wankaner

Oasis Palace
 Mandvi

 The Camp

 



Smoking and Drugs are strickly prohibited at religious sites in India.
For detailed program please contact us at info@maavalanindiatravels.com
Visit to World Heritage site in the prorgam.




 


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