Best of Gujarat

Tour code– DT-409/ BGTT/ 2023-24

Tour Area cover of Vibrant Gujarat : This special itinerary cover the most colorful part of Vibrant Gujarat for our special interest guest which stretch from Eastern Gujarat to Southern then from southern to central then to western and then Northern part of Gujarat and conclusion at Ahmadabad

Tour Rout & Destination cover-The  tour begin with the world heritage city Ahmadabad, then world heritage site at champaner, nice Rathawa tribal zone  of Jambughoda and Chhottaudaipur and most royal hospitality by the local king of palitana excursion one of the oldest civilization at Lothal , while roaming on open jeep safari meet the wild Asiatic lion at  Gir National Park on nature , spiritual connect the most Yotirlinga at Somnath, explore the royal prosperity of Gondal Kingdom, Wankaner, Sayala , Rajkot, also the beauty of glass palace at Bhuj, the most ethnic world at Great Rann of Kutch, Little Rann of Kutch, meet the wild ass and different birds on nature at Dasada while open jeep safari , Sidpur an unique village , language of stone at Modhera sun temple, world heritage site by UNESCO at Patan rani ki vav, and over all different colorful isolated tribal villages and ethnic group.

In the Overall it is tons of culture, pleasure , hospitality and colorfulness of classic Gujarat to rejuvenate  your soul to feel the real vibrant Gujarat with real value of money.

Duration of Tour– 20Night/ 21 Days

Suggested itinerary

Day1-Ahmedabad

Upon arrival at airport meet & greet our representative and transfer to hotel.

(there is connective and also direct international flight to Ahmedabad)

Pm- if time permit  visit the famous Mahatma Gandhi Ashram on the bank of Sabarmati River.

Note- Entire Gujarat state is alcohol free zone (means openly there is no bar or liquor shop ) but there is particular area in Ahmadabad -alcohol sale by govt. authority to show your passport and proper documentation one can buy / Our guide/ driver will help you if you desire.

Overnight – Ahmedabad.

Day2-Ahmedabad- sightseeing/ – Champaner- Jambughoda (3.30hr drive+ visit)

Morning heritage walk in the world heritage city recommended by UNESCO – old town area and then sidi sayed square , jama masjid etc

Note- The heritage walk starts every morning at 8am at a particular point please report half an hour before in it/ our driver or guide will help you .

Pm- proceed to Jambughoda and enroute visit the world heritage site at Champaner . Check in a nice palace (Heritage) hotel at Jambughoda.

Overnight – Jambughoda.

Day3-Jambughoda- Rathwa Tribal village- Chhottaudaipur (3.30hr drive + visit)

Meet the very colorful Rathwa tribes at their isolated village and explore their life style too / they are very famous for their mural painting called “Pithora “ live demonstrate at the village chief house (he is very good friend of mine, if desire enjoy the ethnic cooked vegetarian food at his home , warm welcome by his family)

Check in a nice palace hotel at Chhottaudaipur, afternoon visit the nice colorful weekly market near by.

Overnight – Chhottaudaipur

Day4-Chhottaudaipur- Lothal- Palitana (4.30hr drive + visit)

Excursion the Real history of Harpan, Mohenjodaro period (date back of Indus valley civilization) / ancient port / Village settlement at  –famous Lothal ( 3700 BC) – Harpan, Mohenjodaro period and then proceed to Palitana, check in a nice heritage palace at there.

Overnight – Palitana

Day5-Palitana Jain temples- Palitana (1.30hr drive+ visit)

Early standup to climb for Satrunjaya hill (2hr to climb by steps) , and excursion the group of jain live temple at there / back to the base by steps .

Note- Those guests have walking problem there is Jhula system (four person take you on swing and it is chargeable , before hire please negotiate with them )

Pm- nice royal lunch at there and relax at the cool garden .

Overnight– Palitana

Day6-    Palitana- Gir National Park safari (1.30hr drive )

Morning after royal breakfast at the open garden / or the royal dying (accordingly your choice) check out and proceed to Gir National park.

Pm- Meet the wild Asiatic lion  afternoon open jeep safari with naturalist.

Overnight – Sasan Gir

Day7-Gir National park safari- (open jeep safari )

Early stand up and meet the wild lion on nature while open jeep safari at the Gir National park.

Pm- also meet the wild lion on  nature in different zone – while open jeep safari at Gir National park.

Overnight – Sasan Gir

Day8-Gir National park – Siddi Tribal village- Somnath(2hr drive+ visit)

Meet  the only pure African tribes in India – siddi tribal communities. (popularly known as Mini Africa in India)

Check in a nice hotel at the holy city of Somnath , evening spiritual journey of Somnath temple while visit inside enjoy the illumination of the temple too

Overnight- Somnath

Day9-Somnath- Junagarh- Gondal  (3hr drive+ visit)  

Visit the nice Mahabate Maqbara at Junagarh and then rock art of Ashok on 3rd c BC also and check in a nice heritage palace at Gondal.

Pm-  Also visit the Swaminarayan Temple, ayurvedic medicine  manufacture place

Vintage car collection of Gondal royal family.

Note- only room guests are allowed to visit the ancient royal palace of Gondal those who accommodate at Orchard palace.

Overnight – Gondal

Day10-Gondal- S/S- Rajkot (1hr drive)

During heritage walk at the classic part of Gondal visit the age old palace of Gondal, and excursion the royal life and ancient life style of people.

Pm- Check in a nice hotel at Rajkot and relax.

Overnight- Rajkot

Day11- Rajkot- Wankaner- Sayala (2hr drive+ visit)

Morning visit the home of Mahatma Gandhi  (father of Nation) , then visit the Maharaja Ranjeet vilas palace and nice hill view too , then check in a nice heritage haveli at Sayala and greet by royal family.

Overnight – Sayala

Day12-Sayala- Tribal village/ Boating- Sayala(3hr drive+ visit)

While boating cross the river and meet the pandhara , Morbi and Navlak tribal communities at their isolated non tourist village,  overnight at the same palace at Sayala.

Overnight – sayala

Day13-Sayala- Bhuj s/s- Bhuj(4hr drive+ visit)

Morning visit the Rabari tribal village near Wankner and then drive toward Bhuj,

Afternoon visit the ancient Bhuj palace, museam and mirror palace too, check in a  nice hotel and seek permission for Bani village ( our guide will collect the permission for Bani village)

Overnight – Bhuj

Day14-Bhuj- Bani Village- Dhorod / Great Rann of Kutch (1.30hr drive+ visit)

After breakfast check out and departure for Bani village meet the very special Desh Rabari, vand tribe at their isolated village. Check in a nice eco resort at Great rann of Kutch ( run by tribal communities)

afternoon drive towards salt desert at great rann of kutch (seek permission from home ministry , that is our responsible )

check in a nice eco resort enjoy the sindhi tribe dance with camp fire at there. (dance or any cultural activity only possible for deluxe package guest)

Overnight – Dhorod (Great Rann of Kutch)

Day15-Dhorod- Jat Tribal village- Bhuj (4hr  drive+ visit)

Meet the most colorful tribes in Kutch Fakirani and Dhaneta Jat at their isolated village

 Jat Tribe- They are very  colorful and very aggressive too and living core area in the jungle , to visit their village  seek to special permission with the help of village chief, we are the only travel agent who has very good local relation (photography point of view) 

Pm- pottery making village in great rann of Kutch

Overnight – Dhorod

Day16-Dhorod – Kutchi Rabari tribal village- Dasada (5.30hr drive+ visit)

Morning drive towards Dasada, check in a nice resort.

Pm- warm greetings by Kutchi Rabari tribes in their very isolated villages near Dasada.

Enjoy the mouth watering dinner at the resort.

Overnight – Dasada

Day17-Dasada- open jeep wild ass safari/ Little rann of Kutch

While rumble in Little rann of Kutch over open jeep safari meet the wild asses, blue bull and different birds and animals on nature.

Overnight – Dasada

Day18-Modara sun temple- Patan Rani ki Vav- Sidhpur Heritage village- Danta (4hr drive+ visit)

After early breakfast departure for Modhera sun temple ( 11th c AD, one of the fine artistic sculpture of  Solanki  dynesty) ,

Then  visit the Patan step well ( world heritage site by UNESCO on 2014), visit the famous patan textile weaving village, then visit the famous heritage village- Sidhpur, heritage walk over there, then check in a nice heritage palace at Danta (run by very friendly local king) . Enjoy the mouth watering royal dinner with royal hospitality at there.

Overnight – Danta

Da19-Danta- Bhil and Garacia tribal village- Poshina (2.30hr drive+ visit)

By jeep explore the isolated non touristic village in the core jungle of Poshina range, and meet the Bhil and Garacia tribes at there .

Evening enjoy the Garacia fire dance at the royal palace (organized by us)

Overnight – Poshina

Day 20 -Kumaria Jain temple- Ahmedabad s/s (3hr drive+ visit)

Visit the most interesting group fo marble jain temple at Kumaria-10 c AD, Then check in a nice hotel in Ahmedabad along with Sabarmati river.

Overnight – Ahmedabad

Day21-Departure

After breakfast departure toward Ahmedabad airport to board the flight for your onwards journey ……..Feel the real India with you …….

Note- The above itinerary is mentioned here three week basis but it will instance design accordingly guests choice and interest  too before finalize

Tribal Fair & Festival in Gujarat  2023 2024
Tarnetar Tribal Marriage Fair . 5th to 7th Sept.
Navratri 15th Oct. – 24th Oct.
Bhavnath tribal fair 17th  March
Vautha Fair 23rd to 27th Nov.
Kawant Festival 28th & 29th March
Chitra Vichitra Festival 27th April 22nd & 23rd April

During Monsoon – the Gir National Park will close on 16th June to 15th Oct. every year. And the online booking for safari and entry starts 120 days before, so your early booking is highly appreciable.

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