Day 1: AHMEDABAD – LITTLE RANN OF KUTCH (90KM / 2 HRS)
Today, Start early morning for Modhera Sun Temple – Rani Ki Vav [Patan] and then proceed to Little Rann of Kutch. On arrival check in to the resort. Explore the desert by open jeep in the Little Rann of Kutch, where one can sight animals like Wild-Ass, Desert Fox, Blue Bull, Blackbuck, Wolf, Jackal and few species of snakes & many species of birds also one can visit the home of Rabari and Banjara are the two important tribes of the region. Overnight stay at Little Rann of Kutch.
Day 2: LITTLE RANN OF KUTCH – BHUJ (260KM / 5HRS)
Today, proceed to Bhuj. On arrival visit places like Aina Mahal Museum, Pragmahal Museum, Bhartiya Sanskriti Darsan Exhibition & Cenotaphs of Royal Family. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3: BHUJ – HODKA VILLAGE (65KM / 2HRS)
Today, proceed to Shaam E Sarhad Resort at Hodka Village, where you have the pleasure to stay in Traditional Bhungas (Mud houses) or in Eco tents. On arrival at resort experience continues with traditional dinners, folk music performances, bonfire nights, star-gazing (subject to availability and clear sky) and more interaction with the people of Hodka. Overnight stay at the resort.
Day 4: HODKA – BANNI & PACHCHAM REGION – HODKA (200KM / 4HRS)
Today, get ready to explore the Banni and Pachcham regions and the edge of the Great Rann of Kutch. Visit Dhordo village, Bhirandiyara village, Ludiya village, and Khavda village. Later visit Kalo Dungar (Black Hill) and Dattatray Temple, which provides the view of the Great Rann & sunset. Return to the resort. Overnight stay at the resort.
Day 5: HODKA – MANDVI (150KM/4HRS)
Today, proceed to the coastal town, Mandvi. Visit Vijay Villas Palace – Summer retreat of the royal family. Also visit- Organic Farm; 72 Jain Temple Complex; Shipping Yard at Mandvi Port one can go and visit the men at work, shaping the great vessels with hand tools and coaxing the seasoned timber into shape. The carrying capacity of these boats can vary from 250 tons to 1000 tons. or spend the balance day at the Beach. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 6: MANDVI – JAMNAGAR (315KM/6HRS)
Today after Breakfast transfer to Jamnagar. On arrival check in to the hotel. In the afternoon visit Lakhota Lake & Lakhota Museum and Bala Hanuman Temple. Evening is free for Shopping. Overnight Stay at the hotel.
Day 7: JAMNAGAR – DWARKA (240KM/5HRS)
Today, proceed to the sacred town of Dwarka. Visit Dwarkadeesh Temple and Gomti Ghat. In the afternoon take a trip to Bet Dwarka, visit Old Temple of Krishna. the trip from Okha on the mainland to the temple is by a local boat. On the way to Bet Dwarka, visit Nageshwar Temple – One of the 12th Jyotilingam of Shiva. Rukmini Temple and Gopi Talav Return back to Dwarka. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 8: DWARKA – PORBANDAR – SOMNATH (200KM/ 4HRS)
In the morning depart to Porbandar (75km/1.5hrs) at Porbandar visit Kirti Mandir – A place where Gandhiji was born. Later proceed to Somnath (130km/2.5hrs) on arrival visit Bhalka Tirth & Somnath Temple. In the evening watch light and Sound show. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 9: SOMNATH – DIU (90KM/ 2HRS)
Today, Proceed to beach town Diu. Later, visit St. Paul’s Church, Naida caves and Gangeshwar Mahadev Temple, Diu Museum and Diu Fort. Evening is free to enjoy the wide variety of water sports facilities available at Nagoa Beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10: DIU – SASANGIR (100KM / 2HRS)
Today, proceed to Sasangir. Sasangir, is the home of the Asiatic Lion. In the afternoon Visit Gir Interpretation Zone at Devaliya. Crocodile breeding farm, Gir Information centre. Watch movie on lion at Gir Information centre in the evening. Overnight stay at the hotel.
IMPORTANT NOTE: – Gir Jungle Safari Permits are only available online on https://girlion.gujarat.gov.in/ and it needs to be booked directly by the guest in advance. No Permits will be issued on the current date / the actual date of safari. Devalia Safari Park Permits are normally available on Current date / the actual date of safari.
*The protected area of Gir National Park is closed from 16th June to 15th October every year and Safari’s will not be possible during this period
Day 11: SASANGIR – JUNAGADH – RAJKOT (160KM/3HRS)
Today, morning get ready for open Jeep Safari in the Gir National Park. Later proceed to Junagadh. visit Uperkot Fort, Ashok Rock Edict, Mahabat Makabara and Junagadh Museum. In the evening transfer to Rajkot. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 12: RAJKOT – GANDHINAGAR – AHMEDABAD (225KM/4HRS)
Today, proceed to Ahmedabad. Enroute visit Trimandir, Akhsardham Temple and Adalaj stepwell. Overnight stay at the Ahmedabad hotel.
Day 13: AHMEDABAD LOCAL
Today, morning proceed to Visit Sabarmati Ashram, Sabarmati Riverfront, Sarkhej Roza, Siddi Saiyad Mosque, Kalupur Swaminarayan Temple and Kankaria lake front. Overnight at Ahmedabad.
Day 14- AHMEDABAT TO STATUE OF UNITY (200 km/ 4 hours)
After early morning breakfast, leave for SOU. On arrival check in to the tent city/hotel. After some rest, proceed to visit the SOU complex.
SoU Viewing Gallery (Tics to be booked online on your own- https://www.soutickets.in)
Operational Hours – 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. (If you are purchasing this ticket then you don’t need to purchase the SoU Entry ticket separately. SoU entry is included in this ticket.) This ticket does include Access to Viewing Gallery in addition to SoU Entry, Exhibition, Audio Visual Gallery, Valley of Flowers, Sardar Sarovar Dam Viewpoint and Bus Service for above places.
Attractions: Statue Of Unity R, SoU Viewing Gallery
Optional Attractions: Projection Mapping – SoU Campus (Entry starts at 6:30PM), Projection Mapping – Helipad Ground (Entry starts at 6:30PM),
Ovrenight at SOU hotel/ tentcity
Day 15- SOU to Ahmedabad Enroute- Poicha Swaminarayan Temple and departure.
After breakfast, proceed for Ahmedabad/Baroda. En route visit the POICHA Swaminarayan temple. You will be dropped at the Ahmedabad/ Baroda airport/ station for your late evening flight.
