10 DAYS – CLASSIC GUJARAT TOUR PACKAGE

(With Detailed Sightseeing + 4 & 5 Star Hotel Options)

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN AHMEDABAD

Sightseeing:

• Sabarmati Ashram – residence of Mahatma Gandhi & center of India’s freedom movement.

• Sidi Saiyyed Mosque – famous for its intricate ‘Tree of Life’ stone lattice.

• Jama Masjid – 15th-century yellow-sandstone mosque, masterpiece of Indo-Saracenic architecture.

• Teen Darwaza & Bhadra Fort – historical fortress gates of old Ahmedabad.

• Evening: Sabarmati Riverfront or Kankaria Lake (optional).

4-Star Hotels:

• Lemon Tree Premier / Regenta Inn / The Fern Residency
  5-Star Hotels:

• Courtyard by Marriott / Hyatt Regency / ITC Narmada / Taj Skyline

DAY 2: AHMEDABAD → RANN OF KUTCH (Bhuj)

Sightseeing En Route / Evening:

• Bhujodi Handicraft Village – famous for traditional weavers & artisans.

• Aina Mahal – Palace of Mirrors with Venetian glass work.

• Prag Mahal – 19th-century palace with Italian Gothic architecture.

• Bhujiyo Hill (Bhujia Fort) – panoramic views of Bhuj city.

• Evening: Free time for local Kutchi embroidery shopping.

4-Star Hotels (Bhuj):

• Regenta Resort / The Fern Residency / Seven Sky Clarks Exotica
  5-Star Hotels:

• Radisson Hotel Kandla (closest 5-star) / Courtyard by Marriott (if available)

DAY 3: EXCURSION TO DHOLAVIRA

Sightseeing:

• Full-day excursion to Dholavira – UNESCO Heritage Site.

  • One of the five largest Indus Valley Civilization cities.

  • Visit ancient reservoirs, citadel, stadium, Bailey, and fossil park.

• Sunset stop at the White Rann of Kutch.

Return to Bhuj for overnight stay.

Same Hotels as Day 2

DAY 4: BHUJ → GIR NATIONAL PARK

Sightseeing:

• Drive to Sasan Gir – the only home of Asiatic Lions in the world.

• Evening Jungle Safari (if time permits).

• Visit Gir Interpretation Zone – Devaliya Park (optional).

4-Star Hotels:

• The Fern Gir Forest Resort / Lords Resorts Gir / Amidhara Resort
  5-Star Hotels:

• Woods at Sasan (Luxury eco retreat) / Gir Serai – IHCL SeleQtions

DAY 5: GIR → SAPUTARA (HILL STATION)

Sightseeing:

• Drive to Saputara – Gujarat’s only hill station.

• Visit:

  • Sunset Point

  • Saputara Lake (boating)

  • Artist Village Tribal Museum

  • Step Garden & Rose Garden

4-Star Hotels:

• Aakar Lords Inn / Patang Residency / Shilpi Hill Resort
  5-Star Hotels:

• Hotel Lake View (best luxury option) / Club Mahindra Hatgad

DAY 6: SAPUTARA → DWARKA

Sightseeing:

• Drive to Dwarka, one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites.

• Visit:

  • Dwarkadhish Temple – 2,500-year-old Krishna temple.

  • Gomti Ghat – holy bathing steps.

  • Sudama Setu Bridge (pedestrian bridge near the ghat).

4-Star Hotels:

• Hotel Hawthorn Suites Dwarka / The Fern Dwarka
  5-Star Hotels:

• Vrindavan Regency Premium / Luxury Tent options (seasonal)

DAY 7: DWARKA → SOMNATH

Sightseeing:

• Morning visit to Bet Dwarka Island (ferry boat ride).

• Visit Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple – one of the 12 Jyotirlingas.

• Continue to Somnath.

• Visit:

  • Somnath Temple – legendary Jyotirlinga rebuilt 17 times.

  • Triveni Sangam – sacred confluence of 3 rivers.

  • Bhalka Tirth – where Lord Krishna was struck by an arrow.

  • Evening Light & Sound Show at Somnath Temple.

4-Star Hotels:

• The Fern Residency Somnath / Lords Inn Somnath
  5-Star Hotels:

• The Taj Gateway Veraval Sea View (best luxury option)

DAY 8: SOMNATH → BHAVNAGAR

Sightseeing:

• Drive to Bhavnagar.

• Visit:

  • Takhteshwar Temple – hilltop shrine with panoramic city view.

  • Gandhi Smriti & Barton Museum – historical museum.

  • Gandhi Bridge (old city landmark).

4-Star Hotels:

• EFCEE Sarovar Portico / GenX Bhavnagar
  5-Star Hotels:

• Ambar Resort & Spa (premium) / Top-end suites at Sarovar Portico

DAY 9: BHAVNAGAR → PALITANA (SHATRUNJAYA HILL)

Sightseeing:

• Drive to Palitana, world’s biggest Jain pilgrimage site.

• Climb 3,800 steps (optional palanquin available).

• Visit:

  • Shatrunjaya Jain Temple Complex (over 850 temples).

  • Main shrine: Adinath Temple.

• Spend time exploring the sacred hilltop & panoramic views.

4-Star Hotels:

• Hotel Top3 Lords Resort / Shri Bhavan
  5-Star Hotels:

• Vijay Vilas Palace (heritage stay) / Palitana Safari Resort (premium)

Return to Bhavnagar for overnight.

DAY 10: BHAVNAGAR → AHMEDABAD + DEPARTURE

Sightseeing in Ahmedabad:

• Calico Museum of Textiles – one of the world’s best textile museums (advance entry required).

• Hutheesing Jain Temple – 19th-century white marble temple.

• Manek Chowk Market – optional for food & shopping.

Drop at Ahmedabad Airport / Railway Station.

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

• Accommodation in 4 or 5-star hotels

• Daily breakfast

• AC private car with driver

• Pickup & drop at Ahmedabad

• Gir jungle safari (optional add-on)

• Ferry tickets to Bet Dwarka

• All local sightseeing

• Driver allowance, fuel, toll, parking

PACKAGE CAN BE CUSTOMIZED

? Add Rann Utsav Night Stay
? Add Diu Beach Stay
? Add Statue of Unity
? Add Vadodara or Mandvi
? Replace Saputara with Champaner/Pavagadh