Overview

Gujarat is a state along the western coast of India. Its coastline of about 1,600 km is the longest in the country, most of which lies on the Kathiawar peninsula. Gujarat is the fifth-largest Indian state by area, covering some 196,024 km²; and the ninth-most populous state, with a population of 60.4 million.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Ahmedabad

Patan

Sightseeing

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

Travel to Patan Meet and greet at Ahmedabad Airport/Station.Depart for Patan (Approx. 3.5 hours drive).Explore Patan’s Rani Ki Vav, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the ancient Patola Silk Weaving. Overnight at a hotel in Patan.

Day 2

Patan to Dhordo (White Rann of Kutch)

Dhordo

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

After breakfast, depart for Dhordo, Kutch (Approx. 5.5 hours). Visit Kalo Dungar (Black Hill), the highest point in Kutch, and enjoy the panoramic view of Great Rann. Experience the Rann Utsav if traveling during festival months. Overnight in a traditional Kutchi Bhunga at Dhordo.

Day 3

Dhordo to Bhuj

Bhuj

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

Morning at leisure to explore the White Rann. Afternoon, travel to Bhuj (Approx. 1.5 hours). Visit Aina Mahal, Prag Mahal, and the Bhujodi Handicrafts Village. Overnight at a hotel in Bhuj.

Day 4

Bhuj to Jamnagar

Jamnagar

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

Morning departure for Jamnagar (Approx. 5 hours). Explore Lakhota Lake and Museum, Bala Hanuman Temple. Enjoy the local markets famous for bandhani sarees. Overnight at a hotel in Jamnagar.

Day 5

Jamnagar to Dwarka

Dwarka

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

Breakfast and leave for Dwarka (Approx. 3 hours). Visit Dwarkadhish Temple, and attend evening Aarti. Explore local sites like Gomti Ghat, and Rukmini Devi Temple. Overnight at a hotel in Dwarka.

Day 6

Dwarka to Somnath

Somnath

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

En route to Somnath (Approx. 5 hours), visit the ancient Kirti Mandir in Porbandar, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. After reaching Somnath, attend the evening Aarti at Somnath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines. Overnight at a hotel in Somnath

Day 7

Somnath to Vadodara

Vadodara

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

Early morning depart for Vadodara (Approx. 6 hours). Visit the magnificent Laxmi Vilas Palace, Sayaji Garden.Experience the cultural heritage at Overnight at a hotel in Vadodara.

Day 8

Vadodara to Ahmedabad, Visit Statue of Unity (SOU)

Ahmedabad

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

Visit the world’s tallest statue, the Statue of Unity, dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (Approx. 2 hours from Vadodara). Return to Ahmedabad (Approx. 3.5 hours from SOU). Overnight at a hotel in Ahmedabad.

Day 9

Departure from Ahmedabad

Departure

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

After Breakfast Visit Sabarmati Ashram, the residence of Mahatma Gandhi, and other local sights if time permits. Transfer to Ahmedabad Airport/Station for your onward journey.