The Grand Raveta
Patan
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Patan
Dhordo
Bhuj
Jamnagar
Dwarka
Somnath
Vadodara
Ahmedabad