Glorious Gujarat

Depart from UK overnight flight to Ahmedabad.

Arrive in Ahmedabad in the morning and transfer to your hotel for two nights. Founded in 1411 and known as the ’Manchester of the East’, Ahmedabad is situated on the banks of the river Sabarmati. Afternoon visit to the Museum of Utensils. Stay for two nights.

Ahmedabad is full of architectural delights with exquisitely carved wooden mansions, havelis and labyrinthine lanes. Early in the morning enjoy a walking tour of the old city. After breakfast the city tour includes a visit to the Calico museum, Jama Masjid and Sdi mosque, famous for its shaking minarets. Also visit Mahatma Gandhi Museum.

Drive to Bhavnagar visiting en route the 4000 year old excavation site of Harappan era at Lothal. Overnight stay in Bhavnagar.

After breakfast leave for Palitana to visit the impressive hilltop Jain temple complex reached by steep stairs. Continue on to Ahmedpur Mandvi. Remainder of the day at leisure. Stay for two nights.

Morning sightseeing of Dui, a Portuguese colony until 1961. Visit the fort built by the Portuguese in 1541. The island has a Mediterranean feel and reflects the Portuguese colonial period architecture. Afternoon at leisure by the sea

Drive to Somnath to see the spectacular shore temple. Somnath is the holiest of Hindu pilgrimages with thousands of years of history. Drive on to Sasangir - the home of the Asiatic lion and over 30 species of mammals, including bear hyena, fox, deer and antelope. Stay for two nights.

Morning afternoon wildlife viewing in the Sasangir National Park.

After breakfast drive to Junagadh and visit the 250 BC Ashokan Rock Edicts and the Jain temples studded in the Girnar Hill, where steep steps lead to the temple. Continue on to Wankaner to your hotel for two nights.

Free to explore the palace and nearby villages. Visit the palace museum housing a memorable collection of antiques. View the royal collection of vintage cars. The 3-storied step well in the palace has two underground floors with cool subterranean marble rooms.

Morning leave for Bhuj, an old walled city with maze-like streets and crenellated gateways. Afternoon tour visiting the Ferguson Museum, and Rao Pragmalji’s Palace, made of marble and sandstone. Stay for two nights

Explore the tribal villages, specialising in different forms of handicraft including ahir embroidery, block printing and tie dye.

Drive to Zainabad. Enjoy a game drive in the little Rann of Kutch to see the Asiatic wild ass. Stay for one night.

Leave for Ahmedabad visiting en route the Sun temple at Modhera and the city of Patan. Overnight stay in Ahmedabad.

Transfer to the International airport in Ahmedabad towards your onward journey to UK with sweet memories.