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| 10 Days Historic Architecture of Gujarat |
| Delhi - Baroda - Champaner - Jambugoda - Chhota Udepur - Ahemdabad - Lothal - Palitana - Diu - Palitana - Somnath - Gir - Junagarh - Gondal - Dasada - Modhera - Patan - Balaram - Taranga - Vadnagar - Ahemdabad - Delhi |
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All travelers will enjoy this tour as it offers an opportunity to see the most spectacular architectural complexes in the state and to explore interesting archaeological sites offering an insight into ancient civilizations. It can be redesigned to suit the requirements of those interested in specific architectural styles or in visiting archaeological sites of a particular period. |
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Arrive Delhi & transfer to Domestic airport for catch your flight to Varodra, on arrival transfer to hotel. |
Vadodara |
Welcome Hotel Vadodara |
Hotel Express Residency, Vadodara |
Hotel Surya |
On Request | |
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Morning proceed to Ahemdabad, on arrival transfer to hotel & sightseeing. |
Ahemdabad |
Taj Residency Ummed Ahmedabad |
Sarovar Portico - Ahmedabad |
House of Mangaldas Girdhardas |
On Request | |
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Early morning walking tour to Ahemedabad Havelis, later proceed to lothal excavations of a Harappan site & after that proceed to Palitana. |
Palitana |
Vijay Vilas Palace, Palitana, Gujarat |
Vijay Vilas Palace, Palitana, Gujarat |
Vijay Vilas Palace, Palitana, Gujarat |
On Request | |
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Morning proceed for Sightseeing of Palitana, then proceed to Diu, on arrival transfer to Hotel. |
Diu |
Suzlon Beach Hotel |
Hotel Khushi International |
Hotel Kohinoor |
On Request | |
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Morning proceecd to Gir via Somnath, visit Somnath then proceed to Gir, On arrival check in to hotel. |
Gir |
The Gir Birding Lodge |
The Gir Birding Lodge |
The Gir Birding Lodge |
On Request | |
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Morning proceed for Game Drive of Gir Lion Sanctuary, later travel to Junagadh after visit Junagarh proceed to Gondal, on arrival transfer to hotel. |
Gondal |
The Orchard Palace |
The Orchard Palace |
The Riverside Palace |
On Request | |
| 7. |
Morning sightseeing of Gondal then Proceed to Dasada,on arrival transfer to the hotel. |
Dasada |
Rann Riders Safari Resorts, Dasada |
Rann Riders Safari Resorts, Dasada |
Rann Riders Safari Resorts, Dasada |
On Request | |
| 8. |
Morning proceed to Balaram enroute visit Modhera - Patan, on arrival transfer to hotel & sightseeing of Balaram. |
Balaram |
Balaram Palace Resort |
Balaram Palace Resort |
Balaram Palace Resort |
On Request | |
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Morning proceed to Ahmedabad enroute visit Taranga & Vadnagar then porceed to Ahmedabad, on arrival transfer to hotel. |
Ahemdabad |
Taj Residency Ummed Ahmedabad |
Sarovar Portico - Ahmedabad |
House of Mangaldas Girdhardas |
On Request | |
| 10. |
Transfer to the international airport in time to board flight for onward destination. |
Mumbai |
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Price (luxury option):Price on Request
For business and first class upgrades on international and
domestic flights please
contact us. |
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Price is based on two people sharing and includes: International
flights from UK, all domestic travel, hotel accommodation, Local
English speaking guide, Sightseeing at monuments mentioned. |
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| Day 1 Delhi-Baroda - Champaner - Jambugoda - Chhota Udepur |
Arrive at Mumbai International airport and transfer to domestic airport for catch your flight to Vadodra, arrive and transfer to the hotel. Baroda and visit the museums and art galleries. Later proceed to Champaner, a walled citadel with 16th century Indo-Saracenic monuments and is on the World Historical list of UNESCO. After which, head to the tribal areas of Panchmahals District and Chhota Udepur Taluka to see traditional houses and paintings of the tribal groups. Situated on the banks of Vishwamitri River, Baroda is located on the Southeast of Ahemdabad and is one of the major towns of Gujarat. Officially known as Vadodara, Baroda houses beautiful palaces, museums and monuments and is also a major tourist attraction of the Gujarat state. Overnight at hotel. |
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| Day 2 Chhota Udepur - Ahmedabad (215km) |
Morning after breakfast drive to Ahemedabad. On arrival transfer to the hotel take rest then go on a city tour of Ahmedabad and visit the 15th and 16th century mosques and mausoleum complexes that are excellent examples of the provincial Indo-Saracenic style of Gujarat, the works of Le Corbusier and Luis Kahn, the Gandhi Ashram and museums. Evening free at your leisure?s.Overnight at hotel. |
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| Day 3 Ahmedabad - Lothal - Palitana |
Early morning go on a morning walking tour to see the havelis of Ahmedabad. Later travel to Lothal, excavations of a Harappan site. Continue to Palitana. Overnight at Palitana. |
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| Day 4 Palitana - Diu |
Morning after breakfast transfer to see the Jain temple complex atop Shatrunjaya Hill over Palitana on day 04 of the Historic Architecture of Gujarat tour. The complex has about 860 temples on a summit sacred to Jains. After which travel to Diu and visit the 16th century Portuguese Fort and 17th century churches. Evening free at your leisure. |
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| Day 5 Palitana - Somnath - Gir (Approx 102 km) |
Morning have breakfast Begin your day with a drive to Somnath to see the temples. Later head for Gir. Ideally located on the western coast of Gujarat, Somnath is a beautiful temple and one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and is a major tourist attraction of the state. |
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| Day 6 Gir - Junagarh - Gondal (123 km) |
Morning after breakfast Drive to Gir Lion Sanctuary and National Park in the morning the next day. Later travel to Junagarh with its historic fort, Buddhist caves, palace museum and royal mausoleum complexes. Continue to Gondal and on reaching visit the 1748 AD Naulakha Palace and other interesting buildings of the Maharajas of Gondal. Evening free at your leisure?s, Overnight at resort. |
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| Day 7 Gondal -dasada (Approx 4hrs) |
Drive to Dasada, visit the artisans in the village and take an evening trip to the Little Rann of Kutch for desert wildlife viewing through the gates of the fortified village of Jhijhwada, dating to the 11th - 13th century Chalukyan period. Overnight stay. |
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| Day 8 Dasada - Modhera - Patan - Balaram (180km) |
Drive to the 11th century Sun Temple of Modhera, one of the finest examples of Hindu temple architecture in western India. After seeing the temple, continue to Patan to see the magnificently carved 11th century stepwell. Proceed to Balaram via Sidhapur known for its mansions and princely Palanpur. Stay at Balaram. |
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| Day 9 Balaram - Taranga - Vadnagar - Ahmedabad (250km) |
Morning after breakfast drive to see the 12th century Taranga Jain Temples and to historic Vadnagar with many historic buildings. Continue to Ahmedabad. On arrival to Ahmedabad transfer to domestic airport for catch your flight to Mumbai. On arrival Mumbai overnight at hotel. |
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| Day 10 Mumbai |
Morning after breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Mumbai after that, proceed to International Airport, for catch your flight to your home town. |
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