HIGHLIGHTS
- Experience the most fast- paced Mumbai , the innovative commercial heart of the country.
- Witness the iconic Gateway of India stone arch , built by British Raj in 1924 in Mumbai.
- Rise early to experience Mumbai as the locals do, see hundred of Newspaper vendors short editions printed in different languages , witness unique fish auctions, watch milkman pass by on their delivery route and admire the local flower markets.
- Your journey of Vibrant Gujarat starts from Jamnagar which is must visit city due to its plethora of beautiful lakes, a stunning coastline, and ancient structure, famous for its bandhani (tie-dyed) fabrics, embroidery and silver ware.
- Explore Bhuj , white desert of Kutch ( Kachchh) district in Gujarat famous for its small, meandering streets, palaces and temples. It not only has the oldest museum in the state of Gujarat but (especially villages) around it are very famous for their traditional handicrafts and embroidery.
- Visit Gondal State , was one of the eight first-class princely states of Kathiawar Agency, Bombay Presidency in British India. Ruled by a Hindu Rajput dynasty of the Jadeja clan, the capital of the state was Gondal town. Gondal is famous for its temples due to its spiritual people.
- Witness Palitana , famous for being the only place in the whole of India with over 900 temples and is a major pilgrimage centre for Jains. It is first of the two vegetarian cities in the world. There are numerous attractive temples which can be visited for seeking peace, learning more about the history of Jainism, their culture, tradition, and to sight some of the best Jain architecture carved from marbles.
- Continue enroute Bhavnagar , as always been an important city for trade with many large and small scale industries along with the world's largest ship-breaking yard, Alang which is located 50 kilometres away. Bhavnagar is also famous for its version of the popular Gujarati snack 'Ganthiya' and 'jalebi'. It is famous for Jewellery , handicraft , woodwork , Embroidered and apparel shopping.
- Explore Gir Forest National Park is a wildlife sanctuary , is a home of the Asiatic Lion , established to protect them , who frequent the fenced-off Devalia Safari Park, along with leopards and antelopes. Gir Jungle Trail, outside the fenced area, traverses deciduous forest and is home to wildlife including vultures and pythons. The Kamleshwar Dam has marsh crocodiles and birds, such as Indian skimmers and pelicans. Sasan Gir National Park is must visit place with abundant flora, fauna and birdlife ideal for wildlife photography and wildlife viewing.
- Visit a highly revered religious site for Hindus, the Somnath Temple is the first of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva . The Jyotirlinga is adorned with flowers, ornaments of silver and gold and people from far and wide come to worship it.
- Enjoy Diu encompasses a visit to the beaches, temples, shrines, churches and more . Diu is one of the best beach vacation destination near Gujarat and a favourite tourist spot for beach lovers and for water Sports beach.
- Explore the 4,500-year-old city of Lothal was discovered in 1954. Dating back to the second millennium b.c., Lothal was an important port on the Indian subcontinent during the Harappan era. Lothal is an important archaeological site due to its scientific layout and a massive dockyard that facilitated trade with other civilizations of the time.
- Continue to Ahmedabad , the largest city in the state of Gujarat is known for its World – famous Cotton textiles a wide variety of mouth-watering snacks, diamond cutting, and much more . The Sabarmati River runs through its centre . On the western bank is the Gandhi Ashram at Sabarmati, which displays India’s spiritual leader’s living quarters and artifact.
- Witness Modhera , an ancient village , famed for housing the remains of the Sun Temple built by the Chalukya dynasty is a true historical treasure. The village is surrounded by a mystical aura that the Sun Temple brings along, it is also a hub for spirituality and culture.
- Patan, the former capital of Gujarat, is a place famous for Patola sarees, one of the finest hand-made textiles in the world. One can see this exquisite fabric being woven here. The Patan Patola is one of the finest hand-woven textiles produced the world over.
- Rani Ki Vav, or the Queen's Stepwell at Patan is one of the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites that the state of Gujarat is home to. It was constructed by Rani Udaymati in memory of her husband, King Bhima 1, of the Chalukya or Solanki dynasty, which existed between 950 and 1300 CE.