Surat to Ahmedabad, Glimpse of Gujarat Tour

Day 1 · Surat - Statue of Unity (165kms/ 3hrs approx)

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   Sardar Sarovar Dam

   2 hours Admission included

   On arrival at Surat airport assistance and drive to Sardar Sarovar Dam, Kevadia, check in at Tent City or hotel near Statue of Unity.

   Later visit Sardar Sarovar Dam, Selfie Point and Valley of Flowers. Evening Laser Show - A Light and Sound show using laser technology projected on the Statue of Unity takes place every evening except Monday. The colourful laser lighting system is accompanied by an excellent narration of the history and life of Sardar Patel, his contribution to the Independence Movement and the unification of India as one nation. Dinner at the Dining Area along with Live Music.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 2 · Statue of Unity - Pavagadh - Champaner - Vadodara (150kms/ 3hrs approx)

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   Statue Of Unity

   one hour Admission included

   Breakfast at hotel. Visit Statue of Unity world’s tallest statue with a height of 182 metres. A huge exhibition hall covering an area of 4,647 square metres has been set up in the pedestal of the Statue of Unity. The hall showcases the life of Sardar Patel, his contributions to the Freedom Movement against British rule and his role in the merger of princely states. The high-speed elevators will take you to a height of about 400 feet through the core of the statue where you can get panoramic view of the surroundings.

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   Pavagadh

   one hour

   After sightseeing drive to Vadodara via visiting Pavagadh - Champaner archaeological zone, which was Gujarat’s first UNESCO, approved World Heritage Site. The site encompasses forts, temples, mosques, mausoleum complexes, pavilions, wells and tanks and Champaner’s Jami Masjid, built around 1523, is considered the high water mark of 16th century Indo-Saracenic architecture. Later proceed to Sardar Sarovar Dam, Kevadia via visiting the historic citadel of Dabhoi, which has a majestic gateway, built in the 12th century.

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   Stop 3

   one hour

   Arrive Badodara check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 3 · Vadodara - Archaeological Site Lothal - Bhavnagar (200kms/ 4hrs approx)

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   Laxmi Villas Palace

   one hour Admission included

   Breakfast at hotel, visit Lakshmi Vilas Palace. It is reputed to have been the largest private dwelling built till date and four times the size of Buckingham Palace. At the time of construction, it boasted the most modern amenities such as elevators and the interior is reminiscent of a large European country house. It remains the residence of the royal family, who continue to be held in high esteem by the residents of Baroda. The Palace compound is of over 500 acres and houses a number of buildings, particularly the LVP Banquets & Conventions, Moti Bagh Palace and the Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum building.

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   Bhavnagar

   one hour

   Later drive to Bhavnagar via visiting archaeological remains of a Harappa Port-Town at Lothal. Roam the ruins with your heart open to the ancient, and with the help of the local museum here, allow yourself to be transported to an era 4,500 years ago, and see in your mind’s eye the palace on high, and the artisans and crafts below, and the bustling dockyard that once reached out to the rest of the world. After sightseeing Continue drive to Bhavnagar check in at hotel.

Overnight at hotel

Day 4 · Bhavnagar – Palitana - Junagarh (215kms/ 4hrs approx)

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   Palitana

   one hour

   Breakfast at hotel drive to Junagadh enroute visit Palitana Temples Palitana located 51 km south west of Bhavnagar. Known for being the largest cluster of Jain temples. There are in total 863 temples from base to the peak of the Shatrunjaya hill, where the Palitana temples are located. The path is climbed through 3950 steps spanning 3.5 km up the Shatrunjaya Hills. The construction of temples of Palitana spanned over a period of 900 years and was structured in two phases.

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   Junagadh

   one hour

   Continue drive to Junagadh check in at hotel. Rest time fre and easy to relax.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 5 · Junagarh - Rajkot (100kms/ 2hrs approx)

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   Junagadh

   one hour

   Breakfast at hotel city tour of Junagarh. Visit Junagarh an ancient fortified city rich in myth and legend. Junagadh lies at the foot of the temple-studded Girnar Hill. It derives its name from the 'old fort', which circles the medieval town. The Girnar Hills that landscape Junagadh are a holy sanctuary to the Jains. The history of Mount Girnar dates back to the awesome empire of Ashoka, one of India's greatest emperors. Ashoka inscribed 14 edicts on a huge boulder en-route to Mt. Girnar peak. Junagadh's main feature is the Uperkot fort (upper fort), a somber and inaccessible fortress.

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   Jubilee Garden

   one hour Admission included

   Afternoon drive to Rajkot, check in at hotel.

   Later visit Jubilee Garden a large and open park area in Rajkot. It features many monuments of colonial time. The centre of the city garden is the Connaught Hall and other notable places of interest near the Garden include the historic Mohandas Gandhi High School, Kaba Gandhi No Delo, Rashtriya Shala, Watson Museum, Lang Library, and Rotary Midtown Library. Watson Museum has a great collection of precious objects of colonial period and is considered to be one the finest in Gujarat. It was made to commemorate the works of the then administrator Colonel James Watson in 1888. The museum also houses a varied collection of old artefacts from the ancient city of Mohenjodaro.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 6 · Rajkot - Ahmedabad (215kms/ 5hrs approx)

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   Ahmedabad

   2 hours

   Breakfast at hotel drive to Ahmedabad check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 7 · Ahmedabad

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   Stop 1

   one hour Admission included

   Breakfast at hotel, city tour of Ahmedabad. Visit Hatheesing Jain Temple established in 1850 by Seth Hatheesing, who was a rich Jain merchant. This temple is dedicated to the 15th 'Jain Tirthankar', known as Dharamnath. Bhadra fort a beautiful monument that is famous for its intricate carvings, pattern works and beautiful frescos suits. Arches at the entry gate, has some inscriptions that represents the history of the fort. Jama Mosque there are different entrances to the mosque. Near the eastern entrance, stands the tomb of the Sultan Ahmed Shah, which houses the graveyard of three great rulers, namely Ahmed Shah, his son, Mohammed Shah and his grandson, Qutub-Ud-Din Ahmed Shah.

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   Kite Museum

   1 min Admission included

   Kite Museum the city of Ahmedabad is popular for the Kite Festival so it doesn’t come as a surprise if you find an entire museum dedicated to kites. The popular Kite Museum that houses some of the rarest kites in the world is a first of its kind in India and second in the world. Sabarmati Ashram on his return from South Africa, Gandhi’s first Ashram in India was established in the Kochrab area of Ahmedabad on 25 May 1915. The Ashram was then shifted on 17 June 1917 to a piece of open land on the banks of the river Sabarmati. Reasons for this shift included: he wanted to do some experiments in living eg farming, animal husbandry, cow breeding, Khadi and related constructive activities. Shaking Minarets one of the most unique monuments in Ahmedabad, located in Siddi Bashir's Mosque near the Sarangpur gate. Overnight at hotel.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 8 · Ahmedabad - Departure (flight)

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   Ahmedabad

   2 hours

   Breakfast at hotel, as per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.