Ahmedabad, Little Rann Of Kutch & Rajkot Tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Ahmedabad

Pass By: Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad District, Gujarat
On arrival at Ahmedabad airport assistance and transfer to hotel check in. Rest time free and easy to relax.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Ahmedabad

Stop At: Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad District, Gujarat
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. 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.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Ahmedabad - Modhera - Patan - Little Rann Of Kutch (260kms/ 5hrs approx)

Stop At: Sun Temple, On Becharaji Highway, Modhera 384212 India
Breakfast at hotel, drive to Little Rann Of Kutch-Wild Ass Sanctuary. Enroute stop to visit Modhera Sun Temple, Rani ki Vav & Panchasara Jain Temple at Patan.

Modhera Sun Temple - a Hindu temple dedicated to the solar deity Surya located at Modhera village of Mehsana district. It is situated on the bank of the river Pushpavati. It was built after 1026-27 CE during the reign of Bhima I of the Chaulukya dynasty. No worship is offered now and is protected monument maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. The temple complex has three components: Gudhamandapa, the shrine hall; Sabhamandapa, the assembly hall and Kunda, the reservoir. The halls have intricately carved exterior and pillars. The reservoir has steps to reach the bottom and numerous small shrines.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Rani Ki vav, Near the Patan Highway, 384265 India
Rani ki Vav (the Queen’s Stepwell) - Is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the banks of the Saraswati River. The world famous 11th century Solanki era step well was built by the Queen in memory of her husband. Designed as an inverted temple, it is highlighting the sanctity of water and is divided into seven levels of stairs with sculptural panels; more than 500 principle sculptures and over a thousand minor ones combine religious, mythological and secular imagery, often referencing literary works.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Shri Patan Panchasara Parshwanath Tirth (Patan Jain Temple), Azad chowk,, Acharya Hemchandrasuriji, Road, Egara, Patan, Gujarat 384265, India
Panchasara Jain Temple - The king Vanraj Chavada built this jain temple around VS 802. There are 51 mini temples around the temple. It was said that main idol of lord parshwanath much older than Vikram Samvat 802- hindu calendar(around 8th century). There are around 10 parashwanath temples among 108 are situated in the patan city in different pole. All this temples are century old and marvelous example of carving in marbles.
Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Little Rann of Kutch, Thar Desert, Kutch India
Continue drive to Little Rann Of Kutch and check in at resort/ camp for dinner


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel

Day 4: Little Rann Of Kutch - Rajkot (160kms/ 3hrs approx)

Stop At: Little Rann of Kutch, Thar Desert, Kutch India
Early morning Jeep Safari in Little Rann of Kutch to spot the Asiatic Wild Ass and other mammals, this area is also good for spotting migratory Birds. You can also do a village safari to see communities like Mir, Bharwad, Rabari, and Bajanias.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Rajkot, Rajkot, Rajkot District, Gujarat
Return to camp for breakfast and 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
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel

Day 5: Rajkot - Gondal - Junagarh - Rajkot (200kms/ 4hrs approx round) / Departure (flight)

Stop At: Gondal, Gondal, Rajkot District, Gujarat
Breakfast at hotel, excursion to visit Gondal & Junagarh.

Gondal the former princely state ruled by the Jadeja Rajput clan till the independence of India. Visit Navlakha Palace one of the oldest and most beautiful palaces situated on a riverbank, on a grand masonry base, rising to the monumental scale of at least 30 meters, above the riverbed.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Junagarh Fort Road, Bikaner 334001 India
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.
Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Rajkot, Rajkot, Rajkot District, Gujarat
Drive back to Rajkot and transfer to airport to board evening flight for onward destination.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.