East India - SOTC

Amazing
Gujarat
Tour Code | ICL A018
6 NIGHTS | 7 DAYS
Ahmedabad - Rajkot - Gondal -
Junagarh - Gir - Ahmedabad
Rajkot
Gondal
Junagarh
Gir
Ahmedabad
Hathee Singh Jain Temple, Ahmedabad
Day 1
Ahmedabad - Rajkot (250 Kms / 5-6 Hrs)
Arrive in Ahmedabad and drive to Rajkot, the former capital of
the princely state of the same name and a fast growing city of
the Saurashtra peninsula. Arrive and proceed to your hotel. In the
afternoon, proceed for a city sightseeing tour of Rajkot, visit Kaba
Gandhi No Delo, house of Mahatma Gandhi, proceed to Jagat
Mandir, and lastly visit Watson Museum and library. Evening is at
your leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2
Rajkot - Junagadh (99 Kms / 2 Hrs)
Today you will proceed to Junagadh. An ancient fortified city,
rich in myth and legend, Junagadh lies at the foot of the Girnar
Hills. Enroute to Junagadh you will stop to visit the famous Gondal
Palace, also you will witness a fine collection of automobiles
which are now part of a museum in the palace premises. Rest of
the evening is at your leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3
Junagadh - Girnar - Junagadh
Today you will proceed for a full day excursion to Girnar Hills,
one of the most sacred pilgrim places for Jains in India. These
hills rise to a height of more than 600 meters, with five peaks
crowned by 16 carved and sculptured marble shrines. A steep
climb of about 2000 steps leads to the temples. The oldest and
largest temple is dedicated to Neminath, the 22 nd Tirthankar, who
attained ‘Diksha’ here. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4
Junagadh - Gir (60 Kms / 1 hour)
In the morning you will drive to the Gir forest, the only place in
the world, outside Africa where the Asiatic lion can be seen in
its natural habitat. Arrive and proceed to your hotel. Visit the Gir
National Park, you may have an opportunity to see the Asiatic
Lions, you may also sight the largest Indian Deer, Sambar, Chital,
Nilgai, Chinkara and the unique Chousingha are found here, along
with the bear and the long tailed langur. The peacock, India’s
national bird with its resplendent can also be spotted here.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5
Gir - Junagadh / Ahmedabad (350 Kms / 7-8 Hrs)
Early this morning you may visit the National park for optional
game viewing. Later you will drive to Ahmedabad, a unique city,
blending an ancient heritage with a vibrant present. The city’s
prosperous and eventful past is embodied in its rich kaleidoscope
of history, art and culture. Proceed to your hotel, rest of the day is
at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
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