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Tour Code : AKSR0110 Tour Type : Group Tour 1800 233 9008 ARCHITECTURE www.akshartours.com GUJARAT PACKAGE - 08 Days 7 Nights / 8 Days PACKAGE OVERVIEW 1Country 9Cities 8Days 1Activities Accomodation Meal 03 NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMODATION AT 07 BREAKFAST AHMEDABAD 07 DINNER 01 NIGHT HOTEL ACCOMODATION AT VADODARA 01 NIGHT HOTEL ACCOMODATION AT Visa & Taxes JUNAGADH 01 NIGHT HOTEL ACCOMODATION AT 5 % GST EXTRA SOMNATH 01 NIGHT HOTEL ACCOMODATION AT AHMEDABAD Highlights Accommodation on double sharing Breakfast and dinner at hotel Transfer and sightseeing by pvt vehicle as per program Applicable hotel taxes SIGHTSEEINGS OVERVIEW AHMEDABAD : Adalaj stepwell Sabarmati ashram & riverfront Akshardham Temple MODHERA Modhera sun temple PATAN Queen’s stepwell Patoda house BARODA Laxmi vilas palace Baroda museum Sursagar lake CHAMPANER Pavagadh Archaeological Park GONDAL Naulakha palace Vintage car museum JUNAGADH Majevadi gate mahabbat maqbara Bahauddin arts and scince collage juma masjid Uparkot Fort SOMNATH Somnath Temple AHMEDABAD : CEPT University IIM Institute SIGHTSEEINGS ADALAJ STEPWELL Adalaj Stepwell or Rudabai Stepwell is a stepwell located in the village of Adalaj, close to Ahmedabad city and in Gandhinagar district in the Indian state of Gujarat, and considered a fine example of Indian architecture work. It was built in 1498 in the memory of Rana Veer Singh, by his wife Queen Rudadevi. MODHERA SUN TEMPLE The Sun Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the solar deity Surya located at Modhera village of Mehsana district, Gujarat, India. 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. PATAN - RANI KI VAV During the period of the Chaulukya dynasty or Solanki's of Patan, the stepwell called the Rani ki vav or Ran-ki vav (Queen's step well) was constructed. It is a richly sculptured monument, built by Udaymati in memory of her husband, Bhima I (1022-1063). It was probably completed by Udaymati and Karna after his death. A reference to Udaymati building the monument is in the 'Prabandha-Chintamani' composed by Merutunga Suri in 1304 AD. It was one of the largest and the most sumptuous structures of its type. It became silted up and much of it is not visible, except for some rows of sculptured panels in the circular part of the well. Among its ruins one pillar still stands which is proof of the elegance of its design and an excellent example of this period. A part of the west well is extant from which it appears that the wall had been built of brick and faced with stone. From this wall project vertical bracket in pairs, this supported the galleries of the well shaft proper. This bracketing is arranged in tiers and is richly carved. There is a small gate below the last step of the step well which has a 30 km tunnel (now it has been blocked by stones and mud) which leads to the town of Sidhpur near Patan. It was used as an escape gateway for king who built the step well in the times of defeat. This stepwell is the oldest and the deepest among the 120 other stepwell in Gujarat. The sculpture of Rani ki vav depicting Lord Vishnu's avatars, Hindu Goddesses, Jain idols and their ancestors. Most of the sculpture is in devotion to Vishnu, in the forms of his avatars (Krishna, Rama and others), representing their return to the world. BARODA - LAXMI VILAS PALACE The Lakshmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara, Gujarat, India, was constructed by the Gaekwad family, a prominent Maratha family, who ruled the Baroda State. Major Charles Mant was credited to be the main architect of the palace. CHAMPANER - PAVAGADH ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in Panchmahal district in Gujarat, India. It is located around the historical city of Champaner, a city which was founded by Vanraj Chavda, the most prominent king of the Chavda Dynasty, in the 8th century GONDAL - NAULAKHA PALACE The Naulakha Palace, the oldest extant palace in Gondal, India, dating back to the 18th century, with a "sculpted facade" is a part of the Darbargardh fort complex. It is named "Navalakaha" meaning rupees "nine lakhs" which was the cost of building it at that time. JUNAGADH - MAHABAT MAQBARA Mahabat Maqbara Palace, also Mausoleum of Bahaduddinbhai Hasainbhai, is a mausoleum in Junagadh, India, that was once home to the muslim rulers, the Nawabs of Junagadh. It was built by Nawab Mahabat Khan II of Junagadh. SOMNATH The Somnath temple located in Prabhas Patan near Junagadh in Saurashtra on the western coast of Gujarat, India is believed to be the first among the twelve jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva. It is an important pilgrimage and tourist spot of Gujarat. AHMEDABAD Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad or IIMA), is a public business school located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. The school has been accorded the status of a Institute of National Importance by Ministry of Human Resources, Government of India. YOUR ITINERARY Day AHMADABAD DAY TOUR Today, On arrival at Ahmedabad Airport/Rly station, Transfer to hotel ,Check in the Hotel Fresh en up. Later transfer to Visit Auto world vintage car museum, 1 Sabarmati Ashram, Sabarmati Riverfront, Adalaj Stepwell ,Trimandir and Akshardham (MONDAY CLOSED). Overnight stay at the hotel. Dinner Day AHMADABAD Next day Early morning proceed to visit Heritage walk Later we shall refresh and after breakfast we shall depart for sightseeing Huthesingh jain temple, Dada 2 hari ni vav, Julta minara(Flying visit), Sidi saiyad mosque, Rani sipri mosque , Sarkhej Roza and Iscon temple and night halt in Ahmedabad. Breakfast Dinner Day AHMADABAD-MODHERA-PATAN-AHMADABAD This day morning we shall freshen up and shall depart for Patan sightseeing and shall visit Queen’s step well which was build in 1050 AD by the widowed 3 queen of Bhimdev in his memory. The 27 meter deep well is regarded as finest of all step wells in India, then we shall depart for Modhera and visit Modhera Sun temple which was built in 1026 AD and is dedicated to sun god after visiting Modhera sun temple we shall depart for Ahmedabad and if time permits we shall go for shopping at Law garden and night halt in Ahmedabad. Breakfast Dinner Day AHMADABAD-BARODA Next day morning we shall refresh and depart for Baroda which is 120Km from Ahmedabad and shall check into the hotel refresh and depart for sightseeing 4 and visit Laxmi vilas Palce (Laxmi vilas Palce which was built by Indo-Sarasenic tradition, with an eclectic mix of Indian, Islamic and European elements) , Baroda Museum and Sursagar lake. Later proceed to visit Champaner which has several large and prominent mosques, a testament to its time of glory as the capital of Gujarat during the Mughal region and Pavagadh Archaeological Park. then back to Baroda and night halt in Baroda. Breakfast Dinner Day BARODA-GONDAL-JUNAGADH Today early morning depart for Junagadh which is around 400Km from Baroda. On the way visit Gondal Naulakha palace and vintage car museum . Later 5 proceed to Junagadh. On arrival visit Majevadi gate and mahabbat maqbara(this stunning mausoleum was built in 1892 during the reign of one of the nawabs of junagadh.) night halt in Junagadh. Breakfast Dinner Day JUNAGADH-SOMNATH Next day morning we depart for sightseeing like Bahauddin arts and scince collage, juma masjid and Uparkot Fort. Later proceed to Somnath. On arrival visit 6 Somnath Temple and attend evening aarti, later watch light and Sound show. night halt in Somnath. Breakfast Dinner Day SOMNATH -AHMADABAD Next day morning we shall refresh and depart for Ahmedabad and shall visit CEPT campus, etc and night halt in Ahmedabad. 7 Breakfast Dinner Day AHMADABAD DROP Next day morning visit IIM Institute. In evening free for shopping and drop at station/airport as per the schedule. 8 Breakfast HOTELS AHMADABAD HOTEL SUMMIT VADODARA HOTEL GEN X JUNAGADH HOTEL CLICK SOMNATH HOTEL SUN PLAZA AHMADABAD HOTELSUMMIT INCLUSION/EXCLUSION Inclusion Exclusion A/c accommodation on dbl/ Triple sharing Above Rate not Applicable in Festival Time Meal Plan Breakfast & Dinner all Meal Pure veg Any monument charges / Entry Ticket /Guide All applicable Luxury tax charges Pick up & Drop Ahmedabad Lunch is not inclusive in the package. Vehicle A/c for 8 to 17 pax A/c Tempo Traveler on Airfare / Train fare from Home Disposal as per itinerary Any Extra excursions apart from the suggested Vehicle A/c for 18 to 27 pax A/c Bus on Disposal as itinerary. per itinerary Water sports activities are not included in the All Transfer & sight seeing as per itinerary package. All Toll tax & Parking as per itinerary To and fro airline/ship tickets to Port Blair are not Driver Allowance etc included. MINIMUM 08 PERSON REQUIRED FOR THIS Personal expenses. TRIP Room services, laundry, telephone charges. Expenses occurred due to bad weather, Flight or ferry cancellation, strike or any political unrest to be paid by guest as per actual. TRIP COST Type Price Double Sharing ( Per Person ) 16800/-INR Triple Sharing ( Per Person ) 15200/-INR Child With Bed ( Per Person ) ( above 05 – 10 yrs ) 11800/-INR Child Without Bed ( Per Person ) ( above 02 – 05 yrs ) 9000/-INR * Note: 5% GST Additional On Total Tour Cost. T&C Apply at time of Booking. * Rates mentioned in the itinerary are based on Standard Rooms, supplement cost is applicable for Sea Facing / Lake Facing / Mountain Facing Rooms.
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