Tour Code : AKSR0519 Tour Type : FIT Package 1800 233 9008 TOUR WITH www.akshartours.com RANN UTSAV & STATUE OF UNITY 8 Nights / 9 Days PACKAGE OVERVIEW

1Country 8Cities 9Days 1Activities

Accomodation Meal

01 NIGHT STAY AT BHUJ Meal Plan : MAP (Daily Breakfast and Dinner)

01 NIGHT STAY AT RANN UTSAV

02 NIGHTS STAY AT

01 NIGHT STAY AT SOMNATH Visa & Taxes

01 NIGHT STAY AT SASAN GIR 5% GST

01 NIGHT STAY AT AHMEDABAD 01 NIGHT STAY AT SOU TENT CITY

Highlights Accommodation on double sharing Breakfast and dinner at hotel Transfer and sightseeing by pvt vehicle as per program Applicable hotel taxes

SIGHTSEEINGS OVERVIEW

- Bhuj - Tent City (Rann Utsav) - Dwarka - Porbandar - Somnath - Sasangir - Statue of unity

SIGHTSEEINGS

BHUJ Aina mahel ,Parag Mahel, Swaminarayan Temple and Bhujodi. RANN UTSAV DHORDO Dhordo is a small village located in Kutch district, Gujarat, . This village is situated within Bhuj taluk on the edge of the India- border and is around 86 KM from Bhuj. The village is home to an annual 3-month festival called 'Rann Utsav'. DWARKA Dwarka is an ancient city in the northwestern Indian state of Gujarat. It’s known as a Hindu pilgrimage site. The ancient has an elaborately tiered main shrine, a carved entrance and a black-marble idol of Lord . Dwarka Beach and nearby Dwarka Lighthouse offer views of the Arabian Sea. Southeast, Gaga Wildlife Sanctuary protects migratory birds and endangered species like the Indian wolf. SOMNATH The located in Prabhas Patan near in on the western coast of Gujarat, India is believed to be the first among the twelve shrines of . It is an important pilgrimage and tourist spot of Gujarat. SASAN GIR GIR JUNGLE SAFARI Gir Forest National Park is a wildlife sanctuary in Gujarat, western India. It was established to protect Asiatic lions, 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 KEVADIYA COLONY STATUE OF UNITY The Statue of Unity is a colossal statue of Indian statesman and independence activist Vallabhbhai Patel, who was the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of independent India and an adherent of Mahatma Gandhi during the non-violent Indian Independence movement.

YOUR ITINERARY

Day Ahmedabad – Bhuj(330kms /6hrs): Today, transfer to Bhuj. On arrival Bhuj transfer to Hotel .Check in the Hotel. Fresh en up, Later transfer to Visit Local Sight seeing like Aina mahel 1 ,Parag Mahel, Swaminarayan Temple and Bhujodi. Overnight stay at Hotel. Bhuj: Bhuj is one of the most beautiful and uniquely colorful cities in India. Bhuj nis a city and also a municipality in the Kachchh district in Gujarat.Bhuj lies at the heart of Kutch. Bhuj is very well connected and very well linked by many roads to the rest of the peninsula. The historical and picturesque city of Bhuj was established by Rao Hamirji in the year 1510. Later on after a few years Bhuj was made the state capital by Rao Khengari. The city was made the state capital in the year 1549. There is an

excellent and skilled community of craftsmen in Bhuj and Bhuj is quite well known for that. Dinner Day Bhuj – Tent City (Rann Utsav) : Today Morning proceed to visit Rann utsav 12.30 Onward Welcome & Check – In 12.30 to 02.30 Lunch at respective Dining Area 02.30 to 04.00 2 Enjoy In-house activities 04.00 to 05.00 Evening Tea / Coffee 05.00 to 05.30 Transfer to White Rann witness the Grandeur of Sunset.Transfer: CamelCart/Bus 07.00 to 07.30 Return Transfer to Tent City Dhordo 07.30 to 10.00 Dinner at respective Dining area 08.30 to 10.30 Enjoy the culture of Kutch along with entertaining activities.

Breakfast Dinner Day Dhordo – Dwarka (470km/8hrs30min) : Today, proceed to the sacred town of Dwarka. On Rout Visit Lakhota Lake & Lakhota Museum. On arrival Check in to Hotel . In Evening Attend Aarti 3 at Dwarkadhish Temple.Overnight stay at Hotel.

Breakfast Dinner Day Dwarka After Breakfast Visit Dwarkadeesh Temple and Gomati Ghat. the trip from Okha on the mainland to the temple is by a local boat. On the way to Bet 4 Dwarka, visit Nageshwar Temple – One of the 12th Jyotilingam of Shiva. Rukmini Temple and Gopi Talav. Over night stay at Dwarka

Breakfast Dinner Day Dwarka – Porbandar - Somnath (200km/ 4hrs) : 5 In the morning take a trip to Bet Dwarka, visit Old Temple of Krishna.Later depart to Porbandar (75km/1.5hrs) at Porbandar visit Kirti Mandir – A place where Gandhiji was born. Later proceed to Somnath (130km/2.5hrs) on arrival visit Tirth & Somnath Temple. In the evening watch light and Sound show. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast Dinner Day Somnath – Sasangir ( 45 kms 1 hrs ) Today After Breakfast we shall depart for Sasan gir check in hotel. Gir is famous for its wild life and especially for Asiatic Lions. Visit nearby areas for 6 Bird watching and night halt in Gir.

Breakfast Dinner Day Dwarka – Ahmedabad ( 450 Kms 8 Hrs ) Next morning after refresh Drive to Ahmedabad Visit Local Sightseeing. Over Night stay at Ahmedabad. 7 Breakfast Dinner Day Ahmedabad – Statue of unity ( 200 kms 4 hrs ) Today, After Breakfast around 8:30 am Transfer to visit Statue of unity. Transfer to visit Statue of unity(MONDAY CLOSED). On arrival visit Flower of 8 valley, Narmada view point and laser show. Dinner at Tent City. Over night stay.

Breakfast Dinner Day Departure-Baroda / Ahmedabad . After breakfast leave for Ahmedabad Airport to board the flight for onward destination. 9 Breakfast HOTELS

BHUJ HOTEL CLARK EXOTICA(SEVAN SKY) BHUJ

RANN UTSAV RANN UTSAV

MANDVI hotel vijay vilas palace mandvi

DWARKA HOTEL GRAND DWARIKA

SOMNATH HOTEL SUN PLAZA SASAN GIR ANILFARM

INCLUSION/EXCLUSION

Inclusion Exclusion

Welcome Drink on Arrival Any flight / Jeep/ guide /Train ticket.

Meal Plan : MAP (Daily Breakfast and Dinner) Entry Fees To Monuments And Palaces.

All meals at Rann Utsav, Statue of Unity & Sasangir Anything Not Mentioned In The Inclusions.

A/C Vehicle as per itinerary. Porterage At Hotels And Airports, Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Liquors, Wine, Etc. All present applicable Taxes Any monument charges like Garden fee, Cable car ticket 24 Hours Our Representative Help. ,etc

Meeting & Assistance on Arrival / Departure.