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Incredible Gujarat Dossier.Pub INCREDIBLE INDIAN TOURS Incredible Gujarat INCREDIBLE INDIAN TOURS Incredible Gujarat (21 days/20 nights) Dossier Validity: 2022-2023 Incredible Gujarat. One of India’s less explored regions, and one of the oldest, most interesting and varied parts of this diverse nation. Ancient Hindu, Buddhist and Jain sites, UNESCO world heritage locations, wildlife sanctuaries, salt deserts, a rich tribal culture and many heritage hotels - homes to erstwhile local kings - dot the state which has a history dating back thousands of years. Providing a richer and more authentic local experience than neighbouring Rajasthan, Gujarat is the India less travelled - and will enthral you with the natural beauty, heritage sites and fascinating culture unique to this part of India. Highlights • discover the amazing Gujarati cuisine with a cooking class to kick off the tour • take a walk through the heritage old city of Ahmedabad • explore the ruins of Champaner • meet the tribal people of the Jambughoda area • rise to meet the heights of the amazing Jain temples in Palitana • relax in Portuguese flavoured Diu • take two wildlife safaris in Gir to spot the last remaining Asiatic Lions • enjoy nights in Heritage Palaces in Jambughoda, Palitana, Gondal and Poshina • discover the myriad embroideries and crafts of Kutch • be amazed at the salt desert of the Great Rann of Kutch • discover the Indian Wild Ass in the Little Rann of Kutch • visit the remarkable temples and stepwells in Modhera and Patan • chill in the city of lakes , Udaipur 2/19 www.incredibleindiatours.com E-mail: [email protected] Ph: +91 95490 02876 INCREDIBLE INDIAN TOURS Incredible Gujarat Itinerary Day 1-2 Ahmedabad We meet at 12pm for a short tour briefing before a enjoying a light lunch at a local restaurant. Afterwards will visit Gandhi’s ashram before a cooking class in a family home to learn about the myriad taste sensations of the state of Gujarat. On day 2 we will start the morning on a walking tour through the Old City of Ahmedabad. Conferred UNESCO World Heritage status in 2017, the Old City of Ahmedabad is a fascinating labyrinth of communities, streets and quite unique social systems that our guide will explain to you. Later, we will spend the day visiting the various sights of Ahmedabad, including the Adalaj Stepwell, and Sarkhej Roja. Hotel: House of MG 3/19 www.incredibleindiatours.com E-mail: [email protected] Ph: +91 95490 02876 INCREDIBLE INDIAN TOURS Incredible Gujarat Itinerary Days 3-4 Jambughoda Travel time: 4-5 hours Travelling south to Vadodora, we stop off to visit the extravagantly stunning Lakshmi Vilas Palace, royal residence of the Gaekwad (Maharaja) of Baroda, completed in 1890. The erstwhile royal family still live in the palace, at the time of construction reputed to be the largest private dwelling in the world, and four times the size of Buckingham Palace. Part of the palace is now a museum and even the small section open to the public does not hide the opulence of this grand palace. Later we travel on to another, somewhat less opulent palace, Jambugodha, our home for the next two nights. The Maharajah of Jambughoda and his charming wife manage their stately residence which was opened as a hotel in recent years and is situated in the midst of the Jambugodha Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1990 at the behest of the late Prime Minister of India, Mr Rajiv Gandhi. On day 4 we visit the fascinating ruins of the 8th to 14th century UNESCO World Heritage site of Champaner, once the capital of Gujarat. Largely unexcavated, the site includes fortifications, palaces, religious buildings, residential precincts and agricultural structures. We also take time to visit one of the small tribal villages - home to the Rathwas and Nayaks in the Jambughoda district. Hotel: Jambughoda Palace 4/19 www.incredibleindiatours.com E-mail: [email protected] Ph: +91 95490 02876 INCREDIBLE INDIAN TOURS Incredible Gujarat Itinerary Days 5-6 Palitana Travel time: 8 hours A long day of travel brings us to Palitana via Lothal. We make a short visit to Lothal - this fascinating archaeological site is one of the ancient Harappan civilisation locations - a trade port on the Gulf of Khambat dating back to around 1700BC. Once a princely state in Bhavnagar district, Shatrunjaya Hill is the most sacred pilgrimage site for the Jain community. There are nearly 900 exquisitely carved temples located on top of the hill dating back to the 11th century. There are approximately 3500 steps to the top. Pilgrims climb the hill to attain merit. Most pilgrims undertake a special yatra which involves climbing the hill 99 times in a 40 day period. Although you are welcome to climb to the top (and back down), experience has shown that walking for several days or so after this mini pilgrimage we undertake will be difficult, so to save the calf muscles, we arrange for porters to carry us (walking part of the way is encouraged) in Dolis (swing chairs). This provides employment to the local porters who are without work for several months of the year when the pilgrimage halts over the monsoon. Our home for these two nights, a rustic and charming palace built in 1906, is situated just a few kilometres away with views to the hill. 5/19 www.incredibleindiatours.com E-mail: [email protected] Ph: +91 95490 02876 INCREDIBLE INDIAN TOURS Incredible Gujarat Itinerary Days 7-8 Diu Travel time: 6 hours This morning we drive south-west to the old Portuguese colony of Diu. With two nights here, we have a full day to enjoy the unassuming and laid back charm of this Portuguese heritage island town and fort, only a part of India since 1961. Diu is a union territory, and although surrounded by the state of Gujarat, is governed directly from New Delhi and as such attracts many holiday makers and tourists to enjoy the sea, sun and readily available alcohol in an otherwise dry state. After a morning excursion to the vibrant and colourful fishing village, will explore the old town, the fort and enjoy a delicious seafood lunch. The afternoon is then free to relax at the beach or by the pool at our resort. Hotel: Radhika Beach Resort 6/19 www.incredibleindiatours.com E-mail: [email protected] Ph: +91 95490 02876 INCREDIBLE INDIAN TOURS Incredible Gujarat Itinerary Day 9 Gir Travel time: 3 hours After breakfast we have a morning drive to Sasan Gir, the sole refuge of the critically endangered Asiatic Lion. One of the oldest wildlife parks in India, Sasan Gir Wildlife Sanctuary was set up in 1965 to save the endangered cats that were at the threshold of extinction at the start of the twentieth century. Gir has a protected area of 1413 square kilometres and is home to 39 species of mammals, as well as many reptiles and birds. The good news from Gir in recent years is that the population of the Asiatic Lion has increased from 359 in 2005 to 523 in 2015 proving that conservation efforts have been successful. Arriving in time for lunch and then on to an afternoon safari, we have another safari the following morning to maximise our chances of some quality sightings of this majestic creature. Hotel: The Fern 7/19 www.incredibleindiatours.com E-mail: [email protected] Ph: +91 95490 02876 INCREDIBLE INDIAN TOURS Incredible Gujarat Itinerary Days 10-11 Junagadh/Gondal Travel time: 3 hours After a second safari in the National Park, and hopefully lots of Lion sightings, we will depart for our next stop, Gondal, enroute to Kutch. On the way, we will stop at Junagadh, which has a fascinating history and some remarkable heritage buildings. On day 11 we will spend the day exploring the sights of Gondal. Gondal was once the capital of a 1000 sq km princely state ruled by Jadeja Rajputs. It boasts several palaces and sits along a tranquil river. Today we will visit the Naulakha Palace, the Swaminarayan temple, a Khadi weaving factory, an Ayurvedic pharmacy and the central marketplace, a riot of colour and tempting aromas. Hotel: Orchard/Riverside Palace 8/19 www.incredibleindiatours.com E-mail: [email protected] Ph: +91 95490 02876 INCREDIBLE INDIAN TOURS Incredible Gujarat Itinerary Days 12-13 Bhuj Travel time: 6-7 hours Leaving behind the southern Gujarat region of Saurasthra, we head into Kutch in western Gujarat to the capital Bhuj. Kutch Safari Lodge, outside Bhuj is our base as we explore the region famous for its handicrafts and tribal villages. We also spend time visiting the various sights in Bhuj itself. Many of the handicrafts sold in the western parts of the more famous and touristy northern neighbour, Rajasthan are actually Gujarati or Kutchi in origin and there are many villages where the traditional arts are still practiced. Here you can find, besides the fabulous embroidered mirrorwork and blockprint textiles, wood carvings, leather bags, footwear, copper bells and or course the beautifully decorated mud huts. We spend time visiting some of the villages and seeing how these arts still flourish. You might even be able to try your hand at some embroidery or block printing. Most of Bhuj’s historical structures, including the Aina Mahal, the Prag Mahal, the fort and the Swaminarayan temple were badly damaged by the 2001 earthquake, but the city has recovered. Unfortunately, many of the historical buildings damaged have been not been restored, but a wander through the courtyards of the palaces and the nearby bustling market is well worth a couple of hours. Hotel: Kutch Safari Lodge 9/19 www.incredibleindiatours.com E-mail: [email protected] Ph: +91 95490 02876 INCREDIBLE INDIAN TOURS Incredible Gujarat Itinerary Day 14 Hodka Travel time: 1 hour Heading north, deeper into the Great Raan of Kutch, we visit more tribal villages, exploring the traditional textiles and arts that have created the unique handmade traditions and rich heritage of the region.
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