Gujarat
We’d like to take you on a road trip to Gujarat, the magnificent southwestern region of Rajasthan. Indeed, this vast territory abounds in natural beauty and exceptional sites, and has remained authentic. In fact, it’s known as the “Jewel of Western India”. It’s also the region where Gandhi was born. Your private driver, a native of Gujarat, speaks the local language. He will guide you safely through this splendid land.
Discovering Gujarat
20 days/19 nights
Ahmedabad, Champaner, Baroda, Lothal, Bhavnagar, Diu, Somnath, Sasan Gir, Junagadh, Dwarka, Jamnagar, Dhamadka, Bhuj, Hodka, Dasada, Zainabad, Ahmedabad.
Day 1 Ahmedabad
Visit of Jama Masjid, Sidi Sayyad Masjid, then palace Sarkhej and Adalaj Baoli.
Day 2 Ahmedabad
Excursion to Modhera, Patan & Siddhapur (havelis)
Day 3 Ahmedabad - Champaner - Baroda
Exploring the Champaner archaeological park and Vadodara, the cultural capital of Gujarat.
Day 4 Baroda - Lothal - Bhavnagar
Visit of the Royal Laxmi Vilas Palace, museum Fateh Sing and the archeological site of Lothal.
Day 5 Bhavnagar
Early morning departure for Palitana (120 km return), visit of the
Adinath Temple, Adishvara Temple, Barton Museum, Gandhi Memorial and Takhteshwara Temple.
Day 6 and 7 Bhavnagar – Diu
Discover this charming former Portuguese trading post. Two days to enjoy this peaceful island, Diu Town and its whitewashed buildings. Not forgetting the imposing Portuguese fort, the fish market, the fishing villages and the pretty beaches on the island. Swimming is possible.
Day 8 Diu - Somnath
Temple Somnath, Mémorial Nuri Shah, Jami Masjid, then visit of Sasan Gir (50km).
Day 9 Sasan Gir
Safari to discover the Asian lions.
Day 10 and 11 Sasan Gir – Junagadh
Climb Girnar Hill (1117 m) then departure for Dwarka.
Day 12 Dwarka
Drive to Dwarka, one of the four holiest Hindu cities, and visit of the Dwarkadhish Temple.
Day 13 Dwarka - Jamnagar
Drive to Jamnagar. Free day to explore the picturesque old town at your own pace.
Day 14 Jamnagar -Dhamadka - Bhuj
Stopover in the village of Dhamadka, renowned for its vegetable dyeing techniques, then arrival in Bhuj.
Day 15 Bhuj - Hodka
Discovering the villages of Dhordo, Ludia and Khavda, and night in Hodka.
Day 16 Hodka - Bhuj
Drive to Bhuj, free afternoon to explore the city.
Day 17 Bhuj - Dasada - Zainabad
Stop at Dasada for birdwatching, night at Zainabad.
Day 18 Zainabad
Safari to discover the wild donkeys.
Day 19 Zainabad - Ahmedabad
Transfer to Ahmedabad.
Day 20 Ahmedabad
End of the trip and transfer to the airport/train station
This itinerary goes through Gujarat, taking in natural sanctuaries, unique archaeological sites, colonial relics, temples and mosques. You’ll fall under the spell of its tribal villages, unspoilt parks and pilgrimage sites. Often overlooked by travelers, Gujarat is also a beautiful region to visit in India. What’s more, it’s easy to get off the beaten track and get up close and personal with the warm, welcoming locals.
If you’d like to find out more about this beautiful area, take a look here.