Wildlife, Tribes and Temples of Gujarat

Resort: Wildlife, Tribes and Temples of Gujarat
Operator: Cox and Kings
Destination: India
Price From: £4095.00

Overview

Often overlooked, Indias north-west
state is a land of walled cities, small
villages and exquisite temples. It is also
home to Sasan Gir National Park, the
only place on the planet where Asiatic
lions still roam in the wild. This trip
takes you from Indias most beautiful
city, Udaipur, through the diverse
landscapes, stunning temples, tribal
villages and wildlife of Gujarat before
reaching journeys end in cosmopolitan
Mumbai (Bombay).

Itinerary

Day 2: Udaipur

Transfer to Fateh Prakash Palace for a
2-night stay. (B)

Day 3: Udaipur

Half-day tour of the City Palace and Jagdish
temple. Afternoon at leisure to explore the old
town or take a boat ride on Lake Pichola. (B)

Day 4: Mount Abu

Travel to Mount Abu visiting the stunning
Delwara Jain temple. Overnight at Connaught
House. (B)

Day 5: Dasada

Visit the Modhera sun temple, and Rani-ki-
Vav stepwell. Visit the colourful havelis at
Sidhpur en route to Dasada for 2 nights at
the Rann Riders Eco-Resort. (B)

Day 6: Little Rann of Kutch

Desert safari across the Little Rann of Kutch. In the afternoon, visit some of the
local villages, renowned for their traditional
embroideries and weaving. (B)

Day 7: Ahmedabad

Travel to Ahmedabad for 2 nights at the
House of MG. Walking tour of the old city and
a Thali dinner in your historic hotel. (B)

Day 8: Ahmedabad

Half-day tour taking in Sidi Saiyyed mosque,
Hutheesing temple, Gandhi ashram, Dada Hari
stepwell and the Shreyas folk museum. (B)

Day 9: Velavadar

Travel to Velavadar for 2 nights at the
Blackbuck Lodge. (B, L, D)

Day 10: Velavadar

Morning wildlife drive in Blackbuck National
Park. (B, L, D)

Day 11: Palitana Diu

Depart early to visit the Jain temple complex
at Palitana. Lunch at Vijay Vilas Palace.
Continue to Diu for 2 nights at the Radhika
Beach Resort. (B)

Day 12: Diu

Morning at leisure. Afternoon tour of the
town including Diu fort and the colourful
Nagar Seth haveli. (B)

Day 13: Sasan Gir National Park

Drive to Sasan Gir, home to the Asiatic lion,
visiting the Somnath temple en route. Spend
2 nights at the Lion Safari Camp. (B, D)

Day 14: Sasan Gir National Park

Early morning and afternoon wildlife drives in
the park. (B, L, D)

Day 15: Fly to Mumbai

Travel to Rajkot for the evening flight to
Mumbai. En route visit the magnificent
Junagarh fort and the house of Mahatma
Gandhi in Rajkot. Overnight at the Trident,
Mumbai. (B)

Days 16-17: Fly home

Optional half-day tour of Mumbai visiting the
gateway of India, Victoria Terminus, Dhobi
Ghat and Chor bazaar. Late check out then
take the overnight flight home, arriving the
next day. (B) (N)

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