Gujarat
Gujarat — Kutch, Dwarka, Somnath & Gir
The white desert at Kutch, two of the twelve Jyotirlingas, and Asiatic lions at Gir.
- Duration
- 7 nights / 8 days
- Best time
- November to February. Time it with the Rann Utsav if you want the tented city.
- Ideal for
- Families, pilgrimage combined with wildlife, festival travel
Trip highlights
- The white salt flats of the Great Rann
- Dwarkadhish and Somnath temples
- Asiatic lion safari at Gir
- Handicraft villages around Bhuj
Day-wise itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive Ahmedabad
Transfer to your hotel. Evening at the Sabarmati Ashram and the riverfront.
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Day 2
Ahmedabad to Bhuj
Drive west into Kutch. Afternoon at the Aina Mahal and Prag Mahal in Bhuj.
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Day 3
White Rann
Craft villages at Bhujodi and Nirona, then out to Dhordo for sunset on the salt flats. Overnight in a tent or resort.
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Day 4
Bhuj to Dwarka
Long drive along the coast. Evening aarti at the Dwarkadhish temple.
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Day 5
Dwarka, Nageshwar and Somnath
Bet Dwarka by boat, the Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, then south to Somnath for the evening aarti and the light show.
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Day 6
Somnath to Gir
Short drive to Sasan Gir. Afternoon free at the lodge.
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Day 7
Gir safari
Morning jeep safari in the national park for Asiatic lion, then drive to Rajkot or Ahmedabad.
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Day 8
Depart Ahmedabad
Transfer to the airport.
Inclusions
- Rann permit for Dhordo
- One jeep safari at Gir with park fees and guide
- Accommodation in the stated hotel category on twin-sharing basis
- Daily breakfast; other meals as noted in the itinerary
- All transfers and sightseeing by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, parking and interstate permits
- Monument and activity entry fees where listed as included
- All applicable taxes on the services provided by us
- 24/7 on-trip support from your World Destinations planner
Exclusions
- Gir permits are released online and are limited; alternate dates may be needed
- Rann Utsav tent upgrade during festival dates
- Airfare and train fare unless quoted separately
- Lunches and dinners not mentioned in the inclusions
- Personal expenses — laundry, telephone, minibar, tips and porterage
- Camera fees, optional activities and anything not listed as included
- Travel insurance and medical costs
- Any increase in government taxes or fuel surcharge after booking
- Costs arising from delays, roadblocks, weather or events beyond our control
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