Vibrant Gujarat Tour to Tribes, Temples and The Great Rann

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Ahmedabad
1 stop
1
Arrive at Ahmedabad Airport where our representative will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. Relax and recover from your journey. Overnight stay in Ahmedabad. Inclusions: Accommodation, Transport, Local Assistance Please Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Ahmedabad City Tour
3 stops
2
Begin the day at the grand Jama Masjid, built in 1424 by Sultan Ahmed Shah, showcasing Indo-Islamic style with its yellow sandstone pillars and latticed screens.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
3
Continue to the beautifully carved Jain Temple built by a merchant family, admired for its delicate marble work.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
4
In the afternoon, visit Sabarmati Ashram, the peaceful riverside retreat where Mahatma Gandhi lived and led India’s non-violent freedom struggle. Overnight stay in Ahmedabad. Highlights: Jama Masjid, Jain Temple, Sabarmati Ashram
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Ahmedabad – Patan – Modhera – Dasada (200 km / 4 hrs)
2 stops
5
Drive to Dasada with two remarkable stops. At Patan, visit Rani Ki Vav, a UNESCO World Heritage stepwell built in the 11th century by Queen Udayamati. It is decorated with over 500 intricate sculptures of Hindu deities.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
6
Continue to Modhera Sun Temple, a masterpiece dedicated to the Sun God, where the sanctum is aligned to capture the first rays of the rising sun. Arrive at Dasada for check-in. Overnight stay in Dasada. Highlights: Rani Ki Vav, Modhera Sun Temple Please Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Dasada – Bhuj (290 km / 6 hrs)
3 stops
7
Early morning Jeep Safari in Little Rann of Kutch, famous for the endangered Indian Wild Ass, desert foxes, blue bulls, and migratory birds like flamingos and cranes. En route, visit Rabari tribal villages known for their embroidery and pastoral traditions.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
8
On arrival in Bhuj, explore Aina Mahal (Palace of Mirrors), built in the 18th century with Venetian-style glasswork and gilded interiors. Please Note: Aina Museum, Bhuj (closed on Thursdays and all public holidays)
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
9
Then visit the Kutch Museum, Gujarat’s oldest museum with tribal artifacts, and the colorful Swaminarayan Temple. Overnight stay in Bhuj. Note: Kutch Museum, Bhuj (remains closed on Wednesdays and on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month) Highlights: Jeep Safari, Aina Mahal, Kutch Museum, Swaminarayan Temple. Please Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Bhuj – Excursion to Tribal Villages & Great Rann of Kutch
1 stop
10
After breakfast, travel across the shimmering white desert of the Great Rann of Kutch, one of the largest salt marshes in the world. Visit villages such as Hodka, Ludhia, Bhirandiara, Dhordo, and Kavda, meeting tribes like the Jat, Rabari, Harijan, Lohar, and Maldhari. Each community is known for distinctive crafts like mud painting, beadwork, and embroidery, offering a living museum of traditions. Return to Bhuj. Overnight stay in Bhuj. Highlights: Great Rann of Kutch, Tribal Villages
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Bhuj – Rajkot (240 km / 4 hrs)
2 stops
11
Drive to Rajkot, stopping at Dhamadka village to see artisans practicing traditional Ajrakh block-printing on textiles.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
12
In Rajkot, visit Gondal Palace, once the residence of the royal family, admired for its grand Durbar Hall and vintage car collection. Later, visit the beautifully carved Swaminarayan Temple. Overnight stay in Rajkot. Highlights: Dhamadka Block Printing, Gondal Palace, Swaminarayan Temple Please Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Rajkot – Junagadh – Sasan Gir (160 km / 4 hrs)
2 stops
13
Proceed to Junagadh to see the Uparkot Fort, a citadel with massive walls, deep stepwells, and Buddhist caves dating back 2,000 years. Nearby, admire the Mausoleum of Mahabat Khan, a blend of Indo-Islamic and Gothic architecture with onion domes and spiral minarets.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
14
Continue to Sasan Gir and later visit Siddhi village, home to a unique community of African origin who have preserved distinct traditions. Overnight stay in Sasan Gir. Highlights: Uparkot Fort, Mahabat Khan Mausoleum, Siddhi Village Please Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Sasan Gir – Somnath – Diu (150 km / 3 hrs)
3 stops
15
Start the day with a Safari in Gir National Park, the only home of the Asiatic lion, and spot other wildlife such as leopards and antelopes.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
16
Continue to the Somnath Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva, rebuilt several times after invasions but still standing as a symbol of devotion.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
17
End the day in Diu with a visit to the Diu Fort, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century, offering sweeping views of the Arabian Sea. Overnight stay in Diu. Highlights: Gir Safari, Somnath Temple, Diu Fort Please Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 9
Diu – Bhavnagar (200 km / 5 hrs)
1 stop
18
Explore Vanakbara fishing village, where rows of colorful boats and a lively fish market reflect the coastal charm of Diu. Later, drive to Bhavnagar and check in at your hotel. Overnight stay in Bhavnagar. Highlight: Vanakbara Fish Market Please Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Bhavnagar – Excursion to Palitana
1 stop
19
Take a full-day excursion to Palitana, the most important Jain pilgrimage site. Climb 4,000 steps up Shatrunjaya Hill to see around 800 marble temples, including the main temple dedicated to Lord Adinath. The hilltop view of endless temple spires is truly breathtaking. Return to Bhavnagar. Overnight stay in Bhavnagar. Highlight: Palitana Temples on Shatrunjaya Hill
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 11
Bhavnagar – Lothal – Champaner (200 km / 5–6 hrs)
2 stops
20
Drive towards Champaner. En route, stop at Lothal, an archaeological site of the Indus Valley Civilization, known for its ancient dockyard, bead-making workshop, and drainage system.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
21
Continue to Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 15th-century mosques, stepwells, and palaces at the foot of Pavagadh Hill. Overnight stay in Champaner. Highlights: Lothal Site, Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park Please Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 12
Champaner – Ahmedabad (200 km / 5–6 hrs) & Departure
1 stop
22
After breakfast, visit nearby Rathwa and Dhanka tribal villages, known for their colorful Pithora wall paintings and traditional way of life. Later, drive back to Ahmedabad and transfer to the airport for your onward journey. Highlights: Rathwa & Dhanka Tribal Villages
2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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