Highlights of the Trip
Morning and evening jeep safari in the Gir National Park
Sightseeing in Gondal including the Naulakha Palace Museum
Visit to Maharaja’s private grasslands and bird-rich lakes of Gondal
Wildlife viewing at the Rann of Kutch
Village visit and get glimpse of various tribes and their handicrafts.
Itinerary
ARRIVAL MUMBAI
On arrival at Mumbai airport, you will be met by our representative who will escort you to the hotel. Check-in at the hotel and rest of the day for relax. In the evening you may explore nearby places on your own. Overnight stay at the hotel.
IN MUMBAI
After breakfast, set our for-orientation tour of Mumbai. Visit gateway of India, drive past through prince of Wales Museum, a short stop at Victoria terminus, drive past through Marine drive and Mani Bhawan. Evening is free to explore the city at own. Overnight at the hotel.
MUMBAI - RAJKOT - GIR NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, get on-time transfer to the airport to board a flight to Rajkot. On reaching Rajkot, hit the road to Gir National Park(145 Kms/4.5 hrs), popular for being the last habitat of the endangered Asiatic Lions. On reaching, complete the check-in formalities at your jungle lodge. The evening is free for leisure at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
IN GIR NATIONAL PARK
Day four is for morning and evening wild safaris in the national park. During the safaris, you spot animal species such as Four-horned Antelope, Sambar, Wild Boar, Chital, Nilgai, Chinkara etc. The national park also boasts of housing as many as 250 species of birds including peregrine falcon, Pallas's fish eagle, Eurasian griffon vulture, Indian white-backed vulture, white-eyed buzzard as well as endangered ones like Saras crane. Enjoy dinner around bonfire. Treat your eyes to the surrounding lush greenery.
GIR - SOMNATH - GIR
Enjoy morning jeep safari at Gir national park. After visit, return to hotel for breakfast. Later, drive to Somnath (1 hr/46 kms) to visit Somnath temple followed by leisure time at the beach of Somnath which is very beautiful & a captivating sight to behold. The fresh blue waters, humming waves and the cool sands give you a feeling of having landed in a paradise. The beach has pleasant sands, great sea views, camel and pony rides, coconut stalls and snack places. After visit, drive back to Gir national park for overnight stay.
GIR - GONDAL
After breakfast, depart for Gondal (115 kms/2.5 hrs) the city is an erstwhile princely town. On arrival, check-in at your hotel. Later, leave for exploring the popular attractions of Gondal including the Naulakha Palace Museum-housing a collection of royal artifacts, Swaminarayan temple – erected by Shastriji Maharaj and the Ayurvedic pharmacy. Later, leave for a tour of the Maharaja's private grasslands where you can spot Blackbuck and blue bulls roaming freely and later the town’s the bird-rich lakes. Overnight stay at the hotel.
GONDAL - DASADA
After breakfast, drive to Dasada(240 kms/5.5 hrs). Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Later in the afternoon, set out for village safari which gives you an opportunity to engage with the communities, observe their unique weaving practices and explore the handicrafts of the region. Overnight at the hotel.
DASADA - RANN OF KUTCH - DASADA
The day is scheduled for morning and evening game safari into the national park. The reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, because of its varied biosphere. During the safari, you spot animal species such as Wild ass, Indian antelope, blue bull, desert cats, cobra, Indian rat snake, hares, Indian fox, desert fox, hyenas, jackals, etc. Overnight at the hotel.
DASADA - AHMEDABAD
After breakfast, hit the road to Ahmedabad (96 kms/2.5 hrs). On arrival, complete the check-in formalities at your hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities at your own. Overnight at the hotel.
AHMEDABAD DEPARTURE INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT
After breakfast, you will be provided drop to the Ahmedabad airport to connect flight for onwards journey via Delhi or Mumbai.
- Inclusions
- Exclusions
- Payment Policy
- Cancellation Policy
- Suggested Activities
Accommodation with Buffet breakfast as per the Itinerary in respective cities.
Transportation by airconditioned car with applicable toll charges/Driver allowance as per the itinerary.
Services of local guide as per the itinerary during sightseeing tours.
One time monument entrance fees
Game drives at Gir national park and Rann of Kutch
Village visit during stay at Dasada.
All applicable government taxes.
Any additional meal, supplements not mentioned in the itinerary.
Any expenses of personal nature such as mini-bar, telephones calls, room service etc. not mentioned in the itinerary.
Any camera fee etc. payable directly at the location.
Any international / domestic airfare
Tips/Porterage during the tour
Any Insurance, visa service
- 25% of the full booking amount is required as advance payment at the time of booking acceptance, if not within cancellation deadline.
- 50% of the full booking amount is required as advance payment at the time of booking acceptance, if booking within Two week of the start date.
- Full payment is required One week prior to the start date.
- If cancelled on or 21 Days prior to the start date, the initial deposit amount be forefeited.
- If cancelled on 20-14 Days prior to the Start date, 50% of the full amount or the Initial deposit will be forfeited, whichever is higher.
- If cancelled on 13-7 Days prior to the Start Date, 75% of the full amount or the initial deposit will be forefeited, whichever is higher.
- If Cancelled within 7 days of the Start date, 100% of the booking amount will be forefeited.
- Visit to Sabarmati Ashram.
- Visit Calico Museum dedicated to textile industry of Gujarat.
- Adalaj Stepwell considered a fine example of Indian architecture work.
