Tour Overview
Duration: 3 Nights 4 Days
Destinations Covered: AHMEDABAD , BHUJ , JAMNAGAR
Itinerary
DAY 01: ARRIVE AHMEDABAD (TBA)
- Upon arrival at the Ahmedabad Airport, meet our tour representative who’ll assist you in smooth transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, set off to explore the attractions of Gujarat which include Calico Museum, Akshardham Temple, Gandhi Ashram and Adalaj Stepwell in Gandhinagar.
DAY 02: AHMEDABAD – BHUJ
- Breakfast at the hotel
- After breakfast, drive to Bhuj (380Kms/07Hrs). Arrive at Bhuj and check in at the hotel.
- BHUJ: The historic city of Bhuj derives its name from the Bhujiyo Dungar, a hill, overlooking the present day Bhuj town. Bhuj is a typical example of a desert town located between two geographical features - Bujiyo Dungar on the east & Hamirsar lake on the west.
- Overnight stay at Bhuj.
DAY 03: BHUJ
- Breakfast at the hotel
- After Breakfast a full day tour of Bhuj. At Bhuj Visit Aaina Mahal: It was constructed by Rao Lakhpatji (1707-61 A.D.) in 1750 A.D., who was a great patron of art, architecture, music & literature. Aaina Mahal is a unique example of an Indian palace built in the mid-eighteenth century with European influence.
- Prag Mahal: Rao Pragmalji II (1838-76 A.D.) undertook the construction of Prag Mahal and appointed the famous architect - Colonel Henry Saint Wilkins to design it. Constructed in the Italian Gothic style, it has a large Darbar
- Hall, big rooms, wide verandahs & a 45 meter high lofty bell tower. It was built using the various type of stones available in Kutch region. This is a fine example of Indian craftmanship combined with European architectural design.
- The Kutch Museum: Formerly known as the Fergusson Museum, was founded by Maharao Khengarji III in 1877 AD. Its the oldest museum in Gujarat. Constructed in the Italian style, the museum is located in picturesque surroundings on the bank of Hamirsar Lake. The museum has been a center of attraction for scholars due to its large collection of Kshatrapa inscriptions, curious archaeoligical objects, fine collection of arms & specimens of various crafts of Kutch region. Other places of interest at Bhuj are- Cenotaphs of Kutch rulers, Snake Temple at Bhujiyo Hill Fort, Swaminarayan temple, Vegetable market, Hatkeshwar temple & Alfred High School.
- Overnight stay at Bhuj.
DAY 04: BHUJ – JAMNAGAR
- Breakfast at the hotel
- After breakfast in the morning, check out from the hotel and leave by road for Jamnagar (250Kms/06Hrs). On the way, visit the ancient and beautifully carved steep well. In the evening, you can visit the Bala Hanuman Temple. It is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for the perpetual chanting of ‘Shri Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram’ by its devotees since 1964.
- Overnight stay at Jamnagar.
Booking Policy
- 20% advance to book the tour cost to initiate the hotel bookings and other arrangements.
- 25% advance payment of the total tour cost before 30 days from the arrival date.
- 25% advance before 1 week from date of starting the tour.
- 30% payment on arrival.