Rann of Kutch Gujrat

Duration : 13 Nights / 14 Days
Destinations Covered : Ahmedabad - Rajkot - Bhuj - Dwarika - Somnath - Mumbai - Goa - Mumbai Departure Enquire Now

DAY 01: ARRIVAL AHMEDABAD

Welcome on arrival, our executive will traditionally welcome you at the airport. Transfer to the hotel and check in. Today suggest you to get rid off from jetlag and relax. Overnight stay.

DAY 02: AHMEDABAD – RAJKOT (BY SURFACE 215 KM)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Ambaji temple - This is the principal shrine of a goddess who has been worshiped since the pre-Vedic period. She is often referred to as Arasuri Amba, named for the location of the temple in the Arasur hills, near the source of the Saraswati river at the south-western end of the Aravali mountain range.

After worship, drive to Rajkot and check in to hotel. Overnight stay.

DAY 03: RAJKOT – BHUJ (BY SURFACE 235 KM)

After breakfast, drive to Bhuj reach in the afternoon and check in to hotel. Later visit Hamirsar Lake, Kutch Museum, Aina Mahal (A walk through the maze of winding streets leads to the exquisite Aina Mahal Palace – Palace of Mirrors). It showcases a fascinating Indo – Dutch style of Architecture.), Pragh Mahal(Next door to the Aina Mahal, in the same walled compound, is the giant Prag Mahal, which may at first seem slightly out of place at the far western edge of India, looking more appropriate in France.), Ram Kund, Swaminarayan Temple. Evening is free for shopping spare or leisure. Overnight stay at Bhuj City

DAY 04: BHUJ EXCURSION KUTCH

After breakfast, take an excursion to Kutch and the entire northern horizon vanishes into the Great Kutch Rann, the desert and sky often becoming indistinguishable. It is one of the few non-coastal locations where one can feel like being at the edge of the earth, on the brink of incomprehensible vastness that fades off towards infinity.), Guru Dattatrrey Temple, return drive to Dhordo village. At Dhordo village, visit White Desert (the world famous White Rann) here you can enjoy Desert Safari on your own. Drive back to Bhuj and check in to hotel. Overnight stay.

DAY 05: BHUJ – DWARKA (BY SURFACE 392 KM)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Dwarka. Check in to hotel and relax for couple of hours and visit Dwarkadheesh Temple – it is one of the most significant and visited Lord Krishna Temples in India. In the evening at 06:30 you can join the Mangla Aarti. Come back to hotel and overnight stay. Enquire Now

DAY 06: DWARKA – SOMNATH (BY SURFACE 231 KM)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and early morning visit Okha for the Beyt Dwarka. Beyt Dwarka is an island accessible over a short boat ride where a prominent Lord Krishna Temple is located. Upon return visit Nageshwar temple – it is believed to be one of the 12 Jyotirlinga Temples. Also visit Rukmini

Devi Temple, Gomati Ghat Temples and take a holy dip in Gomti river. Come back and then continue drive to Somnath enroute stopover at the Harsiddh Mata temple offering excellent views of the Arabian Sea. Reach Somnath and check in to hotel. Overnight stay.

DAY 07: SOMNATH – RAJKOT - MUMBAI BY FLIGHT

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and visit Bhalka Tirth, Triveni Sagam, Geeta Mandir Chopati & Somnath Temple. Later transfer to Rajkot airport to board flight to Mumbai at 19:00 and arrive at 20:10. Board car and transfer to Mumbai hotel and check in. Overnight stay.

DAY 08: MUMBAI

After breakfast, visit Gateway of India most famous landmark, The Gateway of India, is situated at Apollo Bunder. It was designed by George Wikket. It was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India in 1911, Hanging garden, Prince wales Musuem It has a priceless collection of art, sculpture, china and other antics. Carefully presereved, this mid-Victorian Gothic style building built in 1904 with beautiful gardens surrounding it, Haji Ali Dargah mosque, and the tomb of a Muslim saint, is located off shore, in the Arabian sea opposite Mahalaxmi temple. During high tide the walkway to the mosque is submerged in the sea and it can be visited only during low tide, Dhobi Ghat (Mumbai's unique laundry system!). In the evening visit Chowpatty Beach is situated on Marine Drive. This beach is well-known for it's stalls selling "Bhel-Puri and Pani -Puri chat" a favourite fast food among the Mumbaites and visitors to the city. Overnight stay Enquire Now

DAY 09: MUMBAI – GOA BY OVERNIGHT TRAIN

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and take an excursion to elephanta caves. Enjoy a cruise to the Elephanta caves in the morning. The island of Elephanta is about 10 kms from Mumbai. The 4 rock-cut temples are believed to have been cut between 450-750AD. After an hour’s boat trip to the island, walk the steps up the hillside to the caves. Shiva is the most depicted form. Later transfer to railway station to overnight board train to Goa at 22:00 by

DAY 10: GOA

Arrive at 07:05 and board chauffer car to transfer to hotel. Day is free for leisure and overnight stay.

SUGGESTION: South Goa Tour which includes a visit to Heritage Monuments like Churches at Old Goa which includes, Basilica of Bom Jesus wherein lie the mortal remains of St Francis Xavier, on to the magnificent Se Cathedral, which houses the famous Golden Bell. You will be given choice to visit Museum of Christian Art or WAX WORLD MUSEUM near Gandhi Circle, Old Goa, 5 minutes walking distance from the Basilica. After the temples visit Ancestral Goa at Loutolim which is a open air museum depicting traditional Goan village life, through art. Colva Beach visit Dona Paula Bay and the lovely Miramar Beach. The evening is free to explore surrounding areas and board the M V Santa Monica at 6.00 p.m. to cruise along Mandovi River and enjoy folk dances, music and live entertainment on board.

DAY 11: GOA

After breakfast, day is free for leisure and overnight stay.

SUGGESTION: Backwater Cruise (own cost). Cruise along the riverine tips of the Island of Chorao, Divar& Old Goa. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Mandovi's thick mangroves. Walk among the aromatic plants at Spice Plantation and partake of a typical Goa meal served in earthen pots and on Banana leaf. Cruise return to Panaji by 4.30 p.m. Enquire Now

DAY 12: GOA – MUMBAI OVERNIGHT TRAIN

After breakfast check out from the hotel and day is free for leisure. Later in the evening transfer to railway station to board overnight train to Mumbai at 20:40 +MATSYAGANDA EXP.