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Great
Gujarat Safari
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| Date |
Great
Gujarat Safari |
| Oct
2009 |
ARCHITECTURAL
GEMS, ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES WITH TRIBAL PASTORAL
GROUPS OF GUJARAT |
| 04 Oct |
Day-1: Arrive
Mumbai International Airport and Transfer to the Hotel.
Over night in Mumbai. |
| 05 Oct |
Day-2: MUMBAI
AHMEDABAD SHATABDI EXPRESS TRAIN
Dep 6 am from Mumbai and Arrive at Ahmedabad 01.00 pm Afternoon
tour of the Sarkhej mausoleum complex and the Vishala Village
complex with its superb utensils museum.
Over night in Ahmedabad. |
| 06 Oct |
Day-3: AHMEDABAD
Visit the Calico Museum of Textiles, one of India’s
leading specialized museums. The collections include textile
swatches of Indian origin found at archaeological sites
of Egypt, silk sarees from across India, double-ikat silk
sarongs made in Patan for the Indonesian market, chintz
and curtains made from Dutch, British and Portuguese colonial
powers in Gujarat, floral embroidery from Punjab,
shawls from Kashmir, 18th century tie-and-dye, richly embroidered
Mughal tent of Shah Jahan whose palace is nearby, royal
wardrobes of Rajasthan, cloth paintings and manuscripts, religious
narrative cloth paintings like Pichwais and Kalamkaris,
etc.
Afternoon visit to the exquisitely carved 15th century
Adalaj stepwell.
Over night in Ahmedabad. |
| 07 Oct |
Day-4: AHMEDABAD – PALITANA
240km
Morning heritage walk in Ahmedabad. This walking tour offers
an opportunity to see the old quarters of Ahmedabad lined
with the beautifully carved wooden facades of havelis.
Continue to Lothal to see the site museum and archaeological
site offering an insight into the town planning of the
Indus Valley Civlisation. Proceed to Palitana/Bhavnagar.
Over night in Palitana. |
| 08 Oct |
Day-5: PALITANA – GONDAL 170km
Ascend the Shatrunjaya Hill near Palitana town to see the huge
complex of about 863 temples crowning two ridges of the
summit.
Descend and drive to Gondal. See the magnificent carvings
and collections of the 1740s Naulakha Palace at Gondal.
Over night in Gondal. |
| 09 Oct |
Day-6: GONDAL – JETPUR – JUNAGADH – GONDAL
150 km totalDrive to Jetpur, known for its screen and block
printing workshops, and a yarn-dyeing centre, and then
to Junagadh where you can see gem-encrusted carpets, wardrobes
and tapestery of the Nawab at the museums. A historic city,
Junagadh has 3rd century BC Buddhist relics, medieval fort,
mausoleum complexes, palaces, etc.
Return to Gondal.
Over night in Gondal. |
| 10 Oct |
Day-7: GONDAL – BHUJ
259km
Drive to Bhuj calling in on the way at Rajkot to see the
Watson Museum which has good examples of Gujarat’s
craftsmanship skills, and Rashtriya Shala working to revive
hand-weaving.
Over night in Bhuj. |
| 11 Oct |
Day-
8 : VILLAGES AROUND BHUJ
Visit villages of Hindu pastoral groups like the Ahirs
and Rabaris, Islamic pastoral groups like the Muthwas and
Jaths, artisans like the Meghwals, and Sodha Rajput
immigrants from Thar Parker area now in Pakistan at their
respective villages, and see their beautiful embroidery
techniques.
Over night in Bhuj. |
| 12 Oct |
Day-
09: BHUJ – MANDVI 60km
Drive to Mandvi, which is a tie-and-dye centre, and stay
in a/c tented comfort of the royal resort by the private
beach in the palace estate. Visit the dhow-building yard
to see ocean-worthy vessels being hand-built. Stay at the
palace estate.
Over night in Mandvi |
| 13 Oct |
Day-10: AROUND
MANDVI
Visit Rabari villages around Mandvi, including some
of the most picturesque in Gujarat, and a Samma village
at Pragsar.
Over night in Mandvi |
| 14 Oct |
Day-11: MANDVI-DASADA
320km
Drive from Mandvi to Dasada passing picturesque old towns
and villages. Visit Vadiara and Kharapat Rabaris, Jaths,
Bajanias, Mirs and other semi-nomadic communities in and
around the Rann. Stay at Rann Riders, an eco-resort designed
using local materials and handicrafts to resemble a village.
Over night in Dasada |
| 15 Oct |
Day-12: DASADA-PATAN – DANTA/PALANPUR
200km
Drive to Danta via Patan where you can watch the Salvis
at work on the Patola, one of the richest silk textiles
in the world, woven using the rare double-ikat technique. You
will also see 11th century monuments at Modhera’s
Sun Temple complex and in Patan, and the 12th century Jain
temples of Taranga. Stay at Bhavani Villa at Danta surrounded
by Bhil tribal villages or at the Balaram Palace Resort
near Palanpur.
Over night in Palanpur. |
| 16 Oct |
Day-13: PALANPUR/DANTA – POSHINA
70km
Drive from Danta to Poshina. Visit the Garasia tribal villages
around Poshina and a tribal shrine where Bhils and Garasias
from about 90 villages visit. Stay at Darbargadh Poshina.
Over night in Poshina. |
| 17 Oct |
Day-14: POSHINA
- AHMEDABAD 180km
Drive to Ahmedabad and visit the Gujarat Vidhyapith’s
tribal research institute museum, Shreyas Folk Museum,
and other museums.
Over night in Ahmedabad. |
| 18 Oct |
Day-15: AHMEDABAD – JAMBUGODHA
190km & CHHOTA UDEPUR 60km
Drive to the world heritage site of Champaner, to see the
majestic 16th century monuments, and proceed to Jambugodha.
Later Proceed to Chhota Udepur.
Over night in Chhota Udepur. |
| 19 Oct |
Day-16: CHHOTA
UDEPUR – BARODA 100km
see the tribal museum. Visit the Rathwa tribal villages
around the town to see their picturesque houses with painted
walls and terra cotta horses.
Over night in Baroda. |
| 20 Oct |
Day-17: BARODA
BOARD EXPRESS TRAIN AND ARR MUMBAI
Transfer to the Hotel Full Day free for own activities.
Over night in Mumbai. |
| 21 Oct |
Day-18: MUMBAI
Hotel Check out at 12 pm and transfer back to International
airport as per your departure flight.
End of a memorable ride through
Gujrat |
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Cost
USD 2650 per person based on min 02 person
Cost USD 2300 per person based on min 04 persons
Single Room supplement 40 % of per person package cost
Rate is per person valid for 02 persons booking
together |
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Accommodation in below mentioned Hotels/Similar |
| CITY |
Hotels /Similar |
No. of Nights |
| Mumbai |
Suba Galaxy |
01 |
| Ahmedabad |
Sarovar Portico |
02 |
| Palitana |
Religious guest house |
01 |
| Gondal |
Orchard Palace |
02 |
| Bhuj |
Prince Hotel |
02 |
| Mandvi |
Beach
Camp at the Vijay Vilas Palace estate |
02 |
| Dasada |
Rann Riders |
01 |
| Palanpur |
Simple Hotel |
01 |
| Poshina |
Darbargadh
Poshina (heritage property in tribal area) |
01 |
| Ahmedabad |
Sarovar Portico |
01 |
| Chhota
Udepur |
Simple Hotel |
01 |
| Baroda |
Hotel Express towers |
01 |
| Mumbai |
Suba Galaxy |
01 |
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| Inclusions & Exclusions |
OUR COST
INCLUDES: -
* Accommodation in above mentioned Hotels / Similar on
Double Occupancy
* Daily Breakfast. Dinner
* Transportation in chauffeur driven vehicle (AC SUV)
with professional driver for sightseeing, Transfers,
excursions, intra city travel, Safari Tours.
* Local Guided Tours Along with English Speaking Guide
* All Toll ,Taxes ,Parking ,Driver Allowance and gas
* Train fare Mumbai Ahmedabad & Baroda Mumbai
air conditioned seating coach in train
* Entry Tickets to Monuments
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All Inner line Permit Charges
THE ABOVE COST DOES NOT INCLUDE: -
* Expense of personal nature like tipping, laundry,
telephone /fax calls, alcoholic beverages, camera/video
camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport
departure tax etc.
* Any Insurance.
* Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.
* Road Closure/Land Slides / any Geographical factors
that will affect the tour and any cost increase due
to the same the cost has to be beared by travelers.
SPECIAL NOTES:-
* Hotel Check-In, Check-out time 12:00 NOON
* Prices are subject to change with any increase in the
cost and you will be informed you make reservations.
* Rates include only those items specified in your itinerary.
* In case on any currency fluctuations or amendment in
local Government taxes, or any fuel hike, we reserve the
right to adjust the tour price accordingly before you make
a reservations.
* Once you have made a reservations on confirmed basis
price increase is not applicable.
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Rate quoted in USD is only for information on approx
basis final is as per the INR amount.
* The Safari can be operated on any other date. ( Flexible
Date)
* To convert INR into your local currency please call your
bank and check the latest information.
* Booking form has to be filled by each participant. |
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