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Historical Gujarat
Duration :- 13 Days Tour
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DAY 01 ARRIVAL DELHI / AHMEDABAD : Arrival Delhi. Half day City Sight Seeing combined of Old / New Delhi visiting the Red Fort - one of the ma Gujrati Woman

gnificent palaces of the East with Diwan-e-Am, where once stood the jeweled Peacock Throne - studded with diamonds and precious stones, and the graceful Pearl Mosque, Jama Masjid which is considered the biggest mosque in India, Chandni Chowk - a typical bazaar with narrow lanes and traditional traders, Raj Ghat where Mahatma Gandhi - the father of the Nation was cremated, the Government Buildings, Qutub Minar, Humayun's tomb, India Gate, Parliament House, Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir) and Connaught Place.
Evening Flight for Ahmedabad. Arrival and Transfer to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 02 AHMEDABAD : Fullday City Tour of Ahmedabad Ahmedabad is one of the most liveliest cities in India. A visit to Ahmedabad is a great way to discover Gujarat. Ahmedabad was built by Sultan Ahmed Shad to serve as hi capital in 1411 A.D. The city had 12 gates and almost all the twelve gates with the exception of one have withstood the ravages of time and man. The sight seeing of Ahmedabad includes visit to Siddi Sayed Mosques (1571 A.D) Jumma Masjit (1424 A.D) The SHAKING MINARETS of Sidi Bashir’s Mosque, Hatheesing Jain Temple, Sabarmati Ashram- Mahatma Gandhi’s home from 1918-1930 and the CALICO TEXTILE MUSEUM which is one of the finest textile museums in the world with a display of impressive collection of rare textiles and costumes that date back to the early 17th century.
Overnight at Ahmedabad.
Vadodara is a graceful city of palaces, parks, temples and museums and considered by many as the de-facto cultural capital of Gujarat. Once the capital of the Gaekwads, the former rulers of Vadodara, it is also known as Baroda and rises from the banks of River Vishwamitri.

DAY 03 AHMEDABAD / BARODA : Dep. For Baroda. Arrival and check into Hotel. Vadodara is also the industrial capital of Gujarat.
Archaeological findings indicate that human habitations existed here since prehistoric times. Vadodara passed through the hands of, the Guptas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakubas, Solankis, the Sultans of Delhi and the Mughals before passing on to the Marathas. It owes its present day grandeur to Maharaja Sayajirao, a great patron of art, architecture and music. Afternoon city tour of Baroda visiting Laxmi Vilas Palace & Kirti Mandir or Hall of Fame.
Overnight at Baroda.

DAY 04 BARODA : Morning Baroda City Sight Seeing includes visit to Vadodara Museum and Sayaji Rao University. Afternoon Excursion to champaner a 14th century city and Pavgarh fort. The main attractions at Pavagadh are of a religious nature. A visit to Pavgadh is not one to historical site; it is more of a yatra than a pilgrimage. Overnight at Baroda.

DAY 05 BARODA / BHAVNAGAR : Departure for Bhavnagar. Enroute visit Lothal ruins which were a small village contemporary to the civilizations of Harappa and Mohenjodaro. A large flood caused the village to be transformed into a massive port town. The civilization ceased to exist after a great flood caused its total destruction, in the 20th century B.C. Arrival Bhavnagar. Overnight at Bhavnagar.

DAY 06 BHAVNAGAR / PALITANA / MANDVI : Departure for Palitana The city of 863 Jain Temples. After the visit Departure for Ahmedpur Mandavi Beach Resort. Overnight at Mandvi.

DAY 07 DIU : Fullday excursion to Diu to the last Portuguese colony and one of the finest beach at Diu.
Diu Beach
Across Ahmedpur-Mandvi is the island of Diu, a sensuous blend of sun, sand and deep blue sea. Diu is situated 125 kms. from Junagadh.
It is one of the country's finest beaches, and tourists who keep falling in love with it have spread its name all over the world.
The island is also dotted by three Portuguese churches one which has been converted into a museum housing some rare Portuguese artifacts.
Another cynosure at Diu is the Fort of Diu, an imposing statement of power. Overnight at Mandvi.

DAY 08 MANDVI / SOMNATH / JUNAGARH : Departure for Somnath, Visit Somnath Temple
Somnath Temple
Situated 79 kms from Junagadh and 25 kms. from Chorwad, is the legendary shore temple of Somnath, one of the twelve most sacred Shiva Shrines in India.
Legend has it that the Somnath Temple was originally built out of gold by Somraj, the moon god. Then, it was rebuilt by Ravana in silver and then again by Krishna in wood and yet again by King Bhimdev Solanki in stone in the 10th century. The temple was so rich that it had over 300 musicians, 500 dancing girls and even 300 barbers - just to shave the heads of pilgrims!
Mahmud of Ghazni, upon hearing the description of the temple by an Arab traveller by the name Al Biruni, raided the temple in 1024 A.D. and after looting it, carried away camel loads of jewels and gold. Somnath was destroyed six times and rebuilt on every occasion. After the 1706 A.D. demolition by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, it was rebuilt the seventh time in 1950 A.D. with the support of Sardar VallabhbhaiPatel.The temple contains one of the twelve sacred Shiva shrines known as Jyotirlingas.
After the visit Departure for Junagarh. Visit the monuments. Overnight at Junagarh.

DAY 09 JUNAGARH / JAMNAGAR : Departure from Junagarh to Jamnagar. Arrival in Jamnagar. Afternoon City Sight seeing.
Nut Cracker
Founded in 1540 A.D. Jamnagar, also known as the 'Jewel of Kathiawad', is a coastal town about 300 kms west of Ahmedabad and 92 kms. from Rajkot. Present day Jamnagar is a charming blend of the old and the new with its ancient monuments and broad streets, imposing facades, and squares which make it one of the most beautiful cities in the Saurashtra peninsula.
Built by Jam Raval, a Jadeja Rajput leader who migrated from Kutch, Jamnagar was the capital for four centuries of the prosperous princely state of Nawanagar.
Jamnagar is the hometown of the world famous cricketers Ranjit Sinh and Duleep Sinh after whom the Ranji and Duleep Trophy are named in domestic Indian cricket.
Jamnagar is renowned for its silk, gold embroidery, silver ware, bandhani (tie-and-dye) fabrics that are renowned the world over. Nutcrackers (especially the ones made for betel nuts) made in Jamnagar are in great demand all over India.
Overnight at Jamnagar.

DAY 10 JAMNAGAR / DWARKA / JAMNAGAR : Fullday excursion to Dwarka, visit Dwarka temples and p

lace from where lord Krishna ruled Yadav dynasty
Lord Krishna
Dwarka, located 145 kms.from Jamnagar, is at the entrance of Western India. It derives its name from the word 'dwar' which means door.
Legend has it Lord Krishna left Mathura and settled in the Western part of India with his Yadava clan and built a golden city and named it Dwarika.
Dwarkanath, the main temple here, is dedicated to Krishna. Archaeological excavations show that present day Dwarka is the 6th city on this site, the earlier five having been submerged by the sea. The five-storied temple is supported on 60 columns and is crowned by a soaring elaborately carved spire.
Back to Jamnagar and Overnight.

DAY 11 JAMNAGAR / PORBANDAR / JAMNAGAR : Fullday excursion to Porbandar city, the city of Mahatma Gandhi.
Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi
South of Dwarka, on the west coast lies Porbandar, an old picturesque seaport. Porbandar is situated 145 kms. from Rajkot. It is well known throughout India and abroad as the birthplace of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. Porbandar also has a beach with villas. Its ancient maritime activities have given way to thriving industries of cement and chemical units.
Overnight at Jamnagar.

DAY 12 JAMNAGAR / AHMEDABAD / DELHI : Departure for Ahmedbad to take a flight for Delhi. Arrival and Transfer to Hotel. Overnight at Delhi.

DAY 13 DELHI OUT BOUND : Transfer from Hotel to International Airport to catch the flight for your next destination.
Optional Tour to GIR National parks.