Overview
Highlights
- Visit Swaminarayan Temple at Bhuj
- Explore the great Rann of Kutch
- Admire the Vijay Vilas Palace at Mandvi
- Visit the Sabarmati Ashram at Ahmedabad
Itinerary
After arriving in Ahmedabad, our representative will get in touch with you and help you with an assisted transfer to Bhuj. After arriving at Bhuj, check-in at the hotel and relax for some time. Bhuj is a city famous for its culture, wildlife and architectural marvels.
One of the most famous attractions of Bhuj is Swaminarayan Temple, whose temple complex is dedicated to Narnarayan Deva and Harikrishna Maharaj. Some of the other places which you could visit as part of your sightseeing tour are Kutch Museum, Prag Mahal, Aina Mahal, and Cenotaphs Complex.
Get transferred to Hodko in the morning and then prepare yourself for exploring Dhordo, the great white desert which lies at a distance of around 15km from Hodko. The Great Rann of Kutch is a salt marsh located in the Thar Desert in the Kutch district of Gujarat.
It hosts the famous Rann Utsav which attracts people from all over the world. Guests who stay in Dhordo White Rann Resort can explore the attractions of Rann of Kutch during the daytime while enjoying a night folk dance during the late evening.
On this day, you will explore the beautiful region of Mandvi. After arriving at Mandvi, you can choose to enjoy the magnificent views of the sunset from its amazing beaches. There are other attractions too which you will be visiting like Vijay Vilas Palace (a heritage palace which reflects the splendor and grandiosity of Rajput architecture),
Navjivan Nature Cure Centre (one of the best places for experiencing rejuvenation, relaxation and medical treatment), and Mazar-e-Noorani (a wonderful white mazar, visiting which is an extremely soothing experience.
In the morning after enjoying your breakfast, drive back to Ahmedabad. After arriving, set off to explore the various attractions of Gujarat which include Sabarmati Ashram, Dada Hari, Jhulta Minar, Hathi Singh and Jain Temple.
In the morning, after enjoying your breakfast, drive back to Ahmedabad to catch a flight for your onward destination.
FAQs
It is a big state and there are many places to visit and things to do in Gujarat. It takes from 3 to 20 days depending upon the itinerary of your Gujarat tour package.
Rann Utsav is amongst the most famous festivals in Gujarat. It takes place from November to February in Kutch, the salt desert of Gujarat. Gujrati men with their legendary mustache wearing colorful Pagri(Tarbun) perform on the sparkling desert.
This is the best place to enjoy traditional dance, Gujrati cuisine, and shop for traditional products in Gujarat.
There are several things to experience in Gujarat and some of them are listed below:
- Offer prayer at the Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka
- Explore the beautiful temples in Patan
- Visit the magnificent Laxmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara
- Explore the craftsmen’s village in Gandhinagar
- Enjoy a beach holiday in the Mandvi Beach in Bhuj
- Shop for Bandhej Saree in the night market in Ahmedabad
- Visit the historical palaces in Ahmedabad
- Enjoy watersports in Beyt Island
- Visit the milk capital of India Anand
- Enjoy a cable car ride in Satpura
- Explore the ruins of Lothal, the site of Indus Valley civilization
- Visit Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad
- Witness salt marshes in Rann of Kutch
Gujarat has a long coastline blessed by the Arabian Sea. Below are some of the beach destinations in Gujarat:
- Diu Beach, Diu
- Tithal Beach
- Dandi Beach, Surat
- Mandvi Beach in Bhuj
- Somnath Beaches
The famous religious sites in Gujarat are:
- Swaminarayan Temple, Ahmedabad
- Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka
- Rukmani Temple, Dwarka
- Somnath Temple, Somnath
- Kirti Mandir, Porbandar
- Surya Mandir, Vadodara
- Jain temples in Champaner Pavagadh
- Kalika Mata Temple, Champaner
You can enjoy wildlife safari in Gujarat at below places:
- Gir National Park
- Nal Sarvar Bird Sanctuary
- Vadala bird watching spot
- Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary
- Kutch Bustard sanctuary
- Indian Wild ass sanctuary, Rann of Kutch
- Porbandar Bird Sanctuary
- Bann Grassland Reserve, Bhuj
The culture of Gujarat could be witnessed in the traditional dance show, fairs, and festivals. You can experience the great culture of Gujrat at below places:
- Ahmedabad
- Porbandar
- Gandhinagar
- Rann of Kutch
- Surat
The best time to visit Gujarat is during the winter season from October to February.
The famous foods of Gujarat are Dhokla, Khakra, and Undhiyu. It would be best if you ate them while traveling to Gujarat.