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| PACKAGE OVERVIEW |
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| Visit the historical and cultural monuments developed by Mughal and British leaders during their regime of New Delhi and Old Delhi. These includes Red Fort, red Jama Masjid , Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, India Gate and drive past President House also known as Viceroy's Mansion. |
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| HIGHLIGHTS |
Region: West India
Themes:Heritage & Culture, Nature & Wildlife
Attraction: White Sand Desert, Traditional Gujarati Dinner, Jain Temples
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| ITINERARY |
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DAY 1 TO 2: AHMEDABAD
Arrive at Ahmedabad and check into hotel.
Enjoy the sightseeing of city that includes Mosque of SiddiSaiyad famous for its novel and beautiful stone carvings, the enchanting Jama Masjid, and white marbled Hathee Singh's Temple, Dada HariBaoli, Calico Textile Museum and the pious SabarmatiAshram started by Father of Nations.
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DAY 3: BHAVNAGAR
Drive to Bhavnagar via Lothal (Harripan Ancient site) from Ahmedabad and enjoy the city sightseeing's that includes Nilambagh Palace and Museum related with the memories of Father of Nation.
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DAY 4 : DIU
In early morning visit famous Palitana Temples and afterwards drive to Diu the Portugese beachtown. Here enjoy the city sightseeing that includes old Diu Fort, and St. Paul's Church.Later enjoy the beaches.
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DAY 5 : GIR
In late afternoon proceed for Gir to enjoy the sightseeing's of Asiatic Lions. Enroute famous Lord Shiva temple at Somnath.
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DAY 6 : GIR
Enjoy the morning and afternoon game drives.
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DAY 7 : GONDAL
Drive from Gir to Gondal via Junagadh famous for its fort walls and Uparkot. If interested you can also visit 2nd century Buddhist caves.
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DAY 8: BHUJ (GREAT RANN OF KUTCH)
Enjoy the Gondal city sightseeing's once used to be ruled by Jadeja Rajputs. The city sightseeings includes Avlakha palace complex and Vintage car Museum. Proceed for Great Rann of Kutch and enroute visit Ranjit Vilas Palace at Wankaner.
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DAY 9: BHUJ
After breakfast, enjoy the city sightseeing that includes Ainaa mahal and Ferguson Museum better known as Kutch Museum. |
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DAY 10: BHUJ
After breakfast proceed for the Banni village better knwon as traditional tribal village and these villages are rich for art, culture and handicrafts. On way back visit textile town of Nirona and Than Monastery & Fossil Farm at Than, Dhinodhar. Enroute we will stop at mountain top to see the vast veiw of Salt desert.
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DAY 11: BHUJ
After breakfast, proceed for excursion to white sand Mandavi Beaches situated on Arabian sea.
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DAY 12: DASADA (LITTLE RANN OF KUTCH)-
After breakfast, proceed for Dasada and in evening enjoy the wildlife and birdwatching safari where you can spot the wild asses, and lot many migratory birds. Afterwards experience the lifestyle of Bajana tribes.
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DAY 13: POSHINA
After breakfast, proceed to Modhera to visit the sun temple dating back to 11th century and afterwards proceed to Poshina to explore the Adivasi and Garasia tribal culture of North Gujarat and South Rajasthan. Poshina is well surrounded with Aravali Hills which will soak you in its calmness and peace.
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DAY 14: AHMEDABAD
After breakfast, proceed to Ahmedabad to catch the flight for onwards destination.
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Possible Extensions or insertions
i) Extension to Udaipur
ii) Extension to Mumbai & Elephanta Caves
iii) Extension to Mount Abu
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| HOTEL DETAILS |
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| Locations | Hotels Used |
| Ahmedabad | House of Mangaldas |
| Bhavnagar | Nilambagh Palace |
| Diu | Radhika Beach Resort |
| Gir | Lion Safari camp |
| Gondal | Orchard Palace |
| Bhuj | Kutch Safari Lodge |
| Dasada | Rannriders |
| Poshina | Darbargadh Poshina |
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| ITINERARY MAP |
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| PRICE |
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| Package Rates |
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| Package Category | per Person |
| Rates | £1421* per person |
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Above mentioned prices are per person on twin sharing basis valid from around the year
Note : Gir National Park remain close from 01 July till 30 Sept
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Services Included
Accommodation including breakfast & taxes, internal fights within India on economy class, all airport and hotel transfers, private air-conditioned car with driver throughout trip English-speaking local tour guides, sightseeing and activities excluding all entrance fees, 24 hour point of contact.
Rates do not include:
 New year and Christmas charges / Supplement- International flights and Visa charges
- Any extras like table drinks, telephone calls, any tips, laundry etc or any other items of personal nature
- Still camera or video camera fees
- Entrance Fees at the place of visit.
- Tips at Restaurant \ Hotels
- Any tips to driver \ guide \ escort
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| TERMS AND CONDITION |
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Conditions
- All rooms are Base Category Rooms until Unless specified
- All hotels given above or similar depending upon availability at the time of booking.
- Check In Time 1400 Hrs-Check out timing 1200 Hrs at all hotels ( strictly)
- International, Domestic flights & Railway tickets are non refundable
- Deposit amount Non Refundable
- 50% of package Non Refundable if cancelled 45 days Prior to Departure
- 75% of package Non Refundable if cancelled up to 30 Prior to Departure
- 100% of package Non Refundable if cancelled anytime later than 30 days prior to Departure
- We strongly recommend you to purchase your fully comprehensive overseas travel insurance before undertaking your trip.
- Any compulsory meal supplements during festive season
- All services are subject to availability at the time of booking as we are not holding any reservations for you at this point of time.
- Balance to be paid 2 months prior to departure from your home country.
- Delay in payment is subject to $100 Per Person as penalty.
- 3% surcharge on payments thru Master & Visa Credit Cards. Debit Cards, bank Transfers & Cheque payments are without any surcharges.
- Change of schedule/cancellation of flights at last moment will not warrant any compensation and should be claimed thru your respective insurance companies.
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