Highlights of Gujarat

On arrival in Mumbai, you’ll be met by your Indus Bound Representative and transferred to your hotel, where you’ll be staying for two nights. Spend the remainder of the day recovering from your journey, and perhaps a stroll around the local neighborhood later.

Explore the contrasts of Delhi, beginning in Old Delhi with a cycle rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk and a visit to Jama Masjid. Continue to New Delhi to see Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar and Bangla Sahib Sikh Temple, where you can experience the community kitchen.

Today morning, take a flight to Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad is a city defined by its architecture and is home to wide range of different styles. Spend your day at leisure to relax at the hotel or pursue independent activities. 

Start exploring Ahmedabad today with your guide including the old city and historic quarter. The Calico Museum of Textiles is considered the best textile museum in the world. It also has a large display of local sculpture and paintings.

Morning, depart Ahmedabad (3–4 hours) to visit the elegant 15th-century Adalaj Stepwell before continuing to the magnificent 11th-century Sun Temple at Modhera. Later, drive to Patan, the former capital of Gujarat, where you will visit the UNESCO-listed Rani ki Vav and renowned Patola silk weaving workshops.

Today enter the Little Rann of Kutch. The number and variety of birds here, from plovers and chats to flamingos and storks, is astonishing with the best birding months between October and March. Also visit some of the settlements around Dasada including pastoral Vadiara and the goat-herders of Ambala.

After a final early morning excursion into the Little Rann of Kutch, drive to Bhuj (5–6 hours), visiting Dhaneti for its exquisite Ahir embroidery and Ajrakhpur for traditional Ajrakh block printing. Arrive in Bhuj and stroll through the atmospheric old walled city and its historic narrow lanes.

After breakfast, drive through the Banni villages of Lodai, Khavda, Bhirandiyara, Hodka and Dhordo, meeting local communities renowned for their vibrant textiles and handicrafts. Spend the next two nights in traditional village-style mud huts, offering simple comfort with modern en-suite facilities.

Today after breakfast, drive back to Bhuj. In the afternoon, Afternoon visit Aina Mahal Palace, Cenotaphs Complex and Kutch Museum

Enjoy a day trip to Mandvi, a picturesque coastal town with many old buildings. It was an important seaport of the Jadeja Rajputs, who claim descent from Lord Krishna. They are said to move to Sindh when Krishna’s capital, Dwarka, was submerged by the sea.

After breakfast, drive to Gondal (6–7 hours), stopping en route to visit Rajkot. Surrounded by fertile wheat and cotton fields, Gondal was one of the most progressive and prosperous princely states during British rule, renowned for its rich heritage and royal legacy.

After breakfast, visit historic Junagadh, exploring the Uparkot Citadel, Jama Masjid, Ashokan Rock Edicts, and the 11th-century Adi Chadi Vav. Later, drive to Sasan Gir (4–5 hours), home to Gir National Park, the last natural habitat of the endangered Asiatic lion.

Enjoy morning and afternoon private game drives, keeping an eye out for the Asiatic lion. Sasan Gir is the last remaining national park that contains Asiatic Lion. The population is well protected and flourishing so there's a good chance to spotting one.

After breakfast, drive to the sacred hill town of Palitana (5–6 hours), home to one of the world's most spectacular Jain temple complexes. Check in to your hotel and enjoy a relaxing afternoon at leisure before exploring this remarkable pilgrimage destination the following day.

Full Day visit to the Palitana Jain Temples. The hills of Palitana are known as the ‘Abode of the Gods’ and are covered with 863 Jain temples spanning a period of over 900 years. Their finely carved spires and towers glisten in the sunlight as pilgrims make the uphill journey on foot.

After breakfast, drive to Vadodara (5–6 hours), stopping en route to visit the ancient Harappan site of Lothal. Continue to Vadodara, the former capital of the prosperous Baroda State, renowned for its grand 19th-century palaces, museums, and impressive colonial-era architecture.

Today, visit the UNESCO-listed Champaner–Pavagadh Archaeological Park, renowned for its forts, temples, mosques, stepwells, and the magnificent 16th-century Jami Masjid. Later, return to Vadodara via the historic town of Dabhoi, admired for its beautifully preserved 12th-century fortified gateways.

At the appointed time, transfer to the airport for your flight to Mumbai. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and spend the remainder of the day at leisure, relaxing or enjoying independent activities at your own pace.

At the appropriate time, transfer to Mumbai Airport for your flight back home, or continue with your onward journey with us.