9N/10D Gujarat Art, Textiles & Temple Odyssey - Stepwells, Sun Temple & White Desert

Ahmedabad, Bhuj, Somnath · 9 nights / 10 days · India

Stepwells, Sun Temple & White Desert. Stay plan: Ahmedabad (4N) – Bhuj (3N) – Somnath (1N) – Ahmedabad (1N). Arrive Ahmedabad, depart Ahmedabad.

Day by day

1. Day 1 — Arrival at Gateway - Transfer to Ahmedabad

   Arrive at airport / railway station (Mumbai/Pune/Goa/Ahmedabad). Meet our tour representative and commence your journey to Ahmedabad. Check in at hotel/resort/beach camp. UNESCO World Heritage City: Sabarmati Ashram, Akshardham Temple, Adalaj Stepwell, and Manek Chowk night food market. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Ahmedabad.

   Overnight: Ahmedabad

2. Day 2 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Ahmedabad

   Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and spiritual landmarks of Ahmedabad. UNESCO World Heritage City: Sabarmati Ashram, Akshardham Temple, Adalaj Stepwell, and Manek Chowk night food market. Evening stroll through local markets and beach avenues. Overnight stay in Ahmedabad.

   Overnight: Ahmedabad

3. Day 3 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Ahmedabad

   Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and spiritual landmarks of Ahmedabad. UNESCO World Heritage City: Sabarmati Ashram, Akshardham Temple, Adalaj Stepwell, and Manek Chowk night food market. Evening stroll through local markets and beach avenues. Overnight stay in Ahmedabad.

   Overnight: Ahmedabad

4. Day 4 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Ahmedabad

   Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and spiritual landmarks of Ahmedabad. UNESCO World Heritage City: Sabarmati Ashram, Akshardham Temple, Adalaj Stepwell, and Manek Chowk night food market. Evening stroll through local markets and beach avenues. Overnight stay in Ahmedabad.

   Overnight: Ahmedabad

5. Day 5 — Ahmedabad to Bhuj Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Bhuj through picturesque coastal highways, Western Ghat passes, or desert roads. Arrive in Bhuj and check in at hotel/resort. Gateway to the White Salt Desert: Great Rann of Kutch white desert under moonlight, Aina Mahal, Prag Mahal, and Kalo Dungar (Black Hill). Overnight stay in Bhuj.

   Overnight: Bhuj

6. Day 6 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Bhuj

   Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and spiritual landmarks of Bhuj. Gateway to the White Salt Desert: Great Rann of Kutch white desert under moonlight, Aina Mahal, Prag Mahal, and Kalo Dungar (Black Hill). Evening stroll through local markets and beach avenues. Overnight stay in Bhuj.

   Overnight: Bhuj

7. Day 7 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Bhuj

   Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and spiritual landmarks of Bhuj. Gateway to the White Salt Desert: Great Rann of Kutch white desert under moonlight, Aina Mahal, Prag Mahal, and Kalo Dungar (Black Hill). Evening stroll through local markets and beach avenues. Overnight stay in Bhuj.

   Overnight: Bhuj

8. Day 8 — Bhuj to Somnath Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Somnath through picturesque coastal highways, Western Ghat passes, or desert roads. Arrive in Somnath and check in at hotel/resort. The Eternal Shrine: First among the 12 sacred Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva overlooking the Arabian Sea coast. Overnight stay in Somnath.

   Overnight: Somnath

9. Day 9 — Somnath to Ahmedabad Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Ahmedabad through picturesque coastal highways, Western Ghat passes, or desert roads. Arrive in Ahmedabad and check in at hotel/resort. UNESCO World Heritage City: Sabarmati Ashram, Akshardham Temple, Adalaj Stepwell, and Manek Chowk night food market. Overnight stay in Ahmedabad.

   Overnight: Ahmedabad

10. Day 10 — Ahmedabad - Morning Sightseeing & Onward Departure

    Post breakfast and morning views, check out from hotel. Complete any final souvenir shopping (Kolhapuri chappals, Kutch handicrafts, or Goan cashew nuts) before proceeding on your return transfer to airport / railway station for your onward journey home.

Inclusions

• Accommodation in selected category heritage palace hotels, luxury beach resorts, eco-camps, or standard hotels on DBL/Twin sharing basis.
• Meal Plan as booked (EP: Room Only / CP: Breakfast / MAP: Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner).
• Private exclusive AC Vehicle (Sedan / SUV Innova / Tempo Traveller / HiAce) for all airport/railway transfers, temple darshan transfers, and inter-city travel as per itinerary.
• Shirdi Sai Baba VIP Darshan coordination and Trimbakeshwar / Grishneshwar / Somnath / Dwarkadhish temple assistance.
• Ferry tickets to Elephanta Caves (Mumbai) and Dwarka to Betwo / Bet Dwarka boat crossings.
• All driver allowances, toll taxes, state inter-state border taxes, parking charges, and fuel charges.
• 24x7 on-tour coordination and dedicated Western India destination desk support.

Exclusions

• Airfare or Train tickets to/from Mumbai / Pune / Goa / Ahmedabad / Rajkot.
• Special temple pooja ticket costs, special darshan entry fees, or camera fees at religious shrines.
• Entry fees to monuments, museums, heritage palaces, water sports at Goa, or Ajanta/Ellora cave entry tickets.
• Additional meals, room service, alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone calls, or personal incidentals.
• Mandatory Gala Dinner supplements during Christmas Eve (24th Dec) and New Year's Eve (31st Dec).
• GST @ 5% applicable on overall billing invoice.
• Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like road blocks, flight delays, strikes, or extreme weather conditions.