SHORT ESCAPE TO GUJARAT TOUR

Places Covered

AHMEDABAD – PATAN – MODHERA – AHMEDABAD – NALSAROVAR – AHMEDABAD

Duration

02 NIGHTS / 03 DAYS

Price : 6500/- Per Person

Inclusions

• Accommodation in deluxe hotels.
• Welcome drink on arrival in hotel.
• Daily breakfast in hotel (except the day of arrival) in hotel.
• Private AC vehicle as mentioned for all transfer & sightseeing as per the itinerary mentioned.
• Parking fees and Toll.

Note

Suggested tour itinerary is a flexible tour proposal and can be change as per the guest requirement. We provide tailor made itinerary as per the need of the guest if you want to add or remove any of the destination please advise us for modification so that you can enjoy best of your holidays in India.

Day 01: ARRIVE AHMEDABAD

Arrive at Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad, in western India, is the largest city in the state of Gujarat. The Sabarmati River runs through its center. On the western bank is the Gandhi Ashram at Sabarmati, which displays the spiritual leader’s living quarters and artifacts. Across the river, the Calico Museum of Textiles, once a cloth merchant’s mansion, has a significant collection of antique and modern fabrics.

On arrival, meet and greet by ITM representative and transfer to hotel. Where our representative will assist you to check in at hotel and later explain the tour scheduled in detail and handover all the tour related documents to you. After freshen us proceed for Ahmedamad sightseeing.

visit the Gandhi ashram. Gandhi ashram is situated in Sabarmati which is about 6 kms from the Ahmedabad. This ashram is one of the beautiful ashram and the important tourist attraction in Ahmedabad. This ashram was the Mahatma Gandhi’s headquarters during their struggle for India’s independence and now houses some of the records of the major events in his life, a memorial centre and a library. After visiting the Gandhi ashram we visit the Hathee Singh Jain Temple. This temple is dedicated to Dharamanath, the 15th Jina or Jain apposite. This temple is one of the best ornated Jain temples in Ahmedabad and is built of pure white marble and decorated with rich carvings. Later we visit the Jama Masjid. Jama Masjid was built in 1423 by Ahmad Shah and described by some as the most beautiful mosque in India. This mosque is believed to have been constructed from the items salvaged from the demolished Hindu and Jain temples. After visiting the mosque we visit the Calico museum of textiles. This museum is widely regarded as one of the finest textiles museums in the world, started in Calico Textile Mill. This museum of textiles has excellent exhibits of antique and modern textiles including rare tapestries, wall hangings, costumes and old weaving machines. Overnight Ahemdabad.

Day 02: AHMEDABAD – PATAN – MODHERA – AHMEDABAD

After breakfast drive to Patan. Patan is an ancient fortified town, situated on the banks of the sacred Saraswati river. Patan enjoyed a privileged status of capital of Gujarat, for about 600 years from 746 AD to 1411 AD. In the afternoon reach Patan and visit the Rani ki Vav and Sahastralinga Talav. Rani ki Vav is an excellent example of subterranean architecture of Gujarat. This vav was constructed by Udaymati, the queen of Bhimdev (1022-63 AD) and represents the finest of the Indian sculptures and architecture. Sahastralinga Talav is among the many artificial tanks built in different parts of Gujarat. The architecture of this tank integrated the great sense of water management and sanctity of water in Hindu religion. Later we drive to Modhera. Modhera is situated on the banks of the River Pushpavati and is about 50 kms from Patan. This place is known for the world famous Sun temple and is the best example of the Solanki temple architecture in the state. After visiting the sun temple we drive back to Ahmedabad. Overnight Ahmedabad.

Day 03: AHMEDABAD – NALSAROVAR – AHMEDABAD / DEPARTURE

After Breakfast drive to visit the Nalsarovar Bird sanctuary. Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary is the delightful bird sanctuary situated around the Nal Sarovar. This lake extends over an area of 116 square kms and harbours more than 250 species of birds. Some of the birds which migrate during the winter are rosy pelicans, flamingoes, white storks, Brahmini ducks and herons. Some other birds which are found in this sanctuary are pelicans, geese, cranes, storks, ibises, spoonbill, wading birds, swallows, fishing eagles etc.

In the evening return back to Ahmedabad. On arrival Ahmedabad transfer to the Airport / Railway Station to catch flight / Train for onwards destination with the happy memories of your tour and our services.