Gujarat, state of India, located on the country’s western coast, on the Arabian Sea. It encompasses the entire Kathiawar Peninsula (Saurashtra) as well as the surrounding area on the mainland.
The state is bounded primarily by Pakistan to the northwest and by the Indian states of Rajasthan to the north, Madhya Pradesh to the east, and Maharashtra to the southeast. Gujarat also shares a small segment of its southeastern border with the Indian union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and, together with the Arabian Sea, it surrounds the territory of Daman and Diu. The coastline of Gujarat is 992 miles (1,596 km) long, and no part of the state is more than 100 miles (160 km) from the sea. The capital is Gandhinagar, on the outskirts of the north-central city of Ahmadabad (Ahmedabad)—the former capital, the largest city in the state, and one of the most-important textile centres in India. It was in Ahmadabad that Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi built his Sabarmati ashram (Sanskrit: ashrama, “retreat” or “hermitage”) as a headquarters for his campaigns against British rule of India.
Ahmedabad, Bhuj and Aina Mahal Tour Itinerary
On your arrival in Ahmedabad Airport/ Railway Station, you meet our tour executive who takes charge of your journey henceforth. You are transferred to Wankaner; the drive will take around four hours. Upon reaching Wankaner you check in at a hotel and relax. Wankaner was an 11-Gun Salute State during the British era, and today it’s renowned for its royal palaces.
In the evening, you get ready to visit some of this city’s attractions like Ranjit Vilas Palace (official residence of maharaja of Wankaner), Ceramic Zone (an industrial zone that worked as a boon for the economy and employment of the state), Hazrat Shah Bava Dargah Sharif ( a sacred shrine of high significance for Muslims as well as Hindus) etc. Stay overnight in the hotel.
In the morning, get set to explore Mandvi. After this 4-hour long drive, you check in to a hotel in Mandvi and relax. Later, you can opt to behold the view of sunset in its magnificent beaches. Some of the other attractions worth visiting here are: Vijay Vilas Palace (a heritage site that reflects grandiose and brilliance of Rajput architecture), Navjivan Nature Cure Centre (a heaven meant for rejuvenation, relaxation and medical treatment) and Mazar-e-Noorani (a beautiful white mazar having a tranquil ambience). Come back to the hotel and stay overnight.
On the third day you visit one of the popular cities of Gujarat, Bhuj. Upon reaching, check in at a hotel and relax. The city is famed for its culture, wildlife and architectural marvels. Swaminarayan temple is one of its prime attractions; the temple complex is dedicated to Narnarayan Deva and Harikrishna Maharaj. Other locations that might also be included in your sightseeing session are Kutch Museum, Prag Mahal, Aina Mahal, and Cenotaphs Complex. In the evening, return to the hotel and stay overnight.
In the morning, get ready to explore the white desert. Rann of Kutch is a salt marsh located in the Thar Desert. Relax in your room and enjoy the view of the surroundings. In the evening, you get ready for an enthralling desert safari that gives you a chance to behold the sight of animals like wild-ass, desert fox, blackbuck, wolf, jackal etc. Stay overnight in hotel.
Your tour concludes in the fifth day. You check out from the hotel and get timely transfer to Ahmedabad Airport/ Railway Station to continue your onward journey.
