01
Day: Arrival Mumbai
Meeting and assistance on arrival at the International
airport, our representative welcome and escort you by
a private car and transfer to the hotel, whilst the
room keys and check-in is organized, our representative
would hand over the documents and brief the tour programme
to you. Overnight at the hotel.
Mumbai
is a cluster of Seven Islands and derives its name from
Mumbadevi, the patron goddess of the koli fisher folk,
its oldest inhabitants. Mumbai pulsates with activity.
It is a city that is disciplined by no time frame neither
day nor night. It is also the country's financial powerhouse,
the nation's industrial heartland, and its economic
nerve center. Dazzling shopping arcades, exciting sport
activity, nightclubs & discotheques, theatre & music,
gourmet restaurants and interesting sightseeing. It
offers visitors a heady mix of all this and more.
02 Day: Mumbai
After breakfast takes a sight seeing tour of Bombay,
drive to Gateway of India and from here cruise by motorboats
to Elephanta Caves. A flight of 100 steps takes you
to the top of the hill where it is set. The caves houses
large pillars that seem to hold the ceiling which is
made of cross beams. The picturesque presentations of
the 9 marvelous sculptured panels, set on the walls
are awe-inspiring. The most famous of the panels is
the Trimurthi, or triple-headed Shiva, where the God
is depicted as the destroyer, the preserver and the
creator. Later in the afternoon cruise back to Gateway
of India, one can have lunch at the Taj Hotel or other
several good Restaurants like Leopold & Mondegar serving
continental cuisines. Later visit Prince of Wales Museum,
Parliament House, Marine Drive, Jain Temple, Hanging
Gardens, Return back to the hotel for overnight.
Note: Elephanta Caves and Prince
of Wales museum are closed on every Monday.
03 Day: Mumbai
- Goa (By Air)
Today after breakfast you can go for city tour and shopping
at biggest shopping mall of Mumbai, Cross Road, West
End, Fashion Street, which is in main Mumbai city. Optionally
you can do shopping in Orbit (in Style) in suburban.
Later in the after noon transfer to the airport to board
the schedule flight for Goa. On arrival transfer to
the hotel. After relax evening free for leisure on beach
resort. Over night stay in hotel.
Goa: A Portuguese explorer,
Afonso de Albuquerque sailed up the river Mandovi, defeated
the Bijapuri army and rode into the capital triumphantly
bearing a Portuguese Standard in one hand, and a Gold
Crucifix in the other. A curious blending of cultures
took place, affecting every sphere of Goa life, from
religion to architecture, cuisine to art. The chapter
of Goa's history ended 451 years later when Goa ceased
to be a Portuguese colony, and became a part of the
Indian Union. Parasailing, yachting, windsurfing, and
deep sea diving are some of the more popular water sports,
facilities for which are available. 451 years of Portuguese
rule has imbued Goa’s towns and villages with a unique
culture. Whitewashed chapels and churches that dot the
landscape are surrounded by sleepy villages and rice
fields.
04 Day: Goa
After breakfast, the day free to enjoy the beaches and
amenities available at the resort. You can take a sightseeing
tour of Old Goa – 10 km from Panjim, the basilica of
Bom Jesus, the 16th century church dedicated to infant
Jesus and enshrining the mortal remains of St. Francis
Xavier, is one of the most important sight of Goa. The
other Churches in the same area are St. Cathedral, with
its vaulted interior, Church of our Lady of Rosary and
Nunnery of St. Monica. The Aguada Fort built by the
Portuguese commands the mouth of the Mondovi River and
houses a lighthouse. And in the evening enjoy Cruise
over Mondovi River. Overnight stay at hotel.
05 Day: Goa
After breakfast, the day is free for leisure and relaxes
as per the hotel packages, entertainment, sightseeing,
and recreations. Overnight at the resort. Today you
can go (of your own) for Carville Cruise for casino
and entertainment. Return to the hotel for overnight
stay.
06 Day: Goa -
Mumbai (By Train)
After breakfast, the day is free for leisure and relaxes
as per the hotel packages, entertainment, sightseeing,
and recreations. Overnight at the resort.
07 Day; Goa –
Ahmedabad (By Air)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to
the airport to board the flight for Ahmedabad. On arrival,
transfer to the hotel. Later day free for rest and relax
in the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
08 Day: Ahmedabad
Morning after breakfast visit Jumma Masjid – one of
the most beautiful mosques in India, Rani Rupmati Masjid
– The Queen’s Mosque in Mirzapur, The Shaking Minarets
– when one minaret is shaken, the other minarets vibrate
too, Kankaria Lake – The circular lake having an island
garden in the middle, Hathi Singh Jain Temple & Gandhi
Ashram. Overnight at the hotel.
Ahmedabad, founded
in the year 1411 AD is located on the banks of river
Sabarmati. Ahmedabad has been named after Sultan Ahmed
Shah, who was primarily responsible for building it.
Today, this city is known as the 'Manchester of the
East'. One of the highly industrialised cities in India,
Ahmedabad is also India's Textile City. The old city
of Ahmedabad is dotted with labyrinthine bylanes called
'pols'. The exquisite carved wooden mansions and havelis
are in no manner less than their stone counterparts
in Rajasthan. The city is full of architectural delights.
Though the capital of Gujarat was shifted from Ahmedabad
to Gandhinagar, it is still the second largest industrial
city in western India.
09 Day: Ahmedabad
- Rajkot (218 kms-4 ½ hours)
After breakfast checkout and drive to Rajkot, on arrival
transfer to the hotel. After rest take a sight seeing
tour of Rajkot which is famous for its Bandhani Sarees,
mirror-work, patch work, bead work and silk embroidery.
In the evening take an excursion tour to Jamnagar –86
kms 1 ½ hours, known for its tie-&-dye work on fabrics,
silken & gold embroidery.). Then return to Rajkot for
overnight stay.
Rajkot was founded
in the year 1610 A.D. by Chief Vibhaji Jadeja &
Raju Sandhi. Rajkot was once the capital of the princely
state of Saurashtra. Today it is best known as the town
where Mahatma Gandhi spent the early years of his life
when his father was a Diwan or Prime Minister to the
king of Saurashtra. Rajkot is famous for its Bandhani
Sarees, mirror-work, patchwork, beadwork and silk embroidery.
10 Day: Rajkot
- Porbander (170 kms-3 hours)
Today in the morning check out and drive to Porbander
enroute visit Virpur –(68 kms –1 ½ hours) to visit Jalaram
Temple. Then continue to proceed to Porbander (the birthplace
of Mahatma Gandhi, is a picturesque little seaside resort
on the west coast of Gujarat) on arrival transfer to
the hotel for overnight stay.
Porbander is Saurashtra's
end - a picturesque seaport on the Arabian Sea. It is
situated 395 Kms from Ahmedabad. It is also known as
"White City" because of its white stone construction.
It is the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. Porbander has
a pleasant beach with beach villas. Its ancient maritime
activities - trade with Arabia, Africa and Persia have
given way to a thriving industry of cement and chemical
units.
11 Day: Porbander
- Junagarh/Sasan Gir (107 kms-2 hours)
After breakfast take a sightseeing tour visiting Kirti
Mandir, Bharat Mandir, Sudama Mandir, then return to
the hotel for checkout. After lunch drive to Sasan Gir.
on arrival transfer to the Jungle Resort. Day free to
individual activities in the jungle resort.Overnight
stay at the resort.
Junagarh is situated
in the western state of Gujarat at the foothills of
the Girnar Hills. The city of Junagarh takes its name
from the fort that encloses the old city. Junagarh was
an important trade center as testified by the Ashokan
edicts dating from 250 BC. The present-day city has
many archeological sites and historical monuments that
reflect the rich history of the place.
Sasan Gir
Lion Sanctuary, which lies on the southwestern fringes
of the Saurashtra Peninsula (west-central India), is
the last home of some 300 Asiatic lions. It was created
in 1913 to protect the largest surviving groups of the
Asiatic lions. It was given a sanctuary status in 1965.
The vegetation in the area consists of teak with a mixture
of deciduous trees, including sal (Shorea), dhak (Butea
frondosa), and thorn forests. A few springs also exist,
but their flow is rather eccentric depending upon the
season. Gir Forest is today the only place in the world
outside Africa, where the lion can be seen in his natural
habitat.
12 Day: Sasan Gir
After breakfast, visit at the park, which is the entrance
to the 1412 sq. km Gir National Park and the Wild Life
Sanctuary, the last stronghold of the Lion population
outside Africa. It also plays home to a large number
of Panthers, Hyenas, Deer, the world's only 4-horned
Antelope, Blue Bull, Wild Boar and the dangerous Marsh
Crocodile. Over night at the jungle resort.
13 Day: Sasan
Gir – Somnath - Diu. (120 kms 2 hrs)
Morning after breakfast proceeds to Somnath reroute
visiting Veraval (Somnath) 26 kms – one of the India’s
major fishing ports. Visit Bhalkeshwar temple and Bhid
Bhanjan Mandir. Proceed to Somnath visit the seat of
the twelve most sacred "Jyotirlingas’ of Lord Shiva,
continue the drive to Diu, on arrival check in into
hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Somnath
is about 5kms from Veraval. It is believed
that the Somnath temple here was originally built by
Somraj, the Moon God himself, out of gold, and then
rebuilt by Ravana in silver and then by Krishna in Wood,
then by Bhimdev in stone. The shore temple of Somnath
was believed to have been built in 4 phases-in gold
by Lord Soma, in silver by Ravana, in wood by lord Krishna
and in stone by Bhimdev. Somnath is one of the 12 jyotirlingas
of lord Shiva. Somnath is also known as Prabhas Patan.
14 Day: Diu –
Palitana - Bhavnagar (200 kms 4 hrs)
Morning after breakfast check out and drive to Bhavnagar,
enroute visit Palitana – The Place of Victory, Visit
the exclusive Jain temples, proceed to Bhavnagar. On
arrival check in into hotel. Evening visit Takhteshwar
Temple, Gaurishankar Lake-a beautiful picnic spot and
the Lock Gate. Overnight stay at hotel.
Bhavnagar: An 18th
century city, Bhavnagar is a premier cotton-exporting
sea-port on the south-eastern Saurashtra coast. Today,
Bhavnagar is known for Gandhi Smriti, an institution
built in memory of Mahatma Gandhi, the Barton Museum,
the Central Salt and Marine Research Institute,Takhteswar
temple and Gauri-Shankar lake.
15
Day: Bhavnagar - Mumbai ( By Air)
After breakfast checkout of the hotel and transfer to
airport to board the schedule flight for Mumbai. On
arrival transfer to the International Airport to board
flight for hometown. Tour concludes here with happy
memories. |