WEST INDIA
A long-form exploration of western India, from royal Rajasthan and the Thar Desert to Kutch, the Kathiawar coast and Gir.
ROUTE AT A GLANCE
Kevadia → Vadodara → Ahmedabad → Jodhpur → Bikaner → Jaisalmer → Bhuj → Rann of Kutch → Mandvi → Somnath → Gir → Junagadh
Use this sample journey as a starting point. The route, pace, stays and experiences can be adjusted around your interests and travel requirements.
Arrival and begin the journey
Arrive at the starting point, meet your driver or representative and begin the planned journey. Continue with local sightseeing or hotel check-in according to the route.
Kevadia Tent City – 1 – Vadodara
06:00 AM to 06:30 AM Morning Tea 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM Breakfast at the Dining Area 09:30 AM Check-out from Tent City with happy memories Arrive Vadodara visiting Laxmi Vilas Palace, Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery, Kirti Mandir, Sayaji Bagh Zoo, EME Temple etc.
Vadodara – Ahmedabad
After sightseeing drive from Vadodara to Ahmedabad arrive and check in at hotel. Evening free to visit local market in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad – Jodhpur
Early morning transfer to Ahmedabad airport board the flight to Jodhpur. Morning pickup from Jodhpur airport and transfer to your hotel. Later sightseeing tours of Jodhpur visiting Ummaid Bhawan Palace, Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada , Mandore Garden, Tooji Ka Jhaira etc.
Jodhpur – Bikaner
After breakfast drive to Bikaner and enroot visit Sachiya Mata Temple Jain Temple in Osian and Karni Mata Temple (Rat Temple). On arrival in Bikaner – a sightseeing of the city is conducted. Rao Bikaji, a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur Jodhaji, founded this desert town in the north of the state in 1488.visit the Junagarh fort constructed between 1588 & 1599 by Raja Jai Singh, a general in the Mogul Emperor Akbar's army. Also visit Lalgarh palace museum & Camel breeding farm (closed on Sunday).
Bikaner – Sam Desert
After breakfast check out from Bikaner hotel visit Gajner Palace and drive to Sam Desert Camp. Arrive and check in at Desert Camp. Evening enjoy Camel Safari & Bonfire with cultural program.
Excursion Of Tanot & Longewala Museum
After breakfast excursion of Tanot Mata Temple & visit the Longewala Border & Museum. After sightseeing return back tom Jaisalmer arrive and check in at hotel.
Sightseeing in Jaisalmer
After breakfast sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. it is in the heart of great Indian desert. Visit fort – built by Maharawal Jaisel in 1156 ad – one of the 2nd oldest in Rajasthan situated on Triangular Mount 76 meters above ground level, Jain Temple of 12 century bc Gadhisar tank, folk museum, Patva-Ki-Haveli, Salim Singh Haveli and Diwan Nathmal Ki Haveli, Badal Niwas Palace-return to Hotel through narrow cobbled streets
Jaisalmer – Ahmedabad
After breakfast check out from the hotel visit Amar Sagar, Gadissar Lake in Jaisalmer. Afternoon transfer to Jaisalmer airport board the flight to Ahmedabad. Evening pickup from the Ahmedabad airport and transfer to your hotel. (Evening free to visit local Market for shopping)
Ahmedabad – Gandhinagar
After breakfast sightseeing tour of Ahmedabad visiting Sabarmati Ashram, Sarkhej Roja, Sidi Saiyed Ni Jari and River Front, Atal Bridge, Flower Garden, Vikram Sarabhai science centre and Calico Museum (Closed on Monday) (subject to permission). Afternoon drive to Gandhinagar visiting Adalaj Ni Vav and evening visit Akshardham Temple and Light show. Return back to your hotel
Ahmedabad – Bhuj
Early morning drive from Ahmedabad to Bhuj. Upon arrival check in to Hoteland Rest. Evening Visit Bhujodi Craft Village [Hira Laxmi Park and Vande Matarm Memorial], Aina Mahal & Pragmahal Museum, Bhartiya Sanskriti Darshan Museum and Sharadbaug palace Enjoy the Light and Sound Show – Return back to hotel.
Bhuj – Rann Utsav Tent City
TUEDAY After breakfast drive to Dhordo enroute visit Khavda, Ludiya Gandhi nu Gam & Hodka village for . Upon arrival check in at Tent City 12:30 PM Onwards Welcome & Check-in 12:30 PM to 02:30 PM Lunch at respective dining area 02:30 PM to 04:00 PM Enjoy in-house activities 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM High Tea 05:00 PM to 05:30 PM Transfer to The White Rann to witness the grandeur of sunset. Mode of transfer can be through Bus/camel cart/both. 07:00 PM to 07:30 PM Return transfer to The Tent City, Dhordo 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM Dinner at respective dining area 09:00 PM to 10:30 PM Enjoy the culture of Kutch along with entertaining activities at cultural Tent activity area.
Sightseeing in Rann Utsav Tent City
WENESDAY 06:00 AM to 06:30 AM Morning Tea 06:30 AM to 07:30 AM Yoga Session 06:30 AM to 07:00 AM Transfer to White Rann to witness the grandeur of sunrise 07:30 AM to 10:30 AM Breakfast at respective Dining Area 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM Enjoy in-house activities 12:30 PM to 02:30 PM Lunch at respective Dining Area 03:00 PM to 07:30 PM Complimentary tour to Kala Dungar (Black Hill) – the highest point of Kutch. On the route visit to handicraft village "Gandhi nu Gaam". Tea/Coffee shall be provided at Kala Dungar. Complimentary refreshment will be served.
Rann Utsav Tent City – Mandvi – Kandla
06:00 AM to 07:00 AM Morning Tea 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM Breakfast at respective dining area 09:30 AM Check-out from The Tent City After breakfast drive from Rann Utsav Tent City to Mandvi visit of Southern kutch tour. Mandvi beach is White Sand beach. First we will visit Bauter Jinnalay [72 Jain temple] – Visit Shree Shyamji Krishna Verma memorial to Vijay Vilas Palace etc.
Sightseeing in Mandvi
After breakfast local sightseeing in Mandvi and evening visit Mandvi Beach'
Mandvi – Anjar – Kandla
After sightseeing drive to Kandla via Anjar visit Jesal Toral Samadhi and Bhadreshwar Temple etc. arrive and check in at hotel. Later visit Kandla Port (subject to permission).
Kandla – Somnath – Sasan Gir
After breakfast drive to Sasan Gir via Porbandar visiting Kirti Mandir Birth Place of Mahatma Gandhi. Later drive to Sasan Gir arrives and checks in at your hotel.
Sasan Gir – Somnath – Junagadh
Early morning 6 AM enjoy Jungle Safari at Gir Forest (Jungle Safari and permit charges extra and subject to availability) at Gir Forest see the Lions and other animals. After Safari return back to your hotel. After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Somnath arrive and darshan at Somnath Temple and visit other places in Somnath. After darshan drive to Junagadh arrive and check in at hotel.
Sightseeing in Junagadh
After breakfast sightseeing of Junagadh explore the Mahabat Maqbara, Ashoka's Rock Edict, Junagadh Museum, Uparkot Fort and Girnar Parvat by Ropeway (Ticket not included)
Departure and onward transfer
After breakfast, check out and continue with the arranged onward transfer. The departure point and timing can be customised to suit your travel plans.
Package can include
- Accommodation in the selected category
- Daily breakfast at the hotels
- Private vehicle and transfers for the planned route
- Local guide support where requested
- Toll, parking, fuel, state taxes and driver allowance
Available separately
- Air or train travel
- Meals not specified in the final plan
- Monument, activity and permit charges
- Special rides, safaris, boating or helicopter services unless confirmed
- Personal expenses, tips, insurance and porterage
Planning note: Schedules, permits and sightseeing are subject to local conditions and availability. Hotels and the final route are confirmed according to your preferred comfort level and travel requirements.
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