Gujarat Wildlife Tour

Arrives at Ahmedabad, drive to Bhuj & transfer to hotel. Evening visit Local area market. O/n stay at Bhuj.

Morning after breakfast proceeds to Banni village en-route take a permit to visit Banni Tribal area at Bhrindyara check post. (Please all clients to need to obtain the permit)Later proceed to Banni Village to see various people like Jat, Harijan, Meghawal and Mutva etc in various villages like Hodka, Ludiya and Dhordo. Banni means “a cluster of village”. After visit HODKA village – Hodka derives from the Gujarati word ‘Hodi’which means ‘boat’. Since, the villages here are called jheels, where potable water is available. Hodka is famous for its beautiful embroidery and mud work as much as Leather craft. Later visit LUDIYA village- Harijans and Muslims are main communities in this village. The main occupations are: monsoon farming, cattle rearing, intricate wood carving, intricate embroidery work, mud-work and wall painting for decorating homes. Harijan men are involved with wood carving, the women take up embroidery and wall-decoration. Visits to DHORDO to see beautiful traditional mud houses (Bhungas) with mirror work and its fine Mutwa embroidery with tiny mirrors. Overnight stay at Bhuj.

Morning after breakfast drive to Somnath, en-route visit Junagadh UPERKOT FORT is an ancient fort built by Chandragupta. Later visit of Ashokan Edicts, Mahabat Maqbara. The Ashoka’s Rock edict is on the way of Girnar hill temple. The rock engraved with the Buddhist edicts of Ashoka. The edicts impart moral instruction on dharma, harmony, tolerance and peace. Upon arrival Check-in to the hotel.Later drive to Somnath and transfer to hotel. Enjoy lighting and sounding Show. Overnight stay at Somnath.

Attend Morning Aarti Darshan at Somnath Temple - A lord Shiva temple known as Jyotirling built by Moon God. Thereafter visit Bhalka Tirtha & Triveni Ghat. Later drive to Sasangir & transfer to hotel. [GIR NATIONAL PARK IS CLOSED FROM 16TH JUNE TO 15TH OCT EVERY YEAR IN THAT GUEST CAN VISIT DEVALIYA SAFARI PARK (WEDNSEDAY CLOSED). O/n stay at Sasangir.

Morning visit Devalia Safari Park.:- Devalia Safari Park also known as Gir Interpretation Zone - Devalia, is the establishment of particular eco-tourism zone to reduce overload of tourists from Gir Forest Visit and to provide whole wildlife of Gir at single place in safe habitats. This Interpretation Zone comprises of 412 ha chain link fenced area which is regarded as ‘Gir in a nutshell’ covering all habitat types and wildlife of Gir. There are animals like Asiatic lions, Leopards, Blue Bull, Sambhar, Chital, Jackal, Black buck, Wild Boar etc. The presence of Savana habitat and other flora is also another attraction of the area. Many rare birds including Peafowl and vultures are common in the Devalia. Later drive to Ahmebadab. Upon arrival check-in to the hotel. O/n stay. Days Morning Timings Evening Timings Monday to Sunday 8 AM To 11 AM 3 PM To 5 PM Duration of Safari – 30 to 45 minutes (Canter / Bus Safari) Note: Devalia Safari Park remains closed on every Wednesday.

Atfer breakfast visit Akshardham Temple (Monday Closed) Akshardham is situated in the capital city of Gandhinagar, which lies near Ahmadabad. The magnificent temple is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan. , The Swetambara Temple Hatheesing temple was built outside Delhi gate in 1850 by a rich Jain merchant Sheth Hatheesing. This is the best known of Ahmadabad’s many ornate Jain temples. , Gandhi Ashram The beautiful ashram complex of Ahmadabad, with shady trees populated by thousands of parakeets, Beaters, sunbirds, squirrels, offers a refuge from the loud streets of the city and is one of the foremost tourist attraction of Ahmadabad. This ashram was Gandhi’s headquarters during the long struggle for Indian independence. This ashram is open from 8.30 AM to 6.30 PM. Later drive to Adalaj, visit step well is an architectural wonder built by Queen Rudabai and is certainly one of the finest monuments of Gujarat. It is a seven-storied structure in the form of a well with chambers one behind the other. Later transfer to Ahmedabad Airport / Railway station to board the train for onward journey with fond memories of the trip. . Tour Ends..