Active Cultural and Wildlife Tour of Gujarat
Explore the wildlife, history and culture of Gujarat in India on this small group guided tour. Look for the rare Asiatic Lion, and see the Jain temple complex. Dotted with walled cities and small characterful villages, Gujarat is a corner of western India. Amongst unique experiences in the region, this trip visits Gir National Park in search of the rare Aisatic lion and travels to the salt pan scenery in of the Rann of Kutch. This tour is packed with activities and is suitable for adults who can sustain the full-on pace.
- Gir National Park – Search for Asiatic lions and other wildlife amongst the forests and valleys of the park
- Ahmedabad – Take a heritage walk around the city’s main sites and visit Gandhi’s ashram
- Shatrunjaya Hill – This complex of intricately carved Jain temples
Your Tour Includes
ACCOMMODATION
10 Nights comfortable hotel
2 Nights comfortable tented camp
EXPERIENCES
Tour Leader
Local Guide(s)
Safari Guide(s)
FOOD & DRINK
Breakfast: 12
Lunch: 3
Dinner: 5
Trip Pace
Challenging
DAY 1 Ahmedabad
Meals Provided: None
DAY 2 The streets of Ahmedabad on a Heritage Walking Tour
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 3 Visit the Queen's Stepwell and the Sun Temple enroute to Bajana
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 4 Drive to Bhuj via the villages of Bhujodi and Aina Mahal
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 5 Meet the tribal communities living in the Great Rann of Kutch
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 6 Discover the Bala Hanuman Temple. Drive to Jamnagar
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 7 Walk through the morning bazaar then drive to Dwarka, visit the Seven-Storey Temple
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 8 Visit the temple for the early morning worship. Drive to Gir National Park
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 9 Search for Asiatic lion on two Jeep safaris
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 10 Take an early morning bird watching walk olongside the Gir River. Drive to Bhavnagar
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 11 The Shatrunjaya Hill temple complex. Drive to Vadodara
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 12 Discover the UNESCO-listed monuments at Champaner -Pavagadh. Drive to Ahmedabad
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 13 Trip ends in Ahmedabad
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Ahmedabad.