Swaminarayan Temple, Gujarat
immensely to the city’s success. An afternoon tour
takes you to the Barton Library and Gandhi Smriti
with its vast collection of memorabilia an the Father
of Nation and the Indian Independence struggle.
End the day with a visit to the Takhteshwar temple, a
local landmark offering sweeping city views. (B)
Day 5: Bhavnagar / Gondal
Early morning departure for Gondal, former princely
Greater Flamingo, Gujarat
state of Kathiawar, founded in 1634 and known for
buildings inspired by Hinduism,
Day 9: Sasangir / Rajkot
historic palaces, monuments and intricate crafts. En
Buddhism, Jainism and Islam.
Morning drive to Rajkot, former capital
route visit Palitana the Jain community’s most sacred
Continue to Sasangir; check into
of the princely state of Saurashtra
pilgrimage center (tirtha). This sprawling complex
your comfortable lodge amid a
and later British government head-
includes over 1300 temples exquisitely carved in marble
private mango orchard overlooking
quarters where Mahatma Gandhi
and built over 900 years. Overnight in Gondal. (B)
the Hiran River. (B.D)
spent his early life. Today Rajkot,
NOTE: The main temple is located on a hill and any
a peaceful riverside town, offers
visit entails a climb of over 3000 stairs. The climb isDay 8: Sasangir
museums, temples and churches and
not recommended for travelers with difficulty in
Visit Gir National Park, one of India’s
well-landscaped gardens. Afternoon
walking/climbing.
best preserved nature sanctuaries,
visit to the Jubilee Gardens’ Watson
set amid dry deciduous jungle, teak
Museum and Library showcasing
Day 6: Gondal
forests and grasslands. Wildlife
13th Century carvings, temple
Visit this morning is highlighted by Darbargadh, a
includes majestic lions and felines
statues and natural history and tribal
fortified palace with skillfully carved gates and turrets
(leopards and panthers) as well as
exhibits. (B)
and the Royal Garages with a world famous collection
deer and antelopes, wild boars,
of vintage and classic cars. Also browse Mandvi
hyenas and jackals and over 300
Day 10: Depart Rajkot
Chowk, a riot of colors, merchandise and vendors and
species of birds. A large reptile
Depart Rajkot Airport for flight to
the Bhuvaneshwari Ayurvedic pharmacy which makes
population, including a jungle
your next destination. (B)
herbal remedies according to ancient traditional
crocodile farm is also present. (B.L.D)
principles. Conclude at the Bhuvaneshwari Stud Farm
were Gir cattle, unique local livestock and Kathiawadi
LAND PRICES PER PERSON
horses are bred. (B)
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Day 7: Gondal / Sasangir
Oct 16-Dec 19’09, Jan 11-Apr 15’10
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Morning drive to Sasangir, a lion sanctuary, the only
Apr 16-Jun 14’10
1745
3355
place in the world to spot the Asiatic Lion in its natural
Oct 16-Dec 19’10, Jan 11-Apr 15’11
2195
4095
habitat. En route visit Jetpur, a well known center for
Note: Gir National Park is closed from mid-June to mid-October.
block and screen printings and yarn-dyeing and
Rates for Dec 20’09-Jan 10’10 & Dec 20’10-Jan 10’11 upon request.
Junagadh. Ruled by numerous dynasties over two
Rates for Oct’10-Apr’11 are subject to change upon confirmation.
and a half millennia, Junagadh offers magnificent
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