Welcome to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, where our representative will assist you and transfer you by air-conditioned car to the pre-booked hotel. After check-in, receive the required tour documents and a briefing about the itinerary and services. If arriving early, the remainder of the day is free to relax or explore the neighbourhood, local markets and nearby attractions. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, visit the Gateway of India and take a boat ride to the Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of rock-cut temples dedicated mainly to Lord Shiva. Return to the mainland and continue to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, housed in an Indo-Saracenic building and known for its collections of art and archaeology. Drive through Nariman Point and along Marine Drive, followed by Dhobi Ghat and Mani Bhavan, associated with Mahatma Gandhi. If time permits, explore Bandra and Juhu before visiting the ISKCON Temple. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Nashik. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and later explore the historic Panchavati area, including Sundarnarayan Temple, Naroshankar Temple, Kalaram Temple and Ram Kund along the Godavari River. The temples and riverfront reflect Nashik's long-standing importance as a Hindu pilgrimage centre. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Ellora. Visit the Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising 34 Buddhist, Hindu and Jain rock-cut monuments created between the 6th and 12th centuries. The complex is particularly known for Kailasa Temple, a monumental Hindu temple carved directly from the basalt hillside. After sightseeing, continue to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
After an early breakfast, take an excursion to the Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site carved into a horseshoe-shaped gorge above the Waghora River. The complex contains Buddhist chaityas and viharas dating from the 2nd century BCE to the 5th–6th centuries CE, with celebrated murals, sculptures and rock-cut architecture. Explore the principal caves before returning to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar for overnight stay.
After breakfast, visit Daulatabad Fort, a strategically built medieval hill fortress known for its massive defenses, steep approach and fortified gateways. See the Chand Minar, a 15th-century minaret within the fort complex, before continuing to Bibi Ka Maqbara, a 17th-century Mughal mausoleum known for its marble-clad architecture. If time permits, explore additional monuments around Khuldabad, including the tomb of Emperor Aurangzeb. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight to Mumbai, followed by the connecting flight to Diu, subject to airline schedules. On arrival at Diu Airport, Nagoa, transfer to the hotel. Later visit St. Paul's Church, a Portuguese-era church dedicated to Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, and the St. Thomas Church Museum, housed in a former 16th-century church and displaying sculptures, carved woodwork, inscriptions and other historical objects. Later enjoy the coastal atmosphere around the old town. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, explore the historic island of Diu. Visit the massive Diu Fort, built and expanded during Portuguese rule and positioned on the eastern coast with the sea on three sides. Continue to Naida Caves, a network of rock-cut passages and chambers near the fort, followed by Gangeshwar Temple, where five Shiva lingas stand among the rocks on the seashore. Visit the Zampa Gateway, one of the historic entrances to the old town, and the INS Khukri Memorial. If local boat services are operating, an optional visit to Panikotha Fort can be arranged. Later spend time at Nagoa Beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Somnath. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and later visit Somnath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and one of India's important pilgrimage sites. Continue to Triveni Sangam, associated with the meeting of the Hiran, Kapila and Saraswati rivers, before spending some time along the Somnath coast. In the evening, attend the temple aarti or the Sound and Light Show, subject to the day's schedule. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Sasan Gir. On arrival, transfer to the jungle resort and relax. Later enjoy a Gir Jungle Safari through the protected forest, the last natural stronghold of the Asiatic lion. The dry deciduous landscape is also home to leopard, sambar, spotted deer, nilgai, wild boar, marsh crocodile and numerous bird species. Return to the resort for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, check out from the resort and drive to Gondal. On arrival, transfer to the heritage hotel and later explore Naulakha Palace, the former royal residence known for its carved stone architecture and collections of textiles, silverware, beadwork, toys and royal memorabilia. Continue to the Royal Vintage and Classic Car Collection, displaying automobiles from the former Gondal royal family. Explore the town's handloom and craft traditions before returning to the hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Rajkot. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and later visit Kaba Gandhi No Delo, the former family home where Mahatma Gandhi spent part of his childhood. Continue to the Watson Museum, known for its archaeological, historical and cultural collections from Saurashtra. Visit the Swaminarayan Temple and explore Rajkot's local markets, known for Bandhani textiles, embroidery, mirror work and handicrafts. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After an early breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Bhuj, stopping en route at Morbi, a former princely town known for its distinctive blend of Indian and European architectural influences. Continue to Bhuj and transfer to the hotel. Later explore Aina Mahal, known for its mirrored interiors, followed by Prag Mahal, an imposing 19th-century palace designed in the Italian Gothic style. Continue to the Kutch Museum, Ramkund Stepwell, Hamirsar Lake and the royal Chhatardis. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, take a full-day excursion into the Banni region, known for its distinctive mud houses, mirror work, embroidery and textile traditions. Visit selected villages where communities such as the Rabari, Meghwal and Mutwa are associated with different forms of embroidery and craftwork. Continue to Bhujodi, an important textile centre where Vankar weavers produce traditional handwoven fabrics. Return to Bhuj for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, take an excursion towards the eastern and southern parts of Kutch. Visit Anjar, known for traditional crafts and local markets, followed by the Jesal-Toral shrine, associated with one of Kutch's best-known folk traditions. Continue to Kera to see the remains of its 10th–11th-century Shiva Temple, notable for its surviving stone carvings and architectural details. Return to Bhuj for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive towards Dasada, located on the edge of the Little Rann of Kutch. On arrival, transfer to the resort and relax. Later explore local craft traditions, including embroidery and weaving among communities around Dasada. The evening is free to enjoy the arid landscape and resort surroundings. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Early morning, explore the Little Rann of Kutch by open jeep, searching for the Indian Wild Ass, along with blackbuck, nilgai, desert foxes, jackals and a wide range of resident and migratory birds. The landscape combines salt flats, scrub and seasonal wetlands and is particularly rewarding for wildlife and birdwatching. Later check out from the resort and drive to Ahmedabad. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. The evening is free for shopping and individual activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad for your scheduled flight onward. If time permits, explore Ahmedabad's markets for Bandhani, handloom textiles, block-printed fabrics, handicrafts and traditional Gujarati products before departure. The tour concludes with happy memories.
The final cost of a customized tour varies depending on accommodation choices, travel period, number of travellers and individual preferences. The following indicative price range is based on a minimum of two persons sharing a double room.
