Buddhist Expedition
Gujarat
Description
Gujarat is home to several historically significant sites, including the UNESCO World Heritage site of Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, which features ancient forts, palaces, and temples. Other prominent attractions include Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, the former residence of Mahatma Gandhi, and Rani ki Vav in Patan, an intricately designed stepwell also designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Gujarat is known for its vibrant festivals, with Navratri being one of the most famous. During this nine-night festival, the entire state comes alive with colorful garba and dandiya dance celebrations.
Gujarat's cuisine is a delightful blend of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. Dhokla, Khandvi, Thepla, and Fafda are some of the popular snacks you can try. Don't miss out on indulging in a Gujarati thali, offering a variety of dishes in one meal.
The Great Rann of Kutch, a vast white salt desert, is one of Gujarat's most famous attractions. Visitors often flock to the region during the Rann Utsav, a cultural festival showcasing the state's traditional music, dance, handicrafts, and cuisine.
Highlights
Exclusive merchandise available at each show
VIP packages with meet-and-greet options
Special acoustic set in select cities
Itinerary
Day 01: Ahmedabad:
Meet on arrival at Ahmedabad Airport and transfer to hotel. Depending upon the arrival time proceed for sightseeing visit LD Museum - The Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum is museum of Indian Sculptures , Bronzes , Manuscripts , Paintings , Drawings , Miniature Paintings , Wood works , Bead works and coins. Back to hotel. Overnight.
Day 02: Ahmedabad - Vadnagar - Taranga - Shamlaji – Ahmedabad:
Breakfast and proceed for day visit to Shamlaji Via Vadnagar & Taranga. Enroute visit BUDDHIST MONASTERY and TARANGA HILLS that located in Vadnagar and Taranga. After Visiting Vadnagar & Taranga proceed to Shamlaji visit DEV NI MORI. Back to Ahmedabad. Overnight.
Day 03: Ahmedabad - Vadodara - Bharuch – Vadodara:
Morning breakfast checkout and drive to Vadodara, Enroute visit MS University, Department of Archaeology has well maintained relics of Buddha which was found from the Buddhist sites of Dev Ni Mori in the Northern site of Gujarat. Later visit Bharuch to visit KADIYA DUNGAR – it has seven caves carved out in 1st and 2nd century AD influenced by Buddhist Architecture. The site has brick stupa at the foot of mountain. Monolithic iron pillars are also present here. Later drive to Vadodara. On arrival check into Hotel. Overnight.
Day 04: Vadodara - Talaja - Sana Caves – Diu:
Morning breakfast checkout and drive to Bhavnagar to visit TALAJA Hills - The 320 feet High serene town of Talaja on the banks of Shetrunji River, has around 30 ancient Buddhist caves cut into the rocks , with perfectly identifiable carvings of Boddhisattva, later visit Sana Caves - The rock cut carving in sana caves includes 62 caves spread over the hills consisting stupas , chaityas , pillows and benches. Later drive to Diu. On arrival check Into Hotel. Overnight.
Day 05: Diu / Junagadh:
Morning breakfast check out and drive to Junagadh. On arrival proceed to visit Ashoka Major Rock Edicts - The inscriptions is inscribed high up on a large domed mass of blackgranite on Girnar, a collection of hills near the town, Later visit Baba Pyaare Caves - have been constructed in 1st to 2nd Century AD. Later check into Hotel. Relax and overnight.
Day 06: Junagadh - Dhank - Khmbhalida – Jamnagar:
Breakfast checkout and proceed to visit Dhank Caves - were carved in the 7th century AD and have a plain style of carving. This place is also known as Dhankgiri, Later visit KHAMBALIDA CAVES located in Rajkot. Later drive to Jamnagar. On arrival check into Hotel. Overnight.
Day 07: Jamnagar / Bhuj:
Morning breakfast check out and drive to Bhuj. On arrival Check in into hotel. Relax and later proceed to visit local Market of Bhuj. Back to hotel. Overnight.
Day 08: Bhuj - Nakhatrana - Lakhpat - Narayan Sarover – Bhuj:
Morning breakfast checkout and proceed to visit SIYOT CAVES - This caves have their origin to the first century AD . It is also worth knowing that the caves have sanctum and an ambulatory which are east facing, Kutch that located in Lakhpat, visit Narayan Sarover - is one of the most sacred pilgrimage site for Hindus. Later in the evening drive to Bhuj. Back to hotel. Overnight.
Day 09: Bhuj / Ahmedabad:
Breakfast checkout and drive to Ahmedabad. On arrival drop to Airport to board the flight for onward destination. Tour Ends.
Includes
- Per person rates in Indian Rupees – applicable for minimum of 2 persons staying together sharing same room and vehicle with other combination.
- Accommodation with breakfast and taxes in specified or similar properties.
- Transportation by A/C Car, driver allowance, fuel, parking charges, interstate taxes as per the itinerary only. Driving from morning 08.00am to 20.00hrs
Excludes
- Lunch, dinner and personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips, etc.,
- Air / Train Ticket.
- Entry tickets, camera / video Camera fee.
- Local or accompanying guide charges
- Any items other than mentioned in cost includes.
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Buddhist Expedition
Gujarat