Day 01 :: AHMEDABAD TO BALASINOR
Arrival at Ahmedabad, Pickup and depart for Garden Palace from Ahmedabad, check in to hotel, fresh en up, relax and in the noon depart for Raiyoli Dinosaur
Fossil Excavation Site & Balasinor Town Walk Through The Market Place - A prehistoric 65 million years old Dinosaur excavation site considered to be
one of the third largest sites in the world, this place is a unique experience. Fossilized bones and eggs were found here. This place was a hatchery as
well as a graveyard - a one of its kind site. Raiyoli is being developed as a Jurassic Park having an interpretation centre. Return to resort and night
halt in Balasinor Garden Palace.
Day 02 :: BALASINOR TO CHHOTA UDEPUR
Early morning after breakfast depart for Chhota Udepur via Champaner - The transition between Hindu and Muslim culture and architecture in the late 15th to
early 16th century is documented in the park, particularly the early Islamic and pre-Mughal city that has remained without any change. It was inscribed by
UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2004. After Champaner reach to Kaliniketan Palace, check in to hotel and after fresh en up visit tribal area with local
forests, mountains and rivers. The main tribes are the Rathwas, Bhils, Kolis and Naiks. The Rathwas being a martial race and are the major tribe in the
area. Feel the culture of local tribes, The main occupation of these tribes is farming, while the Rathwas have created an art form called the Pithora
paintings, which they paint using special vegetable dyes and examples of it are evident in different villages. Their pottery work is unique to this area
and worth seeing. There are colourful “HAATS” (Tribal fairs), held every day in nearby villages which are the marketing days for the tribal’s. In the
evening visit Kusum Vilas palace and Prem Bhavan palace in Chhota udepur, return to palace and night halt in Chhota Udepur.
Day 03 :: CHHOTA UDEPUR
Early morning after breakfast depart for Chhota Udepur via Ratan Mahal Sloth Bear Sanctuary Spread out over 56 sq km, Ratan mahal-on the Gujarat-Madhya
Pradesh border-is the only exclusive sloth bear sanctuary in Gujarat. And sloth bears are just part of the attraction: nature fulfils herself in many other
ways; the River Panam criss-crosses beautiful small hamlets on the foothills of this sanctuary covered with lush green and thick woods full of natural
goodness. Some of the animals found are sloth bears, panthers, large-size monkeys, jackals, antelopes and hyenas, besides other numerous jungle cats,
foxes, honey badgers, hare, porcupines and reptiles. Over 120 different varieties of birds can also be spotted. Depart for Chhota Udepur and Night halt in
Kaliniketan palace.
Day 04 :: CHHOTA UDEPUR TO SAPUTARA
Early morning after breakfast depart for Saputara, Check in to hotel, freshen up and visit GANDHI SHIKHAR, Saputara Tribal Museum, Honey Bee centre and in
the evening free time for boating in Lake and Boating Club. Return to hotel and night halt in Saputara.
DAY 05 ::SAPUTARA – DANG – SAPUTARA
Early morning after breakfast depart for Dang, Engage into any of these routine activities: Milking cattle, Breaking shell of the paddy by traditional way,
making floor using chakki (a pair of cylindrical stone), Dung Flooring, Bamboo art work, Chopping wood, etc. See the tools of traditional hunting (the
tribes have stopped hunting now since they have started realizing the importance of showcasing wildlife in natural habitat as a tool for generating income.
Participate in preparation of authentic organic dinner with tribes (learn insights of making food in traditional way). Return to Saputara and Night halt in
Saputara.
Day 06 :: SAPUTARA – DANG – VADODARA
Early morning after breakfast depart for Baroda via Dang, in dang we will take walk to Forest Trek – Tribes will showcase forest resources used for their
living, Plant a Tree or Water to the plantation done for conserving the forest and get chance to see the wildlife into the natural habitat. Realize the
importance of Sustainable living by going through the living habits of tribes – Use of Fish Tank (to avoid mosquitoes), The Organic way of Preserving
Grains, Organic Farming Techniques, Conditions in Wedding, etc. In the noon depart for Baroda (288km driving), Night halt in Vadodara.
Day 07 :: VADODARA - LOTHAL – VELAVADAR
Early morning after breakfast depart for Velavadar, via Lothal - it is one of the most important sites of the Harappan or Indus Valley Civilisation
excavated in India. The site and the museum offers an interesting insight into the town planning, industries and trade of Lothal when it was at its peak
from 2400-1600 BC. The museum is open daily from 10am to 5pm except Fridays. After Lothal sightseeing depart for Velavadar, check in to hotel fresh en up
and after dinner night halt in Velavadar.
Day 08 :: VELAVADAR – GIR FOREST
Early morning after breakfast visit Velavadar National Park for blackbuck safari, which has India’s largest population of Blackbuck, the elegant Indian
antelope. One of the fastest mammals in the world, the Blackbuck is capable of achieving high speeds when leaping over the plains of Velavadar. India’s
largest antelope, the Nilgai or Blue Bull, is easily seen in this national park. We can hope to see the endangered Indian Grey Wolf, the nocturnal Striped
Hyena, Indian Fox, Golden Jackal, Jungle Cat and many small mammals like hare, gerbil, field mice, mongoose and hedgehog. After safari depart for Sasan Gir
(235km driving), Check in to hotel, fresh en up and night halt in Gir.
Day 09 :: GIR FOREST
Early morning after breakfast depart for LION SAFARI in Gir National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary which is famous for Asiatic lions and it comprises 1412
sq km of deciduous forest interspersed with semi-evergreen and evergreen flora, acacia, scrub jungle, grasslands and rocky hills. Fed by perennial and
seasonal rivers and streams, the sanctuary has large water bodies like the Kamleshwar Dam that are good for crocodiles and birds. In the evening return to
resort and free time for bird watching in Resort. Night halt in Gir.
Day 10 :: SASAN GIR – JAMNAGAR
Early morning after breakfast depart for Jamnagar, Check into the hotel and refresh after lunch by 3: 30 in the noon, depart for the Khijadiya bird
sanctuary where you can find storks, ducks, and many migratory birds till sunset, return to hotel and night halt in Jamnagar.
Day 11 :: JAMNAGAR
Early morning after breakfast, visit salt pan areas and port area where we can find greater and lesser flamingos. At 10:30 AM high tide is scheduled so
after an early lunch start at 1 reach Narara by 2:30 PM. Start the coral walk on the beach. we may see the Sting ray, crabs, octopus, puffer’s sea
anemones, dolphins if you are lucky.
Day 12 :: JAMNAGAR – NAKHATRANA
Early morning after breakfast depart for Nakhatrana, Reach nakhatrana by lunch time take rest and after noon we will depart for Nakhatrana wild life
sanctuary in Kutch. The rare ecosystem with mix of desert, beaches hills and grass land has a lot of variety to offer. You can find stripped hyenas, desert
fox, porcupines, Indian civet, Indian pangolin, variety of reptiles, venomous and non venomous reptiles and monitor lizard and star tortoise. Chinkaras can
also be found here return to resort and night halt in Nakhatrana.
Day 13 :: NAKHATRANA
Early morning at 5: 30 AM before breakfast visit Nalia for Varieties of unique birds like the Great Indian bustard are found in this region. Look around
for the Black and Gray Francolin, the Spotted and Indian Sangrouse, Quails, Larks, Shrikes, Coursers and Plovers. you can also see flocks of Indian Gazelle
and wolfs spotting the entire landscape, while a drive around the sanctuary will acquaint you to the friendly nilgais. After an extensive flash of various
mammals and reptiles, return to resort by 10 AM, take breakfast and rest for the day. Night halt in Nakhatrana.
Day 14 :: NAKHATRANA – DHORDO
Early morning after breakfast depart for Dhordo, check in to resort fresh en up and after lunch visit white desert, Banni Region - which amidst the Desert
land of infinite dimensions, are suspended, quaint little villages. These are the last villages on the India-Pakistan border. Here you will come across
master craft people' exposing their traditional art, turning out master pieces every day. Their ornaments, clothes, utensils, everything they use - will
make you feel as if you have stepped into lifestyle museum leaving you spellbound. Khavda - a Small village, One can visit to Khatrivas to see artisans
printing & selling Ajrakh. The town also has skilled Leather Craftsmen and there are some shops retailing local crafts, including Leather Slippers. In
the evening return to resort and Night halt in Dhordo.
Day 15 :: DHORDO
Early morning after breakfast depart for KALO DUNGAR (BLACK HILLS) - Kaladungar also known as the Black Hills, overlooks the spectacular Rann, the view
from the top is a sight that one can never forget. One can spot some rare species of white foxes these beautiful, frisky animals staying in the wild
respond to the call of the temple priest as he beats a steel plate yelling "langa" to suggest that food has been laid out for them. On way to return visit
Some of the more important villages Niroona (Rogan Art and Bells), Hodko and Ludiya, a permission is to be taken from the check post to visit this area due
to its proximity with Pakistan.
Day 16 :: DHORDO – DASADA
Early morning after breakfast depart for Dasada via Bhujodi, Just 8 km southeast of Bhuj, Bhujodi is a major textile center of Kutch, with the vast
majority of the 1200 inhabitants involved in textile handicraft production. Here you can meet weavers, tie-dye artists and block printers, most of whom
belong to the Vankar community. you can watch them work and depart for Dasada, reach to resort by evening and night halt in Dasada.
Day 17 :: DASADA
Early morning after breakfast we will depart for safari in LRK (Little Rann of Kutch), which is well-known as the remaining habitat of the endangered
Indian Wild Ass, Nilgai (blue bull), the largest antelope in India can be seen during the drives. Indian Wolf, Indian and White-footed Desert Foxes, Golden
Jackal, Striped Hyena and Fishing Cat, and smaller mammals like hares, hedgehogs, gerbil and field mice are seen in the sanctuary. Return to resort and
rest for whole day. Night halt in Dasada.
Day 18 :: DASADA – NALSAROVAR - AHMEDABAD
In the morning after early check out of 5:00 AM depart for Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, which is Mainly inhabited by migratory birds in winter and spring,
it is the largest wetland bird sanctuary in Gujarat, and one of the largest in India. Which attracts over 210 species of birds in the winter, and harbours
a variety of flora and fauna. Thousands of migratory waterfowl flock to this sanctuary just after the Indian monsoon season. The shallow area and ponds on
the outer fringes of the lake attract the wading birds that feed in the shallow waters. this migratory bird population includes Rosy Pelicans, Flamingoes,
White Storks, Brahminy Ducks and Herons. After bird watching we will depart for Ahmedabad, check in and after fresh en up we shall move out for Sightseeing
around the city. WE shall first visit Sabarmati Ashram / Gandhi Ashram. This place speaks volumes about Mahatma Gandhi as a leader, a mentor and as a
person as well. Later we shall move towards Adalaj step well, not very far from Gandhi Ashram. A "Step well" is a unique feature of the dried western
India. This particular step well is almost 600 yrs old and runs up to 5 stored below the ground. . A MUST SEE for architectural lover. Return to the hotel
for a lavish traditional meal at the roof top restaurant. Night halt in Ahmedabad.
Day 19 :: DROP TO THE AIRPORT
After breakfast, depart for Ahmedabad airport as per your time of Departure. Further journey with happy memories.
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