Day 1 : Ahmedabad
You are welcomed at the airport by a representative from our local agency or your French-speaking guide who will greet you and ensure your transfer to the hotel we have reserved for you for 2 nights.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 : Ahmedabad
This first day is dedicated to exploring Ahmedabad, the capital of Gujarat.
After breakfast, visit the Jain temple known for the delicacy of its sculptures. In the heart of the city, you can admire the Indo-Muslim architectural style illustrated by the delicate marble arabesques of the Sidi Saiyad Jama Masjid mosque.
In the afternoon, the Calico Museum offers a chance to see a beautiful collection of textiles before taking a stroll through the streets of the old town. You will then discover the monumental well of Dada Hari, whose construction dates back to the Mughal era. The day ends with a visit to the romantic site of Sarkhej, with its pavilions, gardens, mausoleums, and mosques built in the 15th century around a pool.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 : Ahmedabad / Lothal / Bhavnagar (175 km / 4h)
After breakfast, you depart for Bhavnagar.
On the way, you stop at Lothal, an ancient city of the Indus Valley where excavations have uncovered buildings over 4500 years old.
Arrival and check-in at the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 : Bhavnagar / Palitana / Diu (220 km / 5h30)
After breakfast, you depart for Diu.
On the way, visit Palitana, where every Jain hopes to climb one of the five sacred mounts at least once in their life. The climb and descent of the 3500 steps to reach the religious city of Palitana, built between the 11th and 16th centuries, occupies a large part of your day (porter chair available for a fee on site).
Upon arrival in Diu, a former Portuguese colony that has retained a very special charm, visit the Portuguese quarter, its churches, and its fort, before taking a seaside walk.
Check-in at the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 : Diu / Gir (65 km / 2h30)
After breakfast, your morning is free to enjoy the beach.
Then you depart for Gir.
Arrival and visit to Gir National Park, the only place in the world where you can still find Asiatic lions.
At the end of the day, check in to a pleasant camp located by the river, near the park.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 : Gir
Your day is dedicated to two safaris in Gir National Park.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 7 : Gir / Somnath / Porbandar (200 km / 4h30)
After breakfast, you depart for Porbandar.
On the way, visit the Somnath Temple, built by the sea. Dedicated to Shiva, it houses one of the twelve jyotirlingas of India.
Arrival and check-in at the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 8 : Porbandar :
Porbandar, the port city, is located on the west coast of Saurashtra in Gujarat.
The city is also known as the birthplace of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. Porbandar is praised for its natural wealth, which includes rivers, shores, hills, lakes, fields, valleys, meadows, barren plains, and much more.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 9 : Porbandar / Junagadh / Gondal / Rajkot (210 km / 4h30)
After breakfast, you depart for Rajkot.
The fortified city of Junagadh is one of the busiest places in Gujarat. Spread out on the foothills of Mount Girnar, the references of this ancient city date back to the reign of Ashoka. The 14 rock edicts outside the city wall bear witness to this.
It was a seat of the Maurya and Gupta dynasties and later passed to the Rajputs of Chudasama, who ruled here from the 9th to the 15th century, until the Middle Ages when Islamic rulers took over.
Arrival and check-in at the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 : Rajkot / Bhuj (240 km / 4h30)
After breakfast, you depart for Bhuj, the capital of Kutch. You will discover the Aina Mahal Palace, which houses the Palace of Mirrors as well as a rich collection of palanquins, textiles, porcelains, and fans.
Then visit the part of the Prag Mahal and the Kutch Museum open to the public before ending your day with a walk in the city bazaar.
Check-in at the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 : Bhuj
After breakfast, you go on an excursion to the villages of Banni, a true conservatory of traditional arts in Gujarat.
The Banni huts, built of mud around a central pillar and thatched, are surrounded by a vast communal courtyard.
The hospitable women will gladly show you their richly embroidered quilts and clothes. The craftsmanship varies from village to village, with each community perpetuating its own traditions: here the technique of "tie and dye", there the sumptuous embroidery or wool spinning, wax printing, or even bell-making arts.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 12 : Bhuj / Muli (240 kms / 4h30)
After breakfast, you depart for Muli.
On the way, you stop in villages to discover the unique habitat and popular traditions.
Arrival and check-in at the small palace of Muli.
Then, set off for an excursion to the surrounding villages.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 13 : Muli / Ahmedabad / Return (150 Kms / 2h40)
After breakfast, you depart for Ahmedabad.
Afterwards, you are transferred to Ahmedabad airport for your return flight.