Cultural holidays

Gujarat Grand Tour

Ahmedabad's heritage walk, the Rann, the temple coast and lion country in eight days across Gujarat.

Trip at a glance

Duration8 days / 7 nights
Starts inAhmedabad
RouteAhmedabad · Rann of Kutch · Dwarka · Somnath…
Places5 destinations
StateGujarat, India
Ideal forCultural holidays, Wildlife safaris
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-D6GC1A

Best time to visit: November to February

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Gir National Park, Gujarat

Trip overview

Ahmedabad's heritage walk, the Rann, the temple coast and lion country in eight days across Gujarat.

The route spends 1 night in Ahmedabad, 2 nights in Rann of Kutch, 1 night in Dwarka, 1 night in Somnath and 2 nights in Gir National Park, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits cultural holidays, wildlife safaris and road trips, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Sabarmati AshramOld City heritage walkAdalaj StepwellWhite Rann at DhordoKalo DungarBhuj Aina Mahal and Prag MahalDwarkadhish TempleBet DwarkaNageshwar JyotirlingaSomnath Temple

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Ahmedabad

Arrive via Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Sidi Saiyyed Mosque: Famous carved stone jali window

Day 2Ahmedabad to Rann of Kutch

Travel from Ahmedabad to Rann of Kutch by road or train, or fly where it saves time (we compare options in your quote)
Check in at your Rann of Kutch hotel
Bhuj Aina Mahal and Prag Mahal: Palaces in the old capital

Day 3Rann of Kutch: Mandvi Beach and Vijay Vilas Palace and White Rann at Dhordo

Mandvi Beach and Vijay Vilas Palace: Seaside palace and shipbuilding yards
White Rann at Dhordo: Salt flats stretching to the horizon

Day 4Rann of Kutch to Dwarka

Travel from Rann of Kutch to Dwarka by private vehicle, with stops on the way
Check in at your Dwarka hotel
Bet Dwarka: Island with Krishna temples

Day 5Dwarka to Somnath

Travel from Dwarka to Somnath by private vehicle, with stops on the way
Check in at your Somnath hotel
Somnath Temple: Seaside jyotirlinga temple

Day 6Somnath to Gir National Park

Travel from Somnath to Gir National Park by private vehicle
Check in at your Gir National Park hotel
Somnath: Temple coast about 45 km away

Day 7Gir National Park: Gir jungle safari and Devalia Safari Park

Gir jungle safari: Jeep safari in the core zone (permits required)
Devalia Safari Park: Fenced interpretation zone with assured sightings

Day 8Depart from Gir National Park

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Rajkot (RAJ) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Licensed local guides at the major heritage sites
Timed tickets booked for sites that need them
Craft, music or cooking experiences added where they fit
Time built in to explore old quarters on foot
Safari permits booked as soon as dates are fixed, as zones sell out

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Ahmedabad: Join the municipal heritage walk in the morning; it starts early and is excellent value.
Rann of Kutch: Time your trip with a full moon for the white desert at night; a border permit is needed and is handled at the checkpoint or online.
Dwarka: Combine Dwarka with Somnath on a Saurashtra temple trail.
Somnath: Stay for the sound-and-light show after the evening aarti.
Gir National Park: Book safari permits online on the official Gir portal as soon as your dates are fixed.

At a glance

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Route: Ahmedabad, Rann of Kutch, Dwarka, Somnath, Gir National Park
Ideal for: Cultural holidays, Wildlife safaris, Road trips
Best time: November to February; October to March; December to April
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-D6GC1A

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 7 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Pick-up and drop at the arrival and departure point
Driver allowances, tolls, parking and fuel for the itinerary route
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

Flights or train tickets unless added to your quote
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Entry tickets, camera fees and optional activities unless stated
Personal expenses such as laundry, tips and shopping
Travel insurance
GST as applicable

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Ahmedabad: November to February. Rann of Kutch: November to February. Dwarka: October to March. Somnath: October to March. Gir National Park: December to April.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Ahmedabad (Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD)). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.