Gujarat is a fabulous place for wildlife enthusiasts. Deciduous woods, desert plains, meadows, wetlands and shoreline locations make Gujarat a perfect and pleasant place for wildlife buffs. Gir National Park is the only place in India where the tourists can experience the jaw-dropping sight of Asiatic Lions. This 9 Nights and 10 Days itinerary is a complete and congenial tour to explore the rich wildlife of Gir National Park and other nearby sightseeing places. The major destinations covered in this tour are Ahmadabad, Dasada, Gir National Park and Sayla. On this tour : One safari at Blackbuck National Park, two safaris at Sasan Gir Lion Park and three safaris at the vast white desert Little Rann of Kutch. An impossibly beautiful experience awaits you !
The attractive highlights of the trip are exploration of Rann of Kutch, which is the only place to find Asiatic Wild Ass, witnessing sunset and bird watching at Bajana Lake, visiting the carrying out wildlife safari in Gir National Park and early morning bird watching at Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary. The tour is perfect for all the lovers of wilderness to savour sights of flora and fauna in the midst of great tranquility.
transfer to hotel. Where our representative will assist you to check in at hotel and later explain the tour scheduled in detail and handover all the tour related documents to you.
Ahmedabad, in western India, is the largest city in the state of Gujarat. The Sabarmati River runs through its center. On the western bank is the Gandhi Ashram at Sabarmati, which displays the spiritual leader’s living quarters and artifacts. Across the river, the Calico Museum of Textiles, once a cloth merchant’s mansion, has a significant collection of antique and modern fabrics. Overnight Ahmedabad at our hotel.
Day 1 : Ahmedabad : Hotel Comfort Sapphire
Arrive by Indigo flight No. 6E2347 at 9:35 AM to Ahmedabad from Bombay.
Or by any other flight.
You will be received and
driven to your hotel. After check-in and refreshing yourself, accompanied by our guide take tour of Ahmedabad
visiting : * Adalaj Step-well * Sabarmati Riverfront * Kankaria Lake * Gandhi Ashram * Hathee Singh Jain Temple
Manak Chowk * Take walks in the pulsating bazaars of the city. Return to your hotel for dinner & overnight stay.
Day 2 : :Ahmedabad : Hotel Comfort Sapphire
Very early in the morning and before breakfast drive 64-km to Nal Sarovar.
Nal Sarovar literally translates to ‘Tap Lake’. The resemblance is in the fact that this famous tourist attraction houses various different kinds of bird species which in turn are attracted to this lake.It has many small islands and the region is spread over a large area such that the birds can roam about without any conflict among the different species . This bird sanctuary is located at about 64 km to the west of Ahmedabad near Sanand village,Gujarat.
Mandir * Amdavad Ni Gufa * Calico Museum of Textiles * Jama Masjid * Shree Swami Narayan Mandi.
Day 3 : Velavadar : Trully The Blackbuck Trails
Leave your hotel for Velavadar located about 200 km from Ahmedabad. Check into The Blackbuck Trails.
In the late afternoon take a memorable 3-hour jeep safari in the Blackbuck National Park.
Flat land, dry grasses and herds of antelope have always attracted visitors to this park which has a grassland ecosystem. Successful conservation programs for the blackbuck, wolf and lesser florican (a bustard) are ongoing. Considered to be an endemic Indian species, the lesser florican, which once lived throughout the country, has become endangered in recent decades. Today, the largest population is in this park. Local wolf numbers are increasing, as are striped hyena, with sightings quite frequent during daylight in winters.
You will remember this safari all your life.
Day 4 : : Rajkot : Hotel The Evergrand Palace.
After breakfast leave for Rajkot, a beautiful historical town of Gujarat State. Check into your hotel.
Later take a tour of the city visiting its colourful bazaars. *Visit Khambhalida Buddhist Caves,* Rotary Dolls
Museum,*Pradyuman Park,* Nyali Dam *Kaba Gandhi No Delo,* Watson Museum, *Analgarh * Ranjit Vilas Palace.
Return to your hotel for dinner & overnight stay.
Day 5 : : Sasangir National Park : Forest Lodge
Leave Rajkot for Sasangir National Park on a 4-hour drive. Check into a forest lodge.
Take a nature walk around the Park or relax at your accommodation.
Explore the Devalia Safari Park, also known as the Gir Interpretation Zone. This enclosed area offers a chance to see a
variety of wildlife including lions, leopards and deer.
Enjoy a jeep safari at 3:00 PM deep into one section of the Lion National Park to see the magnificent Asiatic lions. Learn
from our friend who is a Forest Officer Mr Ishwar at the Park all about lions and other animals inhabiting the Park.
Overnight at your forest lodge. Dinner and overnight at the Park.
Day 6 : : Sasangir National Park - Forest Lodge.
Rise early for another safari experience in another part of the Park. Each safari offers a unique opportunity to witness the
beauty of the Park and its inhabitants. See here rare bird species and other wildlife. Visit the Kamleshwar Dam, a serene
place within the Park where you can enjoy the tranquil waters and lush greenery.
The Gir Museum is a must visit to learn about the Park's history, conservation efforts, the diverse flora and fauna that call
Gir their home. Bring with you comfortable clothes, binoculars and a camera to capture the magical moments.
Day 7 : : Little Ran of Kutch : Hotel : Fern Sattva Resorts - Bajana
Leave the Sasangir National Park for Bajana to explore Little Ran of Kutch and other wonderful attractions. This will be a 5:30 hour drive.
Check into Hotel Fern Sattva Resorts at Bajana.
Late afternoon & evening explore:
* Shankheshwar Temple Visit: Explore this ancient Jain temple.
* Dasada Village Tour: Experience rural life and culture.
* Salt Factory Visit: Learn about the salt production process.
Day 8 : : Little Ran of Kutch : Hotel Fern Sattv Resorts - Bajana
Stay : Fern Sattva Resorts - Bajana
Early morning take a thrilling 3-hour jeep safari through Little Ran of Kutch.
This safari offers a chance to see wildlife such as the Indian Wild Ass and various bird
species,explore the vast salt desert and significant pre-Christ sites such as Dholavira,Kalo
Dungar and the Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary.
Breakfast at the resort. Later see the :
* Modhera Sun Temple: Marvel at the stunning architecture of this ancient
temple. * Rani Ki Vav : Uncover the history and beauty of this step-well
* Zinzuwada Fort : Explore the intricate carvings & architecture of this fort.
In the evening take one more jeep safari in another area of the Little Rann Kutch.
Day 9 : ; Hotel : Fern Residency
Leave for Ahmedabad and reach by evening/night. Dinner and overnight at hotel. Check into your hotel for dinner and
overnight
After an early breakfast leave Fern Residency for the airport.
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