Day 1. Delhi - Ahmedabad
Fly to Ahmedabad and upon arrival;
check in at the hotel and lunch. After
lunch, proceed to visit one of the finest
textile museums of the world. Later on
visit the Gandhi Ashram. Late evening,
return to the Hotel Dinner and Overnight.
Ahmedabad, the sixth largest city in
India, is located in the state of Gujarat,
in the western part of India. It lies
along the Sabarmati River. Ahmedabad is
440 km north of Mumbai. Ahmedabad is known
for its rich past and its association with
Mahatma Gandhi. Ahmedabad is India's
textile city as it has numerous cotton and
textile mills. Ahmedabad is a mix of
ancient and modern culture with a large
no. of factories, mosques, temples and
high-rise offices. The city offers a
unique style of architecture, which is a
blend of Hindu and Islamic styles (Indo-Saracenic
style of architecture). Ahmedabad became
the base camp for the Indian freedom
struggle. Gandhiji built the Sabarmati
Ashram on the outskirts of the city. From
here, he guided India to freedom. During
the freedom movement, this city of
textiles became the nerve centre of the
struggle. Ahmedabad is the industrial
capital of the State of Gujarat. Ahmedabad
boasts of the largest denim production in
the world. It is also home to several
interesting museums. Many of Ahmedabad's
buildings bear the signatures of
world-renowned architects like Le
Corbusier, Louis Khan , Doshi and Correa.
Ahmedabad is famous for its Makar
Sankranti, which is celebrated in the
month of January with kite flying, folk
music and dance. It is one of the most
liveliest cities in India.
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Day 2. Ahmedabad - Bandhavgarh
After morning breakfast at hotel drive
to Bandhavgarh enroute visiting Veladadar
sanctuary for Black bucks. Overnight at
Bandhavgarh. Bandhavgarh is spread at
vindhya hills in Madhya Pradesh.
Bandhavgarh consists of a core area of 105
sq km and a buffer area of approximately
400 sq km of topography varies between
steep ridges, undulating, forest and open
meadows. Bandhavgarh is known for the
Royal Bengal Tigers The density of the
Tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the
highest known in India Bandhavgarh
National Park was the former hunting
preserve of the Maharaja of Rewa and at
present is a famous natural hub for White
Tigers. White Tigers, now a major
attraction around the world's zoos, were
first discovered in Rewa, not far from
here. The terrain is broken, with rocky
hill ranges, running roughly east west,
interspersed with grassy swamps and
forested valleys.
Day 3. Bandhavgarh - Gir
After morning breakfast at hotel drive
to Gir and evening excursion into the
Park. Overnight at Gir.
Gir sanctuary: In the southwest of
the peninsular state of Gujarat, lies the
116 square-mile Gir sanctuary created to
protect the last wild population of Lion
outside the African regions. Since 1913
when the Lion population over here fell
drastically to just 20 animals, the
numbers have increased to around 300. The
Asiatic lion is slightly smaller than its
African cousin is and its mane is also
smaller.In India the Lion population is
spread across the states of Rajasthan,
Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh
and Madhya Pradesh. But Gir is not just
about Lions, the second most commonly
found predator in the Gir is Leopard.
Infact, Gir national park is also home to
one of the largest Leopard populations in
any park in India, and especially in the
hotter season they can sometimes be seen
at night close to the lodges.
Day 4. Gir
Morning and afternoon Jungle excursion
in the Park. Overnight in Gir
Day 5. Gir
Morning and afternoon Jungle excursion in
the Park. Overnight at Gir
Day 6. Gir - Zainabad
After morning breakfast at hotel drive to
Zainabad in the Little Rann of Kutch ,
Evening excursion to the Rann of Kutch.
Overnight at Zainabad. Zainabad, located
on the periphery of the Little Rann of
Kutch is 100 Kms from Ahmedabad. It is the
perfect entrance to the Little Rann of
Kutch. The culture of Zainabad has a blend
of both Saurashtra and Kutch, making it
very unique. This is reflected in the
architecture, arts and crafts of this
region. The hospitality of the people of
Zainabad is sure to touch your heart. The
little town of Zainabad is an ideal base
to explore the nearby Wild Ass Sanctuary.
The ruling family of this place came here
from Multan around the mid-13th century to
settle down in Dasada. It was only around
1912 that the capital was shifted to a
village called Kerala, which was later
renamed Zainabad.
Day 7. Zainabad
Morning: After breakfast take safari
in little rann of Kutch to see the asiatic
wild asses and around 275 various species
of birds. You also have opportunity to
experience Bajana tribes and some cattle
breeders . At 12.30, return to the camp
and have lunch. At 15.30, second drive to
the little rann of Kutch. Late evening
return to the camp, dinner and Overnight.
An unusual marshland known as the Rann of
Kutch (8,750sq km) separates the state of
Gujarat from Sind in Pakistan. The dry
season dries out the marshland, leaving
isolated salt islands on a vast plain. As
the summer heat intensifies, the salt in
the blistered earth is transformed into a
radiant dazzling whiteness. With the onset
of the monsoon, the marshland floods and
is transformed into a vast inland sea.
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Day 8. Zainabad - Ahmedabad - Delhi
After morning breakfast at hotel drive
back to Ahmedabad and after arrival
transfer to the airport to take fight for
Delhi or Mumbai for onward destination.







