Tribes and Wildlife of Gujarat

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Dotted with walled cities and small characterful villages, Gujarat is a corner of western India well worth exploring. Amongst unique experiences in the region, this trip visits Gir National Park in search of the rear Asiatic lion and travels to the salt pan scenery in of the Rann of Kutch. Gir National Park -Search for Asiatic lions and other wildlife amon...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Search for unique wildlife - Asiatic lions and Indian Wild asses.
    • Discover the salt pan desert landscape and the colourful tribal people of Kutch.
    • Join in a Guiness world record for continuous chanting at the Bala Hanuman temple.

What's this trip about?

    Dotted with walled cities and small characterful villages, Gujarat is a corner of western India well worth exploring. Amongst unique experiences in the region, this trip visits Gir National Park in search of the rear Asiatic lion and travels to the salt pan scenery in of the Rann of Kutch. Gir National Park -Search for Asiatic lions and other wildlife amongst the forests and valleys of the park Ahmedabad - Take a heritage walk around the city's main sites and visit Gandhi's ashram Shatrunjaya Hill - Explore this complex of intricately carved Jain temples

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age range30 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityAhmedabad
End CityAhmedabad

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Hiking & Walking

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Nature
  • Safari

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Join trip in Ahmedabad

For those arriving on time today our Leader plans to meet you in the hotel reception at 1:30pm for the welcome meeting. After a briefing we'll begin out adventure with a visit to Ghandi's Ashram. Set close to the centre of the city, the location on the banks of the Sa...

Meals Provided :
None

Day 2 Explore the streets of Ahmedabad on a heritage walking tour

The UNESCO World Heritage City of Ahmedabad is home to impressive Indian-Islamic monuments, exquisite Hindu and Jain temples, and old carved wooden houses that are unique to the city. Wandering through the streets before it gets too hot is a great way to see the all ...

Meals Provided :
Breakfast

Day 3 Visit the Queen's Stepwell and the Sun Temple enroute to Bajana

We have a five to six hour drive to Bajana today with a couple of very interesting stops along the way. The first is at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Rani Ki Vav, or the 'Queen's Step Well', which dates from the 11th century and is one of the largest and grandest ...

Meals Provided :
Breakfast & Dinner

Day 4 Drive to Bhuj via the villages of Bhujodi and Aina Mahal

An early start this morning as we board Jeeps to search for wild ass in the 'Little Rann of Kutch'. This large salt marsh is a protected area and the last refuge of the Indian wild ass, a majestic animal with a reddish-brown coat and white underbelly that is more rem...

Meals Provided :
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 Meet the tribal communities living in the Great Rann of Kutch

This morning we visit several villages of the Kutch area meeting the tribal communities where the locals have distinct cultures and customs, unique to their tribal ethnic group. They often pass down skills from generation to generation and have a particular craft tha...

Meals Provided :
Breakfast & Dinner

Day 6 Discover the Bala Hanuman Temple. Drive to Jamnagar

A five to six hour drive will take us to Jamnagar. On the way we visit Ajrakhpur village, which is famous for a block printed cloth worn by local tribes and Maringana Village of the Rabari Tribe. Traditionally nomadic cattle and camel herders, they are known for their...

Meals Provided :
Breakfast

Day 7 Walk through the morning bazaar then drive to Dwarka, visit the seven-storey temple

This morning we will take a walk around the Lakhota lake, home to different migratory birds in season. We will also visit the local market in Jamnagar, famous for brass objects and textiles. Afterwards we will drive for approximately three hours to Dwarka, a coast...

Meals Provided :
Breakfast

Day 8 Visit the temple for the early morning worship. Drive to Gir National Park

Early this morning we have the option to visit the Mangla aarti ceremony at the Dwarkadhish Hindu temple before a four to five hour drive to Gir National Park. We'll get an early night tonight, ready for an early morning safari tomorrow.

Meals Provided :
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9 Search for Asiatic lion on two Jeep safaris

We'll head out early this morning for a dawn safari in the national park accompanied by an expert park guide. The national park is the only place in the world where Asiatic lions can be seen in the wild.The park has varied terrain of rugged hills, high ridges, densely...

Meals Provided :
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10 Take an early morning bird watching walk olongside the Gir River. Drive to Bhavnagar

This morning we'll start early again and follow the banks of the river on a bird watching walk. We'll be joined by a local naturalist who will help us look out for common kingfishers, Indian robins, Asian paradise flycatchers and a host of other species. After a hea...

Meals Provided :
Breakfast

Day 11 Explore the Shatrunjaya Hill temple complex. Drive to Vadodara

Leaving very early with a packed breakfast, we drive for around an hour and a half to Shatrunjaya Hill. The name means 'place of victory against inner enemies' and is sacred to followers of the Jain religion, who consider it to be the location of the first sermon del...

Meals Provided :
Breakfast

Day 12 Discover the UNESCO-listed monuments at Champaner -Pavagadh. Drive to Ahmedabad

This morning we explore what was once the largest private residence in the world. The Laxmi Villas are a sprawling palace complex four times the size of Buckingham Palace and a stunning example of Indo-European architecture. Exploring the ornate palace and attractiv...

Meals Provided :
Breakfast

Day 13 Trip ends in Ahmedabad

The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Ahmedabad. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Ahmedabad at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would l...

Meals Provided :
Breakfast

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Last Updated: 4/10/2024

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Meals Included
  • Breakfast : 12
  • Dinner : 5
  • Lunch : 3
Age Requirements
30 years and up
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