Gujarat Tour Packages

Rani Ki Vav: A Stunning Stepwell Recognized by UNESCO

Best Time to Visit: October to March

Visiting Time: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Entry Fee: Rs 15 for Indians and Rs 200 for foreigners

A stepwell in Patan, Rani Ki Vav was worked by Queen (Rani) of Bhimdeva, Udayamanti. Built in the eleventh century to protect ground water, Rani ki Vav today is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. The significant features of the stepwell are its dividers that are embellished with metaphorical themes and grandstands pictures of different divine beings and goddesses from the Hindu pantheon..

The focal piece of every story contains the essential model. Winter is the best season to visit Rani Ki Vav as you can partake in the light shows, far-reaching developments and presentations during the Rani Ki Vav Festival..

Gir National Park: Largest Home for the Asiatic Lions

Best Time to Visit: October to May

Summers Visiting Time: 6:00 am to 9:00 am and 4: 00 pm to 7: 00 pm

Winters Visiting Time: 6:45 am to 9:45 am and 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

One of the Chardham objections and Sapata Turis (seven consecrated urban areas), Dwarkadhish Jagat Mandir in Dwarka, Gujarat is a significant strict site. The word 'Dwarka' is made of two words – 'dwara' meaning street, and 'ka' suggesting everlasting importance. Going by the fanciful records, Dwarka was the realm of Lord Krishna, and he remained there for a long while.

This five-story sanctuary remains on 72 support points, which as per the study of archeo-cosmology, is of monstrous importance. The sandstone plinth and dividers of the sanctuaries are adorned with boards portraying artists, elephants, performers and divine creatures. An extension called Sudama Setu at the foundation of the sanctuary takes one across the Gomti stream towards the ocean side.

Dwarkadhish Temple: A Sacred Place for Hindu Pilgrimage

Best Time to Visit: November to February and during Janmashtami

Visiting Time: 7:00 am to 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Sudama Setu Timings: 7:00 am to 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm

An unquestionable requirement visit out traveling to Gujarat, Great Rann of Kutch is rumored to be one of the world's biggest white salt deserts. Crossing over an area of 7500 sq km, the salt desert is ideal to be visited during the Rann Utsav, which occurs among November and March. A makeshift camp is set up in the midst of the desert for sightseers during the Rann Utsav and social celebrations are coordinated.

During the celebration, one can appreciate camel safaris and can observer customary workmanship of Gujarat. One can likewise encounter the town life in the close by rustic regions like Hodka and Dhordo.

White Desert – Great Rann of Kutch: A Spectacular Site of Sprawling Salt Desert

Best Time to Visit: November to March

Entry Fee: Rs 100 for adults and Rs 50 for children

An essential place of worship among the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, Somnath Temple is situated in the humble community of Junagadh region and is a significant otherworldly site in Gujarat. The Hindu sanctuary is known for one of the most costly aartis.

Somnath Temple: The Jyotirlinga that Withstood the Test of Time

Best Time to Visit: October to March

Visiting Time 

Morning – 7:30 am to 11:30 am

Afternoon – 12:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Evening – 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm

Local people call this sanctuary as 'place of worship everlasting' since it has endured everyday hardship. It was obliterated multiple times and each time it was revamped. The current construction of the sanctuary is inherent the Chalukya style of engineering by the expert artisans of Gujarat, known as Sompuras. The shivling at the sanctuary is accepted to be 'swayambhu' or self-appeared in the sanctuary..

The sanctuaries of Polo situated close to Vijaynagar were worked somewhere in the range of tenth and fifteenth hundreds of years under the Gurjara – Pratiharas. Later the Rathores expanded the development and involved it as a concealing spot from adversaries, residents, and even from the burning sun.

Polo Monument and Vijaynagar Forest: A Perfect Destination for Camping and Hiking 

Best Time to Visit: October to March

The Polo Forest locale has now turned into an incredible end of the week objective close to Ahmedabad where individuals can appreciate setting up camp and traveling. The significant attractions of Polo Forest are Sarneshwar Temple (still being used), Lakha Dera Jain sanctuary and Shiv Shakti Mandir. It is an ideal objective for nature darlings, swashbucklers, and picture takers..

Perceived as an UNESCO World Heritage Site, Champaner is situated in the lower regions of Pavagadh and is the best spot for history darlings in Gujarat. The Champaner – Pavagadh Archeological Park reaches out on a rough peak and has fortifications, mosques, sanctuaries and royal residences that mirror the noteworthy and living social legacy of Gujarat. The site is relatively close to Vadodara and makes for an incredible end of the week objective..

Champaner – Pavagadh Archaeological Park: A Spectacular Site for History Lovers

Best Time to Visit: October to March

Visiting Time: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Entry Fee: Rs 30 for Indians and Rs 500 for foreigners

Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Champaner is located in the foothills of Pavagadh and is the best place for history lovers in Gujarat. The Champaner – Pavagadh Archaeological Park extends on a rocky hilltop and has forts, mosques, temples and palaces that reflect the historic and living cultural heritage of Gujarat. The site is a short distance away from Vadodara and makes for a great weekend destination.

Despite the fact that a significant piece of Champaner lies in ruins today, there are numerous old mosques and castles that mirror a mix of Islamic and Jain engineering styles. Here one can observe 11 distinct sorts of legacy landmarks having a place with the sixteenth century like burial chambers, entryways, mosques, sanctuaries, strongholds and dividers, royal residences, and structures, helical wells, custom houses. Kevda Masjid and Cenotaph, Jami Masjid, Lila Gumbaj Ki Masjid, Pavagadh fortification, Lakulisa sanctuary, and Helica Step-well, are a portion of the top attractions to see in Champaner – Pavagadh Archeological Park..

Sabarmati Ashram: A Comprehensive Collection Throwing Light on the Life of Mahatma Gandhi

Best Time to Visit: Throughout the Year

Visiting Time: 8:30 am to 6:30 pm

Entry Fee: Free

Initially called Satyagraha Ashram, Sabarmati Ashram is Mahatma Gandhi's subsequent ashram (first being the Kochrab Ashram) where he arranged countless opportunity developments somewhere in the range of 1917 and 1930. This spot is ideally suited for history sweethearts and those needing to view Mahatma Gandhi's unassuming life and his enormous political power. Sabarmati Ashram is additionally the top fascination in Ahmedabad.

One can observe an exceptional notice of Sabarmati Ashram in the documents of India as Mahatma Gandhi prepared activists to join his developments like Swadeshi developments, peaceful and common rebellion here. Gandhi's living quarter alongside that of his many partners are likewise arranged in Sabarmati Ashram, and there's an outdoors exhibition hall that presents an educational record of his life and lessons.

Marine National Park: India’s First Marine National Park 

Best Time to Visit: November to March

Visiting Time: Entry is allowed between the two high tides, which means every day, the timings change

An archipelago of 42 islands along the northern bank of Jamnagar and the southern shoreline of Kutch, Marine National Park is India's first marine public park and untamed life asylum. The recreation area is the main spot in India where one can see the coral reefs of various shapes and sizes without making a plunge the water.

Marine National Park makes for one of the most outstanding untamed life objections in Gujarat. The significant attractions here are Pirotan, Narala, Ajad, and Positara. To arrive at the marine public park, you should enlist a boat from the Bedi Port or Sikka Port.

Saputara: An Ideal Getaway to Find Respite for Summer Heat

Best Time to Visit: Throughout the Year

If you thought Gujarat is all about forts, palaces, temples and jungles, then you should know that it also has a hill station, Saputara.Assuming you thought Gujarat is about fortifications, castles, sanctuaries and wildernesses, then, at that point, you should realize that it additionally has a slope station, Saputara. The main slope station in Gujarat, Saputara is settled in the Sahyadri slopes in the midst of the darn woods and offers individuals an extraordinary summer occasion choice in the state..

The principle attractions of Saputara are honey bees Center, Rose Garden, Lake Garden, Step Garden, Gira Waterfalls, Mahal Forest, Gandhi Shikhar and Sunrise Point..

Dholavira: The Second-Largest Harappan Site in India

Best Time to Visit: October to March

Visiting Time: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Entry Fee: Free

Around 250 km from the Bhuj lies an archeological site of Dholavira in Kutch region that illuminates the Harappan human advancement. Rambling across 100 hectares region, Dholavira is the second-biggest Harappan site in India and fifth biggest in the Indian sub-mainland and traces all the way back to 2900 BC-1500 BC. Dholavira is an absolute necessity visit for each set of experiences sweetheart visiting Gujarat..

Out traveling to Dholavira, you can stroll through the old repositories and a 5,000-year-old stepwell that mirrors the world's most punctual and best arranged water preservation frameworks. One can likewise see what may be the world's first billboards, written in antiquated Indus script in Dholavira.

Lothal: An Ancient Harappan Port Town Ideal for History Lovers

Best Time to Visit: July to March

Visiting Time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Fridays closed

Entry Fee: Rs 5

Like Dholavira, Lothal is additionally a critical site of the Harappan development. A good ways off of some odd 75 km from Ahmedabad in Saragwala Village, Lothal is an archeological site that traces all the way back to 4500 years. When a significant port town, it is probably the best spot to visit in Gujarat for history darlings..

To realize the spot better you can likewise visit the gallery, situated at a nearness to the site and exhibits 5089 items uncovered from the exhuming like earthenware decorations, shell and ivory objects, reproductions of seal and sealings, devices and stonewares yielded from unearthings, copper and bronze articles creature and human dolls, loads, and so on The gallery likewise plays a narrative with regards to Lothal and its unearthing giving you experiences into the spot.

Palitana Jain Temple: Home to 3000 Spectacular Temples

Best Time to Visit: October to March

Situated on the Shetrunjay Hill in Bhavnagar District, Palitana Temple is perhaps the most holy Jain sanctuaries in Indium. It is known for its 3000 splendidly cut sanctuaries. It is accepted that the principal Jain Tirthankara, Adinath, visited this slope while his main pupil Pundarika achieved illumination here.

This must-see place in Gujarat has around 108 huge sanctuaries and 872 little altars with around 7000 pictures that have been worked more than a long time from the eleventh century by the Jain people group. To arrive at the sanctuary, one needs to climb 3800 stages. From the highest point of the sanctuary, you can see the all encompassing perspective on the Gulf of Cambay and the open country..

Note: Devotees usually start their climb early in the morning and make their descent by evening as staying at night is not permitted.

Sun Temple: An Architectural Marvel to Not Miss Out

Best Time to Visit: October to March and during Modhera Dance Festival

Visiting Time: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Implicit 1027 AD, the Sun Temple in Modhera in Mehsana District is one of the enduring Indian sanctuaries committed to God Sun. It remains as an encapsulation of the Hindu sanctuary of the Solanki line. Bragging choice design, the Sun Temple is an optimal spot to visit for Hindu explorers as well as history and engineering aficionados.

The sanctuary is separated into three sections, which are impeccably adjusted from east to west, as per the diety of the sun. Inside the sanctuary complex, you can see a suryakund or a stepwell, petition lobby (otherwise called Sabhamandapa) upheld on 52 support points and another room (Gudhamandara) that prompts an internal sanctum called Garbhagriha. The sanctuary is an incredible sight during the Modhera Dance Festival..

Akshardham Temple: A Modern-Day Architectural Marvel 

Best Time to Visit: Throughout the Year

Visiting Time: 9:30 am to 7:30 pm, Mondays are closed

Entry Fee: Free

Exhibition: Adults (Age 11+): Rs 60 and Children (Age 3 – 11): Rs 40

Water Show Tickets: Adults (Age 11+): ₹ 100 and Children (Age 3 – 11): ₹ 70

Set up in 1992 in Gandhinagar, Akshardham Temple is devoted to Lord Swaminarayan, who has a place with Vaishnav custom. The sanctuary is viewed as one of the top destinations to find in Gujarat due to its set of experiences just as design..

Set up in a space of north of 23 sections of land, the sanctuary complex fills in as a spot for training and amusement. The significant feature of Akshardham Temple is its design. It is worked of 6000 tons of pink sandstone and no concrete or steel has been utilized in its development. The primary corridor of the sanctuary reveres 7 feet tall icon of Lord Swaminarayan, which is one more fascination of Akshardham Temple.

Shri Arasuri Ambaji Mata Temple: A Sacred Shaktipeetha for Hindu Pilgrimage

Best Time to Visit: Throughout the Year and Bhadrapad Purnima and Navratri

Visiting Time: 7:30 am to 11:45 am, 12:15 pm to 4:15 pm, 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm

One of the Shaktipeethas and a noticeable strict site in Ambaji, the Ambaji Temple is situated on the line of Gujarat and Rajasthan. The rumors from far and wide suggest that when Lord Shiva was conveying the consumed assemblage of goddess Sati, her heart fell at similar spot where this must-see sanctuary at present stands.

Pols of Ahmedabad: A Look inside Harmoniums Community Living 

Best Time to Visit: October to March

One of the Shaktipeethas and a noticeable strict site in Ambaji, the Ambaji Temple is situated on the boundary of Gujarat and Rajasthan. The rumors from far and wide suggest that when Lord Shiva was conveying the consumed collection of goddess Sati, her heart fell at similar spot where this must-see sanctuary at present stands.

There are almost 174 pols in Ahmedabad, each highlighting wonderful wooden windows, sections, overhangs, chabutras (raised stages), and chowks (squares). These are the photographic artist's joy and make for probably the best spot to visit in Ahmedabad..

Wild Ass Sanctuary: A One of its Kind Wildlife Sanctuary

Best Time to Visit: October to March

Visiting Time:7:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Discussing the untamed life the travel industry puts, the Wild Ass Sanctuary in Little Rann of Kutch is one of its sort objections in Gujarat. Rambling across an area of 5000 square kilometers, the Wild Ass Sanctuary in Kutch is the main home to the types of wild ass in India. There are around 3000 wild asses in the asylum that can be best located in and around October and November.

Other than the wild ass, the asylum is home to 32 different sorts of well evolved creatures including chinkara (Indian gazelle), jackals, caracals, nilgais (the biggest eland of Asia), Indian wolves, blackbucks, striped hyenas, and so forth

 

Laxmi Vilas Palace: A Reflection of Gujarat’s Plush History

Best Time to Visit: Throughout the Year

Visiting Time: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm

Entry Fee: Rs 150

Museum Fee: Rs 60

Worked in 1890 as the private home of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, Laxmi Vilas Palace is to be sure perhaps the most fantastic design in India and the top spot to visit in Gujarat. Rambling over an area of 700 sections of land, the castle is accepted to be almost multiple times the size of Buckingham Palace and highlights numerous structures like Moti Baug Palace, Makarpura Palace, Pratap Vilas Palace and Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum building.

You can undoubtedly sort out the gloriousness of this castle by the way that Robert Fellows Chisholm, the head designer, required twelve years to assemble this excellent structure. The property likewise has a Navlakhi stepwell, Maharaja Fatehgarh gallery, and a little zoo, which is a resting ground for crocodiles.

Vijay Vilas Palace: A Favourite Film Shooting Location

Best Time to Visit: Throughout the Day

Visiting Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Entry Fee:Rs 10

Camera Fee:Rs 50

With regards to movie shooting, Vijay Vilas Palace in Mandvi is a most loved torment of the chiefs in Gujarat. This twentieth century summer castle of Yuvraj Shri Vijayaraji is a great Indo-Edwardian and is found very near the ocean side. The castle is made of red sandstones by Mistri and Suthar of Kutch, it includes each component of Rajput engineering and looks similar to royal residences of Orchha and Datia.

A part of the royal residence is currently changed over into a retreat that offers extravagance convenience choices. Trimmed tile work, unmistakable stone cutting, manicured garden, mind boggling prison work, extraordinary water streams, and wall paintings are the features of Vijay Vilas Palace.