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Desert & Birding Tour
Duration: 11 Nights - 12 Days
Places Covered: Ahmedabad - Dasada - Rann of Kutch - Gondal - Gir
- Sasan - Bhavnagar - Mumbai
Day 1 : Ahmedabad
Begin your tour
Arrive into Ahmedabad
Welcome to Vardhman's "Desert & Birding Tour"!
On arrival in Ahmedabad, you will be met and transferred by our representative
to your hotel. After some relaxation, proceed on a city sightseeing tour
in the remaining half day.
Visit the magnificent Mosque of Siddi Saiyad with its exquisite stone carvings,
the beautiful Jama Masjid, White marbled Hathee Singh's Temple, Dada Hari
Baoli, Calico Textile Museum and Sabarmati Ashram started by Mahatma Gandhi
(Father of Nation).
Overnight: Hotel
Day 2: Ahmedabad - Dasada
On the day 2 of your tour drive to Dasada. Enroute visit Nalsarovar
bird sanctuary, where spot a number of rare migratory birds like Geese,
Pelicans, Flamingos, etc. You can also take a boat ride (at your own cost)
on the lake. Upon arrival at Dasada, check into your pre-booked hotel for
an overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 3: Dasada-Little Rann of Kutch
After a leisurely breakfast drive to Little Rann of Kutch. Upon arrival
check into your hotel. Later visit Little Rann of Kutch, where you can spot
wildlife like asses, Indian blue bull etc.
Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat: situated in the Thar Desert was established
in January 1972 as a sanctuary for the last population of Indian wild ass
(khar). The wild ass depends on the thorny scrub of the higher ground area
for its feed. Also found in this park are chinkara gazelle, nilgai antelope,
wolf, blackbuck antelope, hyena, desert fox, jackal, desert cat, and caracal.
Dryland birds like the sandgrouse, houbara bustard, desert wheatear, steppe
eagle, montagu harrier, etc can be seen in winter.
Later in the evening you can visit the nearby villages like Bharwad, Rabari,
etc. to get a feel of their rich and vibrant cultural heritage.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 4: Little Rann of Kutch-Gondal
Day free to visit the marshlands of the Little Rann of Kutch. These
lakes and marshlands attract flamingoes, pelicans, cranes, ducks, etc in
large flocks.
In the afternoon depart Rann of Kutch for Gondal. Reach and check into your
pre-booked hotel. After some relaxation visit the Maharaja's private collections
(only open for viewing by those staying at their heritage hotels) at Naulakha
Palace Museum and the Vintage and Classic Car Collection museum, the Bhuvaneshwari
Ayurvedic Pharmacy where herbal medicines are made according to ancient
recipes and the historic Swaminarayan temple. Evening proceed for the tour
of the bird-rich lakes and grasslands around Gondal.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 5 : Gondal -Gir
On the day 5 of your tour, proceed around Gondal for a sightseeing
tour.
Visit popular tourist attractions like Naulakha Palace, Swami Narayan
temple, which are very famous here.
Then in the afternoon drive to Sasan Gir. Check into your pre-booked hotel
for overnight rest.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 6: Gondal- Sasan Gir
Full day free to visit Sasan Gir National Park.
Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary: is known all over the world
for being the natural abode of the Asiatic lion, panther, sambar, spotted
deer, blue bull, 4-horned antelope, Indian gazelle, etc. Crested hawk
eagle, crested serpent eagle, bonneli's eagle, paradise flycatcher, treepie,
blossom headed parakeet, are among the many birds seen.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 7: Sasan Gir
Full day free to visit Sasan Gir National Park. (Morning and evening
Safari into the Jungle)
Overnight: Hotel
Day 8: Sasan Gir
Full day free to visit Sasan Gir National Park. (Morning and evening
Safari into the Jungle)
Overnight: Hotel
Day 9: Sasan Gir - Bhavnagar
This morning after a leisurely breakfast drive to Bhavnagar. Upon
arrival, check into your hotel. Later visit Gaurishankar Lake, Takhteshwar
Temple, Water Lock gate.
Gaurishankar Lake
Gaurishankar Lake is a popular picnic spot. A number of fairs and other
public events are also organized here. The lake is flanked by a beautiful
garden known as Pil Garden. There is also a small planetarium in the vicinity.
Water Lock Gate
Water Lock Gate is a one of its kind structure in Gujarat. It was constructed
with a special purpose i.e. to maintain the level of the sea water in
the docks. This helps the ships to float during the time of low tide.
It is allowed to see this gate, but only with prior permission.
Takhteshwar Temple
Takhteshwar Temple is located on a hillock near the city. It is dedicated
to Lord Shiva and is an important pilgrim place for the nearby region.
It was built in the year 1893 by Maharaja Takhatsihnji. The temple and
the whole complex are made up of white shining marble. It is a much sought
after picnic spot and offers a panoramic view of the city.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 10: Bhavnagar
Full day trip to Velavadar National Park,one of the best areas for
blackbuck viewing in India. Velavadar is the winter roosting ground for
a large number of montagu, pallid and marsh harrier. Look for other wildlife
like wolf nilgai, Indian fox, jungle cat, hare, etc.
Black Buck National Park, Velavadar: It was established in the year 1976
in the Bhal region of Saurashtra and spreads over an area of 34.08 sq.
km and has appropriate grasslands ecosystem. This has helped in the conservation
of Black Buck, Wolf and Lesser Florican (a bustard). Black Buck Wildlife
Sanctuary has the maximum population of black bucks in India. This animal
is more beautiful and graceful as compared to any other species.
Return to Bhavnagar by the evening for an overnight rest.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 11: Bhavnagar-Mumbai
This morning after breakfast transfer to Bhavnagar airport to board
flight for Mumbai.Upon arrival at Mumbai airport you will be met and transferred
to your hotel by our representative. Relax for a while and then proceed
on a half day city tour of Mumbai.
Visit Kamla Nehru Park, Hanging Gardens situated on the slopes of Malabar
Hill offering a panoramic view of Marine drive, Chowpatty Beach.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 12: Mumbai
Half day excursion to Elephanta Caves.
Half day excursion across the harbour to the world famous, 1200 yrs. old
Elephanta caves, dedicated to Lord Shiva, the famous sculpture signifying
the trinity of the creator, the preserver and the destroyer is located
here.
In the evening transfer to Mumbai International Airport for onward flight
back home with sweet and unforgettable memories of "Desert &
Birding Tour" escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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