A 12-day cultural journey across Gujarat

Glorious Gujarat – A 12-Day Cultural and Landscape Journey Through Western India

This 12-day journey explores Gujarat through its cultural depth and changing landscapes — from royal cities and archaeological sites to forest ecosystems, pastoral communities, salt plains, and heritage towns. The route is designed to move gradually, allowing time to understand how history, ecology, and everyday life shape the region. The journey prioritises context, observation, and unhurried travel over checklist sightseeing.

Forests

History

Art & Craft

Architecture

Communities

Wildlife

Relaxing

Family-Friendly

Educational

Group Activity

Explore Gujarat in

12 Days / 11 Nights

Places you’ll see

Vadodara

Champaner

Kevadia

Lothal

Bhavnagar

Sasan Gir

Junagadh

Rajkot

Dasada

Modhera

Patan

Ahmedabad

Hotel stays

Places you’ll be staying in

Glorious Gujarat – A 12-Day Cultural and Landscape Journey Through Western India

Locations

Vadodara

2 Nights

Kevadia

1 Night

Bhavnagar (Gujarat)

1 Night

Sasan Gir

2 Nights

Rajkot

1 Night

Dasada

1 Night

Ahmedabad

3 Nights

End of Journey

When to go

Day-wise Itinerary

Days

Nights

Distance

Local

Day Highlights

Arrival into Vadodara’s historic urban setting
First impressions of a former princely city
Walks through residential neighborhoods
Observation of everyday city life
Evening at leisure

Distance

Local

Day Highlights

Heritage precincts and historic architecture
Understanding Vadodara’s royal and cultural legacy
Visits to museums and cultural institutions
Local markets and public spaces
Slow exploration of city rhythms

Distance

140 km

Day Highlights

Visit to Champaner’s archaeological landscape
Exploration of temples and historic ruins
Drive through tribal and forested belts
Arrival in the Kevadia region
Time spent within the Statue of Unity campus as a cultural landscape

Distance

320 km

Day Highlights

Long drive across central Gujarat
Visit to Lothal and Harappan archaeological remains
Understanding ancient maritime trade history
Transition from inland plains to coastal regions
Arrival in Bhavnagar

Distance

280 km

Day Highlights

Travel through the Saurashtra countryside
Rural settlements and roadside markets
Entry into the Gir forest landscape
Observing pastoral life near the forest edge
Quiet evening in the Gir region

Distance

Local

Day Highlights

Birdwatching in open forest and grassland areas
Understanding Maldhari pastoral communities and ness settlements
Learning about wildlife–human coexistence
Midday rest and reflection
Jeep safari within the Gir forest

Distance

160 km

Day Highlights

Short stop in Junagadh to observe town life
Views of the Girnar hill range
Transition from forest region to urban Saurashtra
Arrival into Rajkot
Evening at leisure

Distance

190 km

Day Highlights

Drive across open plains and salt-influenced terrain
Introduction to the Little Rann of Kutch landscape
Understanding desert and wetland ecology
Village walks and interaction with local communities
Evening in a remote, open landscape

Distance

220 km

Day Highlights

Visit to the Modhera Sun Temple
Understanding stepwell architecture and water systems
Exploration of Patan’s historic stepwell
Drive through north Gujarat countryside
Arrival in Ahmedabad

Distance

Local

Day Highlights

Heritage neighborhood walks
Insights into textile and craft traditions
Historic institutions and architectural landmarks
Old city lanes and riverfront areas
Evening at leisure

Distance

Local

Day Highlights

Free day for personal exploration
Markets, museums or neighborhood walks
Optional cultural experiences
Slow winding down of the journey

Distance

Local

Day Highlights

Completion of the Gujarat journey
Departure with a layered understanding of the region

When to go

When is the best time ?

Winter

Spring

Summer

Monsoon

Autumn

Winter

Temperature

°C

Rain

Wind

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What’s weather like

What’s included

Pricing & Inclusions

We believe in clarity no hidden costs. Here’s a breakdown of what’s included in your package and what falls outside it.

What’s Included

Accommodation in handpicked resorts, homestays, or eco-lodges
Breakfast on all days
Private transport with driver: fuel, toll, parking, driver TA included
1 Jeep Safari in Gir Forest
Nature walk and birdwatching with experienced Naturalist
1 lunch in farmhouse in Gir

What’s Excluded

Entry tickets unless specified
Meals not mentioned
Tips, snacks, laundry, personal shopping
Emergency medical costs or insurance
Optional/add-on activities beyond itinerary
Guides and experiences not mentioned under inclusions

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DO’s & DON’TS

Little things that
make a difference

Every place has its own rhythms, traditions, and ways of life. By being mindful of how we dress, interact, and carry ourselves, we show respect to the communities we meet and the environments we pass through.

Do’s

Carry a refillable bottle and cloth bags
Ask before photographing people or homes
Dress modestly in villages
Tip guides and drivers generously when satisfied

Don’ts

Don’t play loud music in natural settings
Don’t touch sacred trees or enter altars uninvited
Don’t use plastic, even packaged snacks
Don’t just take photos, ask their names

Manage your plastic

Support locals’ livelihood

Respect the locals

Travel sustainably

Our values

Travel Responsibly

Travel, connect, care. These aren’t just ideas — it’s about people, purpose, and presence. When we walk gently, listen deeply, and act mindfully, we nurture cultures, protect ecosystems, and shape a more caring future of travel.