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Architectural Gems Extension Tours

DURATION : 14 Days / 13 Nights
DESTINATIONS COVERED : Ahmedabad - Gondal - Girnar - Junagadh - Palitanabha Nagar - Udaipur - Mount Abu - Jodhpur - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi - Onward Destination

Day-1: AHMEDABAD - GONDAL 251km
Arrive at Ahmedabad and drive to Sayla for lunch and to watch artisans at work on silk weaving and beadwork. Arrive Gondal and visit exquisite Naulakha Palace, the vintage and classic car collection, ayurvedic phannacy and beautiful temples. Stay at Riverside Palace/Orchard Palace, heritage hotels of Gondal.

Day-2: GONDAL - GIRNAR - JUNAGADH - GONDAL 150km round trip
Drive to Girnar and ascend to see the exquisite 12th century Jain temples. Descend and tour the Buddhist sites, Uparkot Fort, mausoleum complexes and museums of Junagadh. Return to Gondal.

Day-3: GONDAL - PALIT ANAlBHA VNAGAR
Drive to Palitana and see the Jain museums. Stay at Nilambag Palace Hotel in Bhavnagar or the family-run Vijay Vilas heritage hotel at Palitana.

Day-4: PALIT ANAlBHA VNAGAR - AHMEDABAD
Ascend to the temple-covered summit of Shatrunjaya hill over Palitana. This is an awesome sight with over 800 temples soaring over the ridges of the peak. After touring the temples, descend and proceed to Ahmedabad via the 2400-1600 BC archaeological site of Lothal for an insight into the ancient civilization. Stay at House of Mangaldas Girdhardas, a heritage hotel.

Day-5: AHMEDABAD
Morning heritage walking tour during which you will experience the old quarters of Ahmedabad known for their imposing 15th and 16th Gentury mosquespnd mausoleum complexes, intricately carved wooden haveli houses, Jain and Ram temples, and market squares. Visit the museums and historic places of Ahmedabad before proceeding to Rajasthan.

Day 6: AHMEDABAD-UDAIPUR
After Breakfast drive to Udaipur and Transfer to Hotel.Rest day leisure at Hotel.Overnight at Hotel.

Day 7: UDAIPUR
After breakfast, City Tour visiting Palaces and Museums dedicated to Rajasthani arts, crafts and traditions. Afternoon enjoy a boat ride at Lake Pichola. Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 8: Udaipur - Mount Abu
After hearty breakfast drive to Mount Abu.Afternoon sightseeing in Mount Abu.Overnight at Hotel.

Day 9: Mount Abu - Jodhpur
After breakfast at hotel drive to Jodhpur.visit the magnificent Meherangarh fort. In the evening, explore the busy streets and bazaars. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10: Jodhpur - Jaipur
After breakfast at hotel drive to Jaipur by Road.Rest Day leisure at Hotel.Overnight at Hotel.

Day 11: Jaipur
Jaipur city the capital city of the state of Rajasthan popularly known as "Pink City". The buildings in the old walled city are constructed in pink-colored sandstone. Overnight in hotel.

Day 12: Jaipur - Agra
After breakfast drive to Agra en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri built by emperor Akbar in 1569 and later abandoned due to scarcity of water. On arrival in Agra check-in hotel.Overnight at Hotel.

Day 13: Agra
Afterbreakfast visit the world famous Taj Mahal, Agra fort & Tomb of Itmad - ud- daula. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 14: Agra - Delhi - Onward Destination
After leisurely breakfast leave for Delhi. Afternoon free at leisure for last minute shopping, etc. Evening drop at international airport for flight to onward destination.

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