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4N/5D
Gujarat Wildlife & UNESCO Heritage Tour
2N Ahmedabad
→ 2N Sasan Gir
Package Inclusions
Flights
Meals
Hotels
Transfers
Overview
Discover the architectural treasures of India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City alongside the wild domain of the Asiatic Lion on this 5-day tour. Marvel at the intricate Solanki stone carvings of the Adalaj Stepwell, stroll the historic grounds of Sabarmati Ashram, and explore the vibrant night markets of Ahmedabad. Then, journey into the deciduous forests of Sasan Gir for thrilling open-top 4x4 Gypsy safaris tracking Asiatic lions, leopards, and diverse birdlife. Featuring handpicked jungle resorts, all-inclusive safari arrangements, and private chauffeur-driven transfers throughout, this itinerary balances wildlife thrills with cultural discovery.
Tour Itinerary
1
Arrive at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) or Ahmedabad Junction (ADI). Meet your private chauffeur and transfer to your hotel. Begin your tour with a visit to the subterranean 15th-century Adalaj Stepwell, admiring its intricate Solanki carving and five-story stepped architecture. Visit the peaceful Sabarmati Ashram on the banks of the river, where Mahatma Gandhi launched the Dandi Salt March. In the late afternoon, explore the pink sandstone complex of Akshardham in Gandhinagar, followed by a sunset walk along the illuminated Sabarmati Riverfront promenade. Overnight stay in Ahmedabad.
2
After breakfast, set out into Ahmedabad's UNESCO World Heritage Walled City. View the tree-of-life stone latticework at Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, tour the grand courtyards of Jama Masjid, and walk through Teen Darwaza. Visit the intricately carved white-marble Hutheesing Jain Temple. In the afternoon, visit the Calico Museum of Textiles (advance slot required) or the Auto World Vintage Car Museum in Kathwada. Spend your evening browsing handloom fabrics, Bandhani sarees, and street food at the Law Garden Night Market. Overnight stay in Ahmedabad.
3
Depart early after breakfast toward Saurashtra. Midday stop in historic Junagadh at the base of Mount Girnar to explore the ancient Uparkot Fort, the 3rd-century BC Ashoka Rock Edicts, and the ornate Gothic-Indo-Islamic mausoleums of Mahabat Maqbara. Continue through the mango orchards into Sasan Gir, the last remaining natural sanctuary of the Asiatic Lion. Check into your wildlife jungle resort. Enjoy an evening nature walk or watch a documentary on Gir's lion conservation. Dinner and overnight stay in Sasan Gir.
4
Start before dawn with an open 4x4 Gypsy safari into the core jungle zones of Gir National Park to track Asiatic lions, leopards, sambar deer, spotted chital, and crested serpent eagles. Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast and downtime by the pool. In the afternoon, take a guided safari drive through the Gir Interpretation Zone at Devalia for guaranteed close-up sightings of wild herbivores and big cats. End the day with an evening tribal Siddi Dhamal folk dance performance arranged at the resort. Dinner and overnight stay in Sasan Gir.
5
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast surrounded by nature. Check out and begin the return highway drive. Depending on your flight connection:
Option A (Nearest Airport): Drive 3 hours (150 km) to Rajkot Airport (Hirasar - HSR) for direct onward domestic flights to Mumbai, Delhi, or Bengaluru.
Option B (Ahmedabad): Drive approx. 7 hours (350 km) along the four-lane highway back to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) for evening onward flights or trains.
Option A (Nearest Airport): Drive 3 hours (150 km) to Rajkot Airport (Hirasar - HSR) for direct onward domestic flights to Mumbai, Delhi, or Bengaluru.
Option B (Ahmedabad): Drive approx. 7 hours (350 km) along the four-lane highway back to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) for evening onward flights or trains.
