Day 1: Mumbai – Ahmedabad by Vande Bharat Express | Arrival & Hotel Check-in

Train: Vande Bharat Express (20901)
Departure: 06:00 AM – Mumbai Central Railway Station
Arrival: 11:35 AM – Ahmedabad Junction Railway Station
Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Alternative Train: Vande Bharat Express (22961)
Departure: 03:45 PM – Mumbai Central Railway Station
Arrival: 09:15 PM – Ahmedabad Junction Railway Station
Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Your Gujarat heritage journey begins with a private pickup from your hotel in Mumbai and transfer to Mumbai Central Railway Station for your selected Vande Bharat Express. If travelling on the morning service, depart at 06:00 AM and enjoy the comfortable journey to Ahmedabad, arriving at 11:35 AM. Upon arrival at Ahmedabad Junction, our representative will meet you and provide a private transfer to your hotel. Complete your check-in and spend the remainder of the day at leisure. If you select the afternoon Vande Bharat Express, depart Mumbai at 03:45 PM and arrive in Ahmedabad at 09:15 PM, followed by a direct transfer to your hotel. No sightseeing is planned on Day 1, allowing you to relax after the train journey and prepare for the following days of exploration.

Overnight at hotel in Ahmedabad.

Day 2: Ahmedabad Full-Day Heritage & Cultural Sightseeing

After breakfast, begin your full-day private exploration of Ahmedabad, a city known for its distinctive blend of medieval monuments, religious architecture, traditional neighbourhoods, and modern urban culture. Start with the remarkable Adalaj Stepwell, an architectural masterpiece featuring elaborately carved pillars, galleries, ornamental motifs, and underground levels designed around a historic water reservoir. Continue to the old city and visit Jama Masjid, one of Ahmedabad's most impressive medieval landmarks, admired for its elegant arches, domes, columns, and detailed stone craftsmanship. Explore the surrounding historic pols, where narrow lanes, traditional homes, carved wooden façades, and community courtyards reveal the unique character of old Ahmedabad. Continue to Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, renowned for its exquisite stone lattice screens, particularly the celebrated Tree of Life design. Later, visit a heritage landmark in Ahmedabad's historic quarter, offering further insight into the city's architectural evolution and cultural heritage. Complete the day's sightseeing with a visit to Sabarmati Ashram, the historic riverside retreat closely associated with Mahatma Gandhi and India's independence movement. After the sightseeing, return to your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Overnight at hotel in Ahmedabad.

Day 3: Ahmedabad – Modhera – Patan – Ahmedabad | Sun Temple, Rani Ki Vav & Jain Heritage

After breakfast, depart Ahmedabad by private air-conditioned vehicle for a full-day excursion to the historic towns of Modhera and Patan. Begin with the magnificent Sun Temple at Modhera, an 11th-century Solanki-era monument dedicated to Surya, the Sun God. Explore the beautifully carved temple complex, including its main shrine, Sabha Mandapa, and the spectacular Surya Kund, a stepped reservoir surrounded by numerous small shrines. Continue to Patan, the historic former capital of the Solanki dynasty and an important centre of Gujarat's architectural and cultural heritage. Visit the extraordinary Rani Ki Vav, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of India's finest examples of stepwell architecture. Descend through its beautifully carved levels to admire sculpted pillars, galleries, religious figures, mythological scenes, and ornamental details that demonstrate the exceptional craftsmanship of medieval Gujarat. Continue to the Panchasara Parshwanath Jain Temple, an important Jain heritage site dedicated to Lord Parshvanath. Admire its finely carved stonework, ornate pillars, decorative ceilings, and serene religious atmosphere while learning about Patan's long-standing Jain traditions. If time permits, you may also have an opportunity to experience or learn about Patan's renowned Patola silk weaving tradition before returning to Ahmedabad. Arrive at your hotel in the evening and relax.

Overnight at hotel in Ahmedabad.

Day 4: Ahmedabad – Mumbai by Vande Bharat Express | Private Mumbai Transfer & Tour Ends

Train: Vande Bharat Express (22962)
Departure: 06:05 AM – Ahmedabad Junction Railway Station
Arrival: 11:45 AM – Mumbai Central Railway Station
Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Alternative Train: Vande Bharat Express (20902)
Departure: 02:50 PM – Ahmedabad Junction Railway Station
Arrival: 08:35 PM – Mumbai Central Railway Station
Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

After an early breakfast or breakfast box, check out from your hotel and transfer by private vehicle to Ahmedabad Junction Railway Station for your return journey to Mumbai. If travelling on Vande Bharat Express 22962, depart Ahmedabad at 06:05 AM and arrive at Mumbai Central at 11:45 AM. Alternatively, select Vande Bharat Express 20902, departing Ahmedabad at 02:50 PM and arriving in Mumbai at 08:35 PM, allowing additional free time in Ahmedabad before departure.

Upon arrival at Mumbai Central Railway Station, our representative will meet you and assist with your luggage before providing a private transfer to your hotel in Mumbai. Relax during the journey to your accommodation as your driver takes you directly to your hotel. Your memorable Mumbai–Ahmedabad heritage journey concludes with your hotel drop-off in Mumbai.

Tour Ends with private drop-off at your hotel in Mumbai

Private pickup from your hotel in Mumbai.

Private round-trip transfers between your Mumbai hotel and Mumbai Central Railway Station.

Vande Bharat Express train tickets between Mumbai and Ahmedabad in AC Chair Car (CC) or Executive Chair Car (EC), as per selected option.

Complimentary onboard meals during both Vande Bharat Express journeys, as per railway catering arrangements.

Private arrival and departure transfers between Ahmedabad Railway Station and your hotel.

3 nights' accommodation in Ahmedabad with breakfast.

Private air-conditioned vehicle for Ahmedabad sightseeing and Modhera–Patan excursion.

Professional English-speaking local guide during sightseeing.

Monument entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary.

Bottled drinking water during sightseeing and transfers.

Parking charges, tolls, driver services, and applicable taxes.

Lunch and dinner, except meals provided onboard the Vande Bharat Express.

Personal expenses such as beverages, laundry, telephone calls, shopping, room service, and minibar.

Camera or video charges at monuments, where applicable.

Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers.

Travel insurance.

Optional sightseeing or activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

Expenses arising from train delays, cancellations, schedule changes, weather conditions, or circumstances beyond our control.

Any service or expense not specifically mentioned under Inclusions.