UNESCO World Heritage Site of Patan, Dholavira & Little Rann Of Kutch Tour
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Product Code : AGORA560
On this 3 days private tour of UNESCO World Heritage Site of Patan, Dholavira and Little Rann Of Kutch Tour visit the magnificent Modhera Sun Temple built in 1026-27 CE during the reign of Bhima I of the Chaulukya dynasty. Rani ki Vav the world famous 11th century Solanki era step well built by the Queen in memory of her husband. Panchasara Jain Temple complex built by king Vanraj Chavada around VS 802. Explore Dholavira a real treat for historians, and one of Gujarat’s best-kept archaeological and historical sites dating back to the Indus Valley Civilization 4500 years ago. Safari in Little Rann of Kutch a unique place on earth of its kind in the entire world with an unending possibility of exploration, unbelievable & unforgettable experiences.
Day 1: Ahmedabad - Dholavira (385kms)
Drive to Dholavira via visiting Modhera Sun Temple a Hindu temple dedicated to the solar deity Surya built wetbeen 1026-27 CE during the reign of Bhima I of the Chaulukya dynasty. Rani ki Vav 11th century Solanki era step well built by the Queen in memory of her husband. Panchasara Jain Temple built by king Vanraj Chavada in 746 CE.
Continue drive to Dholavira check in at hotel. Lunch, Dinner & overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Dholavira - Little Rann Of Kutch (255kms)
Breakfast at hotel. Explore Dholavira archeological & historical sites dating back to the Indus Valley Civilization 4500 years ago. It is full of historic treasures, including seals with animal figures, funerary structures, letters of the Indus script, stone sculptures, pottery with painted motifs, terracotta ornaments, sign boards, and several other structures and objects. The ancient water reservoirs are certainly a highlight and excite visitors with their well-preserved state. Later drive to Little Rann Of Kutch and check in at hotel. Lunch, dinner & overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Little Rann Of Kutch - Ahmedabad (140kms)
Breakfast at hotel. Safari in Little Rann of Kutch a unique landscapes of its kind in the entire world with an unending possibility of exploration. The present saline desert of the Little Rann of Kutch is believed to have been shallow sea. Little Rann of Kutch is the only haven on earth for endemic Asiatic Wild Ass. Known for its speed, the wild ass lives in herds led by stallions and survived by migrating between the grassy bets through the season, in search of food. Sanctuary is also home to 32 other species of mammals such as chinkara, two types of desert fox, jackals, caracals, nilgais, Indian wolves, blackbucks, and striped hyenas along with 350 different species of birds, including the common crane, pelican and the lesser flamingo. Interestingly, the Little Rann gets a fair number of winged visitors in the winter months. Among these, the ceraneous vulture comes from Egypt, the common and demoiselle cranes arrive from Siberia, the blue-tailed bee-eater visits from Europe, and the houbara bustard of Iran and Iraq are the most commonly sighted birds here. Also, the sanctuary is home to a sizeable population of Rabari and Bharwad tribes.
After safari and sightseeing drive back to Ahmedabad and drop off to your hotel or airport.
Assistance on arrival at airport.
2 Nights' accommodation in selected price category hotels.
Daily breakfast at hotels. Any other meal (lunch/ dinner) if clearly mentioned in the itinerary).
Private air-conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
Monument entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
1-Time shared Gypsy safari in Little Rann of Kutch with forest department naturalist.
Bottled drinking water in car.
Government taxes.
Dholavira x 1 night
3* - Rann Resort Dholavira/ Dholavira Tourism Resort
Dasada/ Bajana (Little Rann of Kutch) x 1 night
3* - Royal Safari Camp, Bajana/ Rann Riders, Dasada
Any flight tickets.
Camera charges at monuments.
Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
Gratuities & optional activities.
Anything not mentioned in inclusions.