Itinerary Specially Prepared For
“Mr. Amal Mukherjee & His Travelling Partners”
Welcome to India, or as we say ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’ (The guest is an incarnation of God). Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you!!
Mid morning arrival, meeting and assistance upon arrival as our representatives welcome you and escort you to your car.
(Though check in time is 2pm, every effort would be made to ensure an as early as possible check in – subject to availability)
Whilst the room keys and check-in is organized, our representative would introduce the tour to you and hand over the documents to you.
After rest and relaxation, we will visit Akshardham Temple. This architectural masterpiece dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan stands amidst the 23 acre land surrounded by well maintained lawns. The temple was made with 6000 tonnes of pink sandstone without even a single bit of steel. The temple houses a seven-foot-tall idol of Lord Swaminarayan flanked by the idols of his ardent devotees. The complex houses some incredible buildings and pavilions that speak of the amazing architectural skills of the craftsman.
Overnight at ITC Narmada, Ahmedabad (Executive Club Room) (No Meals)
After breakfast, we will proceed on a guided tour of the City. Ahmedabad, the city of Ahmed Shah (the medieval ruler of Gujarat), is known for its rich past and its association with Mahatma Gandhi. Ahmedabad city of Gujarat offers the traveler a unique style of architecture, which is a blend of Hindu and Islamic styles (Indo-Saracenic style of architecture). Amongst the must visit places of Ahmedabad that our tour would include would be the monuments that date back to the 15th century. Our highlights on the tour would be as below:
Gandhi Ashram: A visit to Gandhi Ashram (or Sabarmati Ashram) presents a captivating glimpse into the life and work of Mahatma Gandhi. Learn about his non-violent, spiritual and revolutionary leadership, which supported India’s battle for independence from British rule. Peek inside humble houses and visit a superb museum, home to hundreds of Gandhi-related artifacts. Gandhi Ashram sits serenely on the banks of the Sabarmati River, hidden away from Ahmedabad’s bustling city life. It was Gandhi’s headquarters from 1915 to 1930.
Hutheesing Temple: Located in the city of Ahmedabad, Hutheesing Jain Temple was constructed in 1848 and is dedicated to Lord Dharmanath, the fifteenth Jain Tirthankar. The plan of building a grand temple was initiated by Shet Hathisinh Kesarisinh. Unfortunately, he died before the completion of the temple and hence, his wife had to come forward to complete the formation of Hutheesing Jain Temple.
Jumma Mosque: Jama Masjid (literally Friday Mosque), also known as Jami or Jumma Mosque, is the most splendid mosque of Ahmedabad, Jama Masjid built in 1424 during the reign of Ahmed Shah I. Lying in the old walled city, the mosque is situated outside Bhadra Fort area, along the south side of the road extending from Teen Darwaza to Manek Chowk.
Siddi Sayed Mosque: off the eastern end of Nehru Bridge stands the Sidi Saiyyed mosque. Built in 1573, it is the last of the major mosques to be built in Ahmedabad under the Mughal rule. The carved jaalis in the windows of the western wall are known worldwide and have become a symbol of the city of Ahmedabad.
Then we will also have a special visit during our tour, especially for the textile lover. Gujarat is known for its exquisite embroidery as well as for its kalamkari art form. One such appealing yet obscure art form practiced in the Ahmedabad, Gujarat is the “Mata ni pachedi”. Its historical evidence goes back almost 300 years. Mata ni pachedi which basically means “behind the idol of the Goddess” is a cloth enshrined with painting narratives of Goddess Durga in her various incarnations. Traditionally, red, maroon, black and white colours were used to paint the pachedis. Each colour has its own significance. Black wards off the evil, red is used to depict the Goddess, marron for mother earth and blood and white is associated with purity. In modern times, artists also incorporate indigo, green and yellow to make it look more attractive and to meet the consumer’s demands. Every picture painted on the cloth is a beautiful composed painting and the outlines, curves, and bright colours make it all more attractive. It has a marvelous grace, aggressiveness, and dialect which make it quite distinct from the other art forms. In recent times, this spectacular art form has seen some evolutions. To quicken the process the painters now use wooden blocks facilitating the use of finer motifs for printing. While craftsmen are refining this folk craft to be in pace with the changing world, yet the sanctity of this religious artifact remains untouched. They may have transformed the illustrations to more artistic and detailed specifications, but the practice of spreading the glory of the Mother Goddess and the depiction style of the mythical characters remains the same.
Overnight at ITC Narmada, Ahmedabad (Executive Club Room) (B)
At 08:00 AM, we will proceed on a full day excursion visiting Kelbani Mandal at Siddhpur.
As a part of our excursion, we will continue riding to Modhera, made famous by its Sun temple built in 1026 during the reign of the Solanki dynasty. This temple is dedicated to the Sun God. It stands high on an elevated plinth overlooking a deep stepped tank. One can witness the exquisitely carved styles in the interiors & exteriors of the temple.
Once the capital of medieval Gujarat, Patan is known for its Hindu and Jain architecture like Rani-ki-Vav, Rani and Dhanderwad Jain Temple among many other attractions. Patan is also famous for patola (an intricate form of double ikkat weaving) sarees. Arrive at Patan and visit one of the three families of patola weavers, known for their unique patola art. The fact that one patola sari can take up to six months to complete, proves that how difficult and demanding is the patola art. Also visit the famous 11th century Rani-ki-Vav (step well). All three families live close to this step well.
Following the excursion, we will drive back to Ahmadabad.
Overnight at ITC Narmada, Ahmedabad (Executive Club Room) (B)
After breakfast, we will drive to Jamnagar, where we will visit famous Lord Hanuman Ji temple where nonstop chanting of Ram Dhun happens. A drive around orientation tour of Jamnagar would be provided.
From here, we will drive to Dwarka.
Upon arrival, check in to hotel, Hawthorn Suites.
Overnight at Hawthorn Suites, Dwarka (Sunrise Villa) (B)
Morning, we will go for the Darshan.
Later, we will drive to Rajkot via Virpur. At Virpur, we will visit the famous Lords Jalaram Bapa temple.
Following the visit, we will continue driving to Rajkot.
Upon arrival, check in to hotel, Imperial Palace.
Overnight at Imperial Palace, Rajkot (Superior Room) (B)
Morning, we will drive to Statue of Unity (height of 182 metres (597 ft) – the Statue of Unity built on Sadhu Bet, an island in the vicinity of the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada riverbed, is twice the size of the iconic Statue of Liberty in New York and almost five times as tall as the Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro. It has also surpassed the Buddha statue at the Spring Temple Budha Lushan Country in Henan, China, which held the held the crown of the tallest statue in the world at 153 metres. Besides, the statue has a viewing gallery at 153 metres which can accommodate 200 visitors at once with an expansive view of the dam and the countryside around it.
We will also attend a Laser Show.
Overnight at Fern, Kevadia (Winter Green Premium) (B)
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(Though the checkout time is 12 noon, every effort would be made to retain rooms till as late as possible without additional charges - subject to availability)
In time, we will drive to Ahmedabad airport for your onward flight.
NO HOTEL QUOTED FOR THIS DAY (B)
END OF SERVICES
We do hope the flavor of India will remain on your taste buds for all times to come and hopefully would kindle an indelible fondness for the country and her people; Thank you for being our guest, and as we say in India
‘Please come back soon”
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you!!
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