Royal Gujarat Heritage Tour

Palaces, stepwells and World Heritage Sites

Royal palaces, three UNESCO World Heritage Sites and Ahmedabad's old city in a week.

Vadodara
Bhuj
Mandvi
Patan
Modhera
Ahmedabad
Gandhinagar

Gujarat's royal and architectural heritage in one route: the Laxmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara, the palaces of Bhuj and Mandvi, the stepwells of Patan and Adalaj, and the walled city of Ahmedabad.

Three of the stops are UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Champaner-Pavagadh, Rani ki Vav and the historic city of Ahmedabad.

Highlights

Laxmi Vilas Palace and Champaner-Pavagadh (UNESCO)
Aina Mahal, Prag Mahal and the Chhatardi, Bhuj
Vijay Vilas Palace, Mandvi
Rani ki Vav (UNESCO) and the Modhera Sun Temple
Ahmedabad heritage walk, Adalaj and Dada Harir stepwells, Sarkhej Roza

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1: VadodaraArrive in Vadodara. Laxmi Vilas Palace and Champaner sightseeing.
Day 2: Vadodara to BhujDrive to Bhuj. Evening at leisure in the old bazaar.
Day 3: Bhuj & MandviAina Mahal, Prag Mahal and the Chhatardi in Bhuj, then the Vijay Vilas Palace and a handicraft village near Mandvi.
Day 4: Bhuj to AhmedabadDrive to Ahmedabad via the Rani ki Vav stepwell at Patan and the Modhera Sun Temple.
Day 5: AhmedabadMorning heritage walk through the old city, then Ahmedabad sightseeing.
Day 6: Ahmedabad & GandhinagarAdalaj stepwell, Dada Harir stepwell, Sarkhej Roza and Gandhinagar.
Day 7: DepartureAfter breakfast, Ahmedabad sightseeing. Drop at Ahmedabad airport or railway station, as per the final itinerary.

Popular add-ons

Junagadh sightseeing
Gondal palaces

Good to know

Temple timings, safari permits and attraction operations are subject to local authorities and operating conditions on the travel date.
Vehicle type is subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
Early check-in depends on room availability. If guests need rooms before the standard check-in time, an extra room may have to be booked.
For family occupancy, confirm extra beds or mattresses in advance. Meal-plan charges may apply as per the final quotation.
Hotel rates, room inventory, attraction tickets and seasonal products are subject to availability.

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Royal Gujarat Heritage Tour in pictures

FAQs

Can we stay in heritage hotels?

Yes. Heritage stays are available in Ahmedabad and near Bhuj and Gondal. Tell us your budget and we'll suggest options.

Is the Bhuj drive long?

Vadodara to Bhuj is a full day's drive (about 8 hours). We can break it with a night in the Little Rann or plan a flight or train instead.

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Add the White Rann to your trip

Combine any Gujarat tour with a night at the Rann Utsav Tent City or a White Rann resort.

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1: VadodaraArrive in Vadodara. Laxmi Vilas Palace and Champaner sightseeing.
Day 2: Vadodara to BhujDrive to Bhuj. Evening at leisure in the old bazaar.
Day 3: Bhuj & MandviAina Mahal, Prag Mahal and the Chhatardi in Bhuj, then the Vijay Vilas Palace and a handicraft village near Mandvi.
Day 4: Bhuj to AhmedabadDrive to Ahmedabad via the Rani ki Vav stepwell at Patan and the Modhera Sun Temple.
Day 5: AhmedabadMorning heritage walk through the old city, then Ahmedabad sightseeing.
Day 6: Ahmedabad & GandhinagarAdalaj stepwell, Dada Harir stepwell, Sarkhej Roza and Gandhinagar.
Day 7: DepartureAfter breakfast, Ahmedabad sightseeing. Drop at Ahmedabad airport or railway station, as per the final itinerary.

Good to know

Temple timings, safari permits and attraction operations are subject to local authorities and operating conditions on the travel date.

Vehicle type is subject to availability at the time of confirmation.

Early check-in depends on room availability. If guests need rooms before the standard check-in time, an extra room may have to be booked.

For family occupancy, confirm extra beds or mattresses in advance. Meal-plan charges may apply as per the final quotation.

Hotel rates, room inventory, attraction tickets and seasonal products are subject to availability.