Hindu Sun God - Shiva (Closed on monday) .Lunch at hotel and
checkout.Afternoon, sightseeing tour of Mumbai. Visit the Prince of Wales
Museum (Monday closed) here you will see its extensive collection of
fascinating 18th & 19th century miniature paintings; elegantly carved ivory
artworks; and a rich collection of Nepalese and Tibetian art, among other fine
works of art. Also visit the Gateway of India overlooking the Harbor; and the
Dhobi Ghat, the unique and colourful outdoor '\laundry'\. Drive upto the
Malabar Hill to the lovely Hanging Gardens and the Kamla Nehru Park from
where you will get a wonderful view of Mumbai and the Arabian Sea, spread
out before you. Also visit Mani Bhavan, a small museum dedicated to the life
and works of Mahatma Gandhi; and the bustling Crawford Market. Evening
transfer from hotel to the airport for flight to Rajkot (1610/1700 hrs.). Meeting
and assistance upon arrival and straight drive to Gondal (40 kms 1 hrs). On
arrival check in at hotel. Cultural performance followed by dinner. Overnight
at the hotel.
Day 3:
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Morning visit the Vintage car collection of the Maharaja of
Gondal, close to where you will be staying. Also, visit 500
years old Palace, temple.Early lunch at hotel.Continue drive
to Bhavnagar (250 kms/5 hrs.).On arrival check in
at hotel.Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4:
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Early morning drive to Ahmedabad (250 kms / 5 hrs) via
Palitana. Palitana lies at the foot of the Shatrunjaya Hill, with
the Shatrunjaya River flowing to its South. The sacred hill
rises in a crescendo of magnificent temple, 863 in
all, that soar in marble splendor of its top. Only the Gods live on this holy
hilltop city for, after sundown, none may stay here, not even the priests who
wend their way down the hill and leave the resplendent pinnacle to the gods.
The temples were built over an impressive span of 900 years, with each
generat ion of pi lgr ims making i ts cont r ibut ion to the shr ines of
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