Gujarat Tour Package – Temples, Wildlife, Salt Deserts & Living Heritage

Gujarat is the land of paradoxes — a desert that turns white under a full moon, temples that survived centuries of history, forests where Asiatic lions still roam, and cities where 5,000-year-old civilisations echo in every stone step. Our Gujarat tour package celebrates this extraordinary diversity. From the majestic Rann of Kutch under a star-studded sky at the Rann Utsav to the roaring silence of Gir National Park, from the sacred shores of Dwarka and Somnath to the UNESCO stepwells of Patan — our Gujarat itineraries are built for travellers who want to feel their destination, not just photograph it.
As an Ahmedabad-based travel agency, Gujarat is our home turf. We know the best dhaba for lunch between Junagadh and Somnath, the local contact who secures your Gir safari permit before it sells out, and the hidden Jain temples in Palitana that guidebooks don’t mention.

Why Gujarat is India’s Most Underrated Destination

Gujarat contains more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than most Indian states — Dholavira (the Harappan civilisation site), the Rani ki Vav stepwell at Patan, the Old City of Ahmedabad, and the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park. It is home to the world’s only Asiatic lions, one of the world’s largest salt deserts, India’s most sacred Jyotirlinga temples, and the most vibrant folk craft tradition in the subcontinent. Yet it remains criminally undervisited compared to Rajasthan.

Gujarat Package Highlights — What We Cover

Rann of Kutch — The White Desert: The Great Rann is one of the world’s largest salt deserts — an otherworldly landscape most spectacular under a full moon during the Rann Utsav festival (November to February). The festival brings folk music, traditional crafts, hot air balloon rides, and Gujarati cuisine to the desert edge.

Gir National Park — Asiatic Lions: The world’s only Asiatic lion habitat outside Africa. Safari permits are limited and must be booked through the Forest Department in advance — we manage this for every client.

Somnath & Dwarka — Sacred Jyotirlingas: Somnath Temple, rebuilt seven times across history, stands on the Arabian Sea coast. Dwarka is one of Hinduism’s four sacred Dhams. The evening light-and-sound show at Somnath, with the sound of waves in the background, is one of India’s most moving heritage experiences.

Diu — Hidden Beach Town: A small island of Portuguese heritage, white-sand beaches, and old fort architecture — utterly unlike anything else in Gujarat.

Special — Rann Utsav Package (November to February)

The Rann Utsav is one of India’s greatest festivals — a government-organised celebration at the edge of the white salt desert, running from November to February. Luxury tented accommodations, cultural performances, folk artisans, camel rides, and the extraordinary Rann landscape under different moon phases. This deserves its own dedicated itinerary and we design one specifically for Rann Utsav travellers.

Best Time to Visit Gujarat

October to March: Ideal across all regions. Rann Utsav runs November to February. Gir safari season is October to May. Temperatures 15–30°C.
April to June: Very hot at 40–45°C. Gir closes in June. Not recommended for most travellers.
July to September: Gir closes during monsoon. Kutch salt desert fills with water creating a unique mirrored landscape.

Packages Starting From: Gujarat tour packages from ₹14,000 per person (6N/7D Ahmedabad, Junagadh, Somnath, Diu, Sasan Gir, daily breakfast, private transfers). Rann Utsav extensions available.

Day 1 – Arrival in Ahmedabad

Arrival at Ahmedabad airport or railway station
Transfer to hotel
Visit Gandhi Ashram
Visit Akshardham Temple (closed on Mondays)
Visit Adalaj stepwell
Visit Kankaria Lake (closed on Mondays)
Visit Sabarmati riverfront
Overnight stay in Ahmedabad

Day 2 – Ahmedabad to Junagadh

Breakfast at hotel
Check out from hotel
Drive to Junagadh (approx. 350 km)
Visit Girnar Hill
Ropeway ride to Ambey Mata Temple
Visit Ashoka Rock Edicts
Visit Uparkot Fort
Overnight stay in Junagadh

Day 3 – Junagadh to Chorwad to Somnath

Breakfast at hotel
Check out from hotel
Drive towards Somnath
Enroute visit Chorwad beach, known for its serene white sands
Continue to Somnath
Overnight stay in Somnath

Day 4 – Somnath city tour

Day 5 – Somnath to Diu

Day 6 – Diu to Sasan Gir

Day 7 – Sasan Gir to Ahmedabad via Virpur and Gondal

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Frequently Asked Questions — Gujarat Tour Package

What is the best time for a Rann of Kutch tour package?

November to February during the Rann Utsav festival is the best time to visit the Rann of Kutch. The white salt desert glows under the full moon, and the festival brings folk performances, crafts, and Gujarati cuisine to the desert edge. The Rann Utsav typically runs from November 1 to February 28 each year.

Can we see Asiatic lions in Gir on a Gujarat tour package?

Yes! Gir National Park in Saurashtra is the only place in the world outside Africa where you can see lions in the wild. Safari permits must be booked through the official Forest Department portal in advance — we manage this for all Gujarat tour package clients. The best time for Gir safaris is October to May.

How many days are ideal for a Gujarat tour package?

6–8 nights is ideal to cover major Gujarat highlights — Ahmedabad, Junagadh, Somnath, Diu, and Sasan Gir. To include the Rann of Kutch (which requires a separate 2–3 night extension), plan for 8–10 nights total. We design Gujarat itineraries for any duration from a 3-night weekend trip to a comprehensive 10-night circuit.

Is Gujarat tour package suitable for a pilgrimage trip?

Absolutely. Gujarat is home to some of India's most sacred sites — Somnath and Nageshwar (Jyotirlinga temples), Dwarka (one of the four Dhams), the Ambaji Temple, Palitana's Jain temples (the world's only city where slaughter is banned), and the Girnar pilgrimage circuit near Junagadh. We design dedicated pilgrimage Gujarat tour packages for spiritual travellers.