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Buddhist Expedition
08 Nights / 09 Days
Overview
08 Nights / 09 Days
Per Person twin sharing
Itinerary
Day 01: Ahmedabad:
Meet on arrival at Ahmedabad Airport and transfer to hotel. Depending upon the arrival time proceed for sightseeing visit LD Museum - The Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum is museum of Indian Sculptures , Bronzes , Manuscripts , Paintings , Drawings , Miniature Paintings , Wood works , Bead works and coins. Back to hotel. Overnight.
Day 02: Ahmedabad - Vadnagar - Taranga - Shamlaji – Ahmedabad:
Breakfast and proceed for day visit to Shamlaji Via Vadnagar & Taranga. Enroute visit BUDDHIST MONASTERY and TARANGA HILLS that located in Vadnagar and Taranga. After Visiting Vadnagar & Taranga proceed to Shamlaji visit DEV NI MORI. Back to Ahmedabad. Overnight.
Day 03: Ahmedabad - Vadodara - Bharuch – Vadodara:
Morning breakfast checkout and drive to Vadodara, Enroute visit MS University, Department of Archaeology has well maintained relics of Buddha which was found from the Buddhist sites of Dev Ni Mori in the Northern site of Gujarat. Later visit Bharuch to visit KADIYA DUNGAR – it has seven caves carved out in 1st and 2nd century AD influenced by Buddhist Architecture. The site has brick stupa at the foot of mountain. Monolithic iron pillars are also present here. Later drive to Vadodara. On arrival check into Hotel. Overnight.
Day 04: Vadodara - Talaja - Sana Caves – Diu:
Morning breakfast checkout and drive to Bhavnagar to visit TALAJA Hills - The 320 feet High serene town of Talaja on the banks of Shetrunji River, has around 30 ancient Buddhist caves cut into the rocks , with perfectly identifiable carvings of Boddhisattva, later visit Sana Caves - The rock cut carving in sana caves includes 62 caves spread over the hills consisting stupas , chaityas , pillows and benches. Later drive to Diu. On arrival check Into Hotel. Overnight.
Day 05: Diu / Junagadh:
Morning breakfast check out and drive to Junagadh. On arrival proceed to visit Ashoka Major Rock Edicts - The inscriptions is inscribed high up on a large domed mass of blackgranite on Girnar, a collection of hills near the town, Later visit Baba Pyaare Caves - have been constructed in 1st to 2nd Century AD. Later check into Hotel. Relax and overnight.
Day 06: Junagadh - Dhank - Khmbhalida – Jamnagar:
Breakfast checkout and proceed to visit Dhank Caves - were carved in the 7th century AD and have a plain style of carving. This place is also known as Dhankgiri, Later visit KHAMBALIDA CAVES located in Rajkot. Later drive to Jamnagar. On arrival check into Hotel. Overnight.
Day 07: Jamnagar / Bhuj:
Morning breakfast check out and drive to Bhuj. On arrival Check in into hotel. Relax and later proceed to visit local Market of Bhuj. Back to hotel. Overnight.
Day 08: Bhuj - Nakhatrana - Lakhpat - Narayan Sarover – Bhuj:
Morning breakfast checkout and proceed to visit SIYOT CAVES - This caves have their origin to the first century AD . It is also worth knowing that the caves have sanctum and an ambulatory which are east facing, Kutch that located in Lakhpat, visit Narayan Sarover - is one of the most sacred pilgrimage site for Hindus. Later in the evening drive to Bhuj. Back to hotel. Overnight.
Day 09: Bhuj / Ahmedabad:
Breakfast checkout and drive to Ahmedabad. On arrival drop to Airport to board the flight for onward destination. Tour Ends.
Accommodation
Important information
- Per person rates in Indian Rupees – applicable for minimum of 2 persons staying together sharing same room and vehicle with other combination.
- Accommodation with breakfast and taxes in specified or similar properties.
- Transportation by A/C Car, driver allowance, fuel, parking charges, interstate taxes as per the itinerary only. Driving from morning 08.00am to 20.00hrs
- Lunch, dinner and personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips, etc.,
- Air / Train Ticket.
- Entry tickets, camera / video Camera fee.
- Local or accompanying guide charges
- Any items other than mentioned in cost includes.
- Rates are not valid for peak Festive season i.e. New Year , Diwali , Pushkar fair etc.
- Rates are based on Hotels Subject to Availability at the time of making Reservation. In case of unavailability in mentioned hotels,alternate accommodation will be arranged in a similar category hotel.
- Rates are subject to change if there is any Fair & Festival, Major conference, events in travel destination
- Early check in / late checks out is subject to availability of rooms.
- Cancellation charges would be as per the company policy.
- Vehicle confirmed will be as per Itinerary and not at disposal. AC will work only in the plains and will be switched off during hill drives.
- All sightseeing mentioned are subject to weather conditions, political conditions & traffic conditions in the destination.
- Any sightseeing missed due to natural calamities / weather conditions is non-refundable.
- All entrances fees will be on direct payment basis as per Itinerary.
- It is not advisable to travel in night, if necessary supplement charge applicable
- Passport and valid Visa
- Water Bottle with a Filtering System
- Daily Medications
- Phone Chargers
- Camera
- ID Proof
- Toilet Papers
- Walking Shoes
- Ear Phones
- Cap
- Power bank
- Sun Screen Lotion
- Wipes
- Ladies basics
- Mosquito Creame/bands/net depending upon your itinerary.
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Stay limit: 90 days per visit
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For attending meetings, business discussions, or exhibitions
Valid for 1 year (multiple entries), 180 days stay per visa
e-Medical Visa
For short-term medical treatment in India
Valid for 60 days with triple entry
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- Apply online via the official Indian government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/
- No physical visit required, Upload passport scan and photograph, Payment is made online, Approval typically within 3–5 working days
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- Valid Australian passport (minimum 6 months validity from date of arrival)
- Recent passport-size photograph (as per specs)
- Copy of return/onward flight ticket may be asked
- Additional documentation for business or medical visas
- Deposit of 25% of the package cost at the time of booking.
- Need 50% payment of the package cost, 60 days prior to departure date
- Need 100% payment of the package cost, 30 days prior to departure date
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