The Grand Western Circuit

Day 1: Welcome to Mumbai (Night 1)
- Arrive at Mumbai's international airport. Check into a hotel in South Mumbai. Enjoy a relaxed dinner overlooking the Arabian Sea.

Day 2: Mumbai Heritage & Culture (Night 2)
- Take a private guided tour of South Mumbai’s spectacular Victorian Gothic and Art Deco architecture (a UNESCO site). Spend the afternoon browsing the exhibits at the CSMVS Museum.

Day 3: Mumbai to Aurangabad via the Super Expressway (Night 3)
- The Drive: ~340 km | 6.5 hours via the world-class Samruddhi Mahamarg Expressway.
- Arrive in Aurangabad and check into a luxury property (like the Vivanta or Welcomhotel).

Day 4: The Monolithic Marvel of Ellora Caves (Night 4)
- Spend a dedicated morning exploring the UNESCO-listed Ellora Caves. Marvel at Cave 16 (The Kailash Temple), the world's largest monolithic structure carved top-down from a single rock face. In the afternoon, explore the grand medieval Daulatabad Fort.

Day 5: The Masterpiece Paintings of Ajanta Caves (Night 5)
- Take a dedicated day trip to the UNESCO-listed Ajanta Caves. View the ancient Buddhist rock sanctuaries containing globally acclaimed ancient frescoes and murals.

Day 6: Aurangabad to Saputara Highlands (Night 6)
- The Drive: ~390 km | 8 hours driving west into the forested Western Ghats mountain range of Gujarat.
- Arrive in Saputara, check into your mountain resort, and enjoy the crisp hill station air.

Day 7: Tribal Art & Misty Valleys in Saputara (Night 7)
- Enjoy a completely relaxed day at the hill station. Visit the Artist Village to witness authentic Warli tribal paintings, ride the panoramic ropeway, and watch the sunset over Saputara Lake.

Day 8: Saputara to The Statue of Unity (Night 8)
- The Drive: ~240 km | 5 hours driving north through the changing landscapes of eastern Gujarat.
- Arrive at Kevadia (Statue of Unity). Check into a luxury glamping resort (like Tent City 1) or a premium hotel.
- What to do: Head straight out to explore the colossal Statue of Unity (standing at 182 meters). Take the high-speed elevator to the chest-level viewing gallery. In the evening, watch the magnificent Laser Light and Sound Show that charts the history of the monument.

Day 9: Statue of Unity to Ahmedabad (Night 9)
- The Drive: ~200 km | 4 hours via the smooth National Expressway 1.
- Arrive in Ahmedabad by early afternoon. Check into your hotel and head out to enjoy a celebratory, premium traditional Gujarati Thali dinner at the iconic rooftop restaurant Agashiye.

Day 10: India's First UNESCO Heritage City (Night 10)
- Explore the deeply peaceful Sabarmati Ashram (the former home of Mahatma Gandhi) and marvel at the stunning, 5-story deep underground architecture of the Adalaj Stepwell.

Day 11: Ahmedabad to Bhuj & The White Desert (Night 11)
- The Drive: ~330 km | 6 hours. Drive deep into the Kutch district. Head to Dhordo by late afternoon to watch a spectacular sunset over the blindingly white, salt-crusted Great Rann of Kutch.

Day 12: The "Road to Heaven" to Dholavira (Night 12)
- The Drive: ~180 km | 3.5 hours. Cruise along the world-famous Road to Heaven highway cut straight through the white salt flats. Spend the afternoon exploring the 5,000-year-old Indus Valley ruins of Dholavira.

Day 13: Dholavira to Coastal Dwarka (Night 13)
- The Drive: ~380 km | 7.5 hours. A long transit day down to the tip of the Saurashtra peninsula. Arrive to see the coastal Dwarkadhish Temple beautifully lit up at night.

Day 14: Sacred Coastal Dwarka Exploration (Night 14)
- Take a morning ferry ride to Beyt Dwarka island, visit Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, and watch the grand evening flag-hoisting ceremony at the main temple.

Day 15: Dwarka to Somnath Temple (Night 15)
- The Drive: ~230 km | 4.5 hours. Enjoy a scenic coastal drive along the Arabian Sea to the majestic seashore-facing Somnath Temple. Watch the dramatic evening light and sound show.

Day 16: Somnath to Sasan Gir Wilds (Night 16)
- The Drive: ~50 km | 1.5 hours. Drive inland into the dry deciduous forests of Gir National Park. Check into a premium jungle lodge.

Day 17: Wildlife Safaris & Asiatic Lions (Night 17)
- Dedicate this day to tracking the world's last remaining wild Asiatic Lions. Take a thrilling early morning open-jeep jungle safari when the predators are most active. Relax by the pool in the afternoon.

Day 18: Sasan Gir to Ahmedabad
- The Drive: ~ 450 km total driving.
- Drive to Ahmedabad for your final night.

Day 19: Final Departure from Ahmedabad
- Shop for local heritage block-prints and silk textiles before transferring to Ahmedabad International Airport (AMD) for their flight back home.

This tour in brief

The Grand Western Circuit

Days

19 Nights

18

This tour starts in Mumbai and ends at Ahmedabad

Destinations covered:
Bhuj , Gir National Park , Dwarka , Ahmedabad , Saputara , Vadodara , Somnath

Tour theme:
Adventure tours , Wildlife tours , Heritage & Culture , Luxury tours

Recommended season:
Summer , Monsoon

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