Daman and Diu, a union territory in west India, consists of 2 separate areas divided by the Arabian Sea. The Daman Ganga River flows through the coastal town of Daman. Diu is a small island and mainland village.
Silvassa is the capital city of the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Both the places are famous for its ancient Portugal Cathedral along with their culture as once the cities were dominated by the Portuguese.
Day 01 Arrive Mumbai (By Flight)
Arrival at Mumbai, and transfer to hotel. Check in to the hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure. One can see the vibrant nightlife of the colorful city and visit the Chowpatty beach and test the mouth-watering street foods. Overnight in Mumbai
Day 02 Mumbai
After breakfast full day city tour of Mumbai
Visit the Prince of Wales Museum, built to commemorated King Gorge V first visit to India. Later drive to Malabar Hills to visit the Hanging Gardens that provides for a panoramic view of the city. The other major tourist attractions to visit in Mumbai include Juhu Beach, Gateway of India, Victoria Terminus and the Dhobi Ghat. Overnight in Mumbai.
Day 03 Mumbai – Dudhani Lake – Silvassa (By Road) (216 Kms /6 Hrs 30 min)
After breakfast drive to Silvassa enroute visit Dudhani Lake later continue drive towards Sivasa on arrival check in at hotel. Later visit the Devka Beach and Jampore Beach. Return to the hotel in Silvassa after the visit. Overnight in hotel
Day 04 Silvassa
After breakfast full day city tour of Sivassa.Silvassa is a town on the Daman Ganga river in western India, bordering the state of Gujarat. Formerly under Portuguese rule, it’s known for its varied tribal heritage, explored at the Tribal Cultural Museum through objects like masks and musical instruments. Vanganga Lake Garden is a Japanese-style island garden with boats for hire on the surrounding water.
Return to hotel evening free for own activity. Overnight in Hotel
Day 05 Silvassa – Dadra Garden – Daman (By Road) 44 Kms/01 hrs 30 min)
After breakfast check out from hotel drive to Daman enroute visit Dadar garden later continue drive to Daman on arrival check in at the hotel.Day free for own activity evening free to walk in nearby places. Overnight in hotel
Day 06 Daman
After breakfast city tour of Daman.
Daman is a city in the union territory of Daman and Diu, on India’s west coast. In the north, St. Jerome Fort, also known as Nani Daman Fort, recalls the area’s Portuguese colonial past. Across the Daman Ganga River, Moti Daman Fort holds the ruins of a Dominican monastery, plus the Basilica of Bom Jesus Church, known for its gilt altarpiece. Close by, the Chapel of Our Lady of Rosary features intricate carvings. Return back to hotel. Overnight in Hotel
Day 07 Daman – Ahmedabad (By Road) (363 Kms/ 7 hrs appx)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Ahmedabad on arrival check in at the hotel. Evening free to walk around nearby places. Overnight in hotel
Day 08 Ahmedabad
After breakfast full day city tour of Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad – was founded by sultan Ahmad shah in the year 1411 a.d with Blessings of his spiritual adviser shaikh Ahmad khattu ganj baksha of Sarkhej at the site of an old town of ashawal and karnavati. Visit- Ahmad Shah Mosque dating from 1414, this was one of the earliest mosques in the city and was probably built on the site of a Hindu temple, using Parts of that temple in its construction. Jami Masjid Jumma Mosque It is built by city founder sultan Ahmad Shah in 1423 near three gates tran darwaja the architecture of the Mosque are hindu and muslim. Hatheesingh Jain Temple Built outside Delhi gate in 1848 by a rich jain Merchant sheth hatheesingh, it was designed by premchand salat and is Dedicated to dharmanath, the fifteenth tirthankar. Sabarmathi Ashram which is 7km from the centre town, on the west bank of the Sabarmati River.
Akshardham is a unique cultural complex that celebrates the past, addresses the present, and blesses the future. It upholds the universal values of Humanity and symbolizes the glory of Indian Culture. Over 2 million visitors visit annually to see the major attractions.
Adalaj Stepwell Set in the quiet village of Adalaj, this vav has served as a resting place for hundreds of years for many pilgrims and caravans along their trade routes. Built in 1499 by Queen Rudabai, wife of the Vaghela chief, Veersinh, this five-storey stepwell was not just a cultural and utilitarian space, but also a spiritual refuge. It is believed that villagers would come everyday in the morning to fill water, offer prayers to the deities carved into the walls and interact with each other in the cool shade of the vav. Overnight in Hotel
Day 09 Ahmedabad – Lothal – Bhavnagar (By Road) (250 kms/05 hrs appx)
After breakfast drive to Bhavnagar on the way visit Lothal later continiue driving to Bhavnagar on arrival check in at the hotel evening free to walk along market place.
Lothal began as a small village on the Sabarmati river, inhabited by people using “red ware” micaceous pottery similar to today’s terracotta, during the Chalcolithic era. Sea-faring merchants, and later the potters, masons, smiths, and seal-cutters of the Indus Valley Civilization, established a colony at Lothal circa 2450 BC, bringing with them their tools, technology, crafts, and expanded sea-borne trade. Lothal soon became an industrial center, one of the southernmost outposts of the Indus Valley Civilization, and the most important port of the empire.
Bhavnagar is situated 198 km from the state capital Gandhinagar and to the west of the Gulf of Khambhat. It has always been an important city for trade with many large and small scale industries along with the world’s largest ship breaking yard located 50 km away. Palitana Jain temples, which are important holy places for Jains, are situated 56 km away, and Velavadar national park, home to endangered species of wolves, antelopes and blackbucks, is situated 42 km away. Overnight in hotel
Day 10 Bhavnagar – Palitan – Diu (By Road) (260 Kms/6 hrs appx)
check out from hotel Start early morning with packed breakfast drive to Diu on the way visit Palitan Shatrunjaya Temple doli-lift chairs are available at extra cost.Later continiue driv to due on arrival check in at the hotel. Evening free to walk along near by place. Overnight in hotel
Day 11 Diu
After breakfast full day city tour of Diu including Nagoa Beach, St. Pauls Church, Diu Museum, Diu Fort. Watersports include Para Sailing, water skiing, water scooter, Family boat and speedboats are on offer at Ahmadpur Mandvi beach and can be enjoyed by paying extra cost. Return back to the hotel. Overnight in hotel
Day 12 Depart Diu
After breakfast transfer to airport for onward journey
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City |
Nights | 5* Hotels |
| Mumbai | 02 | The Lalit |
| Sivassa | 02 | Treat Resort Silvassa |
| Diu | 02 | The Deltin Resort |
| Ahmedabad | 02 | Courtyard by Marriott Ahmedabad |
| Bhavnagar | 01 | The Fern Bhavnagar |
| Daman | 02 | Kostamar Beach Resort |
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- Meal Plan – Breakfast basis
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- All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
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- Personal Expenses.
- Camera / Video Camera Fees.
- Medical Aid.
- Tips.
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– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
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