Things to do in Gujarat, India: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

April 15, 2022 Phylicia Berquist

The state of Bombay was divided into two states i.e. Maharashtra and Gujarat by the Bombay (Reorganisation) Act 1960
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1. Ahmedabad Heritage Walk

Swaminarayan Mandir Road, Old City, Zaveriwad, Kalupur, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380001, India The One With A Plan
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Ahmedabad is titled as first world heritage city of India and this walk briefly summarizes the reason behind that. We talk about history, people, culture, food, architecture and the city in general and the customized and flexible format makes it a must end for everyone.

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Reviewed By cfegan4411

This is one of the best tours I have been on. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the history of India and of Gandhi. He gave us a profound education on the political history and Gandhi’s role in that history. The Ashram was a great representation of all that Gandhi did to try and change people’s minds about utilizing non-violence in every aspect of ones life. It was a wonderful tour that I will always remember.

2. Walk through Gandhi Ashram

Gandhi Ashram, Hridaya Kunj, Old Wadaj, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380027, India The One With A Plan
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While Gandhiji wanted to experiment values of simple living, he shifted his home from Kochrab to this humble place on the banks of river Sabarmati, which was right in the middle of Sabarmati Jail and Crematorium, the two places where most of the satyagrahis ended up. Sabarmati Ashram served as the power center to strategize the freedom struggle and remained home to Bapu till 1930, when Bapu began Salt Satyagrah and pledged never to return to this place until India achieved total independence and he never did. This place draws thousands of visitors every year, not only to peek into his life and his values, but also to introspect. Lets take a walk and listen to the intriguing tales from the life of Mahatma.

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Reviewed By WarrieJens

We booked this tour to experience the "real" Ahmedabad, and man, it delivered. Our guide Nayan was very well informed, showed us around to different hard-to-find spots around the city and was very flexible, adding a well worth detour to the walk when he noticed our interest in a specific story he was telling. On every of our questions, there was a satisfactory answer. He also felt a bit like our personal guardian, showing us how to safely cross streets, looking for solutions with people at the mosques so I could enter (stupidly wearing shorts that day) and checking if cafés were billing us properly. Speaking of the café, it's well worth following Nayan's suggestions here. The quality is high, the price very low. Ask him about the local food market too if you don't have clear dinner plans after the tour, which was also a great experience for us. To summarise, if not clear already, I strongly recommend this tour.

3. Private 6-Day Ranthambhore Tiger Tour including Delhi, Agra and Jaipur

Goa, Goa Pacific Classic Tours India
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Combine a classic tour of the Golden Triangle (Agra, Jaipur, and Delhi) with a visit to Ranthambhore National Park on this private, 6-day tour. Option to book using 5-star hotels, 4-star hotels or without hotel accommodation, meals per itinerary if booked including hotel accommodation, all transportation, entrance fees, local guides, safari's in Ranthambhore National Park included. This private tour ensures personalized attention from your guide and a flexible itinerary.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, 5-nights accommodation on twin sharing (If booked with option including Hotels), Meals as specified in itinerary (If booked with option including Hotels), Transport by private air-condition vehicle, Professional local tour guides, Entrance fees of mentioned monuments and national park, Morning and afternoon Jungle safaris at Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in a shared Jeep, Services of English speaking naturalist during safaris in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, Battery bus/golf cart return ride from parking to Taj Mahal, Bottled water

Exclusions: Elephant/Jeep ride at Amber Fort in Jaipur, Domestic Flights, Camera fees at monuments, Gratuities, Anything not mentioned in Inclusions

Reviewed By ashaaaiii

Shakul thanks for making this magical day happen! Driver, Prem is reliable & professional. Mahesh, the local Tour Guide has extraordinary knowledge of Taj Mahal history, architecture and also the best locations for photos (which he kindly clicked, perfectly). The local artisans place of handmade embroidery and quality gems is also worth visiting. As a solo female traveller, I highly recommend this exceptional tour for all!

4. Somnath Dwarka Jamnagar Rajkot Tour 02 Nights / 03 Days Ex-Somnath

Somnath, Gujarat, India Shreeji Tours & Travels
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Dwarka Somnath Tour Gujarat is becoming a new destination for travelers. Not just that it is just one of the favored tourist destinations for the people who wish to explore India and also Indian society from the spiritual along with adventure viewpoint. The destinations like Dwarka; Somnath show the rich spiritual culture of Gujarat Tours while the areas like Diu are full of beach experience. At Shreeji Tours & Travels, we provide a Dwarka Somnath tour package from Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Bangalore. Our Dwarka Somnath Weekend Excursion will take you on an incredible trip to acquire sanctity as well as peace. With our weekend tour to Dwarka Somnath, you will be going to the well-known Dwarkadish Temple, Bet Dwarka, Nageshwar Mahadev Temple as well as the Bala Hanuman Temple where you could hear the petitions and chants provided to the Lord. So, be a part of our remarkable scenic tour and have a wonderful weekend break in advance

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees

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Reviewed By Sunilbansal51

Great touring company. Kalpesh Bhai is very friendly and religious person. Great experience and always felt during 5 days tour at complete ease.

5. Walk In The Tribal Village Of Poshina From Ahmedabad

SITA World Tours

Visit the tribal village of Poshina, situated in the West Indian state of Gujarat. The tour starts with your transfer from the city of Ahmedabad to Poshina on Day 1. You will spend the night in a heritage hotel in Poshina and visit the village of Poshina the next day. The tour will leave you with unforgettable memories of the tribals of Gujarat and their colorful lifestyle. Highlights • Darbargadh Palace, a heritage hotel • Tribal village of Poshina • Terracotta horses at the tribal shrine

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Local English speaking guide, Entrance fees, Overnight accommodation at Darbargadh Palace, 02 bottles of mineral water per person per day

Exclusions: Other food and drinks, unless specified , Gratuities (optional)

Reviewed By rudra254

This is an amazing place to have all types of South Indian cuisines. The staff is really helpful and courteous and provide very good guidance in selecting the dishes.

6. Walk through Sarkhej Roza

Sarkhej Roza, Makarba, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380051, India The One With A Plan

Although there are many rozas across Gujarat, the roza at Sarkhej is the most revered. Sarkhej was once a prominent center of Sufi culture and home to Sufi Saint Shaikh Ahmed Ganj Baksh and It was based on his suggestion, King Ahmed Shah decided to establish the city of Ahmedabad on the banks of river Sabarmati, few miles away from city of Sarkhej. Like many monuments built during that period, the complexes at Sarkhej exhibits a fusion of Islamic, Hindu and Jain features to form a composite “Indo-Saracenic” architectural style and has been famously dubbed “Ahmed¬abad’s Acropolis” by architect Le Corbusier. Lets take a walk across the corridors of Sarkhej and relive the period when the concept of Ahmedabad as a city was taking birth.

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Reviewed By cfegan4411

This is one of the best tours I have been on. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the history of India and of Gandhi. He gave us a profound education on the political history and Gandhi’s role in that history. The Ashram was a great representation of all that Gandhi did to try and change people’s minds about utilizing non-violence in every aspect of ones life. It was a wonderful tour that I will always remember.

7. Best of Gujarat Tour (6 Days)

Agora Voyages OPC Pvt. Ltd.

Gujarat is certainly a place like no other when it comes history, culture and architectural brilliance. This 06 Days itinerary is a perfect tour for savoring the best of Gujarat's tourist destinations. The major highlights of this trip are Ahmedabad Akshardham Temple, Jain temples at Palitana on the Shatrunjaya hills, safari in Sasan Gir Wildlife Sanctuary, Junagarh ancient fortified city rich in myth and legend & Gondal the former princely state.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Garland welcome and assistance on arrival at airport, 5 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels., Deluxe Air-conditioned private vehicle from arrival till departure as per tour program, Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary., 2 Time Gypsy safari in Gir National park with naturalist., English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city)., Bottled water in vehicle, Government taxes.

Exclusions: Any air fare, Camera charges at monuments , Gratuities optional , Meals other than mentioned in inclusions., Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc., Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Reviewed By DrSrinivas V

place is 15 kms from pondichery,walk of 2 kms is require in nature protected forest,nice accomidatio and visit needs 2 to 3 hrs,due to covid19,we could not go insude

8. Half Day Private Rajkot Sightseeing Tour with Lunch

Adler Tours & Safaris

Experience this Half Day Private Tour of Rajkot City ! Rajkot City located on the banks of River Aji is the 4th largest city in the State of Gujarat in India and is known for the reason that Father of Nation, Mahatma Gandhi spent his early days of his life and done his Primary Education in Rajkot. City is also famous for its Silver and Gold Jewelry situated at one of the biggest Gold Markets of Gujarat called Soni Bazar, Silk Embroidery, Patola Sarees and also for its delicious sweets - “Pendas and Chikis”.

Inclusions: Experinece this Half Day Private City Tour of Rajkot of Aprox. 06 hours., Visit of Watson Museum, Mahatma Gandhi’s School and Residence, panoramic visit of Rajkumar College., Visit of Ramkrishna Ashram, Dolls Museum, Race Course, Swaminarayan Temple., All Fees and Taxes, Services of well informed Driver cum Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Pick up from your Hotel & Drop at your Hotel or Shopping Area(return back to your Hotel on your own), Vegetarian Gujarati Lunch at Premvati Restaurant of Swaminarayan Temple, Kalawad Road or Similar Vegetarian Restaurant

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Reviewed By Manish_Jethwa

Adler Tours & Safari - thank you for making my trip to India memorable, from Air tickets to accommodation to Vehicle hire(with helpful drivers who are familiar with each and every places).Lastly you guys are pocket friendly.... keep up the good work

9. Highlights of Gujarat (17 Days)

Agora Voyages OPC Pvt. Ltd.

Begin with your arrival in Mumbai one of the world’s great cities for nightlife. In Gujarat desert lands, historic cities & native cultures will melt your heart. Visit Ahmadabad, magnificent sun-temple of Modhera, then bird-watching at Little Rann of Kutch. Travel to Bhuj, visit the colorful tribal villages, explore Raj-era Gondal then Sasan Gir, last remaining abode of the Asiatic lion. Visit the Jain temple complex at Palitana and the fabulous archaeological remains at Champaner. Also visit Statue of Unity & World’s 2nd biggest dam.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, 16 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels., Accommodation in Sasan Gir National Park with all meals., Transport by private air conditioned car/ VAN., Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in itinerary., 2 Jeep safari in Sasan Gir National Park., Bottled drinking water in car/ VAN., English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city)., Applicable GST (government taxes).

Exclusions: Mumbai - Ahmedabad & Vadodara - Mumbai flight fare approx INR 10000 per person., Meals other than mentioned in inclusions., Camera charges at monuments, Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc., Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Reviewed By DrSrinivas V

place is 15 kms from pondichery,walk of 2 kms is require in nature protected forest,nice accomidatio and visit needs 2 to 3 hrs,due to covid19,we could not go insude

10. 17 Days Private Trip Gujarat, Rajasthan, Taj Mahal and Delhi

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Hansol, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380003, India Amit Tours

A trip to the heart of Jain art and its carved white marble lace on Mount Abu, Rajput art and Muslim at their peak. The cities and monuments of legends succeed authentic villages away from major tourist routes and a nature walk to observe the leopards. An itinerary to discover the extraordinary diversity of Indian civilization, and charming accommodations in palaces or havelis for your comfort.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, All state Tax, Toll Tax and Parking, Water bottles and Hand Sanitizer in Car, Guide will be Provided Ahmadabad,Udaipur Jaipur Agra and Delhi, Stay in Heritage Property with breakfast included in this Trip

Exclusions: Monuments Entrance, All Personal Expenses and Which is not Mentioned above, Driver and Guide Tips

Reviewed By morgansD3768AX

Ramesh and Gaurav were some of the best humans and tour Guides we have ever met! They were always there to answer any questions as well as give advice on what to see, do, etc. highly recommend!!!!! They did an Incredible job planning and consulting with us before the trip as well! We did the golden triangle tour as a couple and had one of the most amazing experiences. Really helped inspire us to come back:)

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