Early morning after breakfast BY 8:00 AM we will visit local Ahmedabad (old city area) on its heritage route on its narrow lanes and pols by bicycle where you will be able to see hidden architecture and heritage monuments. We will start our journey from old Swaminarayan temple which is the first temple of Swaminarayan sect (a sub sect of Hindu Vaishnav community), Bird feeders on way, Jain temple, old mosques and historical Havelis. Return back to the hotel for rest. Later, we will visit Gandhi Ashram established by Mahatma Gandhi on the banks of River Sabarmati. We will also visit some important museums like Sanskar Kendra Museum, NC Mehta Gallery, LD Indology Museum and Ahmedabad ni Gufa. Take a stroll at the Night market of Law Garden for some shopping. Return to Hotel for dinner and Night Stay at Ahmedabad.

Journey by Supporting Vehicle – 0 Kms Journey by Bicycle - 21 Kms

Early Morning after Breakfast and check out, we will be driving to Mahemdavad, established by Mahmud Begda, the son of Ahmed Shah famous for its heritage buildings. We will be cycling in the city seeing heritage places like Roza Rozi which is a Dargah of Mubarak Said with a myth associated with it. The myth says that no one can count the pillars of the building as one get confused due to its architectural design. We will also see the Bhammariyo Kuvo which is seven floors below the ground with different architecture in everyfloor. Mahemdavad also has a 15th century stepwell famous and the Chanda Suraj Mahal on the banks of River Vatrak. Tomb of Mubarak Saiyyad will make you appreciate the heritage of Mahemdavad more. We will then visit Vaso, a heritage village famous for various heritage buildings with Darbar Gopaldas Haveli the most famous one. Darbar Gopaldas was prince and ruler of Dhasa and Rai-Sankhli and a freedom fighter. After witnessing the beauty of Vaso we will go to Vadodara and have dinner at the hotel. Night Stay at Vadodara.

Journey by Supporting Vehicle – 130 Kms Journey by Bicycle - 15 Kms 

Early morning after Breakfast, we will be cycling through the Cultural Capital of Gujarat, Vadodara. If one is in Vadodara, then first place to visit is the Laxmi Vilas Palace, the residence of the Princely Gaekwads. Laxmi Vilas Palace was built in 1890 by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III and is reputed to have been the largest private dwelling till date and four times the size of Buckingham Palace. There is also a beautiful 600 year old Navlakhi Stepwell in the palace compound believed to have built at a cost of 900 Thousands (9 Lakh) Gold Coins. We will then visit Vidyadhar Vav, the most beautiful stepwell of Sultan Mahmud Begda's time in 16th Century. This seven storey step well was built to commemorate a spiritual leader Vidyadhar, with minute and intricate carving pleasing to the eye. Another masterpiece building by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad is the Baroda Museum built in 1894 on the lines of the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Science Museum of London. The museum preserves rich collection of artifacts and sculptures with Egyptian Mummy and blue whale skeleton the major attractions. The Picture Gallery in the museum has some masterpieces of famous British Painters Turner and Constable. The beauty of the Sayaji Baug where the Museum and picture gallery is located would just be the perfect ending to a wonderful day. Dinner at the hotel and Night Stay at Vadodara.

Journey by Supporting Vehicle – 0 Kms Journey by Bicycle - 25 Kms

Early morning after breakfast, we will start the day with a visit to the well known Maharaja Sayajirao University famous for its IndoSarcacenic Architecture. It was designed by Robert Fellowes Chisholm in a fusion of Indian and Byzantine arches and domes in brick and polychromed stone. The beautiful building would surely entice anyone to study there. We will then be visiting Kirti Mandir which is the cenotaph of the Gaekwads built by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in memory of his beloved ancestors in 1936. Kirti Mandir is actually a cluster of temples dedicated to Lord Shiva while the interiors of Kirti Mandir decorated with intricately carved murals. From Kirti Mandir, we will be going to Oriental Institute to see the old manuscripts of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. The first mention of Vadodara (Baroda) as Vatpatraka is also found in a Tamba-patra, which has been preserved in the Institute.We will be going to see Aurobindo Ashram where Aurobindo Ghosh lived during his stay in Baroda. There are relics of Sri Aurobindo here and all books related to him are available here. We will also see some Muslim Architecture in Vadodara at Hazira Maqbara, which has the tombs of Qutb-uddin Muhammad Khan who was the tutor of Salim, son and successor of Akbar, and also that of his son Naurang Khan. Beautiful Jali work and Calligraphy are some attractive features of the tomb. We will also taste some tasty delicacies of Vadodara like Sev Usal and Lilo Chewdo during the day to perfectly enjoy the culture of Vadodara. Dinner at the Hotel and Night Stay at Vadodara.

Journey by Supporting Vehicle – 0 Kms Journey by Bicycle - 15 Kms

Early morning after breakfast and check out, we will be driving to Jambughoda, a tribal village which is a delight for any nature Lover. After check in, we will start cycling in the nature's lap. We will be visiting the Manganese caves with a local villager. These caves are believed to be Viharas which were in use in as early as 1st and 2nd Century AD. The local Rathwa Tribe is famous for its Pithora Paintings which are drawn on three interior walls of their houses. These paintings are more of a ritual than an art performed to thank God or for a wish. We will then also visit the beautiful picturesque Kada Dam sitting in the midst of dense forest. One can hear the sounds of wilderness with panoramic view in the middle of nowhere. Hathni Mata waterfall is another place which one cannot miss. Situated among the shaded green hills, this rock below the waterfall looks like a baby elephant with a cave housing a temple. Dinner at the Hotel and Night Stay at Jambughoda.

Journey by Supporting Vehicle – 75 Kms Journey by Bicycle - 40 Kms

Early morning after breakfast and checkout, we will then visit Champaner – Pavagadh Archaelogical Park, a world heritage site. Champaner is a historical city built by Sultan Mahmud Begda. The heritage site is surrounded with fortified walls starting from the hills of Pavagadh and extending upto the city of Champaner. The archaeological park consists of mosques, temples, step wells, gates, fortified walls and many more which are sure to mesmerize any heritage lover. The Pavagadh hill has a historical fort where ancient Kalika Mata Temple is situated. The city of Champaner has many mosques of which Nagina Masjid and Jami Masjid are outstanding examples of the Indo- Islamic Architecture. Saat Kaman on the Pavagadh Hill is one of the beautiful attractions among the various gates located on the hill. Cycling around the sleepy town of Champaner and on the hilly roads of Pavagadh Hill will just be the perfect end to the trip. Dinner at Resort and Night Stay at Champaner.

Journey by Supporting Vehicle – 0 Kms Journey by Bicycle - 55 Kms

Early morning after breakfast, we will check out and end the exciting tour of Gujarat.

Journey by Supporting Vehicle – 150 Kms Journey by Bicycle - 0 Kms