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Wildlife-Birding-Heritage-Hills (5 nights)

This is a mixed Short-break Itinerary covering birding, wildlife, heritage and Hill station. 

Dasada is located at the edge of the geographically unique  landform,  the Little Rann of  Kutch which is  a  saline desert wilderness offering  exciting cross-desert  safaris,  superb  wildlife  viewing opportunities  and  colourful  villages  along  the  edge of  the desert. The Little Rann of kutch is a birdwatcher's paradise in winter and also home to a rare Wild Ass population. Balaram Palace is a Palace retreat with close proximity to Balaram Wildlife Sanctuary. Mount Abu is a renowned Hill station in the area and also home to famous Dilwara temples.


Day 1
- Arrive at Ahmedabad Proceed to Dasada (90 kms). Do Jeep Safari in the afternoon and chase  a few wild asses.  
Day 2
- Early Morning visit to nearby Swamps and spot birds. Proceed to Balaram Palace via Step wells of Patan and Sun Temple of Modhera (World Heritage Sites) - 200 kms.
Day 3
-  Relax during the day and visit Ambaji Temple (50 kms) during the day OR Visit the nearby Balaram Wildlife Sanctuary.
Day 4 - Proceed to Mount Abu after breakfast (60 kms).  Do boating in Nakki lake and visit Dilwara Temple in the evening.
Day 5 - Visit Guru Shikhar, Brahmakumari Asram or do shopping locally or simply relax.
Day 6 - Take onward journey either from Abu Road station (22 kms) or Return to Ahmedabad (250 kms) 

Accommodation Option

Dasada

Mount Abu

Rann Riders

Palace Hotel Bikaner House

Balaram Palace Jaipur House

Balaram Palace

Palanpur Palace

  Connaught house
  Kesar Bhawan Palace
  Hotel Hillock
  Hotel Hilltone

Access - Ahmedabad is a major Airport and station and gets daily flights/Trains from all major cities in India (Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur, Bangalore, Kolkata, Goa, Pune). 

Note: Above is an indicative itinerary and can be customised as per your requirements.

Please email to guj09@nivalink.com with dates of travel for a firm quote (hotel cost and transportation) with an indicative itinerary. 

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