Wankaner
The Erstwhile Princely State famous for Jain Temples
General Information
District: Kachchh, State: Gujarat, India
Area: 0
Languages Spoken: Gujarati and local dialects
Long Distance Code: +91-2828
Importance:
Best Time to Visit: October to May
Description
One of the princely states of Jhalawad, it was ruled by the Jhala Rajputs till it was merged in the free India in 1947, after India's independence. Wankaner situated in the district of Kutch, is situated on the banks of River Macchhu. The literal meaning of Wankaner is located on the bend of a stream, which it actually is, located on the banks of the river, where it takes a turn. <br />Wankaner is famous for its beautiful palace built by Amarsinhji and named it Ranjit Vilas palace. The palace is built in various architectural styles overlooking the town of Wankaner. It is also one of the first palaces to be converted in to Heritage Hotels by its rulers. <br />Today other than the palace its also the beautiful glass temple that attracts the visitors from far and beyond. This recently built Jain glass temple is still in its building stages and attracts people of the Jain faith and others alike.
Explore Gujarat / PI-0247 (13 Days / 12 Nights)
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Blessed with fascinating landscapes and magnificent historic monuments, Gujarat is a richly rewarding tourist destination offering a range of holiday possibilities. The state is also famous as the only abode of Asiatic lion in the world. This tour will take you across this exquisite state taking you cross the a wide range of sceneries from welcoming city of Bhavnagar to fast moving Ahmedabad to the spiritual Somnath to the thrilling Gir forests. The tour finally ends in the financial capital of India, Mumbai.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Mumbai
Day 2 : Mumbai
Day 3 : Mumbai - Bhavnagar
Day 4 : Bhavnagar - Palitana
Day 5 : Palitana - Ahmedpur Mandvi
Day 6 : Ahmedpur Mandvi
Day 7 : Ahmedpur Mandvi - Somnath - Sasan Gir
Day 8 : Sasan Gir - Junagarh
Day 9 : Junagarh
Day 10 : Junagarh - Rajkot - Wankaner
Day 11 : Wankaner - Ahmedabad
Day 12 : Ahmedabad
Day 13 : Ahmedabad - Mumbai
Mumbai-Bhavnagar-Palitana-Ahmedpur Mandvi-Somnath-Sasan Gir-Junagarh-Rajkot-Wankaner-Ahmedabad-Mumbai
Blessed with fascinating landscapes and magnificent historic monuments, Gujarat is a richly rewarding tourist destination offering a range of holiday possibilities. The state is also famous as the only abode of Asiatic lion in the world. This tour will take you across this exquisite state taking you cross the a wide range of sceneries from welcoming city of Bhavnagar to fast moving Ahmedabad to the spiritual Somnath to the thrilling Gir forests. The tour finally ends in the financial capital of India, Mumbai.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Mumbai
Day 2 : Mumbai
Day 3 : Mumbai - Bhavnagar
Day 4 : Bhavnagar - Palitana
Day 5 : Palitana - Ahmedpur Mandvi
Day 6 : Ahmedpur Mandvi
Day 7 : Ahmedpur Mandvi - Somnath - Sasan Gir
Day 8 : Sasan Gir - Junagarh
Day 9 : Junagarh
Day 10 : Junagarh - Rajkot - Wankaner
Day 11 : Wankaner - Ahmedabad
Day 12 : Ahmedabad
Day 13 : Ahmedabad - Mumbai
Gujarat with Rajasthan / PI-0449 (23 Days / 22 Nights)
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi - Bikaner
Day 3 : Bikaner
Day 4 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer
Day 5 : Jaisalmer
Day 6 : Jaisalmer - Barmer - Jalore
Day 7 : Jalore - Jodhpur
Day 8 : Jodhpur
Day 9 : Jodhpur - Udaipur
Day 10 : Udaipur
Day 11 : Udaipur - Ahmedabad
Day 12 : Ahmedabad - Bhavnagar
Day 13 : Bhavnagar - Diu
Day 14 : Diu
Day 15 : Diu - Gir - Diu
Day 16 : Diu - Junagadh
Day 17 : Junagadh
Day 18 : Junagadh - Wankaner
Day 19 : Wankaner - Bhuj
Day 20 : Bhuj
Day 21 : Bhuj
Day 22 : Bhuj - Mumbai
Day 23 : Mumbai
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi - Bikaner
Day 3 : Bikaner
Day 4 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer
Day 5 : Jaisalmer
Day 6 : Jaisalmer - Barmer - Jalore
Day 7 : Jalore - Jodhpur
Day 8 : Jodhpur
Day 9 : Jodhpur - Udaipur
Day 10 : Udaipur
Day 11 : Udaipur - Ahmedabad
Day 12 : Ahmedabad - Bhavnagar
Day 13 : Bhavnagar - Diu
Day 14 : Diu
Day 15 : Diu - Gir - Diu
Day 16 : Diu - Junagadh
Day 17 : Junagadh
Day 18 : Junagadh - Wankaner
Day 19 : Wankaner - Bhuj
Day 20 : Bhuj
Day 21 : Bhuj
Day 22 : Bhuj - Mumbai
Day 23 : Mumbai
Classical Gujarat Heritage / PI-0486 (9 Days / 8 Nights)
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Famous for narrating tales of history, Gujarat is a vibrant western Indian state where some of the best historical sites of the country are housed. These include the Jhoolta Minara, Buddhist Caves, Lakshmi Vilas Palace, Dandi and Teen Darwaja among others. Visit these sites that whisper the legendary tales of the culture and history of this rich land.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Ahmedabad - Jambhugodha
Day 2 : Jambhugodha
Day 3 : Jambugodha - Uthelia
Day 4 : Uthelia - Bhavnagar
Day 5 : Bhavnagar
Day 6 : Bhavnagar - Gondal
Day 7 : Gondal - Wankaner
Day 8 : Wankaner - Ahmedabad
Day 9 : Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad-Jambhugodha-Jambugodha-Uthelia-Bhavnagar-Gondal-Wankaner-Ahmedabad
Famous for narrating tales of history, Gujarat is a vibrant western Indian state where some of the best historical sites of the country are housed. These include the Jhoolta Minara, Buddhist Caves, Lakshmi Vilas Palace, Dandi and Teen Darwaja among others. Visit these sites that whisper the legendary tales of the culture and history of this rich land.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Ahmedabad - Jambhugodha
Day 2 : Jambhugodha
Day 3 : Jambugodha - Uthelia
Day 4 : Uthelia - Bhavnagar
Day 5 : Bhavnagar
Day 6 : Bhavnagar - Gondal
Day 7 : Gondal - Wankaner
Day 8 : Wankaner - Ahmedabad
Day 9 : Ahmedabad
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