Destinations for group trips
Where groups from Gujarat go most: how to reach, what to see, the best time and what the vehicle costs. Each guide has fares from every big Gujarat city.
8 destinations groups from Gujarat travel to most. From Ahmedabad, Statue of Unity is the nearest at 200 km and Dwarka the farthest at 440 km; a 17-seater costs ₹14,000–17,100 to ₹26,600–32,700 for the round trip (as of Oct 2026).
- Statue of UnityThe Statue of Unity, the world's tallest statue, on the NarmadaBest time: October to MarchTrip guide
- Rann of KutchThe White Rann of Kutch: a salt desert that glows at sunset and under the full moonBest time: November to FebruaryTrip guide
- DwarkaKrishna's city on the Arabian Sea and a JyotirlingaBest time: October to MarchTrip guide
- SomnathThe first Jyotirlinga, with Gir lions and Diu nearbyBest time: November to MarchTrip guide
- SaputaraGujarat's hill station in the Sahyadri hills of the Dang forestBest time: July to September for monsoon greenery, or October to FebruaryTrip guide
- Sasan GirThe only wild home of the Asiatic lion: jeep safaris in Gir National ParkBest time: December to April (the park reopens in mid-October)Trip guide
- UdaipurCity of lakes, palaces and sunsetsBest time: September to MarchTrip guide
- Mount AbuRajasthan's only hill station, with the Dilwara templesBest time: October to MayTrip guide
Distance and fares from Ahmedabad
Round trips with driver; the days are what most groups take.
| Trip | Distance | Days | 17-seater | AC Coach 40–49 seater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statue of Unity | 200 km | 2 days | ₹14,000–17,100 | ₹30,200–40,700 |
| Rann of Kutch | ≈ 371 km | 2 days | ₹21,900–27,100 | ₹48,500–65,600 |
| Dwarka | 440 km | 3 days | ₹26,600–32,700 | ₹58,100–78,400 |
| Somnath | 410 km | 3 days | ₹24,900–30,600 | ₹54,300–73,200 |
| Saputara | ≈ 363 km | 2 days | ₹21,500–26,500 | ₹47,500–64,300 |
| Sasan Gir | ≈ 353 km | 2 days | ₹20,900–25,800 | ₹46,200–62,600 |
| Udaipur | 260 km | 2 days | ₹16,200–19,800 | ₹34,800–46,800 |
| Mount Abu | 230 km | 2 days | ₹14,500–17,700 | ₹31,000–41,600 |
One way by road; ≈ marks a distance estimated from the map. Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. An inter-state toll estimate is included; parking is extra at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Questions groups ask
Which destination is closest to Ahmedabad for a group trip?
Statue of Unity, 200 km by road: 2 days is enough. A 17-seater costs ₹14,000–17,100 (indicative, Oct 2026).
Which places are best in the monsoon?
Saputara: green hills and waterfalls from July to September. The Rann of Kutch floods in the monsoon, and Gir National Park is closed to safaris from 16 June to 15 October.
Which places suit a pilgrimage group?
Dwarka and Somnath, often as one 3–4 day circuit, plus Nathdwara on the way to Udaipur. See the Dwarka–Somnath trip for a day-by-day plan and fares.
How are the fares worked out?
Round trip from Ahmedabad with driver at the class's per-km band, at least 250 km a day, ₹500 a day driver allowance, ₹300 a night halt and 5% GST, rounded to ₹100. Tolls and parking are extra. Operators quote the exact price.