3 nights in Gujarat - decision on itinerary

ChickPea1111

Hello. I am planning 3 nights to visit Gujarat at the beginning of December. Having a tough time deciding on how to best spend my limited time there. I am interested in seeing places that are unique to Gujarat. I have two proposed itineraries - will be flying from Mumbai. I think my first itinerary is too aggressive - would like some opinions. If I have to, I will drop Palitana off of the list of "must-dos". The second option does allow more time in both Little Rann and Ahmedabad versus being so rushed. Is there anything else driving distance from AMD that is recommended?

Option 1
Day 1: Fly into Bhavnagar in afternoon, Drive to Palitana stay overnight.
Day 2: visit temples early AM, drive to Ahmedabad in PM
Day 3: day trip to Little Rann sanctuary
Day 4: visit Gandhi Ashram, city tour, fly out late PM

Option 2
Day 1: Fly into AMD PM drive to Little Rann
Day 2: wildlife and village tours
Day 3: drive back to AMD AM; city tour
Day 4: Gandhi Ashram, fly out late PM

Any suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks!

genesis

If you go to Little Rann of Kutch, you should definitely go to see the Sun Temple At Modhera...around 30 odd km from Zainabad/Dasada where the camps are.
The ancient temple architecture is outstanding.

You can probably do a wildlife safari in the morning, go to Modhera and then to Ahmedabad (it is a bit of a north-south detour but worth it.

ashwinnaagar

Palitana and modhera are totally worth it, don't skip them.

ChickPea1111

Thank you for you comments. I have decided to not rush the visit to Little Rann and will stay overnight with Desert Coursers. I figure I will return someday to have a more thorough visit of Gujarat including Palitana and Sasan Gir.