Gujarat is known for its several civilizations ensuing in a vibrant culture and a very prosperous heritage. Gujarat is home to several architectural marvels, witnesses of its glorious history and pilgrim centers for many faiths and this is the land of several mythological & historical figures like the legendary Lord Krishna and Mahatma Gandhi, the messenger of non-violence, This unique tour takes you to the home of the Mahatma Gandhi, who inspired the likes of Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela, the holy place at Dwarka and renowned temples like the Modhera Sun Temple and the invincible Somnath Temple. Statue of Unity “Statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel” 182mtr the tallest statue in the world. Gujarat is truly an ideal destination that has the best in store for all tourists. Gujarat is truly an ideal destination that has the best in store for all tourists.
DAY 01
Arrive Ahmedabad
Arrival in the largest city of Gujarat, Ahmedabad where you will be greeted by our representative at the point of arrival Airport/Railway station. After arrival you will be transferred to the hotel to be checked into a room. After freshening up you can go for a sightseeing of Ahmedabad to visit places like Sabarmati Ashram, River Front, Akshardham Temple, Adalaj Step Well (6AM to 6 PM), Vaishnodevi Temple and Kankaria Lake. One can even shop for some souvenirs once there for your loved ones back home. After an eventful day you will be taken back to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Akshardham - Closed on Monday
Visiting time 10:00 Am - 07:30 Pm
Watershow timing after sunset (7:30 Pm)
Fees : as per show.
Kankaria Lake- Closed on Monday
Visiting time 09:00 Am - 10:00 Pm
Watershow timing after sunset (7:30 Pm)
Fees : Adult - Rs. 25/, Child - Rs. 10/.
DAY 02
Ahmedabad – Dwarka (450 km/8 hrs)
Morning after breakfast drive to Dwarka, on your way to Dwarka take a break at Jamnagar. On the southeast corner of the lake is the Bala Hanuman temple, famous for its continuous chanting of the “Sri Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram '' since August 1st,1964, for which it is even listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. You can visit the temple to be witness to their prolonged act of religious devotion and even join in the chanting process. Further, continue to drive to Dwarka. On reaching Dwarka you will be checked in to your hotel. You can even attend the evening aarti or darshan at the famous Dwarkadhish temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Dwarkadhish Temple - Timing 5:00 Am - 1 Pm, 5:00 Pm - 9:30 Pm.
DAY 03 Dwarka
After breakfast day will be followed by Dwarka sightseeing, proceed to visit Nageshwar Jyotirling, Gopi talav and Shankhodar Island popularly known as Bet Dwarka. Take a ferry to Bet Dwarka, visit Dwarkadhish temple, Matsyavatar temple and Nilkanth temple. Later drive back to Dwarka. Afterwards visit Gomati Sangam Ghat, Sudama Setu, the day will be accomplished with a visit of Dwarkadhish temple and Sharda math also attend aarti of Dwarkadhish ji. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Bet Dwarka : Also known as Bet Shankhoddar, it is said to be the place where Lord Krishna lived with his family when they ruled at Dwarka. It is also the place where Vishnu slew the demon Shankhasura. Visitors make it a point to visit the Krishna temple at this site which holds much interest to be seen and experienced.
Bet Dwarka Ferry Timing 8:00 Am - 1 Pm, 5:00 Pm - 7:30 Pm
Nageshwar Mahadev:-The Puranas mention 12 Jyotirlingas or columns of light representing Lord Shiva, who manifested himself in that form in different parts of India. This shiva shrine near Dwarka is one of these and is there- fore accorded great respect.
Timing 6:00 Am - 12:30 Pm, 5:00 Pm - 8:30 Pm
Rukmani Temple: -Temple of Lord Krihsna’s wife, once Lord Krishna and his wife Rukmini went to the sage Durvasha to invite him for dinner at Dwarka. He agreed on the condition that Krishna & Rukmini would have to pull his chariot instead of any animal. The couple happily obliged. While pulling the chariot, Rukmini became thirsty so Lord Krishna prodded his toe into the earth to draw a spring of the holy Ganga water. Rukmini took a sip without offering Durvasha. Annoyed by her impoliteness he cursed Rukmini that she would be separated from her beloved husband. Hence Rukmini temple is located 2 kms away from Dwarka's Jagat Mandir. Maybe 2500 years old, but its domed mandapa and stepped sanctuary cannot be older than the 12th century in its present form.
Timing 6:00 Am - 9:00 Pm
DAY 04
Dwarka - Porbandar - Somnath (240 km/5 hrs)
After breakfast you will be checked out of the hotel and off to your next destination of Somnath. On your way to Somnath take a break at Porbandar. This place is well known for great religious significance as it is the birthplace of Sudama, the best friend and devotee of Lord Krishna. Visit to Kirti Mandir the birth place of Mahatma Gandhi. Further continue the drive to Somnath. On arrival at Somnath, check into your hotel. In the evening proceed for Somnath temple, the legendary shore temple of Somnath is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga most sacred shrines dedicated to the Lord Shiva. The temple contains the jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva. Evening, join Aarthi and light & sound show. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Kirti Mandir timing 07:30 AM - 07:00 PM
Somnath Timing - 6 Am - 9 Pm.
Aarti time 7:00 Am, 11:00 Pm & 7:00 Pm.
Sound and Light Show timing - 7:45 Pm & 9:00 Pm (Close during monsoon)
Somnath: Established as one of the twelve Shiva Jyotirlingas. One of the most revered & an important center of culture & nationalism. The legendary temple contains a ‘Jyotirlinga’. Looted & destroyed, built & rebuilt several times, it represents the eternal beauty & strength of Indian society. The present splendid structure was rebuilt about five decades ago, at the exact spot where the original shrine was located. The iron man of India Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was instrumental in the construction of the present temple. The temple has a tower over 165 feet high over the main sanctum. (Non Hindus are permitted to enter the temple)
DAY 05:
Somnath- Ahmedabad (410 km/ 9 hrs)
Return Home with Happy Memories
Morning visit to Bhalka Tirth. The same place where lord Krishna was shot by an arrow after getting mistaken for a deer, later you will be transferred to your departure location in Ahmedabad where you will be assisted by our representative. You will be dropped off at the Airport or Railway Station.
Bhalka tirth timing 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
