Destination Covered: Ahmedabad-Dwarka –Porbandar –Somnath - Gir –Diu

Duration: 08 Days / 07 Nights

Day 01: Arrive Ahmedabad

Assistance upon arrival at Ahmedabad airport / Rly station and transfer to the hotel..

The city of Ahmedabad is full of paradoxes. Whether it is its colorful history dotted with conquests by the Mughals, the Marathas and the British on one hand and its association with the modern-day messiah of peace and non violence, Mahatma Gandhi on the other; or the cheerful co-existence of the new with the old, the city is a virtual kaleidoscope of color, language, festivals and cultures. Night stay at hotel in Ahmedabad. Night stay at hotel in Ahmedabad.

Day 02: In Ahmedabad –Local Tour

Later sightseeing of Ahmedabad visiting Gandhi Ashram, Hateesingh Jain Temple, Sidi Syed Mosque, Jama Masjid, Adalaj Stepwell. Eve. Visit Akshardham Temple with laser Show Overnight at hotel

Ahmedabad was founded by sultan ahmad shah in the year 1411 a.d with Blessings of his spiritual adviser shaikh ahmad khattu ganj baksha of Sarkhej at the site of an old town of ashawal and karnavati. Ahmedabad grew in wealth and splendour for a hundred years and became the centre of skilled craftsmen and merchants. The ancient monuments in and around the City of ahmedabad may be broadly grouped under two main periods, the first that of ahmad shah - 1 datable to the first half of the 15th century a.d. , and the second, the period of mahmud begada, datable to the second half of 15th century a.d.

Day 03: Ahmedabad –Dwarka Drive (400Km /7Hrs approx)

After Morning Breakfast at hotel later drive to Dwarka enroute visiting Gondal on arrival check into hotel, Eve: visit Aarti at Dwarkadish Temple. Overnight at hotel.

Dwarka is one of the four holiest pilgrimage sites and main Centre of the krishna legend. It’s said that lord Krishna set his capital in Dwarka with entire yaduvanshi clan after his flight from Mathura. Archaeological excavations show that present day dwarka is the 6th city on this site, the earlier five having been submerged in the sea.

Dwarkadish Temple (Jagat Mandir) The ancient dwarkadish temple, has often been renovated, and the carvings Outside date from around the 16th century, the walls of about 12th century. A highlight of the temple is the 19th century shikara tower. The Multipillared sabha mandapa leads to a 60 pillared sanctum sanctoruim dated by scriptures 2500 years. Incredibly details sculpture decorates the Entire temple

Day 04 Dwarka / Bet Dwarka / Nageshwar Jyotirlings / Dwarka

Breakfast at Hotel, Am: again visit Dwarkadish Temple Later full day excursion to Bet Dwarka & Nageshwar Jyotirlings. Eve: back to Dwarka (optional visit aarti at Dwarka Temple). Overnight at hotel.

Bet Dwarka Bet Dwarka is located 30km north of Dwarka on an island in the middle of the Arabian Sea, next to the coastal town of Okha. It takes twenty minutes by boat to reach the island. Bet Dwarka is said to be the remains of the 250 sq km (96 square miles) of land borrowed from the ocean to build the original city of Dwarka. Nageshwar Jyotirlings: Situated in the outskirts of Dwaraka, Nageshwar Temple or Nagnath Temple is one of the prominent Shiva shrines in India and this temple represents the removal of evil activities from earth.

Day 05: Dwarka / Porbandar / Somnath by Surface 234 KMS. Approx 4 – 5 Hours drive

After Morning Breakfast at Hotel later drive to Somnath Dwarka enroute visiting Porbandar on arrival check into hotel & Lunch. Eve: visit Aarti at Somnath Temple. Overnight at hotel.

“Pauravelakul” and thereafter named “Sudamapuri”. It is localted at latitude north 21.37o and longitude east 69.49o on the western coast of Saurashtra where the river Asmavati meets the ocean. It has completed one thousand years on Rakshabandhan, full moon day of Shravana, in the Vikram era 2046. In fact, it is believed that Porbandar was discovered on Raksshabandhan day. Temples, Mosques and Cemeteries Satyanarayan temple, Bhutnath Mahadev temple, Jadeshwar temple, Ramdhun temple and many more temples welcomes to pilgrims in Porbandar. Seven mosques named Nagina Masjid, Jumma Masjid, Mitthi Masjid, Khari Masjid, Sunni Vora Masjid, Takia Masjid are also famous for the visitors. Roman Catholic Church, C.N.I Protestant Church, are also well known here.

Somnath is one of the 12 jyotirlingas of lord Shiva. In the Shiva Purana and Nandi Upapurana, Shiva said, `I am omnipresent but specially in 12 forms and places, the jyotirlingas`. Somnath is one of these 12 holy places. Today, Somnath offers a holy pilgrimage, a beach holiday and a number of places of historic, religious or scenic importance. Somnath Temple: The shore temple of Somnath is believed to have been built in 4 phases-in gold by Lord Soma, in silver by Ravi, in wood by lord Krishna and in stone by Bhimadeva. Tales of its riches brought in a series of invasions, but each time the temple was raided, whether by Muhammad Ghazni who took back the silver doors and treasures or by Aurangzeb in a fanatical vein, it was restored by zealous Hindu worshippers to its original glory.

Day 06: Somnath – Gir National Park (1.5Hr)

Morning after breakfast drive down to Sasan Gir for enjoying some wildlife thrills in the state. Home to a large variety of Asiatic lions, Sasan Gir is one of the most fondly frequented locations even for tourists on wildlife vacations in India.

Explore through the heart of the Gir National Park and wildlife sanctuary and catch the wild animals roaming freely in the open environs. Lions, leopards, four-horned antelopes, blackbucks, and golden jackals, the Sasan Gir wildlife sanctuary houses them all.

Gir National Park: Reputed across the world for its population of Asiatic Lion, Gir National Park is a paradise for the connoisseurs of wildlife. Spread across an area of 1,412.13 sq Km, it has a rugged terrain and the steep rocky hillsides are covered in mixed deciduous forests. There are teaks, ber, and flame of the forest and banyan trees. Most of the tourists explore the sanctuary in search of Asiatic Lions. The lions, a smaller more compact version of their African cousins are best viewed at dawn or dusk when they are on the move. Gir has also leopards and numerous chital, nilgai, chinkara, the four horned antelope and wild boar. Marsh crocodiles are often seen at kamleshwar dam & farm developed in the forest.

Mount Girnar Mount Girnar is most sacred to the Jain community. This hill is situated in Junagadh and rises to a height of more than 600 m, a climb marked by 10,000 stone-steps. On this hill various Hindu and a group of 16 Jain temples are located. This sacred hill is visited by millions of Hindus and Jains. The Amba Mata temple is situated on the top of the hill. The newly weds came here and worship the Amba Mata in order to ensure a happy marriage. One of the largest and the oldest Jain temple, dedicated to Neminath, the 22nd Jain Tirthankar and Mallinath, the 19th Jain Tirthankar are situated just below the Amba Mata temple. Besides this the Bhavnath temple is also located on this hill. The Bhavnath temple is dedicated to the Lord Shiva. The Mahashivaratri fair held here is attended by Nagasadhus and pilgrims from all over India. When a Traveller to Gujarat, Joss Graham, climbed up the hill forthe festival of Shivaratri, he slept there overnight. He woke up on hearing the praying murmurs of the great mass of devotees, about 100,000 of them in their communities and tribal groups. There is also the temple of Samprati Raja, a fine example of the later period and the Melak Vasahi temple.

Reach & Check in at Hotel . After Lunch proceed for a game view (Jeep safar) into the Sasangir Lion Sanctuary.

Dinner & Overnight at Jungle Resort.

Day 07: Gir – Diu Drive (1.5Hr)

Today morning after breakfast check out from Hotel and drive to Diu. Reach & Check into Hotel. Evening enjoy the beach activity.

Overnight at Hotel in Diu.

Day 08: Diu -Somnath Rly stn drop (85Km/1.5Hrs approx)

Somnath Jabalpur Express; Departs at 0930Hrs

Ontime drop off at Somnath Rly stn to catch Overnight train to onward destination. Night on board

Note : Above Is An Indicative Itinerary And Can Be Customized As Per Your Requirements.