Best of Gujarat

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

Day 01: Arrival in Ahmedabad

  • Arrival: Arrive in Ahmedabad and check in at your hotel.
  • Sightseeing: Visit the Gandhi Ashram, City Museum, and Hathising Jain Temple. In the evening, explore the Adalaj Stepwell and Akshardham Temple.
  • Overnight: Stay at the hotel in Ahmedabad.

Day 02: Ahmedabad to Bhavnagar (200 km / 4 hrs)

  • En-route Visits: Depart for Bhavnagar, stopping at Lothal to explore this significant ancient Indus Valley Civilization site. Continue to Velavadar National Park, renowned for its successful conservation of blackbuck, wolf, and the lesser florican.
  • Arrival in Bhavnagar: Check in and later visit Nishkalank Mahadev Temple in Koliyak.
  • Overnight: Stay at the hotel in Bhavnagar.

Day 03: Bhavnagar to Sasan Gir (200 km / 4 hrs)

  • En-route Visits: After breakfast, drive to Sasan Gir, with a visit to Palitana en route. Explore Palitana’s impressive collection of over 900 temples, the world’s largest temple complex.
  • Arrival in Sasan Gir: Check in and visit the Gir Interpretation Zone.
  • Overnight: Stay at the hotel in Sasan Gir.

Day 04: Sasan Gir to Diu (110 km / 2 hrs)

  • Morning Safari: Enjoy a jeep safari in Gir National Park.
  • Transfer to Diu: Proceed to the coastal town of Diu. Visit St. Paul’s Church, Diu Museum, and Diu Fort. Spend the evening relaxing on the beach.
  • Overnight: Stay at the hotel in Diu.

Day 05: Diu to Somnath (90 km / 2 hrs)

  • Sightseeing: Travel to Somnath and visit Bhalka Tirth, Triveni Sangam, Geeta Mandir Chopati, and Somnath Temple. Attend the evening Aarti and watch the light and sound show.
  • Overnight: Stay at the hotel in Somnath.

Day 06: Somnath to Dwarka (230 km / 5 hrs)

  • En-route Visits: Depart for Dwarka, stopping in Porbandar to visit Kirti Mandir (Gandhiji’s birthplace) and Sudama Temple.
  • Arrival in Dwarka: Check in and visit the Dwarkadeesh Temple.
  • Overnight: Stay at the hotel in Dwarka.

Day 07: Dwarka to Rajkot (250 km / 5 hrs)

  • En-route Visits: Explore Bet Dwarka and visit the Old Krishna Temple. En route, visit Nageshwar Temple (one of the 12 Jyotirlingas), Rukmini Temple, and Gopi Talav.
  • Evening: Visit Bala Hanuman Temple in Jamnagar, renowned for its continuous Ramdhun, as noted in the Guinness Book of World Records.
  • Arrival in Rajkot: Check in at your hotel.
  • Overnight: Stay at the hotel in Rajkot.

Day 08: Rajkot to Ahmedabad (230 km / 5 hrs)

  • Departure: After breakfast, travel back to Ahmedabad. Transfer to the airport or railway station for your onward journey.

This itinerary offers a comprehensive tour of Gujarat’s cultural, historical, and natural landmarks, providing a diverse experience of the region’s rich heritage.

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