Religious Tour of Gujarat

Religious Tour of Gujarat - (05 Nights / 06 Days)
Destination Covered: Ahmedabad – Palitana – Porbander - Dwarka – Jamnagar – Ahmedabad

Day 01: Arrive Ahmedabad – Transfer to Hotel.

Scheduled arrive Ahmedabad Airport / Railway station, meet our representative who will assist you to introduce the driver and then transfer to hotel. After fresh up proceed to explore the city of Ahmedabad; is the largest city of Gujarat located on the Bank of Sabarmati River just 30kms away from the state capital – Gandhinagar. Start the sightseeing and visit Gandhi Ashram founded by Mahatma Gandhi along the Sabarmati River followed by Hathising Jain Temple, Jhulta Minara, Jumma Masjid and Kankaria Lake. In the evening visit Akshardham Temple built in 1822. Back to hotel for night stay.

Day 02: Ahmedabad – Palitana ( 220 Kms, 5 Hrs drive )

This morning depart for Palitana located 50 kms Southwest of Bhavnagar and is a major pilgrimage center associated with Jain Religion. It is believed that the first Thirthankaras of Jain Religion, Adinath had Medidated on the Shatrujaya Hill where Palitana Temples was constructed. There are more than 900 temples have been built on this hill and all temples are exquisitely carved in marble stone. After prayers drive straightway to Sasangir. In the evening arrive and check into hotel. Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 03: Palitana – Somnath ( 218 Kms, 5 Hrs drive )

Take breakfast in the hotel and later depart for Somnath is an important pilgrimage and tourist destination located on the western Coast of Gujarat. It is the first among 12 Jyotirlingas Shrine of Lord Shiva. It is believed that this is the place where Krishna ended his lila on earth and then left for heavenly abode. Upon arrival check into hotel. After fresh up enjoy sightseeing and visit Somnath Temple, Triveni Sagam, Geeta Mandir Chopati etc. In the evening join Aarti followed by light and Sound show. Back to hotel. Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 04: Somnath – Porbandar – Dwarka ( 235 Kms, 5 Hrs drive )

This morning start for next pilgrimage destination Dwarka is one of the foremost Chardham located on the western shore of the Okhamandal peninsula on the right bank of the Gomti River. It is closely with Lord Krishna. Enroute visit Porbandar, the birth Place of Mahatma Gandhi. Here you can visit Kirti Mandir – the place where Gandhiji was born and Sudama Temple; the only Sudama Temple in the world. In the evening arrive and check into hotel. After fresh up visit Dwarkadeesh Temple dedicated to Krishna was originally built 2500years ago. Back to hotel. Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 05: Dwarka – Jamnagar ( 128 Kms, 3.5 Hrs drive )

Take breakfast in the hotel and enjoy sightseeing of religious town including visit of Nageshwar Temple – , One of the 12th Jyotirlinga of Shiva, Rukmini Temple and Gopi Talav. In the afternoon depart for Jamnagar is the fifth largest city in the state of Gujarat. Jamnagar is well known for its four Jain Temple ; such as Vardhman Shah's Temple, Raisi Shah's Temple, Sheth 's Temple, and Vasupujya Swami's Temple; all built between 1574 and 1622. Later on visit Bala Hanuman Temple known for its nonstop Ramdhun since 1956 and is included in Guinness Book of World Records followed by visit of Nilkanth Mahadev Temple and other famous temple nearby. Rest of time free at leisure. Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 06: Jamnagar – Ahmedabad Airport / Railway station departure ( 310 Kms, 6 Hrs drive )

Take breakfast in the hotel and spend time at leisure until scheduled transfer to Airport / Railway station to board the flight / train for onward journey. Tour ends with happy memoires.

Gujarat Package