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Day 01 : Arrive Jamnagar station –drive to Dwarka (90 Kms, 2 Hrs drive)
This morning pick up from any major city of Ahmedabad start for 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 associated with Lord Krishna. Upon arrival check into hotel. After fresh up visit Dwarkadhisa Temple also called Jagat Mandir dedicated to Krishna was originally built 2500years ago followed by sightseeing of religious town including visit of Nageshwar Temple –, One of the 12th Jyotirlingas of Shiva, Rukmini Temple and Gopi Talav.
In the afternoon take ferry for Bet Dwarka located 30km north of town of Dwarka. You can take ferry at your cost which will take hardly 15-20 minutes to reach the island. Post prayers back to hotel.
Overnight stay in hotel.
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Day 02 : Dwarka – Porbandar – Somnath (200km/ 4hrs)
This morning depart for Somnath is believed to be the first among the twelve Jyotirlingas shrine of Shiva. Destroyed and reconstructed several times in the past, the present temple was reconstructed in Chalukya Style of Hindu temple architecture and completed in May 1951. The reconstruction was envisioned by Vallabhbhai Patel and was completed under K.M.Munshi, the then head of the temple trust. Enroute visit Porbandar, the birth Place of Mahatma Gandhi. Here you can visit Kirti Mandir – the place where Gandhi ji was born and Sudama Temple; the only Sudama Temple in the world. Continue your drive forSomnath. In the evening arrive and check into hotel. Post fresh up visit the temple for prayers.
Overnight stay in hotel.
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Day 03 : Somnath – Diu – Gir National Park )
Post morning breakfast check out and depart for Diu by road. On reaching visit Diu Fort, Naida Caves, Jallandhar Beach, Diu Museum, etc. In the afternoon depart for Gir National Park. In the evening arrive and check into hotel.
Overnight stay in hotel.
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Day 04 : Gir – Bhavnagar
Enjoy Morning safari at Gir National Park. Sasan Gir Lion sanctuary is home of some 300 Asiatic Lions. Sasan Gir is only place in world outside African continent where lion can be seen in its natural habitat. Gir Widllife Sanctaury is the last refuge of Asiatic lions in India and the lion population residing in the park is a little over 300. The whole coverage area of Gir Sanctuary is about 560-square-mile (1,450-sq-kms). Gir is not just about Lions, the second most commonly found predator in the Gir is Leopard. Infact, Gir national park is also home to one of the largest Leopard populations in any park in India, and especially in the hotter season they can sometimes be seen at night close to the lodges. There animal residents of the Gir national park are Sambar Deer, Chital Spotted Deer, Nilgai Antelope, Chowsingha Four-Horned Antelope, Chinkara Gazelle, Wild Boar, Langur Monkey, Jackal, and Hyena and numerous birds like Paradise Flycatcher, Bonneli's Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle, Woodpeckers Flamingo etc. bout 10, 000 years ago lions spanned vast sections of the globe, but as the human population started to increase, trees were cut and forests were cleared to make more land for people to live in.
Back to hotel for Breakfast. Post breakfast check out and depart for Bhavnagar is situated around 200Kms far from the state Capital - Gandhinagar. Upon arrival check into hotel. After fresh up visit Takhteswar Temple built of white marble, Bhav Vilas Palace, Nilambagh Palace etc. Rest of time free at leisure.
Overnight stay in hotel.
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Day 05 : Bhavnagar -Ranchhodraiji Dakor - Ahmedabad
Take early breakfast in the hotel and leave for Ranchhodraiji Dakor, in its earlier phases as pilgrimage center in Gujarat, was famous for the Danknath temple, a place of shiva worship. In the later phases it developed into a Vaishnavite center with the growing fame of Ranchhodraiji [form of Lord Shri Krishna] temple, which was built in 1772 A.D. The temple normally opens at about 6:45 A.M. in the morning and closes at 12 Noon between which there are five darshans namely, Mangla, Bal bhog, Srinagar bhog, Gwal bhog and Rajbhog during which Aartis are performed. Post Darshan/ prayers depart for Ahmedabad. In the evening arrive Ahmedabad. If time available enjoy Some sightseeing in Ahmedabad until schedule departure to Airport to board the flight for onward destination.
Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 06 : Ahmedabad – Sightseeing
Post breakfast in the hotel proceed to explore the city of Ahmadabad; 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 followed by Akshardham Temple built in 1822.
Rest of time free at leisure.
Overnight stay in Hotel.
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Day 07 : Ahmedabad – drive to mount Abu via Ambaji Temple)
Scheduled arrive Ahmedabad Airport, meet our representative who will warmly welcome and later depart for Mount Abu via Ambaji Temple prayers. Itis an important temple town with millions of devotees visiting the Ambaji temple every year. It is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. It is situated at a distance of approximately 45 kilometers from Mount Abu. In the holy temple of "Arasuri Ambaji", there is no image or statue of goddess the holy "Shree Visa Yantra" is worshiped as the main deity. No one can see the Yantra with naked eye. The photography of the Yantra is prohibited.
The original seat of Ambaji mata is on Gabbar hilltop in the town. A large number of devotees visit the temple every year especially on Purnima days. A large mela on Bhadarvi poornima (full moon day) is held. Every Year from all over the country people come here walking all over from their native place just to worship MAA AMBE in September. The whole Ambaji town is lit up as the nation celebrates the festive time of Diwali.
(The temple is open from 7.00 am to 11.30 am, 12.30 pm to 4.30 pm and 6.30 pm to 9.00 pm)
In the evening arrive Mount Abu and check into hotel. Rest of time free at leisure.
Overnight stay in hotel.
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Day 08 : Mount Abu – Sightseeing
Post breakfast in the hotel explore the city of Mount Abu, is the only Hill station in the state of Rajasthan. Visit some carved of white marble architecture – Dilwara Jain Temple which was built between the 11th and 13th centuries AD. Later on visit historical monument Achalgarh Fort, built in the 14th century by Rana Kumbha of Mewar. It encloses several beautiful Jain temples, including the Achaleswar Mahadev Temple (1412) and the Kantinath Temple (1513). Later on visit Nakki Lake; situated in the heart of the city, is another popular attraction of Mount Abu. There is the Toad Rock on a hill near the lake. Raghunath Temple and Maharaja Jaipur Palace are also on hills near Nakki Lake followed by visit of some of Hindu Temples, including the Adhar Devi Temple, carved out of solid rock; the Shri Raghunathji Temple; and a shrine and temple to Dattatreya built atop the Guru Shikhar. Rest of time free at leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 09 : Mount Abu – Udaipur (180Kms, 4 Hrs drive)
This morning depart for Udaipur; was the historic capital of the kingdom of Mewar in the former Rajputana. Maharana Udai Singh of the Sisodia clan of Rajput founded the city in 1553 and shifted his capital from the city of Chittorgarh to Udaipur. It remained as the capital city till 1818 when it became a British princely state, and thereafter the Mewar province became a part of Rajasthan when India gained independence in 1947. Now, Udaipur is a very popular tourist destination of Rajasthan Known for its history, culture, scenic locations and the Rajput-era palaces. Proceed for sightseeing covering Saheliyon–Ki–Bari; is a major garden and a popular tourist spot in the northern part of the city. The garden with its fountains and kiosks, a lotus pool and marble elephants, was laid for a group of forty-eight young women attendants who accompanied a princess to Udaipur as part of her dowry. Later on visit Jagdish Temple ; dedicated to Lord Vishnu & approachable by a broad flight of steps, the shrine is a rectangular platform on the lines of Indo-Aryan style of architecture followed by City Palace – located aside of Lake Pichola & Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk Art Museum). In the evening enjoy boat ride (at your own cost) in Lake Pichola. Rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 10 : Udaipur – Airport departure )
Take breakfast at hotel and spend time at leisure until scheduled departure to Airport to board the flight for onward destination.
Tour Ends with happy memories.
