Regular Gujarat 05N / 06D

A 6-day classic Gujarat circuit for first-timers. Start and end in Ahmedabad with 2 nights total to cover Sabarmati Ashram, Adalaj Stepwell, and city heritage. Head to Dwarka for 2 nights to visit Dwarkadhish Temple, Bet Dwarka, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, and Rukmini Temple. Drive via Porbandar, birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, to Somnath for 1 night for Somnath Jyotirlinga aarti, Bhalka Tirth, and Triveni Sangam. Stay 1 night in Bhavnagar to see Takhteshwar Temple, Gandhi Smriti, and Nishkalank Mahadev. Includes 3/4-star hotels, daily breakfast, sightseeing, and private AC transfers. Covers major temples, Gandhi sites, and heritage in a comfortable loop.

• Day 01 : Ahmedabad – Dwarka (450Kms, 708 Hrs drive )

  Pick up from Ahmedabad Airport and depart for Dwarka. In the evening arrive and check into hotel. Rest of time free at leisure.
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• Day 02 : Dwarka – Sightseeing

  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 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.

• Day 03 : 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 for Somnath. In the evening arrive and check into hotel. Post fresh up visit the temple for prayers.
  Overnight stay in hotel.

• Day 04 : Somnath – Bhavnagar

  Post breakfast in the hotel 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 .

• Day 05 : Bhavnagar - Ranchhodraiji Dakor - Ahmedabad

  This morning visit Nishkalank Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple located at Koliyak near Bhavnagar, Gujarat. Situated in Koliyak Beach, it is one of the rarest sea temples in India. Located about a kilometer into the sea, the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple has 5 distinct swayamb hu Shiva lingams on a square platform and each is having a Nandi statue facing it. This temple is submerged during high tides in the sea and emerges during low tides to reveal itself majestically, promising its devotees to wash away all sins. The devotees visit the temple by walking barefooted from the shore during the low tide. Devotees first wash their hands and legs in a pond called Pandavas pond, upon reaching the temple and then visit the shrine.. Later depart for Ahmedabad. In the evening arrive and check into hotel.
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• Day 06 : Ahmedabad - Sightseeing / Airport Departure

  Post breakfast at hotel check out 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 , Jhulta Minara, and Kankaria Lake & Akshardham Temple etc. Rest of time for shopping until scheduled transfer to Airport to board the flight for onward destination.
  Tour Ends with happy memories.