Transfers to the hotel. Depending upon arrival time, one can visit Adalaj Stepwell and then visit Akshardham Temple. Enjoy “SAT CHIT ANAND” Water & Laser show, Return to Ahmedabad, We also recommend to visit Night Market at Law Garden as the market remains open till late night and you can see / photography people buying traditional Chaniya Choli and artificial jewellery for the World biggest Dance Festival “Navratri”. Return to your hotel. Overnight in Ahmedabad. {Law Garden is worth visiting 10-14 days before Navratri which starts 15th October 2023 this year}
After breakfast drive to Dwarka {500 km – 10 hours} enroute visit Bala Hanuman Temple for its non-stop Ram Dhun since 1956 and is also mentioned in Guinness Book of World Records. Drive further to Dwarka – Dinner and overnight at Dwarka.
Today early morning attends Mangla aarti at Dwarkadish Temple at 6.30 Am, return to your hotel for breakfast and later continue to visit Nageshwar Jyotirling - It is enshrined by one of the 12 Swayambhu (self-existent) Jyotirlings in the world, Nageshwar was believed to be known as ‘Darukavana’, which is an ancient epic name of a forests in India.
Later you will be visiting Beyt Dwarka - Beyt Dwarka is an island, situated at a distance of 30 km from the main town. This island is surrounded by a few temples, white beach, and Coral reefs. The main temple at Beyt Dwarka is that of Lord Krishna, which is believed to be located at a site that was once the residence of Lord Krishna and His family. This temple is over 500 years old and was built by Sri Vallabh Acharya.
In addition to this, Beyt Dwarka features temples of Vishnu, Radha, Lakshmi, Satyabhama, Devki and Jambavati. There is a narrow street that leads to these temples that are crowded by vendors selling local crafts, idols, cassettes, coconut, and seashells. Visiting Beyt Dwarka, you have to first reach Okha port Jetty from here, you have to hire a ferry or small boat to visit Beyt Dwarka, which is just 5 km from Okha. Return to Dwarka enroute visit Rukmini Temple - (Lord Shree Krishna's Patrani), There is a myth. associated with it once Krishna and Rukmani went to 'Durvasha Rishi' to invite him to Dwarka. He agreed on the condition that they (Krishna & Rukmani) have to carry the chariot instead of any animal. Krishna & Rukmani happily agreed to do so. While driving the chariot, Rukmani became thirsty. Lord Krishna then stopped the chariot and made the water of Holy River Ganga. 'Durvasha' annoyed by the action and curse Rukmani to stay away from Shree Krishna Hence Rukmani temple is located 2 km. Away from Dwarka’ s Jagat Mandir.
In the evening you will be visiting Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Mandir located on a hillock in the sea. This Temple is dedicated to Chandra-Mouliswar Shiva. This temple enshrines a Shivling in the sanctum which was found at the confluence of Gomti, Ganga and Arabian Sea by the Jagatguru Shankaracharya himself.
Late evening you will be free to explore the market area of Dwarka to buy some local and ethnic embroidered handicrafts item, colourfully embellished footwear, graceful Ghagra Choli and Dress materials beautifully decorated with sequins, mirror chunks, and colourful strings. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Dwarka.
Early breakfast and. You will be visiting ‘Kirti Mandir’ which is the memorial house kept in memory of Mahatma Gandhi now a museum. Continue to Somnath – Check into your hotel pre-booked – Later you will be visiting Bhalka Teerth - Where Lord Krishna is said to have been mistakenly shot in the foot. Nearby is Dehotsarg, where he succumbed to his mortal wound. The temple at Bhalka Tirth is known as Mahaprabhuji's Bethak, and a Tulsi tree has been planted in Lord Krishna's memory. The temple also contains a beautiful tribhangi idol of Lord Krishna playing his flute. Later visit Somnath Temple. Which is believed to be the first among the twelve Jyotirling shrines of Shiva. Reconstructed several times in the past after repeated destruction by several Muslim invaders and Portuguese the present temple was reconstructed in Chalukya style of Hindu temple architecture and completed in May 1951. The site of Somnath has been a pilgrimage site from ancient times on account of being a Triveni Sangam (the confluence of three rivers — Kapila, Hiran and Saraswati. Attend evening aarti at 7.00 pm followed by the Sound and Light show have been planned to highlight all facets of the historic site. The show will weave the three strands of the narrative – mythical, historical and modern – to put together the fabric of the story of Somnath in the most spectacular manner. The shows tell you about the history of the temple that was destroyed and reconstructed several times. Return to your hotel for Dinner. Overnight in Somnath.
Post breakfast proceed to Gir National Park – According to me this one of natural wonders gifted to humans. Check-in to your Resort prebooked. Post lunch enjoy the afternoon safari in Gir National Park in search of Asiatic Lion, Leopards, Spotted Deer’s and many more mammals and Bird Species. {We need to book the safari permits 3 months prior to the booking date, due to limited number of safari permits available per slot}. Stay in Gir. {65 kms – 01 Hour Drive}
Optional early morning safari and post breakfast leave for Rajkot {200 km – 5 Hours’ Drive} While driving from Gir to Rajkot one can visit Jetpur for shopping the Block Printed Bed Sheets, or if keen you can visit Buddhist Site of Khambalida Buddhist Caves.
Those are fond of Vintage and Classic Cars can have a prebooked lunch and visit the Private Collection of Vintage and Classic Cars of Maharaja of Gondal. Continue to Rajkot, Don’t forget to buy Jai Siya Ram Peda for home before you fly back home
Hotel Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis as per itinerary
Meals as per hotel plan
All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary in an air-conditioned vehicle on sharing basis
Road taxes, parking fees, fuel charges, interstate taxes
GST if not mentioned in the rates
All personal expenses like tips, laundry, telephone calls/fax, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fees at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
Anything not mentioned under Package Inclusions.
Entrance fees at all monuments and sightseeing spots
Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, and roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
Airfare if not mentioned in the itinerary
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Ahmedabad, Dwarka, Somnath, Sasangir
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Ahmedabad, Dwarka, Somnath, Sasangir, Diu
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