Spiritual Gujarat With Beach And Jungle
7N/8DBhavnagar (1N) - Diu (1N) - Sasangir (1N) - Somnath (1N) - Dwarka (2N) - Ahmedabad (1N)
Within Gujarat there are historic forts, palaces, mosques, temples, and places of historical importance in India's struggle for independence. Many of these palaces and forts have been converted into heritage hotels to keep tourists close to the history of Gujarat.
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Arrives at Ahmedabad – Bhavnagar (200kms)Arrival at Ahmedabad, Meet to Greet and drive to Bhavnagar, Koliyak, visit Nishkalank Mahadev Temple (visit subject to low tied calendar). Continue drive to Bhavnagar. Overnight stay in Bhavnagar.
Bhavnagar – Diu (280kms)Morning after breakfast Diu and visit the St. Paul’s church, Diu Fort & markets.
St.Paul's church - St. Paul's church is dedicated to our Lady of Immaculate Conception. The construction of the church was started in 1601 and was completed in the year 1610. The main facade of the church is perhaps the most elaborate of all Portuguese churches in India. The façade has been illuminated by flood lights. The church adorned with curiously treated volutes and shell - like motifs and the magnificent wood carving is considered to be the most elaborate of all the Portuguese churches in India.
Diu Fort: It is an expansive and imposing structure, situated on the coast of the island. The fort commands a magnificent view of sea. It was constructed between 1535 and 1541 AD. The fort is skirted by the Sea on the three sides. On the fort stands a giant Light House. Several canons still stare menacingly from top. The main front wall is having five huge windows with stone galleries.
The Fort has been creatively lit, which creates a breath taking views at night. Rugged yet gentle, fierce yet loving. The majestic structure stands on the coast of DIU as a sentinel.
Once inside, you are overwhelmed by the gaunt majesty of the ancient stone work which transports you to a bygone era of gallant soldiers where time stands still. O/n stay at Diu.
Diu – Sasangir (120kms)Morning after breakfast proceeds to Sasangir, 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 Wild life Sanctuary 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. Infect, 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. O/n stay at Sasangir.
Note : Sasangir National Park will be closed from 15th June to 15th October every year.
Sasangir – Junagadh – Somnath (150kms)Morning after breakfast drive to Somnath en-route visit Juanagadh Girnar Temple and
Later drive to Somnath evening Aarti Darshan at Somnath Temple - A lord Shiva temple known as Jyotirling built by Moon God. Enjoy lighting and sounding Show Overnight stay at Somnath.
Somnath – Porbandar – Dwarka (250kms)Morning proceed to Porabandar, Visit Kirti temple, Sudam known as house & born place of Mahatma Gandhi. In back side house of Kasturba wife of Gandhi. Also visit of Gandhi museum, study room of Mahatma Gandhi in the Kirti temple.
Later visit of Sudama temple & continue proceed to Dwarka and , visit Lords Dwarkadhish Temple. Attend evening Aarti Darshan at Dwarkadhish Temple – Temple of Lord Krishna. O/n stay at Dwarka.
Dwarka – Byt Dwarka – Nageshwar – DwarkaAttend early morning Aarti at Dwarkadhish temple, have breakfast & thereafter visit Bet Dwarka, Nageshwar Jyotirling & Rukmani Temple.
Bet Dwarka – Also known as Bet Shankhoddar, Bet Dwarka is only 5 kms from Okha Junction in sea and Okha is 30 kms from Dwarka. It is said to be the place where Lord Krishna lived with his family when the ruled at Dwarka. It is also the place where Vishnu slew the demon Shankhasura. Visitors make it a point to visit the Krishna temple at this site which holds much of interest to be seen and experienced.
Nageswar Mahadev – The Puranas mention 12 Jyotirlingas or columns of light representing Lord Shiva, who manifested himself in that form in different parts of India. This Shiva shrine near Dwarka is one of these and is there- fore accorded great respect.
Rukmani Temple – Temple of Lord Krihsna’s wife. O/n stay at Dwarka.
Dwarka – Rajkot – Ahmedabad (450kms)Morning after breakfast driver to Rajkot and visit visit KABA GANDHI NO DELO - the residence of Kaba Gandhi. This is Mahatma Gandhi’s ancestral house in Rajkot where he spent his childhood. The house, now declared as a national monument has a museum "Gandhi Smriti" with photographs and personal belongings of Gandhiji.
Later drive to Ahmedabad and O/N Stay at Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad Sightseeing and Departure.Morning after breakfast visit Akshardham Temple (Monday Closed) Akshardham is situated in the capital city of Gandhinagar, which lies near Ahmadabad. The magnificent temple is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan.
Sidi Sayed mosque, built in 1573, is one of the most famous mosques of Ahmadabad. The mosque is entirely arcuated. The mosque has ten screen windows (jails) on the side and rear arches The Swetambara Temple.
Hatheesing temple was built outside Delhi gate in 1850 by a rich Jain merchant Sheth Hatheesing. This is the best known of Ahmadabad’s many ornate Jain temples. It is dedicated to Dharamnath, the fifteenth Tirthankar whose status stand in the main sanctuary Built by pure marble profusely decorated with rich carving,
Gandhi Ashram The beautiful ashram complex of Ahmadabad, with shady trees populated by thousand of parakeets, Beaters, sunbirds, squirrels, offers a refuge from the loud streets of the city and is one of the foremost tourist attractions of Ahmadabad. This ashram was Gandhi’s head quarters during the long struggle for Indian independence. His ashram was founded in 1915 and still makes handicrafts, handmade paper and spinning wheels. This ashram is open from 8.30 AM to 6.30 PM.
Later drive to Adalaj (A village to the north of Ahmadabad), visit step well is an architectural wonder built by Queen Rudabai and is certainly one of the finest monuments of Gujarat. It is a seven-storied structure in the form of a well with chambers one behind the other. The ‘Vav’ or stepped wells of Gujarat were used as meeting and resting-places during summer since their cool interiors offered unbelievable respite from the scorching sun outside.
Later transfer to Airport /Railway station for onward journey.
Overview
Gujarat, located in the western part of India, is a state with a rich cultural heritage, vibrant traditions, diverse landscapes, and a flourishing industrial and commercial sector. As the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, Gujarat holds significant historical and cultural importance. Gujarat has to offer Historical Sites, Gir Forest National Park, Rann of Kutch, Saputara, Gujarati Cuisine, Textile and Handicrafts, Navratri Festival, Somnath Temple, Ahmedabad, Kutchi Culture.
Policy
InclusionsExclusions
- Enjoy the Jeep Safari once during the tour
