Somnath Temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and symbolizes resilience, having been rebuilt multiple times after destruction. Dwarkadhish Temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and marks the legendary kingdom of Dwarka, making it a major pilgrimage site.
Statue of Unity is the world’s tallest statue (182 m), dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s first Deputy Prime Minister. Located near the Sardar Sarovar Dam, it symbolizes national unity and attracts millions of tourists each year.
Welcome to The GUJARAT On arrival at the Ahmedabad airport or Ahmedabad
railway station (on your own), you will be transferred to your hotel. In the
afternoon you will proceed on a half day city tour of Ahmedabad visiting
Gandhi Ashram, Calico Museum, Utensils Museum, the Jami Mosque and
finally Akshardham which is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan.
This morning proceed on an excursion to the Sun Temple at Modhera that
dates back to the early 11th century. This temple has been designed in such a
way that the Sun's rays illuminate the sanctum at dawn, during the time of the
equinoxes. En route visit Patan that has over 100 Jain temples; the most
important being the Mahavir Swami Derasar in Dhandherwad with an
exquisitely carved wooden dome and the other being the Rani ki Vav, an
excellent example of subterranean architecture of Gujarat.
Today morning proceed to visit Statue Of Unity (World Tallest Statue). Visit
Sardar Sarovar Dam, Sardar Vallabbh Bhai Patel Statue, Viewing Gallery,
Butterfly Garden, Cactus Garden, Jungle Safari, in the evening Light and Sound
show. Overnight stay at tent City Kevadiya.
This morning, you will drive to Bhavnagar via Lothal (87 Kms + 145 Kms)
visiting the Lothal Harappan archeological site. On arrival in Bhavnagar, you
will check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore the local
Bazaar.
This morning you will visit the temples of Palitana located a top Shatrunjaya
and crowned with over 900 temples, each rivaling the other for its beauty and
magnificence and presenting an awe-inspiring spectacle to devotees and
visitors. The peak is a 3 ½ km climb of over 3500 steps from the town, while
on each temple one can see detailed carvings, beautiful idols and images,
jeweled statues and intricate toranas. The sunrise from behind the temples is
a great sight. Over Night Stay at Sasan gir.
Today, visit the Gir sanctuary - 11,412 sq km, a hilly tract of mixed dry
deciduous and teak forests interspersed with grasslands and home to the
Asiatic Lion. One can also spot leopards and other animals like the Chita,
Sambar, Nilgai, Nausingha, Grey Langu Hyena and birds like the painted Sand
grouse, peacocks and paradise fly catchers. The Kamleshwar dam reservoir is
habitat to the crocodiles. (The park is closed between 15th June - 15th
October). Proceed to Diu. The day is at leisure to laze and relax on the beach.
Over Night Stay at Diu
The morning is at leisure to enjoy the Nagova beach located in the Nagova
hamlet. The horseshoe beach is exceptionally beautiful and quiet and a wide
variety of water sports facilities are available here (water sport activities on
direct payment). Later, you will proceed on a city tour visiting St. Paul's
Church, Diu Museum and the Diu Fort. Afternoon Proceed to Somnath . Attend
evening Aarti and Watch Light & Sound Show. Overnigjht Stay at hotel.
Somnath visit Bhalka Tirth, Triveni Ghat & Somnath Temple. depart to
Porbandar (75km/1.5hrs) at Porbandar visit Kirti Mandir – the place where
Gandhiji was born. Later proceed to Dwarka . Overnight stay at the hotel.
Today, Morning after breakfast visit Dwarkadeesh Temple. Take a holy dip in
Gomti river, later leave to visit NageshwarJyotirling, Gopi Talav, Bet Dwarka,
and on way back do visit Rukmani Temple, evening visit other temples on
coastal area, attend evening aarti at Dwarkadish temple. Overnight stay at the
hotel.
Depart From Dwarka / Rajkot / Ahmedabad * Return home with happy memories
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