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Overview

Welcoming the guests with sweet smile and vegetarian meals, Gujarat is one of the wealthiest states of India. Its riches are not just restricted to it being an economic and industrial hub, but are also visible in its historic heritage and its spiritual ambiance. Gujarat with its devout populace and historic temples and other holy shrines is a Mecca for culture lovers. Its Jain and Hindu temples are renowned for their awe-inspiring architecture and people have immense faith in their sanctity and spirituality; also the historic mosques are great specimen of national integrity in this peace-lover state of Mahatma Gandhi.

 

Tour Highlights:

• Visit Dwarkadheesh temple built in 16th century CE
• Visit Kirti Mandir- home of Mahatma Gandhi
• Visit Nahulakha Palace which is the oldest extant palace in Gondal dating back to 17th century
• Visit to Gandhi Smriti Museum which houses a wide collection of photographs and memorabilia associated with Mahatma Gandhi
• Explore stunning Somnath Temple

 

Day-By-Day Itinerary

Ahmedabad | Dwarka | Somnath | Junagadh

Day 1: Arrival at Ahmedabad On arrival at Vadodra you will have your early introduction with the Gujarat Temple Tour that is to come next. The city where Indian Independence Movement reached its zenith when lead by Mahatma Gandhi, Ahmedabad welcomes all its guests with open arms irrespective of their caste, color or creed as per Gandhian philosophy. Tour the city and first visit a spectacular white marble Hathisingh Jain Temple. This Swetambara Temple was built outside Delhi Gate in 1850 and is dedicated to 15 Tirthankar, Dharamnath. The city embodies national integration and thus has several mosques along with Hindu and Jain temples; one such famous mosque is Siddhi Sayad Masjid which is indeed worth a visit. Sidi Saiyed Mosque is the solid fortified citadel built of deep red stone in the year 1411. Its intricate stone work and semi circular carved stone windows are exquisitely designed. Later visit Adalaj Vav which is Gujarat’s most spectacular step-wells which built by Queen Rudabai entrances leading to a huge platform that rest on 16 pillars. In the end conclude the day’s tour with visit to Sabarmathi Ashram to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi- ‘Father of the Nation’. His ashram was founded in 1915 and was headquarters during Indian independence struggle; today it is functional at producing handicrafts, handmade paper and spinning wheels.

Day 2: Ahmedabad – Dwarka Drive to Dwarka today and take an en-route tour to Jamnagar to visit Bala Hanuman Temple. The temple is a pilgrim place venerated by the devotees of Lord Ram. The renowned temple is famous for continuous chanting of Jai Ram, Shri Ram. The chanting is going on since 1964 and has found a place for it in the Guinness Book of World Records. People chant the name of the Lord in shifts, 24 hours a day.

Further resuming the journey to Dwarka will take you to a hotel in Dwarka – City of Lord Krishna. Evening pay homage to the lord and take part in evening Aarti ceremony at Dwarkadheesh Temple.

Day 3: Dwarka The day brings a trip to the legendary city of Dwarka which is believed to be the dwelling place of Lord Krishna. The city mentioned in holy epics of Hindus is marked with several temples that are holy shrines related to Lord Krishna’s lifespan. Head for a city tour and first visit a famous Hindu temple, Bet Dwarka. Next pay homage to sacred Gomti River and then head for a visit to grand Dwarkadish Temple; the temple is a 5 storied edifice and is believed to be 2500 years old which was built in 16th century CE. Also visit Nageshwar Gopi Pond and Rukmini Temple- the temple dedicated to Lord Krishna’s wife Rukmini. Also visit Swamminarayan Temple which is a spectacular holy shrine and is visited by devotees from far and near.

Day 4: Dwarka – Porbandar – Somnath Morning proceed to Somnath and also pay an en-route visit to Porbandar. At Porbandar you will be driven for a sightseeing tour of the region. Later in the day visit Kirti Mandir- home of Mahatma Gandhi. A memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, Kirti Mandir is a great specimen of Gandhian philosophy for it symbolizes national integration and showcases Gandhi’s love and respect for all religions. A visit to the fascinating monument will be very enlightening after which you will be directed to Gandhi museum, study room of Mahatma Gandhi in the Kirti temple. Also, visit of Sudama temple & Harsiddhmata Temple in the region. Further resuming the journey to Somnath will take you to a hotel in Somnath. Also known as Prabhas Patan Somnath is home to one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India, the Somnath Temple. Enjoy taking part in evening Aarti ritual with horde of devotees and the evening will be given a perfect closure by a beautiful Light and Sound Show.

Day 5: Somnath – Junagad Today proceed for Junagadh in Gujarat. On arrival at Junagadh first visit Uperkot Fort which is an ancient fort built by Chandra Gupta. Also, explore Ashokan Edicts, Mahabat Maqbara. The Ashoka’s Rock edicts are situated on the way of Girnar Hill Temple. The rock engraved with the Buddhist edicts of Ashoka. The edicts are significant for Buddhism devotees and they impart moral instruction on dharma, harmony, tolerance and peace.

Day 6: Junagad – Gondal – Ahmedabad The day beings with a drive back to Ahmedabad. Guests will also pay an en-route visit to Gondal to explore Naulakha Palace. The palace can be best expressed as a festival of stone carvings with balconies. It was a gift for Maharaja Bhagwat Singh on his silver jubilee as ruler of Gondal. In the same vicinity one can visit Vintage car collection which is an assortment of several vintage and classical cars including a 1910 new engine with so many imposing American cars of the 1940s.

Later pay a visit to Swaminarayan Temple, Bhuvneshwary Ayurvedic Library, which makes the herbal medicines according to ancient principals. Afternoon brings a drive to Veerpur-Jalaram Bapa Temple. Finally you will be transferred to Ahmedabad Airport / Railway Station from where you can book your flight back home.

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