Ahmedabad, Jamnagar, Dwarka, Somnath, and Rajkot - Gujarat offers breathtaking locations and scenic landscapes. It is also a melting pot of several civilizations resulting in a vibrant culture and a rich heritage. Gujarat is home to several architectural marvels, witnesses of its glorious history and pilgrim centers for many faiths. Finally, it is also the land of several mythological & historical figures like the legendary Krishna and Mahatma Gandhi, the apostle of non-violence.
ITINERARY
AHMEDABAD - MODHERA SUN TEMPLE & PATAN - AHMEDABAD
Welcome to "The Colors of Gujarat" tour! On arrival at the Ahmedabad airport or Ahmedabad railway station transfer to hotel. After relax proceed to visit Gandhi Ashram, Calico Museum, Utensils Museum, the Jami Mosque and finally Akshardham which is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan. Evening return back to hotel and night stay.
AHMEDABAD - MODHERA SUN TEMPLE & PATAN - AHMEDABAD
The morning after breakfast proceeds to 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 the architecture of Gujarat. Evening return back to Ahmedabad and night stays at the hotel.
AHMEDABAD - JAMNAGAR (315KM/6HRS)
The morning after breakfast proceeds to Jamnagar. On arrival visit Lakhota Lake & Lakhota Museum. In the evening, visit Bala Hanuman Temple known for its nonstop Ramdhun since 1956 and it mentioned in Guinness Book of World Records. The evening is free for Shopping. Overnight stay at the hotel.
JAMNAGAR – DWARKA (150KM/3HRS)
The morning after breakfast proceeds to the sacred town of Dwarka. Visit Dwarkadhish Temple. Take a holy dip in Gomti river, later leave to visit Nageshwar Jyotirling, Gopi Talav, Bet Dwarka, and on way back do visit Rukmani Temple, evening visit other temples on the coastal area, attend evening aarti at Dwarkadish temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DWARKA – PORBANDAR - SOMNATH (200KM/ 4HRS)
The morning after breakfast drive to Somnath via Porbandar (75km/1.5hrs) and Kirti Mandir – A place where Gandhiji was born. After that drive continues towards Somnath (130km/2.5hrs) on arrival visit Bhalka Tirth & Somnath Temple. In the evening watch light and Sound show. Overnight stay at the hotel.
SOMNATH –JUNAGADH - VIRPUR – GONDAL – RAJKOT (200KM/4HRS)
The morning after breakfast proceeds to Rajkot via Junagadh fort, Jalaram Temple at Virpur and Swaminarayan temple, Navlakha Palace and Vintage Car Museum at Gondal. In the late evening arrive at Rajkot. Overnight stay at the hotel.
RAJKOT –AHMEDABAD (225KM/5HRS)
After breakfast proceeds to Ahmedabad airport or railway station for onward journey.
