Incredible Gujarat
Incredible Gujarat
7 Nights / 8 Days
1N AHMEDABAD | 1N JAMNAGAR | 1N DWARKA | 1N SOMNATH | 1N GIR | 1N DIU | 1N BHAVNAGAR
Day 01 : Ahmedabad – Jamnagar
Arrival at Ahmedabad, meet & greet continue drive to Dwarka,
en-route visit Jamnagar Bala Hanuman Temple - Bala Hanuman
Temple is a pilgrim place venerated by the devotees of Lord Ram. It is a world
famous temple, known for the 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. Overnight stay at Jamnagar.
Day 02 :
Jamnagar - Dwarka
Post breakfast
drive to Dwarka and 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 nearDwarka is one of these and is there- fore accorded great respect.
Rukmani Temple – Temple of Lord Krihsna’s wife. O/n stay at Dwarka. Attend evening Aarti at Dwarkadhish temple. Overnight stay at Dwarka.
Day 03: Dwarka – Porbandar –
Somnath
Morning after breakfast proceeds to Porbandar, 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 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.
Day 04:
Somnath – Diu
Morning after breakfast proceeds to visit 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. St. Paul Church, built in 1691 is consecrated to our Lady of
Immaculate Conception. In architectural style it resembles Bom Jesus Church at
Goa. The dominant features are, no doubt, Gothic. The wood - paneling of the
church is rated one of the best in church craftsmanship 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.
Day 05 :
Diu – Sasangir
Morning after breakfast proceeds to Sasangir, Gir National Park has
been the only habitat of the Asiatic lion. During the British Raj, lions were
hunted mercilessly by the British officers assisted by the obliging Maharajas
and Nawabs. Every Maharaja was proud of the number of lions or tigers he killed
during his lifetime. In the year 1899 the famine decreased the lion population
so badly that Lord Curzon cancelled his shoot in Gir where he had been invited
by the Nawab for a ‘Shikaar’. The Lord Curzon also advised the ruler to protect
the remaining lions. By the time India achieved independence, the number of
lions gets increased, but they were once again hunted by the Maharajas. The
Government of India banned the hunting of lion in the mid 1960 and now this
park is open only for the photo safaris. The Gir National Park later became a
major tourist attraction in India. About 300 lions are found in this park. O/n
stay at Sasangir.
Day 06 : Sasangir – Nishkalank Mahadev - Bhavnagar
Post breakfast
drive to Bhavnagar en-route visit Nishkalank Mahadev Temple in Koliyak,
Bhavnagar, Gujarat is full of wonders and awe. This temple is buried inside the
sea. On a heavy tide day, all that can be seen are the flag and a pillar. It is
beyond ones comprehension that there is a Lord Shiva Temple just under the
fierce sea. This temple is still in use, and people visit this place on foot!
The temple has 5 distinct swayumbu Shiva lingams inside. This is definitely one
of the best spiritual destinations. Overnight stay at Bhavnagar.
Day 07 : Bhavnagar – Ahmedabad
Post breakfast drive to Ahmedabad. Explore Local
Market if time permits.
Day 08 : Ahmedabad Sightseeing
& Departure
Morning after breakfast visit Akshardham Temple (Monday
Closed) Akshardham is situated in the capital city of Gandhinagar,
which lies near Ahmedabad. The magnificent temple is dedicated to Lord
Swaminarayan. It was constructed on the directions of Pramukh Swami Maharaj,
the spiritual leader of BAPS Sanstha. The complex of this temple is the largest
in Gujarat. Akshardham temple was inaugurated in the year 1992 and has become a
major tourist attraction in India, during the last decade. It has a sprawling
23 acre area and is chiseled out in pink sandstone. Sidi Sayed mosque,
built in 1573, is one of the most famous mosques of Ahmedabad. 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 Ahmedabad’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 decirated with rich carving, Gandhi
Ashram The beautiful ashram complex of Ahmedabad, with shady trees
populated by thousand of paraketers, Beaters, sunbirds, squirells, offers a
refuge from the loud streets of the city and is one of the foremost tourist
attraction of Ahmedabad. This ashram was Gandhi’s headquarters 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, 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.
In the summer people warmed themselves on the
spacious sunny corridors while wide verandahs offered shelter during the rains.
Adalaj is a village to the north of Ahmedabad.
Later transfer to airport / railway station for onward journeys.
***Tour End with Happy & Sweet Memories***
Tour Inclusions:
- 07 Nights Hotel Accommodation
- Rooms on Double / Triple sharing basis
- 07 Breakfast + 07 Dinner in Hotel
- Private vehicle as per the group strength pick up & drop from Ahmedabad Railway Station / Airport
- Transportation: Transfer & Sightseeing as per The Above Tour Program
- Transfer Taxes, Parking, Fuel & Driver Charges
- Presently applicable Govt. Service Tax - GST
Tour Exclusions:
- Any Airfare / Train Fare & Insurance Premiums
- Jeep Safari charges at Sasan Gir National Park
- Cost for Supplementary service, Up-gradation Charges, Tour Guide, VIP Darshan and Monument Entrance Fees.
- Cost for personal expenses such as laundry, bottled water, soft drinks, incidentals, porter charges & Any kind of Tips for Driver
- Any kind of activity charges fee
- Anything which is not include in the inclusion
- Difference in cost arising due to mishaps, political unrest, natural calamities like - road blockage etc. In such case extra cost will have to be paid on the spot by the guest directly.
Special
Note:-
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Safari at Sasangir will
be subject to availability and prior to permission and 100% permits will avail
by online only. The online window will open 90 days prior to visit date. If
online permits will sold out then guest can’t do the Safari as there is not any
offline procedure.