Beaches Of Gujarat

1N Ahmedabad , 2N Dwarka , 1N Somnath , 2N Diu and 1N Ahmedabad

8 days

From

$ 258

per person

About the trip

Gujarat is a favorite destination for tourists, both locals, and foreigners, particularly the coastline. Starting from Ahmedabad, this eight-day trip takes you to iconic historical structures, temples, and forts, where you’ll be graced with sights that cannot be found elsewhere. Nature is the gift that Gujarat has for everyone that visits the state. We’ll stop in Jamnagar on the way to Dwarka for Lakhota Lake and Bala Hanuman Temple. Dwarka is a temple town where Nageshwar Jyotirling is located. We stop in Porbandar on the way to Somnath to visit Mahatma Gandhi’s first house, Kirti Mandir. Then we head to Diu, where all the gorgeous shores are located: we’ll visit Nagoa beach, Ghogla beach, and Portuguese-built fort Fortim-do-Mar. Then we return to Ahmedabad and explore the parts of the city we couldn’t on the first day before going home.

Highlights

7 Nights accommodations in all four cities
Daily Breakfast
Ahmedabad’s popular stops: Gandhi Ashram, Adalaj Stepwell, Hathisingh Jain Temple etc.
Darshan Shree Dwarkadhish Mandir
Dwarka full-day tour including Nageshwar Jyotirling and Bet Dwarka
Mahatma Gandhi’s birthplace, Kirti Mandir in Porbandar
Diu Full-Day Beach visits from Nagoa beach to Panikotha
Shree Jalaram Temple
All Transfers & Sightseeing on Private Basis ( upto 4 pax – Sedan, 5-6 pax – Innova
Ertiga, 7-12 pax T/T)
For Extra person will be provided extra Mattress

Meals Included: Breakfast

Included in the price

Ahmedabad

Hathisingh Jain Temple & Akshardham Temple
Visit Gandhi Ashram, Adalaj Stepwell

Dwarka

Visit Shree Dwarkadhish Mandir for Sandhya Aarti
Visit Bala Hanuman Temple
Visit Lakhota Lake
Visit Dwarkadhish Temple, the Nageshwar Jyotirling, Gopi Talav, Bet Dwarka & Rukmini Devi Temple

Somnath

Sandhya Arti Darshan at Somnath Mahadev Temple
Visit Porbandar – Kirti Mandir

Diu

St. Paul Church, Diu Fortress, INS Khukri Memorial, Diu Museum, Shell Museum
Full-Day Beach experience - Nagoa beach, Ghogla Beach & Fortim-do-Mar

Ahmedabad

Kankaria Lake and and the Sabarmati Riverfront

Day-wise Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival In Ahmedabad, Half-day Tour

Upon arrival in Ahmedabad, our team will take you to the hotel to check into the hotel. In the afternoon, we go on half-day sightseeing around Ahmedabad. Our destination for the day starts from Gandhi Ashram, located in the Sabarmati suburb of the city, one of the known residences of Mahatma Gandhi during his stay in Sabarmati and Sevagram.
Then we move to Adalaj Stepwell, an octagonal-shaped sandstone with a prominent Solanki architectural style. The five-story deep structure brags strong pillars that date back to 1499 when it was used as a refuge for the people, where spiritual sustenance was provided along with water.
We’ll visit the Akshardham Temple in Gandhinagar, a large Hindu temple complex and campus, where visitors can marvel at the intricately carved stone structure and architecture that were the result of hard work by 900 artisans.
Before returning to the hotel, you don’t want to miss the Laser Show. We’ll enjoy dinner at the hotel and spend overnight in Ahmedabad.

Day 2: Transfer From Ahmedabad To Dwarka (400 Km, 8-hour Drive) With Jamnagar

After breakfast at the hotel, we head for Dwarka in the early morning. We’ll stop in Jamnagar on the way to visit Bala Hanuman Temple and Lakhota Lake. Bala Hanuman Temple, also known as Shri BalahanumanSankirtan Mandir, is known as a gorgeous site with delicately carved details and architecture. It’s popular for the continuously chanted “Ram Naam” that has never stopped for a second since August 1, 1964. We’ll also go see the Lakhota Lake, a manmade lake popular for the Lakhota Fort, a fortress from the 19th century that is erected in the middle of the lake on a small island. A museum is also open in this area.
If the road is smooth, the drive to Dwarka takes around 8 hours. Once we reach the city, we will check you into the hotel. If time allows us, we’ll go for Darshan Shree Dwarkadhish Mandir for Sandhya Aarti. We return to the hotel and rest for the night.

Day 3: Dwarka Full-day Tour - “a City Of Preserved Ancients”

Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel before we visit the Dwarkadhish Temple and visit the Gomti River. Visitors can take a holy dip in the river, which flows water believed to absolve humans of their sins. Then we head to one of twelve Jyotirlingas, the NageshwarJyotirling, where a massive 80-feet tall statue of Lord Shiva can be found.
Then we head to Bet Dwarka, but not without stopping at Gopi Talav, which is a mid-size lake with religious importance to the locals where Shree Krishna was said to play with his childhood friends and Gopi, the milkmaid. Then we ride the boat to head for the small island of Bet Dwarka, indulging in the beautiful panoramic style along the way.
On our way back, we’ll stop at the Rukmini Devi Temple, where the Hindu goddess Rukmini is revered to. The architecturally rich structure contains fervor towards the deity worshipped and is said to have stood for more than 2,500 years, albeit it may have gone through several major reconstructions. Even so, its latest outer and inner exterior possibly belonged to the work of artisans from the 12th century.
We return to the hotel for dinner and let you rest for the night in Dwarka.

Day 4: Transfer From Dwarka To Somnath Enroute Porbandar (250 Km, 5-hour Drive) - “mahatma Gandhi’s Origin”

After breakfast, we set off to Somnath, which is a 5-hour drive, 250-km long journey. Enroute, we make a quick stop in Porbandar, which is the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. We’ll be graced by the first house of the social activist, Kirti Mandir, which is now open as a museum dedicated to the man, filled with the man’s presence.
In Somnath, we directly go to Sandhya Arti Darshan at Somnath Mahadev Temple before checking into the hotel. We spend overnight in Somnath.

Day 5: Transfer Somnath To Diu (90 Km, 2-hour Drive)

After breakfast at the hotel, we check out and drive to Diu, which is a 2-hour drive away. We check into the hotel upon arrival and go on half-day sightseeing around the city. We head first to St. Paul Church, a historic church built in 1610 that made it one of the oldest baroque-style churches in India. Diu Fortress is the next location, which is located not far from the church. The Portuguese fortification that was built in the 16th century is now a tourist attraction that is well-maintained, with much of the original construction still intact.
We’ll also visit the INS Khukri Memorial, a Type 14 frigate of the Indian Navy, sunk on December 9, 1971, during the Indo-Pak War. And not far from there is the Diu Museum, which is set up inside St. Thomas Church that was built in 1598. Not to be missed as well is the Shell Museum, where sea shells from all over the world, which are part of a personal collection,are displayed in this museum that overlooks Nagoa Beach.
We’ll take you for dinner before taking you back to the hotel to spend overnight at the hotel.

Day 6: Diu Full-day Beach Visits (230 Km, 7-hour Drive) - “marvellous Gold Gems Of Diu”

After breakfast, we’ll take you on a relaxing trip around the beaches of Diu, the main attractions of this coastal town.It’ll be a total of 230km of distance traveled! We start from Nagoa beach, a popular part of the coast that many praises for the pristine view, gold sand, and swaying palm trees.
Then we head to Ghogla Beach, which is east of Nagao Beach, loved by many for having the finest and cleanest sandy shores. And you definitely don’t want to miss the Hokka Trees, which are local specialties unique to Diu. These palm-tree-looking plants are actually rare, native plants believed to be beneficial for the heart.
Definitely another highlight in this trip is the Fortim-do-Mar, a site that had the shape of a ship that stood magnificently against the sea with a lighthouse on it. Also called the Panikotha, this grandiose stone structure served as a jail and was built by the Portuguese. It also houses a small chapel that was devoted to Our Lady of the Sea.
After dinner, we will let you rest at the hotel at night in Diu.

Day 7: Transfer From Diu To Ahmedabad (370 Km, 8-hour Drive)

After breakfast in Diu, we check out from the hotel to head for Ahmedabad. We’ll stopat Shree Jalaram Temple inVirpur,which tells the story of the Birth of the saint Jalaram. Upon arrival in Ahmedabad, we will check into the hotel.
If time allows, we’ll explore the local area. We’ll visit the Kankaria Lake, which is the second largest lake in Ahmedabad, and the Sabarmati Riverfront. The waterfront is an ongoing development whose construction began in 2005 and is slowly opening to the public, with facilities being added over time. In the evening, we’ll take you to Manek Chowk to explore the street food before heading back to the hotel to rest in Ahmedabad.

Day 8: Departure From Ahmedabad

After breakfast, we check out from the hotel to explore more of Ahmedabad. We’ll visit the Adalaj Ni Vaav, which is a stepwell built in 1411 by Mahmud Begada for Queen Rudabai, wife of Veersinh. The Hathisingh Jain Temple is an architectural marvel that blends Maru and Gurjara style with sprinkles of the elements of a haveli in the designs built in the 1800s.
We’ll take you to the airport or railway station and see you off as you say goodbye to Gujarat and go back home.

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Terms and Conditions

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CANCELLATIONS / REFUNDS
A reservation should be considered cancelled only after receiving our confirmation of such cancellation. If a cancellation is received less than 60 days prior to the arrival of passenger, the cancellation expenses will be charged according to the following table:
· 14 – 08 days before arrival: 50% of total price
· 07 – 00 days or if have no show of passenger: 100% of total price.
There will be no refund for unused services or changes in itineraries made by passengers without permission.
BAGGAGE
It is allowed 02 suitcase normal sized per passenger in all transports. Passenger shall be fully responsible for their luggage and personal belongings during the course of the trip. Regarding to land transport, luggage and other personal belongings should be kept with you, whatever part of the vehicle that will be placed and will be transported at the risk of the user. We recommend users are present in all manipulations of loading and unloading of baggage. Baggage on air transport, rail, sea or driving, conditions of transport companies will apply, being the ticket passage, the document binds the mentioned companies to the passenger. If client suffer any baggage damage, loss or delay, the passenger must present a claim against the Transport Company. For transport of large volumes of luggage such as bicycles, surfboards, etc, a supplement will apply (please consult). The tour packages in economy class can have a piece of 15kg in air transport. The company may charge a supplement or can refuse baggage that exceed this weight or parts. Recommended not to store valuables, medication, passport, documents or money inside baggage. If you want to have this procedure, make a statement before travelling.
TIPS / TAXES / TICKETS
Tickets to museums and sites during excursions are included. Not included any kind of tip, and the tips are at your discretion.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
Passenger must have valid passport, and visas for the countries that require them. Under 18 years old must have an authorization letter written and signed by their parents or guardians as such document can be requested by any authority. In the case of loss of a document for passenger such as hotel voucher, ferries tickets, air tickets, etc, we will not be held responsible and the penalty that will apply for a new booking and issuance of such documents.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Any physical or mental disability requiring special attention or treatment must be noted at time of reservation.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
We recommend for you to purchase full travel insure that will cover the entire cost of your trip in case cancellation, trip interruption for any reason, etc.