Arrival in Ahmedabad and transfer to hotel
Upon arrival at the Ahmedabad Airport, meet our tour representative who’ll assist you in smooth transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, set off to explore the attractions of Gujarat which include Calico Museum, Akshardham Temple, Gandhi Ashram and Adalaj Stepwell in Gandhinagar.
Overnight stay at Ahmedabad.
Breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast, drive to Bhuj (380Kms/07Hrs). Arrive at Bhuj and check in at the hotel.
BHUJ: The historic city of Bhuj derives its name from the Bhujiyo Dungar, a hill, overlooking the present day Bhuj town. Bhuj is a typical example of a desert town located between two geographical features - Bujiyo Dungar on the east & Hamirsar lake on the west.
Overnight stay at Bhuj.
Breakfast at the hotel
After Breakfast a full day tour of Bhuj. At Bhuj Visit Aaina Mahal: It was constructed by Rao Lakhpatji (1707-61 A.D.) in 1750 A.D., who was a great patron of art, architecture, music & literature. Aaina Mahal is a unique example of an Indian palace built in the mid-eighteenth century with European influence.
Prag Mahal: Rao Pragmalji II (1838-76 A.D.) undertook the construction of Prag Mahal and appointed the famous architect - Colonel Henry Saint Wilkins to design it. Constructed in the Italian Gothic style, it has a large Darbar
Hall, big rooms, wide verandahs & a 45 meter high lofty bell tower. It was built using the various type of stones available in Kutch region. This is a fine example of Indian craftmanship combined with European architectural design.
The Kutch Museum: Formerly known as the Fergusson Museum, was founded by Maharao Khengarji III in 1877 AD. Its the oldest museum in Gujarat. Constructed in the Italian style, the museum is located in picturesque surroundings on the bank of Hamirsar Lake. The museum has been a center of attraction for scholars due to its large collection of Kshatrapa inscriptions, curious archaeoligical objects, fine collection of arms & specimens of various crafts of Kutch region. Other places of interest at Bhuj are- Cenotaphs of Kutch rulers, Snake Temple at Bhujiyo Hill Fort, Swaminarayan temple, Vegetable market, Hatkeshwar temple & Alfred High School.
Overnight stay at Bhuj.
Breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast in the morning, check out from the hotel and leave by road for Jamnagar (250Kms/06Hrs). On the way, visit the ancient and beautifully carved steep well. In the evening, you can visit the Bala Hanuman Temple. It is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for the perpetual chanting of ‘Shri Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram’ by its devotees since 1964.
Overnight stay at Jamnagar.
Breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast in the morning, check out from the hotel and leave by road for Dwarka (147kms/03Hrs). Later, check into the hotel and retire for the day. Upon arrival in Dwarka, check into the hotel and relax for some time. Later, you can visit the Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple and Gopi (believed to be the venue of Lord Krishna’s playful dance with Gopis). Later take a ferry boat ride to the holy Island of Bet Dwarka.
On the way, visit the Rukmani Temple and partake in the evening Aarti at Dwarakadheesh Temple.
Stay Overnight at the hotel in Dwarka.
Breakfast at the hotel
In the morning, partake in the Aarti at Dwarkadeesh Temple. Post breakfast, leave by road for Somnath (230Kms/05Hrs). On the way, visit Porbandar, the birth place of Mahatma Gandhi. Upon arrival in Somnath, visit the Somnath Temple, where you can also attend the evening aarti or see the Sound and Light Show.
Overnight stay at the Somnath/Veraval.
Breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast in the morning, take a road Journey to Rajkot (189 Kms/ 5 Hours Drive). Arrive in Rajkot by evening followed by check in at the hotel for overnight stay.
Overnight stay at Rajkot.
Breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast in the morning, take a road journey to Ahmadabad (220 Kms/5 Hours Drive). En-route, have Darshan at Virpur Temple. Arrive in Ahmadabad and transfer to the railway station to board the schedule train to onward journey.