Best of Gujarat Tour

Overview▴

Start an amazing 8-day trip in Gujarat! This tour easily mixes visits to old holy places, cool historical spots, fun wildlife safaris, relaxing beach time, and seeing the huge Statue of Unity.

Highlights▴

1. Visit holy temples like Dwarkadish, Somnath, and Palitana, experiencing their special ceremonies.

2. Go on an exciting jeep safari to see the famous Asiatic Lions at Gir National Park.

3. Relax on beautiful beaches and explore the old fort and museums in the charming town of Diu.

4. Discover historical places like Gandhi's birthplace, ancient forts, and grand royal palaces.

5. Marvel at the incredible Statue of Unity, the world's tallest statue, and its surrounding attractions.

Itinerary

Day 1Ahmedabad – Jamnagar - Dwarka (450km / 8hrs)

3 Sightseeing

🛏️Dwarka

Your Gujarat tour starts with a pick-up from Ahmedabad. Proceed to Dwarka, with en-route stops in Jamnagar to visit Lakhota Lake, Lakhota Museum, and the Guinness-record-holding Bala Hanuman Temple. Overnight stay in Dwarka.

Sightseeing: Lakhota Lake, Lakhota Museum, Bala Hanuman Temple

Day 2Dwarka - Excursion to Bet Dwarka

1 Activities • 6 Sightseeing

Breakfast🛏️Dwarka

Enjoy a full-day excursion to Bet Dwarka. Explore Nageshwar Jyotirling, Gopi Talav, Bet Dwarka, and on the way back, visit Rukmani Temple and other coastal temples. Attend the evening aarti at Dwarkadish Temple. Overnight stay back in Dwarka.

Sightseeing: Nageshwar Jyotirling, Gopi Talav, Bet Dwarka, Rukmani Temple, Coastal Temples, Dwarkadish Temple Activities: Evening aarti

Day 3Dwarka – Porbandar - Somnath (200km / 4hrs)

2 Activities • 6 Sightseeing

Breakfast🛏️Somnath

Depart from Dwarka to Porbandar, visiting Kirti Mandir (Gandhiji's birthplace) and the unique Sudama Temple. Continue to Somnath, where you'll visit Bhalka Tirth, Triveni Sangam, Geeta Mandir Chopati, and the magnificent Somnath Temple. Attend the evening Aarti and watch the Light and Sound show. Overnight stay in Somnath.

Sightseeing: Kirti Mandir, Sudama Temple, Bhalka Tirth, Triveni Sangam, Geeta Mandir Chopati, Somnath Temple Activities: Evening Aarti, Light & Sound Show

Day 4Somnath – Sasan Gir (50km / 1hr)

1 Activities • 1 Sightseeing

Breakfast🛏️Sasan Gir

After breakfast, proceed to Sasangir, home of the Asiatic Lion. Visit the Gir Interpretation Zone at Devaliya (closed Wednesdays). Later, get ready for an exciting open jeep safari at Gir National Park to spot majestic lions and other wildlife. Overnight stay in Sasangir.

Sightseeing: Gir Interpretation Zone at Devaliya Activities: Open jeep safari

Day 5Sasan Gir - Diu (100km / 2hrs)

3 Sightseeing

Breakfast🛏️Diu

Today, after breakfast, proceed to the charming beach town of Diu. Upon arrival and check-in, enjoy local sightseeing including St. Paul's Church, Diu Museum, and Diu Fort. The evening is at your leisure to relax on Diu's beautiful beaches. Overnight stay in Diu.

Sightseeing: St. Paul's Church, Diu Museum, Diu Fort

Day 6Diu – Palitana - Bhavnagar (Approx. 200km / 4hrs)

2 Sightseeing

Breakfast🛏️Bhavnagar

Today, proceed to Bhavnagar. En-route, visit the famous Jain Temple at Shatrunjaya Hills in Palitana, involving climbing numerous steps. Continue towards Bhavnagar. In the evening, visit Takhteshwar Temple, located on a small hillock. Overnight stay in Bhavnagar.

Sightseeing: Jain Temple at Shatrunjaya Hills (Palitana), Takhteshwar Temple (Bhavnagar)

Day 7Bhavnagar – Vadodara (Approx. 200km / 4hrs)

2 Sightseeing

Breakfast🛏️Vadodara

Today, after breakfast and hotel check-out, proceed towards Vadodara. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. Later, enjoy a comprehensive local sightseeing tour of Vadodara, including Sayaji Baug (Kamati Baug) and the majestic Lakshmi Vilas Palace. Overnight stay in Vadodara.

Sightseeing: Sayaji Baug, Lakshmi Vilas Palace

Day 8Vadodara – Statue of Unity – Ahmedabad Drop (Approx. 150km / 3hrs + sighteeing time)

1 Activities • 5 Sightseeing

Breakfast

Today, after breakfast and hotel check-out, proceed to the world's tallest statue, the Statue of Unity (182 meters, closed Mondays). Visit the Observation Deck, Valley of Flowers, Memorial, Museum & Audio Visual Gallery, and the Sardar Sarovar Dam. If time permits, watch the captivating Laser Show (closed Mondays). Later, proceed to Ahmedabad for convenient drop-off at the Railway Station/Airport.

Sightseeing: Statue of Unity (Observation Deck, Valley of Flowers, Memorial, Museum & Audio Visual Gallery, SOU site), Sardar Sarovar Dam Activities: Laser Show (optional, closed Mondays)

Additional Info▴

What’s Included:

1. Private vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary

2. Accommodation in chosen hotel category (well-appointed rooms)

3. Daily breakfast at the hotel

4. Return airport/railway station transfers

5. Sightseeing as per the itinerary

6. One bottled water per person per day

What’s Not Included:

1. Personal expenses (laundry, minibar, room service, telephone, etc.)

2. Entrance fees, monuments/parks tickets, guide charges, camera/pony/doli/boat rides, etc.

3. Meals not mentioned in the itinerary

4. Expenses arising from natural calamities, roadblocks, strikes, or political disturbances

5. Airfare, train fare, or other travel unless specified 6. 5% GST (Goods and Services Tax)