Day1
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Arrive at Ahmedabad airport or railway station. Transfer and check-in to the hotel. Known as the 'Manchester of the East', this city is one of the highly industrialized cities in India. The place is adorned with exquisitely carved wooden mansions and offers an architectural treat. Later, visit the Dakor Temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna. The main hall of the temple features paintings depicting events in Lord Krishna’s life. Then, drive back to Ahmedabad. In the evening, visit the market at Law Garden which displays beautiful textile handicrafts of Gujarat. Spend a comfortable overnight stay in the hotel.
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Day2
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After a delicious breakfast, check-out of the hotel. Drive to Dwarka. En route visit Akshardham Temple in Rajkot. On reaching Dwarka, transfer and check-in to your hotel. The small coastal town of Dwarka is one of the four holy Hindu pilgrimage sites in India. It is home to the Sabha Mandapa, a 60-pillared hall which houses almost 2500-year-old scriptures. Spend a peaceful overnight stay in the hotel.
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Day3
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Enjoy your breakfast. Visit Dwarkadhish Temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna. Enjoy a boat ride to reach Bet Dwarka Island which is surrounded by sea from all sides. Next, visit Nageshwar Temple or Nagnath Temple. The Jyotirlinga enshrined in this temple is known as Nageshwar Mahadev and attracts thousands of pilgrims all-round the year. Spend a blissful overnight stay in the hotel. |
Day4
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Have a hearty breakfast and check-out of the hotel. Drive to Somnath. En route, visit Moola Dwarka and Porbandar, the coastal heritage town of Gujarat. The most impressive feature of this place are the stone buildings with rich carvings. Next, visit Kirti Mandir, the house of Mahatma Gandhi. This place is now a small museum with a library and prayer hall. Next, visit the Sudama Temple. On arrival in Somnath, transfer and check-in to your hotel. Then, visit the shore temple of Somnath, one of the twelve sacred shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. After experiencing the evening Aarti, and Sound & Light Show, visit the beautiful Somnath Beach. Spend a comfortable overnight stay in the hotel. |
Day5
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After breakfast, check-out of the hotel. Visit Rudreshvara Temple, a ruined temple located near the Somnath temple. Then, visit Bhalka Tirth, which is believed to be the place where Lord Krishna was mistaken for a deer and wounded by an arrow. Later drive to Ahmedabad. Transfer and check-in to your hotel. Spend a blissful overnight stay in the hotel. |
Day6
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After breakfast, check-out of the hotel. Drive to Mt. Abu. En-route visit Modhera Sun Temple and admire its impressive architecture. Next, visit the sacred town of Sidhpur which is home to splendid havelis and mansions. Then, visit the Ambaji Temple dedicated to Goddess Ambaji; there is no idol, only an inscribed yantra in the niche. On reaching Mt. Abu, transfer and check-in to your hotel. Mount Abu is home to the Dilwara Temples. Later, visit the Nakki Lake, and see the strange rock formation around it, the Toad Rock. Spend a comfortable overnight stay in the hotel. |
Day7
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After breakfast, check-out of the hotel. Proceed for the city tour of Mt. Abu. Visit the breathtaking Dilwara temples, known for the beautiful Jain architecture with marble carvings. Later, drive to Nathdwara. On arrival, transfer and check-in to your hotel. Later, visit the famous Shrinathji Temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna. Next, visit Dwarkadhish Temple aka Kankroli Temple; the chief deity is believed to have been imported from Mathura, the home town of Lord Krishna. Spend a peaceful overnight stay in the hotel. |
Day8
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Savour a healthy breakfast and check-out of the hotel. Drive to Ahmedabad. En route visit the Shamlaji Temple built in honour of Lord Vishnu. Catch a glimpse of the ancient Buddhist monastery at Devni Mori, Trilokeshwer temple which houses the beautiful idol of Shiva with the trident, the Kashi-Vishwanath Mahadev Temple and the Ranchhodji Temple. Later, transfer to the Ahmedabad airport or railway station for your onward journey. Conclude your trip with wonderful memories of your holiday. |