Gujarat Pilgrimage Tour

Nestled in western region of India, Gujarat is one of the fastest growing economies in India, but the increasing urbanization has not affected its cultural structure. Gujarat Pilgrimage Tour is a fabulous touring circuit which avails an opportunity to discover one�s inner self while visiting some of the most fabulous religious centers and holy shrines in the state. Gujarat is a highly religious city which follows rules of vegetarianism and no alcohol which are strictly followed on pilgrimage tours. On this Gujarat Pilgrimage Tour you will get to explore the affluence of its beauteous temples and take part in the elaborate rituals and customs.

Day-By-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Bhuj
Arrive at Bhuj and then check-in a hotel. Take a sightseeing tour next and visit Palace complex, Aina Mahal, Hira Mahal and Parag Mahal.

Day 2: Bhuj- Narayan Sarovar- Bhuj
Proceed to Narayan Sarovar today and also visit Koteshwar in the same vicinity. Return to your hotel in Bhuj for overnight stay.

Day 3: Bhuj- Rajkot (232 km)
Drive to Rajkot today and on arrival check-in a hotel for overnight stay. Later visit Virpur (Jalaram Temple).

Day 4: Rajkot- Dwarka
Drive to Dwarka today and on arrival check-in a hotel for overnight stay. Evening visit to Dwarka Temple.

Day 5: Dwarka
Sightseeing tour of Dwarka includes visit to Bet Dwarka, Gomti River, Dwarkadish Temple, Nageshwar, Gopi Pond and Rukmini Temple. O/N stay at Dwarka.

Day 6: Dwarka- Somnath
Proceed towards Somnath today and en-route pay a visit to Kirti Mandir- home of Mahatma Gandhi in Porbandar. On arrival in Somnath check-in hotel for overnight stay and later visit famous Somnath Temple.

Day 7: Somnath- Bhavnagar (280 km)
Drive to Bhavnagar next and on arrival check-in a hotel for overnight stay. Evening visit the bazaars of Bhavnagar.

Day 8: Bhavnagar- Palitana- Ahmedabad
Proceed towards Ahmedabad and en-route visit Palitana to see Adinath Temple, Adishvara Temple. Also en-route visit Harappan Archeological Site at Lothal. On arrival at Ahmedabad check-in a hotel for overnight stay.

Day 9: Ahmedabad- Departure
You will be escorted to Railway station or airport at Ahmedabad for your onward journey.

Tour Highlights:

Visit Harappan Archeological site at Lothal
Visit Kirti Mandir- home of Mahatma Gandhi
Visit an 18th century palace- Aina Mahal in Bhuj
Set on a journey to sacred Naryan Sarovar Lake
Visit Dwarkadish Temple- a 2500 years old which was built in 16th century CE
Visit to Somnath Temple- one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India
Visit Harappan Archeological site at Lothal

Day 1: Bhuj

Arrive at Bhuj first on your Gujarat Pilgrimage Tour and on arrival check-in a hotel. Bhuj in Kachchh district of Gujarat is a renowned temple town full of several beauteous Hindu temples, wooden pavilions and palaces. The town welcomes its guests with open arms and unleashes some of the archetypal sights of Gujarat such as bandhani and batik textiles, handicraft and embroidery emporiums, lots of lacquered wooden work and more.

Take a sightseeing tour to explore the region and first visit Palace complex and an 18th century palace- Aina Mahal and also visit splendid Hira Mahal and Parag Mahal to finally conclude the city sightseeing tour. At the end of this sightseeing tour of some of the most spectacular historical monuments return to your hotel in Bhuj for night stay.

Day 2: Bhuj- Narayan Sarovar- Bhuj

Proceed to Narayan Sarovar today; it is a land replete with various pilgrimages. Take up the journey to the serene lake which is one of the 5 main holy lakes for believers of Hinduism and believed to be containing holy waters from 151 different rivers. Thus the entire ambiance here is very sacred and tranquilizing. While in the vicinity also pay a visit to Koteshwar Temple; dedicated to Lord Shiva this ancient temple is situated at a place where immense dry land meets the incomprehensible sea. The place is also related to mythology which says it is here that the grand Shiv Linga earned by Ravana after a great penance was dropped here in the sea and thus the place is sacred to all Hindus. Return to your hotel in Bhuj for overnight stay.

Day 3: Bhuj- Rajkot (232 km)

Drive to Rajkot today and on arrival check-in a hotel for overnight stay. Later visit Virpur, the place of birth of Jalaram Bapa who was believed to be the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Visit his splendid temple and then return to your hotel for overnight stay.

Day 4: Rajkot- Dwarka

The day brings a trip to the legendary city of Dwarka which is believed to be the dwelling place of Lord Krishna. The city mentioned in holy epics of Hindus is marked with several temples that are holy shrines related to Lord Krishna�s lifespan. On arrival in the sacred city you will be escorted to a hotel where you will stay for the night. Evening in Dwarka will bring a leisurely stroll to some of the neighboring temples in Dwarka.

Day 5: Dwarka

Begin your day in the holy city and head for a city tour and first visit a famous Hindu temple, Bet Dwarka. Next pay homage to sacred Gomti River and then head for a visit to grand Dwarkadish Temple; the temple is a 5 storied edifice and is believed to be 2500 years old which was built in 16th century CE. Also visit Nageshwar Gopi Pond and Rukmini Temple- the temple dedicated to Lord Krishna�s wife Rukmini.

Day 6: Dwarka- Somnath

Proceed towards Somnath today and en-route pay a visit to Kirti Mandir- home of Mahatma Gandhi. A memorial of Mahatma Gandhi in Porbandar, Kirti Mandir is a great specimen of Gandhian philosophy for it symbolizes national integration and showcases Gandhi�s love and respect for all religions. Resume the journey then and reach famous temple city of Somnath. Also known as Prabhas Patan Somnath is home to one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India, the Somnath Temple. On arrival in Somnath check-in hotel for overnight stay and later visit famous Somnath Temple.

Day 7: Somnath- Bhavnagar (280 km)

Proceed towards Bhavnagar next and on arrival at Bhavnagar check in a hotel and later enjoy evening stroll at the local market.

Day 8: Bhavnagar- Palitana- Ahmedabad

Proceed towards Ahmedabad next and en-route visit Harappan Archeological site at Lothal. Also stop at Palitana en-route to make a quick visit to see famous Adinath Temple and Adishvara Temple. On arrival at Ahmedabad check-in a hotel for overnight stay.

Day 9: Ahmedabad- Departure

Today you will be escorted to Railway station or airport at Ahmedabad from where you will go aboard for your journey back homewards.