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Best of Gujarat Tour
Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Places Covered
Ahmedabad-Rajkot-Dwaraka-Porbandar-Somnath-Junagadh-Ahmedabad
Overview
Best of Gujarat Tour
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Ahmedabad
Begin your tour.
Arrive into Ahmedabad.
Welcome to Vardhman's 'Best of Gujarat Tour !
On arrival in Ahmedabad Vardhman,s Representative will
meet and greet and transfer to your prebooked hotel.
Later, proceed on to visit the Gandhi ashram, the
Akshardham temple.
Overnight: Ahmedabad
Day 2 Ahmedabad
Breakfast in the hotel.
Sightseeing in Ahmedabad includes
visiting and exploring the beautiful mosques, manors,
bazaars and the old walled city with its various pols.
One of the most beautiful mosques in western India, the
superbly proportioned Jumma Masjid (1423 AD), is
constructed in yellow sandstone and has 15 domes resting
on approximately 250 columns of various heights. Its
excellent workmanship and grand scale make it truly
outstanding.
For a close look at old Ahmedabad, try the walking tour of
the city that takes you through the ‘pols’ (byways and
alleys) of the city, revealing crowded bazaars, ‘havelis’
(manors) with exquisitely carved house fronts and lavish
courtyards. These tours are run daily from 8am to 10am
starting at the Swaminarayan Temple, Kalupur.
Adalaj ni Vav (Step Well) is another interesting place to
visit in Ahmedabad. A fine example of Indo-Islamic
architecture Adalaj Step Well a five-storey step well and
is the only step well in Gujarat, which has three entrance
stairs that meet at the first storey, underground in a
huge square platform.
Other places to see and visit in Ahmedabad include the
Sabarmati Ashram where Gandhiji’s cottage "Hridaykunj",
has been preserved much as he left it over 50 years ago;
the intricately carved, white marble Hutheesing Jain
Temple; the triple arched gateway Teen Darwaja; the
elaborately carved wooden Swaminarayan Temple; the elegant
architectural complex Sarkhej Roza, and the 34-sided
Kankaria Lake
Overnight: Ahmedabad
Day 3 Ahmedabad - Rajkot (about 225 kms)
After breakfast, drive to Rajkot.
On arrival at Rajkot, transfer to your prebooked hotel.
Rajkot is the 4th largest city in the state of Gujarat,
India. It is located on the banks of the Aji River and
Niari River. The tourism in the city is picking up owing
to the fact that there are a number of places here that
are worth visiting.
It was founded by Thakur Saheb Vibhaji Ajoji Jadeja of
Jadeja clan in 1612 AD. Since then, it has been the seat
of Jadeja rulers of India. Rajkot is also known for the
reason that Mahatma Gandhi spent the early days of his
life here only. He completed his education in one of the
schools here. Apart from this, the city is famous for
jewelry, silk embroidery and watch parts. It is also
famous for its gold purity. Rajkot has one of the biggest
gold markets of Gujarat, called Soni Bazaar. Places to
visit are Hingolgadh Nature Education Sanctuary
The main tourist attractions in Rajkot are the Mahatma
Gandhi House or Karba Gandhi No Delo, Watson museum, Aji
Dam, Jagat Mandir, Rajkumar College, Lang Library, Lal
Pari Lake and Randerda.
Overnight: Rajkot
Day 4 Rajkot - Dwaraka (about 235 kms)
In the morning after having breakfast drive to Dwaraka.
In the evening arrive in Dwarka and drive to the hotel.
The city of Dwarka, renowned in myth and legend, was once
the capital of Lord Krishna's empire. He is believed to
have settled here, after leaving Mathura thousands of
years ago. The site is undoubtedly ancient but its
association with Lord Krishna gives it a sanctity that
draws millions of pilgrims even today. It is one of the
seven sacred cities or 'Sapta Puris' as well as one of the
four 'dhams' - supreme pilgrim centers for the Hindus.
Adi Shankaracharya established the 'Dwarka Peeth' for
spreading the message of the Hindu gospel 'Ramayana' in
Dwarka. Dwarka has also been visited by; the great mystic
Narsinh Mehta, Mirabai and the great saints Kabir and
Nanak
Overnight: Dwarka
Day 5 Dwaraka - Porbandar (about 122 kms)
In the morning after breakfast at the hotel, you will
visit the Dwarkadhish temple. After visiting the temple
drive to Porbandar.
Later in the evening you will visit the Kirti Mandir in
Porbandar.
Overnight: Probandar
Day 6 Porbandar - Somnath - Junagadh (about 217 kms)
In the morning drive to Somnath to visit the Somnath
temple.
Visit the Somnath temple and later drive to Junagadh.
Arrive Junagarh and transfer to hotel.
Overnight: Junagarh
Day 7 Junagadh - Ahmedabad (about 315 kms)
In the morning you will visit the Mount Girnar.
Mount Girnar is one of the hills which is most sacred to
the Jain community. After visiting these temples drive to
Ahmedabad.
On arrival at Ahmedabad we will transfer you to airport or
railway station for the onwards journey. Arrive home with
wonderful memories of your tour with
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