Dwarka Somnath Gujarat Pilgrimage Tour Package
Overview
This 6-night, 7-day Dwarka Somnath Gujarat pilgrimage tour is a full Saurashtra circuit, not just a two-temple trip. Starting in Ahmedabad, it moves through Bhavnagar, the Jain temple complex at Palitana, the royal town of Gondal, the Jyotirlinga shrine at Veraval, Mahatma Gandhi’s birthplace in Porbandar, and finishes with a full day of darshan at the twin holy sites before dropping you at Jamnagar or Rajkot. It suits pilgrims who want the complete route — not only the headline stops — along with families and heritage travellers drawn to Gondal’s palaces and vintage car collection along the way. Private non-AC or AC vehicle (based on your chosen category), hotel stays each night, and all sightseeing on this route are built into the package, so there’s nothing left to arrange locally.
Tour Highlights
• Takteshwar Temple and Gandhi Smriti in Bhavnagar on arrival day
• Palitana Jain temple complex, one of the largest temple clusters in the world
• Naulakha Palace and the vintage car collection in Gondal
• Jyotirlinga darshan at Veraval — first among the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva
• Kirti Mandir, Mahatma Gandhi’s ancestral home in Porbandar
• Full-day city tour covering the Gomti River, Dwarkadhish Temple, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Gopi Pond,
Rukmini Temple, and Bet Dwarka
Included/Excluded
- Accommodation at the hotels mentioned as per the meal plans mentioned above.
- Non A/C indica on disposal basis for standard category. A/C for Deluxe & Luxury
- All Taxes ( except GST).
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Any Air fare or Rail fare.
- Phone bills, laundry, meals other than mentioned in the itinerary, porterage, tips, entrance fees for monuments, parks, shows etc.
Tour Plan
Arrive Ahmedabad and proceed directly to Bhavnagar. After check into the hotel, visit the Takteshwar Temple and the Gandhi Smriti etc. overnight at the Hotel in Bhavnagar.
After breakfast drive to Palitana (56 Kms), Visit Palitana Jain temple. Overnight at hotel in Bhavnagar
After breakfast proceed to Gondal (160 Kms), Evening visit Naulakha palace. With the vintage car collection etc. Overnight at the Hotel in Gondal.
After breakfast visit SwamiNarayan Temple, Bhuvneshvary Ayurvedic Library etc. Afternoon proceed for Somnath (140 Kms) via Junagadh, visit Somnath Temple – Overnight at the Hotel in Veraval.
After breakfast proceed for Dwarka enroute visit the Kirti Temple, house of Mahatma Gandhi in Porbandar. Arrive Dwarka and overnight at the Hotel in Dwarka.
After breakfast visit Dwarka City Tour covering Gomti River, Dwarkadish temple Nageshwar temple, Gopi pond, Rukhmani Temple, & Bet Dwarka temple. Overnight at the Hotel in Dwarka.
After breakfast proceed for Jamnagar / Rajkot for onward journey.
Additional Information
Best Time to Visit
The best time for this pilgrimage circuit is October to March, when coastal Saurashtra is cool enough for comfortable sightseeing across all seven stops. Summer (April–June) gets hot along the route, often above 35°C, especially inland at Gondal and Palitana. Monsoon (July–September) brings lush greenery but can slow road travel given the number of towns on this itinerary.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many days does the Dwarka Somnath Gujarat tour take?
This package covers Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar, Palitana, Gondal, Somnath, Porbandar, and Dwarka over 6 nights and 7 days, ending with drop-off at Jamnagar or Rajkot.
2. Does the package include Palitana and Porbandar, or only the two main temples?
It covers both — beyond Dwarka and Somnath, the itinerary includes the Palitana Jain temples, Gondal’s palaces, and Porbandar, Mahatma Gandhi’s birthplace, making it a full Saurashtra circuit rather than a two-stop trip.
3. What type of vehicle is provided during the tour?
A non-AC Indica or similar vehicle is provided for the Standard category, and an AC vehicle for Deluxe and Luxury categories, on a disposal basis for the full itinerary.
4. Is GST included in the package price?
All applicable taxes are included except GST, which is charged separately — confirm the exact amount with our team at the time of booking.
5. Where does the tour end?
The tour concludes on Day 7 at Jamnagar or Rajkot, from where you can catch your onward flight or train.
6. Is this Gujarat pilgrimage itinerary customizable?
Yes — we can extend the trip to include Gir National Park or Diu, or adjust the vehicle category and number of nights based on your group size and budget
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