gujrat

Gujrat – Gir – Rann Of Kutch

Introduction

This state is bordered by Pakistan and Diu, a Union territory and the Arabian Sea .

From Ancient India

The Somnath temple located on the western coast of Gujarat, India, Somnath is believed to be the first among the twelve jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva. It is an important pilgrimage and tourist spot of Gujarat. Destroyed and reconstructed several times in the past,. Nadir Sah destroyed and lootedthe welth of this temple eighteen times.

Dwarka is in the state of Gujarat on the western shore in northwestern India on the right bank of the Gomti River. Dwarka is one of the foremost Chardhams, four sacred Hindu pilgrimage sites, and is one of the Sapta Puri, Dwarka was the kingdom of Krishna, and is believed to have been the first capital of Gujarat.

The Dwarkadhish Temple was originally built around 2,500 years ago, but was destroyed by Mahmud Begada rulers and subsequently rebuilt in the 16th century. It is one of the four peeths (“religious center”) established by Adi Shankaracharya. As an important pilgrimage center for Hindus, Dwarka has several notable temples, including Rukmini Devi Temple, Gomti Ghat, and Bet Dwarka. There is also a light house at the land end point of Dwarka.

The Rann of Kutch is located in the Thar Desert bio-geographic area in the Indian state of Gujarat .It is a seasonally marshy region, the word Rann meaning “salt marsh”, Here you can see miles of area covered by salt .

Gir National Park- The only habitat of the 300 plus Asiatic lion, was declared as a national park in 1974. This park is the. The natural park and the sanctuary spread over an area of 130,000 hectares. Flora & Fauna -Deciduous forests. Located in the southwest of Saurashrea Peninsula, Gujarat .Wildlife. leopards, chital, nilgai, chinkara, four horned antelope and wild boar and birds and reptiles. It has a crocodile-breading farm. Enjoy Lion Safari

Diu is a town is the tenth least populated district of Indiat of the union territory of Daman and Diu, Naida Caves is located near Jalandhar Beach. An ancient Lord Shiva’s Temple is located on the Gangeswar coast. The Diu fort was chosen as the wonders from India. The island is at sea level and covers an area of 38.8 km² , visit old Portuguese Cathedral. It is also a fishing town.

Attraction

Somnath temple , Dwarka , Dwarkadhish temple , Rann of Kutch ( The Salt Desert) , Gir National Park , Diu fort , Naida Caves , Lord Shiva’s temple ,Portuguese Cathedral etc .

Itinerary

Kolkata – Kolkata

Day 1 Start From Kolkata, Journey Starts From Howrah or Sealdah . Night Stay in Train.

Day 2 Moving towards Ahmedabad. Night Stay in Train.

Day 3 Reach Ahmedabad To Ahmedabad hotel , Night Stay at Ahmedabad.

Day 4 Visit Ahmedabad At-8.30 am Ahmedabad local sightseeing . Night Stay at Ahmedabad.

Day 5 Start for Bhuj At 08:30am via Little Run (495 Km.) . Evening arrive Bhuj . Night Stay at Bhuj.

Day 6 Visit White Rann At 08.00am to White Rann . Evening return to Hotel . Night Stay at Bhuj.

Day 7 (Move to Dwaraka) At 08:00 am Start via Jamnagar(400 km.)At Evening Dwaraka . Night Stayat Dwaraka

Day 8 Visit Bet-Dwaraka At 8:00 am, (32 Km.) by bus and by boat ( LunchBreak ) visit Temples.in Dwaraka . Night Stayat Dwaraka .

Day 9 Move to Somnath At 8:00 am (250 km.).Afternoon arrive Somnath & Visit Temple. Somnath/Verabal. Night Stayat Somnath .

Day 10 Visit Gir At 8.00 am, (Jungle Safari). Return to Somnath (Lunch.Break). Visit temples.Somnath/Verabal . Night Stayat Somnath .

Day 11 Move to DiuAt 8:00 am Start for (84km.). Bath at Diu Beach . Night Stay at Diu .

Day 12 Visit Diu At 8:00 am Sightseeing and Sea-Bath , After lunch free. Night Stay at Diu .

Day 13 Move to Ahmedabad) At 8am (483 km.). Afternoon arrive Ahmedabad . Night Stays at Ahmedabad.

Day 14 (Full day free & at night Move to Ahmedabad Station ) . Start For Kolkata . Night Stay InTrain.

Day 15 (Reach to Kolkata ) Arrive Home – home Sweet Home at “ Kolkata” .

A.D.T.P Theme Tourism

“5 Days 6 Nights”

Day 01 # Ahmedabad – Jamnagar (315km/6hrs) :
Today, pick-up from Airport/Railway station or Hotel. Proceed to Jamnagar On arrival check in at the hotel. Later visit Lakhota Lake & Lakhota Museum. Also visit Bala Hanuman Temple known for its nonstop Ramdhun since 1956 and it mentioned in Guinness Book of World Records. Evening is free for Shopping. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02 # Jamnagar – Dwarka (150km/3hrs) :
Today, after breakfast proceed to the sacred town of Dwarka. Visit Dwarkadeesh Temple. Take a holy dip in Gomti river, later leave to visit Nageshwar Jyotirling, Gopi Talav , Bet Dwarka, and on way back do visit Rukmani Temple, evening visit other temples on coastal area, attend evening aarti at Dwarkadish temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03 # Dwarka – Porbandar – Somnath (230km/ 4.5hrs) :
In the morning after breakfast depart to Porbandar. At Porbandar visit Kirti Mandir – the place where Gandhiji was born. Later proceed to Somnath. On arrival visit Junagadh Gate, Bhalka Tirth & Somnath Temple. Also visit Triveni Ghat. In the evening attend Aarti and later watch light and Sound show. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04 # Somnath – Diu (100km/2hrs) :
Today, after breakfast proceed to beach town Diu. Later, visit St. Paul’s Church, Diu Museum and Diu Fort. Evening is at leisure to laze and relax on the beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 05 # Diu – Sasangir – Junagadh (150km/3hrs) :
After breakfast Proceed to Sasangir. Sasangir, is the home of the Asiatic Lion. Visit Gir Interpretation Zone at Devaliya (During Rain sanctuary will be closed) Later proceed to Junagadh. The ancient city has many eye catching monuments which reminds its great history. Later visit Uperkot Fort, Ashok Rock Edict, Mahabat Makabara and Junagadh Museum. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 06 # Junagadh – Virpur – Gondal – Ahmedabad (320km/7hrs) :
Today, after breakfast proceed to Ahmedabad. Enroute visit Jalaram Temple at Virpur. Also visit Swaminarya temple, Navlakha Palace and Vintage Car museum at Gondal. Continued towards Ahmedabad. on arrival drop at Railway Station/Airport.

“7 Nights 8 Days”

Day 01 Ahmedabad:
Today , pick up from Airport/railway station and get transferred to hotel. Rest time free for your own activities. Overnight stay at Ahemdabad hotel.

Day 02 Ahmedabad – Jamnagar (315km/6hrs):
Today, pick-up from Hotel. Proceed to Jamnagar On arrival check in at the hotel. Later visit Lakhota Lake & Lakhota Museum. Also visit Bala Hanuman Temple known for its nonstop Ramdhun since 1956 and it mentioned in Guinness Book of World Records. Evening is free for Shopping. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03 Jamnagar – Dwarka (150km/3hrs):
Today, after breakfast proceed to the sacred town of Dwarka. Visit Dwarkadeesh Temple. Take a holy dip in Gomti river, later leave to visit Nageshwar Jyotirling, Gopi Talav , Bet Dwarka, and on way back do visit Rukmani Temple, evening visit other temples on coastal area, attend evening aarti at Dwarkadish temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04 Dwarka – Porbandar – Somnath (230km/ 4.5hrs):
In the morning after breakfast depart to Porbandar. At Porbandar visit Kirti Mandir – the place where Gandhiji was born. Later proceed to Somnath. On arrival visit Junagadh Gate, Bhalka Tirth & Somnath Temple. Also visit Triveni Ghat. In the evening attend Aarti and later watch light and Sound show. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 05 Somnath – Diu (100km/2hrs):
Today, after breakfast proceed to beach town Diu. Later, visit St. Paul’s Church, Diu Museum and Diu Fort. Evening is at leisure to laze and relax on the beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 06 Diu – Sasangir – Junagadh (150km/3hrs):
After breakfast Proceed to Sasangir. Sasangir, is the home of the Asiatic Lion. Visit Gir Interpretation Zone at Devaliya (During Rain sanctuary will be closed) Later proceed to Junagadh. The ancient city has many eye catching monuments which reminds its great history. Later visit Uperkot Fort, Ashok Rock Edict, Mahabat Makabara and Junagadh Museum. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 07 Junagadh – Virpur – Gondal – Ahmedabad (320km/7hrs):
Today, after breakfast proceed to Ahmedabad. Enroute visit Jalaram Temple at Virpur. Also visit Swaminarya temple, Navlakha Palace and Vintage Car museum at Gondal. Continued towards Ahmedabad. Evening is free for leisure at Kankara Lake or Law garden. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 08 Ahmedabad :
In the morning check out from the hotel. Later visit City Museum, Hatheesing Temple, Jama Masjid, Gandhi Ashram, Adalaj Step Well & Akshardham Temple. In the evening transfer to airport / railway station.

“7 Nights 8 Days”

DAY 1:
Arrival at Ahmedabad, meet our representative, transfer to the hotel, evening sightseeing at Sabarmati Ashram of Mahatma Gandhi, dinner & over night stay at Hotel in Ahmedabad.

DAY 2: – AHMEDABAD – BHUJ (330 KM / 5 HRS):
Morning after breakfast transfer to Bhuj, Bhuj its long journey of 6 1/2 Hrs Late afternoon reach Bhuj, on arrival visit places like Aina Mahal Museum, Pragmahal Museum, Chhatardi of Rao Lakhpatji on the bank of Hamirsar Lake, Dinner & overnight stay at Bhuj.Today, get ready to explore the Banni and Pachcham regions and the edge of the Great Rann of Kutch. Visit White Rann, Gandhi village, Ludiya village and Khavda village. Later visit Kalo Dungar (Black Hill) and Dattatray Temple, which provides the view of the Great Rann & sunset. Return to the resort. Overnight.
DAY 3: – BHUJ – JAMNAGAR (260 KM / 4 HRS):
Morning after breakfast transfer to Jamnagar, afternoon reach Jamnagar, after lunch visit Lakhota lake, Bala Hanuman Temple is famous the world over for the continuous chanting of the mantra “Jai Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram”. Starting since 1st August, 1964, the chant is still continuing and has earned the temple a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. Darbargardh area, Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 4: – JAMNAGAR – DWARKA (131 KM / 2 HRS):
Morning after breakfast transfer to the Dwarka, after check in to the hotel take a trip to Bet Dwarka, visit old temple of Krishna, on the way to Bet Dwarka visit, Nageshwar Temple – one of the 12 Jyotilingam of Shiva, visit Ancient Temple of Rukmani, return back to Dwarka, Evening visit Dwarka Temple, Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 5: – DWARKA – SOMNATH (240 KM / 4 HRS) :
Morning after breakfast transfer to Somnath, via Porbandar, visit the Birth place of Mahatma Gandhi, Evening reach Somnath , evening join the Aarti at somnath Temple, dinner & overnight stay at Somnath.
DAY 6: – SOMNATH – DIU (85 KM / 1 1/2 HRS):
Morning after Breakfast proceed to Diu, Check in to the Hotel, enjoy the wide variety of water sports facilities available at Nagoa beach, later visit St. Paul’s Church, Diu Museum and the Diu Fort, dinner & Morning enjoy the sea at Nagoa Beach, after lunch transfer to Sasan Gir, in the evening, if time permits then visit Gir Interpretation Zone Devaliya Park & Crocodile Breeding Firm, dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 7: – SASAN GIR – AHMEDABAD:
Morning after breakfast transfer to Ahmedabad, its long journey of around 7 hrs, on the way visit Lothal (the Harappan Civilization site), reach Ahmedabad dinner & overnight stay at Ahmedabad.
DAY 8: – AHMEDABAD – DEPARTURE:
Morning after Breakfast visit Akshardham Temple, Adalaj Step well & Kankariya Lake in Maninagar.after that all day are free for the shopping at Ahmedabad, a mid night board on your train with a lovely .

Charges

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Conclution

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INCLUDED
1. Family wise Accommodation at Quality Hotel (Non AC).
2. All Transfers and Sight Scenes by Reserved Vehicle (Non AC).
3. FOOD :-Bed Tea, Breakfast with Tea / Coffee, Lunch, Evening Snacks, Tea/Coffee and Diner.
4. An experienced Manager
5. Luggage Carrying Responsibility.*

EXCLUED
1. Ship , boat and Air Fare.
2. Train Food, Any Entry Fees, Guide Charges, Camera Charges, Pilgrim Tax.
3. Personal use of vehicle; personal expenses, room service & special orders, water, beverages, tips, phone calls, laundry, Any Rides etc.
4. Any Extra- Itinerary-Tour .
5. Anything which is not included in above said package package.

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