Best of Gujarat Tour – 9 Days Spiritual, Heritage & Wildlife Journey
Discover Gujarat’s spiritual, coastal, and wildlife wonders with our 8 Nights / 9 Days Ahmedabad Dwarka Somnath Diu Sasan Gir Bhavnagar tour package. Start in Ahmedabad, exploring heritage sites like Sabarmati Ashram and the city’s historic landmarks. Spend two nights in Dwarka, visiting the sacred Dwarkadhish Temple, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Bet Dwarka, and Gomti Ghat. Continue to Somnath for darshan at the revered Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple and the soulful evening aarti. Relax in Diu on golden beaches, explore Portuguese forts, churches, and Naida Caves. Experience a thrilling jungle safari in Sasan Gir National Park, home to the majestic Asiatic lions. Conclude your journey in Bhavnagar, visiting historic temples, Takhteshwar Temple, and coastal sights.
Perfect for pilgrimages, family holidays, and cultural getaways, this Gujarat itinerary offers a seamless blend of spirituality, heritage, nature, and beachside relaxation.
What's included
Itinerary
• On arrival at Ahmedabad Airport/Railway Station, check in to your hotel as per standard checkin time.
• Visit Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram, Sabarmati Riverfront, Science City and Kankaria Lake, or go shopping as time permits.
• If time allows, visit Adalaj Stepwell and Akshardham Temple.
• Overnight stay in Ahmedabad.
• After breakfast, check out and drive to Jamnagar.
• En route (if time permits) visit Lakhota Museum, Lakhota Palace and Bala Hanuman Temple.
• Continue to Dwarka, check in to your hotel, and, if possible, attend the evening Aarti at Dwarkadhish Temple.
• Overnight stay in Dwarka.
• After breakfast, enjoy a full day in Dwarka: Dwarkadhish Temple, Bet Dwarka, Rukmini Temple, Gomti Ghat (holy dip), Nageshwar Temple and Shivrajpur Beach.
• Return for the evening Aarti at Dwarkadhish Temple.
• Overnight stay in Dwarka.
• After breakfast, check out and drive to Porbandar.
• Visit Kirti Mandir (Gandhi’s birthplace) and Sudama Temple.
• Continue to Somnath; on arrival, visit Bhalka Tirth, Triveni Sangam, Geeta Mandir and Somnath Temple.
• Attend the evening Aarti and Light & Sound show.
• Overnight stay in Somnath.
• After breakfast, check out and drive to Diu.
• Sightseeing in Diu: Diu Fort, St. Paul’s Church, INS Khukri Memorial, Nagoa Beach, and Ghoghla Beach (Blue Flag).
• End the day with the sunset from Gangeshwar Temple or the INS Khukri Memorial.
• Overnight stay in Diu.
• After breakfast, check out and drive to Sasan Gir.
• Enjoy a 3 hr Gir Jungle Safari (permit & gypsy extra) to see Asiatic lions, leopards, etc.
• Optional half hour bus safari at Devaliya Park (closed Wed; permit & fee extra).
• Overnight stay in Sasan Gir.
• After breakfast, check out and drive to Bhavnagar.
• On arrival, visit Shree Takhteshwar Temple, BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir and Nishkalank Mahadev Temple.
• Overnight stay in Bhavnagar.
• After breakfast, check out and drive to Vadodara.
• On arrival, visit Laxmi Vilas Palace (closed Mon), if time permits.
• Overnight stay in Vadodara.
• After breakfast, check out and drive to the Statue of Unity: visit the world’s tallest statue, Valley of Flowers and Sardar Sarovar Dam (closed Mon).
• Continue to Ahmedabad via Virpur (Jalaram Temple).
• Continue to Ahmedabad and drop at the airport/railway station.
• End of the Memorable Trip with Diu Holidays!!!
FAQ
The best months are October to February, when the weather is pleasant for sightseeing, beaches, desert trips, and wildlife safari.
Yes, the tour includes pick-up and drop at Ahmedabad Airport/Railway Station.
Yes, visits to Dwarkadhish Temple, Bet Dwarka, Rukmini Temple, Nageshwar Temple, Somnath Temple, Kirti Mandir, Jalaram Temple, and Bhavnagar temples are included, along with evening Aarti at Dwarkadhish and Somnath Templ
Yes, a 3-hour Gir Jungle Safari is included, but permit and gypsy charges are extra. Optional Devaliya Park half-hour bus safari is also extra.
Yes, the tour includes visits to Diu Fort, INS Khukri Memorial, Statue of Unity, Sardar Sarovar Dam, Laxmi Vilas Palace, Shree Takhteshwar Temple, and other sites as per the itinerary.
Breakfast is included daily. Other meals are not included, giving you flexibility to try local cuisine.
Yes, this itinerary is family-friendly, balancing spiritual, cultural, natural, and wildlife experiences with moderate travel distances.
