MAJESTIC TOUR OF GUJARAT6 D 5 N ( Tour Code : WG 02 )

MAJESTIC GUJARAT

Historically, the state of Gujarat has been one of the main centres of the Indus Valley Civilization. It contains major ancient metropolitan cities from the Indus Valley such as Lothal, Dholavira, and Gola Dhoro. The ancient city of Lothal was where India's first port was established.

TOUR SCHEDULE

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1 Morning Departure to Rajkot en route visit Lothal. Lothal literally "mound of the dead", is the most extensively excavated site of Harappan site in India and therefore allows the most insight into the story of the Indus Valley civilization, its exuberant flight, and its tragic decay. Visiting places at Rajkot: If time permits, visit - Swamy Narayan Temple: It has been built out of Hand carved stones and the temple is renowned worldover for its social work and humanitarian services. Ishwarya Temple, Panch Nath Mahdeo temple, Ramakrishna Ashram, Asharamji Bapu Ashram, Rotary Mid Town Dolls Museum. Overnight Stay

Rajkot

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2 After early breakfast, departure to Dwarka Local Visits Shri. Nageshwar Temple. Gopi Talab, Bet Dwaraka, Rukmini Temple and Transfer to Hotel. Evening visit Dwarkadhish Temple. Overnight Stay

Dwaraka

3 After breakfast departure to Porbandar (105 Kms./2 Hrs) visit Birth place of Mahatma Gandhi (Kirti Mandir), Sudama Temple. Later on drive to Somnath (135 Kms./3 Hrs.) - Transfer to Hotel for fresh up and then Temple darshan. Evening have a fun in Saurashta Beach. Overnight Stay

Somnath

4 After breakfast, departure to Sasangir (50 Kms./1hr.) and visit Sasangir safari park. Later proceed for local sightseeing Fort, Girnar Hills at Junagadh (55 Kms./1 hr. ). Check into Hotel. Overnight Stay

Junagarh

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2 After breakfast, departure to Gondal (65 Kms./1.5 Hrs.) Visit Naulakha palace and the famous Temple of Swaminarayan and then departure to Ahmedabad (250 Kms./6 Hrs.). Overnight Stay

Ahmedabad

3 After breakfast, Ahmedabad local sight seeing including visit to Akshardham Temple at Gandhinagar (30 Kms.). Evening transfer to Airport/Railway station. Tour Concludes

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COST INFORMATION

Cost Includes Cost Excludes

Transport by A.C Vehicle as per above itinerary. Hotel Accommodation on twin sharing basis with breakfast. Road taxes, Toll taxes and parking charges.

Air fare Rail fare Guide and entry fees during the sightseeing Portages, Laundry Lunch & Dinner Service Tax. Any other item not specified in “Cost Includes”.

PLACES COVERED

Ahmedabad : Situated on the banks of the river Sabarmati, Ahmedabad is one of the most important cities in Western India. Ahmedabad is believed to have been inhabited from the beginning of the 11th century. It was named Ahmedabad by Sultan Ahmed Shah who fortified the city in 1411. Ahmedabad is now an important education and textile hub of the country.

Jamnagar : Historically known as Nawanagar, Jamnagar was a very important princely state in the Saurashtra region. It is believed that Lord Krishna has established his kingdom at Dwarka town in the Jamnagar district after leaving Mathura. The modern day Jamnagar is an important industrial city of India that houses world’s biggest oil refinery and has more than 5000 large scale and 10,000 small scale units manufacturing brass items. Jamnagar has a number of palaces, forts, temples and parks.

Bet Dwarka : Bet Dwarka is a small island situated about 30 miles from Dwarka. It is believed that Lord Krishna resided here with his family. Archaeological explorations at Bet Dwarka reveal active maritime trade maritime between India and Rome from the 4th Century BC to 1st Century BC through the harbor in this island. Bet Dwarka has a number of temples and shrines, mostly dedicated to Lord Krishna. Besides being a pilgrimage centre, this little island also has a number of other attractions.

Dwarka : Dwarka lies in the westernmost part of India. It is one of the seven sacred cities known as the Mokshada, meaning ‘Bestower of Liberation’ and one of the Four Dhams. According to Hindu mythology, the city of Dwaraka was built by Lord Vishwakarma himself on the orders of Lord Krishna. However, it is believed the Dwarka has submerged into the ocean six times and the modern Dwarka is the seventh city.

Porbandar : The coastal city of Porbandar is best known for being the birth-place of Mahatma Gandhi – The Father of our Nation. On-shore explorations in and around Porbandar has revealed settlements dating back to the 16th-14th Century BC. The city has a beautiful beach, known as, Chowpati. Porbandar also has a Bird Sanctuary frequented by Flamingos and a Lion Sanctuary. The other tourist attractions here include the famous Kirti Mandir - birth place of Mahatma Gandhi and Rokhadia Hanuman temple.

Somnath Temple : The Somnath Temple is located near Veraval in Saurashtra, on the western coast of India. This temple has one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. This shrine was destroyed six times by Muslim invaders. Most recently it was rebuilt in November 1947. The present temple is built in the Chalukya style of temple architecture. The temple is situated in such a place that there is no land in straight line between the Somnath seashore till Antarctica.

Junagarh : Junagarh is the headquarters of Junagadh district located at the foot of Girnar Hills. This town was originally built during the rule of the Mauryan dynasty in 319 BC. The major attractions in Junagarh are the Girnar Mountains, The Wild Museum, Narsinh Mehta no Choro, Uperkot, Gayatri Mandir & Vagheshwari Mandir, Damodar Kund, Damodarji Temple, Dataar Hills, Science Museum, Wellington Dam, Moti Baug, Mujkund Caves, Ayurvedic Museum and Narsinh Mehta Lake.

Gonadal : Gonadal is a historical city in the Rajkot district of Gujarat believed to have been inhabited since the times of Akbar. Located on the banks of Gondali river, Gondal has a number of places of historical interest which include the Riverside Palace, Naulakha Palace, Huzoor Palace and The Royal Garages.

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