Saurastra (04 Nights & 05 Days)
Welcome To Garvi Gujarat. Arrival at India’s First Heritage City Ahmedabad. Meet the representative of PINKS TRAVELS at the Airport / Railway Station & after that proceed towards Hotel. Check-In to Hotel Aspire / Carrefour / Similar & after freshen up proceed further towards Ahmedabad local sightseeing i.e. Gandhi Ashram – Mahatma Gandhi established the Satyagraha Ashram along the Sabarmati River. Siddi Sayyed Mosque – This mosque was the last significant of the Sultanate period. Although it was not completed, the exquisite stone grills of its arched windows are famous across the world for their fine tracery work.
Sidi Saiyyed Mosque - This mosque was the last significant of the Sultanate period. Although it was not completed, the exquisite stone grills of its arched windows are famous across the world for their fine tracery work.
Adalaj Stepwell – It is one of the best stepwells in Gujarat, Adalaj Vav was commissioned in 1498 by Queen Ruda, the wife of Vaghela Chief Vikramsinh, as a resting place for pilgrims & traders.
Hutheesing Jain Temple –This beautiful Temple, built in 1948 by one of the influential families of Ahmedabad, stands near the Delhi Darwaja on the road to Shahibaugh. Kankaria Lake – Located 1 km from Astodia Gate, this man-made lake dates back to 1451. On the eastern side is an elaborately carved water inlet with 3 circular openings.
Overnight Stay at Hotel Aspire / Hotel Carrefour / Similar
Early Morning after breakfast we will move towards Dwarka which is around 9 hrs drive from Ahmedabad. We will cover en-route Jamnagar sightseeing Bala Hanuman Temple - This famous temple complex on the periphery of jamanagar’s central lake has resonated for 40 yers to the nonstop chant “Sri Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram” performed in replays by priests and the devout. After that move towards Dwarka and Check-In to Hotel The Dwarka Regenta / Similar & visit famous Dwarkadeesh Temple.
Overnight stay at Hotel The Dwarka Regenta / Similar.
Early Morning after breakfast we will move towards Dwarka which is around 9 hrs drive from Ahmedabad. We will cover en-route Jamnagar sightseeing Bala Hanuman Temple - This famous temple complex on the periphery of jamanagar’s central lake has resonated for 40 yers to the nonstop chant “Sri Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram” performed in replays by priests and the devout. After that move towards Dwarka and Check-In to Hotel The Dwarka Regenta / Similar & visit famous Dwarkadeesh Temple.
Overnight stay at Hotel The Dwarka Regenta / Similar.
Early Morning after breakfast Check-Out from hotel The Dwarka Regenta / Similar and move towards Somnath Via Porbandar which is around 6h drive from Dwarka. We will cover en-route Porbandar sightseeing which includes Kirti Mandir -The main attraction for most visitors is the 3 storied house where Gandhiji was born in 1869. The spot where his mother gave birth is marked with a swastika.
Sudamapuri Temple - While attending the Sandeepani Ashram as a young boy, Krishna befriended Sudama, the son of a poor Brahmin. After completing their studies, Krishna went on to rule Dwarka while Sudama married a simple girl and led the life of poor Brahmin householder. After Porbandar sightseeing further move towards Somnath. On reaching Check- In to hotel Sun Plaza / Similar & visit the famous Somnath Temple & in the evening enjoy Light & Sound Show. The present Temple, rebuilt in 1947, is the 7th reconstruction on the original site. It is illuminated every evening and the sound and light show, Jay Somnath, is presented every night from 2000 to 2010 with the temple as the backdrop. Overnight Stay at Hotel Sun Plaza / Similar.
Early Morning after breakfast check out from hotel Sun Plaza / Similar and move further towards sightseeing of Somnath, which includes Triveni Sangam - It is the "confluence" (Sangam in Sanskrit) of 3 rivers (Ganga,Yamuna & Saraswati). Bhalka Tirth - is the place where Krishna was hit by an arrow shot by a hunter named Jara, after which he is said to have left the earth for the heavenly abode, an act referred to in the Puranas as Shri Krishna Neejdham Prasthan Leela.
Gita Mandir - is famous for its depiction of Shrimad Bhagwat Geeta, which is carved on 18 marble pillars. The mandir, dedicated to Lord Krishna, is decorated with paintings of Lord Krishna. After sightseeing move towards Ahmedabad & en- route visit Gondal – Swaminarayan Temple - This temple includes idols of Dhami, Guru Parampara, Dham, Mukta, Ghanshyam Maharaj and Sukh Shayya. On reaching Ahmedabad our Wonderful Tour ends with great memories, knowledge, fun, experience and many more. At last Drop at the Airport / Railway Station and saying goodbye to Gujarat until next time………