Duration: 12 Nights / 13 Days
Routing: Mumbai – Ahmedabad – Jamnagar – Junagadh – Sasangir – Somnath – Diu – Palitana – Bhavnagar – Mumbai
Tour Highlights
MUMBAI: Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves boat cruise, Prince of Wales Museum & Marine Drive
AHMEDABAD: Jama Masjid, Sidi Syed Mosque, Shaking Minarets, Hatheesing Jain Temple & Sabarmati Ashram
JAMNAGAR: Oil Refinery area
DWARKA: Dwarkadhish Temple, Jagat Mandir & Rukmini Devi Temple
JUNAGADH: Uparkot Fort & Ashokan Rock Edicts
SASANGIR: Jungle safaris in Gir National Park
SOMNATH: Somnath Temple & Museum
DIU: Diu Fort, wood-panelled St. Paul’s & St. Thomas’ Churches
PALITANA: Shatrunjaya Jain Temple Complex
BHAVNAGAR: Temples, Gandhi Smriti & Velavadar Blackbuck National Park
Day 01: Arrive Mumbai
Arrive in Mumbai by international flight. After a traditional 'Swagat' (welcome), our representative will assist you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for check-in.
Mumbai is an archipelago of seven islands with a long and layered history. Archaeological findings suggest habitation since the Stone Age, while documented records date back to around 250 BC. During the 3rd century BC, the islands formed part of the Maurya Empire. In 1534, the Portuguese acquired the islands from the Sultan of Gujarat and later ceded them to Charles II of England in 1661 as part of the dowry of Catherine of Braganza. The islands were subsequently leased to the British East India Company in 1668.
Overnight Hotel – Mumbai (B)
Day 02: Mumbai
Begin the day with a visit to the Gateway of India, built to commemorate the visit of King George V in 1911. Later, enjoy a scenic boat ride to the forested island of Elephanta, home to ancient rock-cut cave temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, renowned for their sculptural excellence.
In the afternoon, visit the Jehangir Art Gallery, Prince of Wales Museum, Victoria Terminus (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus), Hanging Gardens, a Jain Temple, and Mani Bhavan, Mahatma Gandhi’s residence in Mumbai between 1917 and 1934, now preserved as a museum.
Overnight Hotel – Mumbai (B)
Day 03: Mumbai – Ahmedabad
Today, travel to Ahmedabad, located on the banks of the Sabarmati River. The city served as the capital of Gujarat from 1960 to 1970 before Gandhinagar was established as the new capital. Founded in 1411 by Sultan Ahmed Shah, Ahmedabad flourished as an important political and commercial centre under successive rulers and later under British administration.
Later, enjoy a guided tour visiting historic mosques. Jama Masjid, built in 1423 by Sultan Ahmed Shah, is regarded as one of India’s finest mosques, constructed in yellow sandstone with a harmonious blend of Hindu and Islamic architectural elements. The mosque stands on 260 pillars supporting 15 domes.
Visit the Sidi Syed Mosque, world-famous for its exquisite stone latticework windows. Also see the unique Shaking Minarets at the Siddhi Bashir Mosque, where vibrations in one minaret are transmitted to the other.
Overnight Hotel – Ahmedabad (B)
Day 04: Ahmedabad
Visit the beautifully carved Hatheesing Jain Temple, built in 1850 and dedicated to the 15th Jain Tirthankara, Dharamnath. Constructed in white marble, the temple is admired for its intricate craftsmanship.
Later, visit the historic Sabarmati Ashram, established by Mahatma Gandhi in 1915. It served as the nerve centre of India’s freedom movement and remains preserved with exhibits, photographs, and personal artifacts of Gandhiji.
Overnight Hotel – Ahmedabad (B)
Day 05: Ahmedabad – Jamnagar (300 km / approx. 6 hrs)
Drive to Jamnagar, founded in the 16th century as the capital of the princely state of Nawanagar. The city is known for its historic Jain temples and its association with the Jadeja rulers. Jamnagar is often referred to as the “Jewel of Kathiawar.”
Overnight Hotel – Jamnagar (B)
Day 06: Jamnagar – Excursion to Dwarka (145 km / approx. 2 hrs one way)
Proceed on a same-day excursion to Dwarka, one of the four sacred Char Dham pilgrimage sites of Hinduism. According to legend, Dwarka was the kingdom of Lord Krishna and has been submerged and rebuilt several times due to the sea.
Visit the revered Dwarkadhish Temple, also known as Jagat Mandir, located on the banks of the Gomti Creek. The temple complex is believed to date back over two millennia and is renowned for its evening aarti. Also visit the Rukmini Devi Temple, dating back to the 12th century, noted for its architectural elegance.
Overnight Hotel – Jamnagar (B)
Day 07: Jamnagar – Junagadh (225 km / approx. 5 hrs)
Drive to Junagadh, situated at the foothills of Mount Girnar. The city has been ruled by several dynasties, including the Mauryas, Guptas, and Chudasamas, leaving behind a rich architectural and cultural legacy.
Visit the impressive Uparkot Fort, within which are the famous Ashokan Rock Edicts dating back to the 3rd century BC. Also see Damodar Kund, a sacred water tank associated with Lord Krishna.
Overnight Hotel – Junagadh (B)
Day 08: Junagadh – Sasangir (65 km / approx. 2 hrs)
Drive to Sasangir, home to Gir National Park, the only natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion. Established as a protected area in the early 20th century, the park supports a diverse ecosystem of flora and fauna.
Later, enjoy a jeep safari through the park, offering opportunities to spot Asiatic lions, leopards, hyenas, deer, antelopes, marsh crocodiles, and numerous bird species.
Overnight Hotel – Sasangir (B, L, D)
Day 09: Sasangir – Somnath (90 km / approx. 2 hrs)
Early morning safari in Gir National Park. Later, drive to Somnath, one of the twelve sacred Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, located on the western coast of Gujarat.
The Somnath Temple, known as the “Eternal Shrine,” has been rebuilt several times after repeated invasions. Evening free to attend temple rituals and aarti.
Overnight Hotel – Somnath (B)
Day 10: Somnath – Diu (75 km / approx. 2 hrs)
Drive to Diu, a former Portuguese colony situated off the Kathiawar coast. Visit the imposing Diu Fort, offering panoramic sea views, and explore the historic St. Paul’s Church and St. Thomas’ Church, known for their colonial architecture.
Overnight Hotel – Diu (B)
Day 11: Diu – Bhavnagar via Palitana (220 km / approx. 5 hrs)
Drive to Palitana, one of the holiest pilgrimage sites for Jains. The Shatrunjaya Hill is crowned with over 1,200 intricately carved marble temples dedicated primarily to Lord Adinath.
Continue to Bhavnagar, a historic port city and former princely state, once a major trading hub with links to Africa and the Persian Gulf.
Overnight Hotel – Bhavnagar (B)
Day 12: Bhavnagar
Visit Khodiyar Mata Temple, the revered family deity shrine of the former Bhavnagar rulers, followed by Takhteshwar Temple, offering panoramic city views.
Explore Gandhi Smriti and later visit Velavadar Blackbuck National Park, a unique grassland ecosystem known for the conservation of blackbucks, wolves, and lesser floricans.
Overnight Hotel – Bhavnagar (B)
Day 13: Bhavnagar – Mumbai
Transfer to the airport for your onward journey to Mumbai.
Our tour concludes. We thank you for your patronage and look forward to welcoming you again in the near future.
