- Overview
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- Cancellation/ No Show Policy
- Refund Policy
Overview
Gujarat is a state located in the western part of India. It is known for its rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes, and historic landmarks. Some popular tourist destinations in Gujarat include the city of Ahmedabad, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to many ancient temples and historical buildings, the Rann of Kutch, a salt desert that is a popular spot for birdwatching and camel safaris, and the Gir Forest National Park, which is home to the last remaining population of Asiatic lions. Other notable attractions include the Gandhi Ashram, the Sabarmati Riverfront, the Akshardham Temple, and the famous Dhuandhar waterfall. Gujarat is also famous for its traditional handicrafts, textiles and delicious food.
4 Days & 5 Nights
Itineraries
Day1
Ahmedabad Sightseeing
Morning after breakfast visit Akshardham Temple (Monday Closed) Akshardham is situated in the capital city of Gandhinagar, which lies near Ahmedabad. The magnificent temple is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan. It was constructed on the directions of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Sanstha. The complex of this temple is the largest in Gujarat. Akshardham temple was inaugurated in the year 1992 and has become a major tourist attraction in India, during the last decade. It has a sprawling 23 acre area and is chiseled out in pink sandstone. Sidi Sayed Mosque, built in 1573, is one of the most famous mosques of Ahmedabad. The mosque is entirely arcuated. The mosque has ten screen windows (jails) on the side and rear arches The Swetambara Temple Hutheesing temple was built outside Delhi gate in 1850 by a rich Jain merchant Sheth Hatheesing. This is the best known of Ahmedabad’s many ornate Jain temples. It is dedicated to Dharamnath, 1 the fifteenth Tirthankar whose status stand in the main sanctuary built by pure marble profusely decorated with rich carving, Gandhi Ashram, the beautiful ashram complex of Ahmedabad, with shady trees populated by thousand of parakeets, Beaters, sunbirds, squirrels, offers a refuge from the loud streets of the city and is one of the foremost tourist attraction of Ahmedabad. This ashram was Gandhi’s headquarters during the long struggle for Indian independence. His ashram was founded in 1915 and still makes handicrafts, handmade paper and spinning wheels. This ashram is open from 8.30 AM to 6.30 PM. Later, drive to Adalaj, visit step well is an architectural wonder built by Queen Rudabai and is certainly one of the finest monuments of Gujarat. It is a seven storeyed structure in the form of a well with chambers one behind the other. The ‘Vav’ or stepped wells of Gujarat were used as meeting and resting-places during summer since their cool interiors offered unbelievable respite from the scorching sun outside. 2 In the summer people warmed themselves on the spacious sunny corridors while wide verandahs offered shelter during the rains. Adalaj is a village to the north of Ahmedabad. O/n stay at Ahmedabad.
Day 2
Ahmedabad – Jamnagar – Dwarka
Morning after breakfast proceeds to Dwarka, en-route visit Jamnagar Bala Hanuman Temple- Bala Hanuman Temple is a pilgrim place venerated by the devotees of Lord Ram. It is a world famous temple, known for the continuous chanting of Jai Ram, Shri Ram. The chanting has been going on since 1964 and has found a place for it in the Guinness Book of World Records. People chant the name of the Lord in shifts, 24 hours a day. Later Proceed to Dwarka, visit Lord Dwarkadhish Temple. Attend evening Aarti Darshan at Dwarkadhish. O/n stay at Dwarka.
Day 3
Dwarka
Attend early morning Aarti at Dwarkadhish temple, have breakfast & thereafter visit Bet Dwarka, Nageshwar Jyotirling & Rukmani Temple. Bet Dwarka – Also known as Bet Shankhoddar, Bet Dwarka is only 5 kms from Okha Junction by the sea and Okha is 30 kms from Dwarka. It is said to be the place where Lord Krishna lived with his family when they ruled at Dwarka. It is also the place where Vishnu slew the demon Shankhasura. Visitors make it a point to visit the Krishna temple at this site which holds much interest to be seen and experienced. Nageswar Mahadev– The Puranas mention 12 Jyotirlingas or columns of light representing Lord Shiva, who manifested himself in that form in different parts of India. This Shiva shrine near Dwarka is one of these and is there- fore accorded great respect. Rukmani Temple– Temple of Lord Krishna’s wife. O/n stay at Dwarka.
Day 4
Dwarka – Porbandar – Somnath
Morning after breakfast, proceed to Porbandar, visit Kirti temple, Sudam, known as the house & birth place of Mahatma Gandhi. In the back side house of Kasturba, wife of Gandhi. Also visit Gandhi museum, study room of Mahatma Gandhi in the Kirti temple. Later visit of Sudama temple & continue proceed to Somnath, evening aarti Darshan at Somnath Temple- A lord Shiva temple known as Jyotirling built by Moon God. Enjoy the lighting and sounding Show Overnight stay at Somnath.
Day 5
Somnath – Ahmedabad
Departure Morning after breakfast proceeds to Porbandar, visit Kirti temple, Sudam known as house & birth place of Mahatma Gandhi. In the back side house of Kasturba, wife of Gandhi. Also visit Gandhi museum, study room of Mahatma Gandhi in the Kirti temple. Later visit of Sudama temple & continue proceed to Somnath, evening aarti Darshan at Somnath Temple- A lord Shiva temple known as Jyotirling built by Moon God. Enjoy the lighting and sounding Show Overnight stay at Somnath. Morning after breakfast proceeds to Ahmedabad and transfer to airport / railway station for onward journey
Includes
- AC Accommodation on Twin Sharing basis
- Breakfast & Taxes
- AC Transportation by AC Vehicle
- All Toll Parking, DA
- All Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Arrival / Departure Assistance
- Good Experienced driver with cell phone
Excludes
- Air Fare / Train Fare
- Additional Sightseeing or Extra usage of Vehicle other then mentioned in the Itinerary
- Guide Charges & Entrances Charges
- Service Tax
- Anything which is not included in the inclusion
CANCELLATION/NO-SHOW POLICY:
As per the Booking Conditions of the Tour, the cancellation charges will be applicable for any cancellation request of the tour, either by the customer or any member of the group. This will be intimated at the time of booking. In any other case, including ‘No Show’, the Company shall make no refund to the customer.
REFUND POLICY :
Refunds (if any) for amendments and/or cancellations will be paid by the Company only after receiving written request from the customer within TEN days from the date of the scheduled completion of the tour (as per the Itinerary). Refund will be the sole discretion of the Company & shall be made by the Company only after deducting applicable cancellation charges. Any refunds, whether payment received in Indian rupees or foreign exchange, will be affected in Indian
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