Said to be amongst the first of the 12 hallowed jyotirlinga shrines of the Hindu faith the Somnath Temple is a living legend for its great significance to the stream of devotees down the centuries. The temple has a long history of being reconstructed over time, but it was the raider Mahmud of Ghazni who is most closely associated with its destruction. Attracted by legends of its enormous wealth, he destroyed the lingam and escaped with a booty of 20 million dinars. Legend has it that the temple was destroyed 17 times but was rebuilt each time by the people. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was instrumental in the construction of the temple you see today
On arrival at Ahmedabad, proceed to Jamnagar by road. At Jamnagar, visit Lakhota Lake and Lakhota Museum. Later, in the evening, visit Bala Hanuman Temple known for its nonstop Ramdhun since 1956 and it is mentioned in The Guinness Book of World Records. Evening free for leisure.
After breakfast, proceed to the sacred town of Dwarka. Visit Dwarkadhish Temple. Take a holy dip in sacred Gomti River, later visit Nageshwar Jyotirling, Gopi Talav, Bet Dwarka and Rukmani Temple. Later, visit other temples on coastal area. In the evening, attend evening Aarti at Dwarkadish Temple. Overnight stay in hotel.
Proceed to Porbandar (75 km / 1.5 hr approx.) by road, on arrival at Porbandar, visit Kirti Mandir - the place where Gandhiji was born. Later continue drive towards Somnath (130 Kms / 2.5 Hrs) by road, on arrival at Somnath, visit Bhalka Tirth, Triveni Ghat and Somnath Temple. Later in the evening attend Aarti and after that watch Light and Sound show. Later return back for a relaxing overnight stay.
Today, proceed to Rajkot. Enroute visit Jalaram Temple at Virpur and Swaminarya temple, Navlakha Palace at Gondal. In the late evening arrive at Rajkot. Overnight stay at hotel.
Drive to Ahmedabad by road. On arrival at Ahmedabad, visit Akshardham Temple, Adalaj Stepwell and Gandhi Ashram. Later transfer to Ahmedabad railway station or airport for your onward journey back to Home.
City | Hotel* |
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Jamnagar | Anaya Beacon |
Dwarka | Regenta Inn The Dwarika |
Somnath | Divine Resort/ Sun Plaza |
Rajkot | K K Beacon |
City | Hotel* |
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Jamnagar | Hotel Fortune Palace |
Dwarka | The Fern Sattva Resort |
Somnath | Lords Inn/ The Fern Residency |
Rajkot | Marasa Sarovar Portico |
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