Day 1 |
Board train/flight from any point in India to reach Vadodara. Will be received on arrival and driven to Pavagadh the strongest hill fortress of ancient Gujarat. The hill covers about 42 kms and the distance from the foot of the hill to the Kalika Mata’s temple on its highest peak is about 5 kms. Dinner and overnight at Pavagadh. |
60 kms |
Day 2 |
Breakfast. Sight-seeing of Sat Mahal, Sadanshah Gate, Makai Kothar, Navlakh Kothar, the Maulia, Khapra Zaveri Palace. Proceed to Champaner an ancient fort located at the foothills of Pavagadh. At Champaner, one can see three fortifications - the base (Champaner), the top (Pavagadh) and the area connecting both of them (Machi). After lunch proceed to Dakor (The Temple of Ranchodrai, sacred to Lord Krishna). After Darshan depart for Udaipur enroute visit Shamlaji Temple - Hindu pilgrim centre, Temple Architecture and Kesariyaji – the Rishabhdeoji Temple. On arrival at Udaipur check in at the hotel for overnight stay. |
415 kms |
Day 3 |
Breakfast. Local Sight-seeing of The city of Dawn-Udaipur also called as the city of lakes, palaces and beautiful Gardens. Half day local sight-seeing, free time for shopping, etc in Udaipur covering the unique Crystal gallery, City palace, Jagdish Temple, Museum Saheliyon-ki-Bari, Pratap Memorial, Fateh sagar, Pichola Lake, etc. If possible pay a visit to Maharana Pratap Smarak, Pear Hill. Leave Udaipur for Nathdwara enroute visit Eklingaji, Haldighati, Ranakpur, the tranquil pilgrimage town of the Jains, renowned for some marvelous carved temples in Amber stone. Darshan at Sreenath Dwarka Temple, Nathdwara. Dinner and overnight stay at Nathdwara. |
95 kms |
Day 4 |
Breakfast. Darshan at Nathdwara. Visit to Kankroli Dwarka famous pilgrim destination. Proceed to Chittorgarh, the pride and glory of Rajasthan. The town is known for its glorious fort, which was singled out for its glorious past and valour. Other important places are Vijay Stambh, Kirti Stambh, Rana Khumbha's Palace, Padmini Palace, Meera & Kumbha Shyam Temple, etc. Visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Ram Niwas Garden, etc. Leave for Ajmer-Pushkar. Visit Dargah, Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhonpra, Museum, Foy Sagar, etc. Dinner and overnight stay at Pushkar. |
390 kms |
Day 5 |
Breakfast. Visit Pushkar Lake, Darshan at Brahma Mandir. Drive straight to Mt.Abu enroute lunch. Enjoy the serene atmosphere of Mt.Abu amidst the lush forested-a green oasis. Visit Gaumukh Temple, Nakki Lake, Shri Raghunathji Temple, Adhar Devi Temple, Sunset Point, Honeymoon point, Garden park-museum and Art Gallery. Dinner and overnight stay at Mt.Abu |
390 kms |
Day 6 |
After early breakfast leave for local sightseeing and lunch. Excursion if time permits to Delwara Temples, Treror's Tank, Achalgarh and Guru Shikhar. Afternoon stroll down for shopping to the bustling tiny town local market at Mt. Abu. After lunch proceed to Ambaji the seat of Ambe Mata, the mother goddess. Ambaji is one of the 64 Shakti Piths. The Shakti Piths have been established at those places where the pieces of Sati's body fell. A short distance from Ambaji is the Gabbar Hill, Jain Temples of Kumbhariya. It is said that the goddess revealed herself on the Hill and left her footprints. Dinner and overnight at Ambaji. |
65 kms |
Day 7 |
Early morning Darshan, after breakfast proceed to Patan home of the famous patola silk saris. Patan is a beautiful old town with Jain temples and carved wooden houses. Rani ki vav (step-well) and Sahatraling lake are also interesting places to visit. Only if time permits visit Siddhpur famous for the historic remains of Rudra Mahalaya and beautiful Vohra houses. Leave for Modhera the Sun Temple one of the finest examples of Indian Architecture of its period. Built in 1026 A.D. the temple is dedicated to the Sun-God, Surya and stands on a plinth overlooking a deep stone-steeped tank. Visit Bahucharaji famous for the three temples of Goddess Bahucharaji., two are termed Adyasthan and one as Madhyasthan. On the way visit Akshardham in Gandhinagar Leave for Ahmedabad enroute dinner and overnight stay. |
190 kms |
Day 8 |
Breakfast. Early morning leave for world famous Gir National Park which is the only abode of the majestic Asiatic Lions. Enroute half day sightseeing of Junagadh city, visit to renowned temples and then depart for Gir, the lion habitat covering 1412 sq.km, home to other forms of wild life like the leopard, wild boar, fox, wildcat, chinkara, nilgai and chowsinghai. Onto Somnath. Sightseeing of Somnath with darshan of evening Aarti at Somnath Temple, Light and Sound show at the temple. Drive to Veraval for dinner and overnight stay. |
415 kms |
Day 9 |
Breakfast. Leave for Dwarka via Loaeg Gaum, Porbandar, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi along the beautiful coastal highway. At Porbandar visit Mahatma Gandhi Memorial, Swami Vivekananda Memorial, Alfred School which has since been renamed Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi School are big draw for tourists. Proceed for Dwarka the capital of Lord Krishna's kingdom. It contains the Dwarkadish temple which is frequented by Hindus in large numbers. Lunch and onward to Dwarka via Harshiddi Mata and Mul Dwarka. Visit to Rukmini Temple for religious activities and to invoke blessings from Lord Krishna. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel. |
210 kms |
Day 10 |
Early breakfast proceed to Bet Dwarka enroute visit Gopi Talav, Nageswar Jyoti Linga Temple. Bet Dwarka-Lord Krishna's residence is an island. Bet was visited by Sudama. Marine archaeologists have excavated a huge wall which is supposed to be a part of Krishna's capital. Dwarka, which is one of the four principal dhams, was visited by both Narsinh Mehta and Mirabai. One of the Vallabhacharya baithaks is in Dwarka. Visit Sunset Point, Aarti Darshan. After a comprehensive tour of *Bet Dwarka we proceed to Ahmedabad via Jamnager, the most important princely states of Saurashtra. Because of its magnificent palaces, water bodies and town planning, Jamnagar was called the Paris of India. Lakhota Palace, built as a drought relief measure by Ranmalji, on an island in the centre of the bird rich Jamsarovar Lake. Bhirbhajan gate besides the Bala Hanuman temple where the continuous chanting of "Shri Rama, Jai Rama, Jai Jai Rama" has entered the Guinness book of world records since 46 years without an interruption! If time permits other places worth visiting are Peter Scott Nature Park, Marine National Park. Move onto Ahmedabad via Rajkot. Arrive late into Ahmedabad for over night stay at hotel. |
450 kms |
Day 11 |
Breakfast. Local sightseeing at Gandhinagar, Gandhi Ashram, Sidi Sayyid Mosque, Hutheesing Jain Temple, Adalaj Step Well, Textile Shopping at the famous wholesale market of Dhalgarhwadh. Evening at the Handicraft & Handloom Bazaar (Law Garden). Dinner and overnight at Ahmedabad. |
90 kms |
Day 12 |
At the end of the tour all the tourists will be dropped at Ahmedabad Railway Station / Airport to catch respective train/flight. |
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Tour Cost: Rs. 12,990.00 per devotee
All pure vegetarian meals. Graded hotels with non-A/C rooms on twin sharing basis. All AC transportation, specialised guides and more
Fixed Departure Dates
| July 2007 |
02, 05, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 31 |
| Aug 2007 |
02, 07, 10, 13, 16, 19, 21, 28 |
| Sept 2007 |
03, 06, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27 |
| Oct 2007 |
02, 05, 08, 11, 17, 20, 26, 29 |
| Nov 2007 |
01, 07, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 28 |
| Dec 2007 |
03, 06, 09, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27 |
| Jan 2008 |
04, 07, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31 |
| Feb 2008 |
06, 09, 12, 15, 18, 24, 27, 29 |
| Mar 2008 |
02, 05, 08, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29 |
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