Overview
This intense five-day tour of Saurashtra showcases the rich spiritual heritage of Gujarat together with its historical connections to India’s freedom struggle. The Rajkot Dwarka Somnath Girnar Tour Package links four important destinations together, which provide pilgrimage experiences, cultural insights, as well as coastal beauty in a short period of time, ideal for travellers looking for meaningful engagement without long-term travel commitments.
Rajkot is the starting point as well as the ending point for this Rajkot Dwarka tour. Being the commercial hub of Saurashtra, Rajkot offers convenient connectivity alongside its own attractions. The Mahatma Gandhi Museum traces the life and philosophy of the father of the nation, whereas Fun World offers family entertainment options. Rajkot’s contribution to the independence movement of India doesn’t begin with Gandhi but also has links with the freedom fighters who helped to shape the nation.
The Dwarka Somnath package revolves around the most sacred spiritual destinations of Gujarat. Dwarka holds great importance in Hindu tradition as the ancient kingdom of Lord Krishna. The architectural magnificence of the Dwarkadhish Temple consists of its five-story building, which creates spaces for devotional practice and reflection. This Dwarka pilgrimage tour extends to Bet Dwarka, which is believed to be the original residence of Krishna and is accessible by boat only. The Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, one of the twelve holy shrines of Lord Shiva, is in proximity to the Rukmini Temple, dedicated to Krishna’s consort, which creates a complete spiritual circuit.
The Jyotirlinga tour continues in a place where history and faith meet each other dramatically, which is Somnath. Another of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the Somnath Temple, faces the Arabian Sea with architectural beauty that is partly due to ancient traditions and partly to modern reconstruction. The sound and light show in the temple tells the story of its incredible history of destruction and rebuilding, evidence of the strength of faith. Triveni Ghat is the meeting place of three rivers, and Bhalka Teerth is an important Hindu sacred place as it’s a place where Lord Krishna’s final moments last.
The Porbandar tour segment to Kirti Mandir gives an introduction to the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi to travelers. This memorial houses the small house in which Gandhi was born, and displays exhibits on his development from a lawyer in Saurashtra to the leader of the independence movement in India. The visit to Kirti Mandir adds a historical dimension to the pilgrimage to Dwarka and Somnath, which are spiritual.
The visit of Girnar Taleti signifies the culmination of the journey with Jain temples in Bhavnath. These ancient temples show intricate workmanship in marble and reveal Jain heritage of the region. The peaceful setting of the site is conducive to contemplative experiences that are different from the big temple complexes visited earlier in this Gujarat temple package.
This Rajkot Somnath tour packs a lot of religious and historical places in five days without a sense of hurry. Daily distances are manageable, usually 200-235 kilometers, so that travelers can interact meaningfully with every destination, rather than spending too much amount of time in transit. The Dwarka Somnath tour structure varies to suit differing forms of devotion, from worship at Dwarkadhish temple to Somnath and Nageshwar Jyotirlingas to the Jain religion at Girnar.Coastal proximity also adds another level to this pilgrimage experience with views of the Arabian Sea at Dwarka and Somnath creating an atmospheric setting to temple visits. The five-day format makes this package accessible to travellers with limited time for vacation while not compromising focus on the spiritual aspect of Gujarat.
Itinerary
Arrive at Rajkot Airport / Railway Station meet our representative cum driver and get transfer to your booked hotel .
On arrival at Dwarka do the check in formalities and relax. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After Breakfast transfer to Bet Dwarka, while return Visit Gopi Talav. Then Nageshwar Jyotirlinga (8th Jyotirlinga) and Rukmini temple, Then return back to hotel, In the evening again we will get one more darshan of visit Shree Dwarkadhish Temple, Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Dwaraka.
In the morning depart to Porbandar visit Kirti Mandir – the place where Gandhi ji was born. Later, proceed to Somnath on arrival and visit Triveni Ghat & Somnath Temple. Visit Somnath Temple, a renowned Shiva Temple and considered one of the 12 Jyotirlinga Temples and one of the most visited Shiva Temples in India. Time permitting visit Bhalka Teerth. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast check out from the hotel and Departure to Rajkot. En route visit Girnar Taleti ( Jain Temple in the Bhavnath). On arrial at Rajkot , check in to the Hotel and relax. After freshening up, visit local sightseeing like Mahatma Gandhi Museum , Fun World etc. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
After breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to Rajkot Railway Station / Airport. Take back memories of this Gujarat.
Inclusions
- Accommodation on Twin/Double sharing basis.
- Daily breakfast and Dinner at the hotel.
- All transfers and sightseeing by AC Vehicle.
- All toll taxes, parking charges, driver allowances.
Exclusions
- 5 % GST.
- Any other meal not mentioned in inclusion.
- Any other destination that is not mentioned in itinerary.
- Any kind of insurance.
- Any upgradation in Transport, hotel or hotel room category.
- Any personal nature items like Laundry, bar bills, table bills, camera fee, tips or any other item.
- Any other things that are not included in the “Package Cost Includes” Column.