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8 Days Gujarat Tour Package from Bangalore: Dwarka and Somnath
Tour overview
Our 8-day Gujarat tour package from Bangalore is the classic Gujarat pilgrimage circuit, planned for travellers who want Dwarka and Somnath without a long break from work or home. It starts in Ahmedabad with Sabarmati Ashram and the Akshardham, Vaishno Devi and Balaji temples of Gandhinagar, followed by an early drive to Matru Gaya for Pitru Karma rites, with Rani ki Vav and the Modhera Sun Temple on the same day.
In Dwarka you bathe at the confluence of the Gomti and the Arabian Sea, have darshan at Sri Dwarkadish temple and cross by boat to Bet Dwarka, with Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Gopi Talab and Rukmini Mandir on the way back. Porbandar and Jambavan Gufa lead to Somnath for the evening aarti and the light and sound show. The final days bring Nishkalank Mahadev in the sea at Koliyak, an optional stop at Dakor and the Statue of Unity.
You travel by 2×2 AC push-back bus with a tour manager, stay in twin-sharing AC deluxe rooms and eat South Indian style vegetarian meals made by trained cooks. It suits families and senior citizens from Bengaluru on a first Gujarat yatra. To check seats on the next departure, call or WhatsApp +91 973 973 1964.
Places covered
- Ahmedabad
- Gandhinagar
- Matru Gaya
- Rani ki Vav
- Modhera
- Dwarka
- Bet Dwarka
- Nageshwar
- Porbandar
- Somnath
- Bhavnagar
- Nishkalank Mahadev
- Dakor
- Vadodara
- Kevadia
Highlights
- Sri Dwarkadish darshan after a holy bath at the Gomti confluence
- Boat ride to Bet Dwarka, plus Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Gopi Talab and Rukmini Mandir
- Somnath Jyotirlinga with the evening aarti and light and sound show
- Pitru Karma at Matru Gaya, with Rani ki Vav and the Modhera Sun Temple
- Nishkalank Mahadev, the Shiva temple in the sea at Koliyak
- Porbandar, birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, and Jambavan Gufa
- Statue of Unity at Kevadia on the final day
Day wise itinerary
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Day 1
Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar
Arrive in Ahmedabad. After breakfast, visit Sabarmati Ashram, then go to Gandhinagar for the Akshardham temple, Vaishno Devi Mandir and Balaji Mandir. Night halt.
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Day 2
Matru Gaya, Rani ki Vav and Modhera
Leave early to reach Matru Gaya by 8 am for Pitru Karma rites at the Matru Gaya Kshetra on the banks of the Kapila Tirtha. Later, visit Rani ki Vav and the Modhera Sun Temple, then return to Ahmedabad for the night halt.
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Day 3
Ahmedabad to Dwarka
After breakfast, drive to Dwarka, arriving by evening. Night halt at Dwarka.
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Day 4
Dwarkadish, Bet Dwarka and Nageshwar
Take a holy bath at the confluence of the Gomti river and the Arabian Sea, then have darshan at Sri Dwarkadish temple. Cross by boat to Bet Dwarka and visit Nageshwar, one of the Jyotirlingas, along with Gopi Talab and Rukmini Mandir, before returning to Dwarka for the night halt.
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Day 5
Porbandar and Jambavan Gufa to Somnath
After breakfast, leave for Somnath, stopping at Porbandar for Sudama Ashram and the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, and at Jambavan Gufa, where Lord Krishna and Jambavan are said to have fought. Reach Somnath by evening for darshan at Sri Somnath temple, the first of the Jyotirlingas. Watch the evening aarti and the light and sound show, visit Bhalka Tirth temple and stay the night at Somnath.
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Day 6
Bhavnagar and Nishkalank Mahadev
After breakfast, drive to Koliyak in Bhavnagar district to visit the Nishkalank Mahadev temple, which stands in the middle of the sea. Night halt at Bhavnagar.
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Day 7
Dakor (optional) to Vadodara
After breakfast, travel towards Vadodara with an optional visit to Dakor for Sri Ranchhodji Mandir (Sri Krishna), one of the Pancha Dwarka temples. Night halt at Vadodara.
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Day 8
Statue of Unity, depart Vadodara or Ahmedabad
After breakfast, visit the Statue of Unity at Kevadia, return to Vadodara and board your flight home from Vadodara or Ahmedabad.
This is a tentative itinerary. The final day wise plan is shared once the tour is confirmed.
Inclusions
Included
- Bus: 2×2 luxury push-back AC bus for comfortable travel
- Rooms: twin-sharing AC rooms at deluxe hotels with attached western-style toilets
- Cuisine: vegetarian food prepared in South Indian style by specially trained cooks
- Meals: all meals (coffee or tea twice a day, breakfast, lunch, evening snacks and dinner)
- Common pick-up and drop at the airport
- All entrance charges as per the itinerary, plus jeep and auto charges
- Transport taxes, parking and driver allowances
- A dedicated tour manager who travels with the group throughout the trip
- Complimentary travel kit for every participant
- Mineral water: one litre per person per day
Not included
- Cable car and boating charges
- GST at 5%
- Flight and train tickets
- Expenses for poojas or any ceremonies
- Personal expenses and anything not listed under inclusions
Important notes
- An advance of ₹10,000 per person is payable as the initial tour advance.
- Flight tickets are booked after the tour programme is confirmed.
- This is a tentative itinerary. Prices are subject to change, and the final itinerary is shared once the tour is confirmed.
- The tour is confirmed once the minimum number of passengers have booked; if that number is not reached, the tour may be cancelled or rescheduled.
- A peak season supplement applies over Deepawali and from 20 December to 5 January every year.
FAQs
Questions about the 8 Days Gujarat Dwarka Somnath Tour
What places does this 8-day Gujarat tour cover?
Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, Matru Gaya, Rani ki Vav and Modhera, Dwarka with Bet Dwarka and Nageshwar, Porbandar and Jambavan Gufa, Somnath, Nishkalank Mahadev near Bhavnagar, an optional stop at Dakor, and the Statue of Unity at Kevadia before you fly home from Vadodara or Ahmedabad.
Is this a good Dwarka Somnath tour package from Bangalore for a first visit?
Yes. In eight days it covers Dwarkadish, Bet Dwarka and two Jyotirlingas, Nageshwar and Somnath, and adds Matru Gaya for those who wish to perform Pitru Karma. If you have more time, our 11-day Gujarat Bhuj tour adds three days in the Rann of Kutch.
Where does the tour start and how do we get there?
The tour starts in Ahmedabad on day 1 and ends at Vadodara or Ahmedabad on day 8, with common pick-up and drop at the airport. Flight and train tickets are not included, and flight tickets are booked after the tour is confirmed. Within Gujarat you travel by 2×2 AC push-back bus.
What meals are included, and is it suitable for seniors?
All meals are included, from morning coffee to dinner, cooked in South Indian style by trained cooks. The AC push-back bus, AC rooms with western-style toilets and a tour manager make it comfortable for seniors, though day 2 starts early so the group reaches Matru Gaya by 8 am.
What does the Gujarat tour package from Bangalore cost, and when should we go?
The tour costs from ₹36,400 per adult (GST 5% extra), with a peak season supplement over Deepawali and from 20 December to 5 January. Departures run from November to March, the pleasant winter months in Gujarat. An advance of ₹10,000 per person books your seat; call or WhatsApp +91 973 973 1964.
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