Upon arrival traditional welcome & transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Mumbai formerly called Bombay is a melting pot of cultures that offer memorable experiences. The commercial capital of India is home of entrepreneurs, dreamers, sky-touching concrete towers, thriving nightlife, cricket, Bollywood and so much more. The mesmerizing metropolitan is a cluster of seven islands, named after the Goddess Mumbadevi. The Portuguese arrived in 1534 and renamed it Bom Bahia, for the natural harbour which served as a safe haven for its ships. Slowly people made way to the city lured by the promise of business opportunities and religious freedom.
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Marvel at the intricate carvings
and gardens of Akshardham Temple in Ahmedabad
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Discover the stunning white marble
Hathee Singh Jain Temple in Ahmedabad
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Uncover the world-renowned textile
collection at the Calico Museum of Textiles in Ahmedabad
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Relax on the picturesque Nagoa
Beach in Diu
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Explore Mahatma Gandhi's birthplace
and Kirti Mandir in Porbandar
Destinations
Mumbai | Day 1-3 |
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Ahmedabad | Day 3-5 |
Rajkot | Day 5-6 |
Dwarka | Day 6-7 |
Porbandar | Day 7-8 |
Diu | Day 8-10 |
The best time to visit
Mumbai | October to March |
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Ahmedabad | November to February |
Rajkot | October to March |
Porbandar | October to March |
Dwarka | October to March |
Diu | May to October |
Upon arrival traditional welcome & transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast proceed for half day city tour of Mumbai covering Flower Market - The Biggest Flower Market In Entire India, Dhobi Ghat - The Open Air Laundry, Gateway of India, Bombay High Court, Victoria Terminus Railway Station & Municipality Building. Overnight at hotel.
Arrive and transfer to hotel. Visit Gandhi Ashram, Mahatma Gandhi's former headquarters, now a museum and memorial. Then, explore Akshardham Temple, a majestic cultural complex with intricate carvings, gardens, and fountains. Overnight in Ahmedabad.
After breakfast, visit the
Hathee Singh Jain Temple, a stunning white marble temple built in 1850 with
intricate carvings, dedicated to Dharamanath. Next, head to the Jama Masjid,
one of India's most beautiful mosques, built in 1423 AD with materials salvaged
from Hindu and Jain temples. Finally, explore the Calico Museum of Textiles, a
world-renowned museum showcasing an impressive collection of antique and modern
textiles, including rare tapestries and old weaving machines. Overnight in Ahmedabad.
After breakfast proceed to Rajkot. Rajkot is a very pleasant provincial town. Mahatma
Gandhi spent a few years of his life in this town. His father was the Dewan
(Chief Minister) of Rajkot, once a small princely State. In the evening arrive
in Rajkot and visit Kaba Gandhi No Delo. Mahatma Gandhi spent the early days of
his life here. You can see the exhibition of Gandhi's items here.
This will
be followed by a visit to Rajkumar College. Mahatma Gandhi completed his
secondary education from this school.
Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast drive to Dwaraka. Dwaraka is situated
on the Saurashtra coast, where the River Gomti meets the Arabian Sea. According
to the legends, Dwarka was once the capital of the Lord Krishna's empire. It is
also believed that the original Dwarka, which was an island, was submerged in
the sea. Dwaraka is also one of the four holy places of the Hindus. Dwaraka is
known all over the world for the temple of Dwarkadhish, the 'Lord of Dwarka',
also known as the Jagat Mandir or temple of the world. In the evening arrive in
Dwarka and drive to the hotel. Overnight
at hotel.
After breakfast, visit the ancient Dwarkadhish temple, constructed over 1400 years ago, which houses the revered image of Lord Krishna and attracts pilgrims from worldwide. Also, explore the nearby Rukmani temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna's wife. Then, drive to Porbandar, a charming old sea port on Gujarat's western coast, notable for being Mahatma Gandhi's birthplace. In the evening, visit Kirti Mandir, Gandhi's birth home, a three-storey house with 17 rooms where the 'Father of the Nation' was born in 1869. Overnight in Porbandar.
After breakfast, embark on a 100 km drive to the
revered Somnath temple, one of the twelve sacred shrines dedicated to Lord
Shiva and a jyotirlinga. Legend has it that the temple was originally built in
gold by Somraj, the moon god, and has been rebuilt and destroyed seven times,
with the final reconstruction taking place in 1950 with the support of Sardar
Vallabhabhai Patel. Following your visit, drive 115 km to Junagadh, nestled at
the foot of Mount Girnar and on the edge of the Gir forest. Explore the city's
historic forts, Ashoka Rock Edicts, and Maqbara. In the evening, arrive in Diu
and enjoy an overnight stay at your hotel.
After breakfast, embark on a full-day tour of Diu's
monuments and beaches, visiting St. Paul's Church, adorned with intricate
carvings and shell-like motifs, followed by St. Thomas Church Museum, a
Gothic-style edifice turned archaeological treasure house. Next, explore the
majestic Diu Fort, a coastal structure with ancient stone work and stunning
views of the town, and finally, relax at the secluded and picturesque Nagoa
Beach, with its unique horse-shoe shape. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast transfer to Diu Airport to board flight to Mumbai & then connect flight to onward destination.
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Ahmedabad
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Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad
Rajkot
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Rajkot
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Dwarka
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Dwarka
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Porbandar
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Porbandar
Porbandar
Diu
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Diu
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