Kutch, Dwarka and SomnathGujarat in 5 nights

Two nights in Kutch, then Dwarka and Somnath on the Saurashtra coast.

Day 1

Arrive in Ahmedabad, drive to Bhuj

350 km · about 6 hours

Your driver meets you at Ahmedabad airport or station for the drive to Bhuj, capital of Kutch. In the afternoon, visit Smritivan, the memorial and museum to the 2001 earthquake, and Hamirsar Lake.

No meals included today Overnight: Bhuj

Day 2

Lakhpat, Narayan Sarovar and Koteshwar

A full day, about 300 km round trip

A long day out to the far west of Kutch: the walled ghost town of Lakhpat, the sacred lake of Narayan Sarovar, the Koteshwar temple on the edge of the Rann, and the Ashapura Mata temple at Mata no Madh. Back to Bhuj for the night.

Breakfast Overnight: Bhuj

Day 3

Bhuj to Dwarka

About 450 km · 9 hours

A long drive from Kutch around the Gulf to Dwarka. If time allows, stop in Jamnagar at the Bala Hanuman temple, known for a chant of 'Shri Ram, Jai Ram' that has carried on without a break since 1964. In the evening, join the crowds at the Dwarkadhish temple, the 'Jagat Mandir' of Lord Krishna, whose flag on the spire is changed several times a day, and walk down to the Gomti Ghat.

Breakfast Overnight: Dwarka

Day 4

Bet Dwarka, Nageshwar and Shivrajpur beach

Cross the Sudarshan Setu bridge to Bet Dwarka, the island where Krishna is said to have lived, and visit its temple. Back on the mainland, see the Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, one of the twelve jyotirlingas of Shiva, the carved Rukmini temple and Gopi Talav. End the day on the clean sands of Shivrajpur, a Blue Flag beach.

Breakfast Overnight: Dwarka

Day 5

Porbandar, then on to Somnath

250 km · about 5 hours

Drive down the coast to Porbandar for Kirti Mandir, the house where Mahatma Gandhi was born, and the Sudama temple. Continue to Somnath, the first of the twelve jyotirlingas, rebuilt many times on the edge of the sea. Visit Bhalka Tirth, where Krishna is said to have been struck by a hunter's arrow, the Triveni Sangam of three rivers and the Gita Mandir, then stay for the evening aarti at the Somnath temple. The light and sound show is paid there.

Breakfast Overnight: Somnath

Day 6

Somnath to Rajkot, and home

About 200 km · 4 hours

After breakfast, drive to Rajkot airport or station for your journey home.

Breakfast

Tour details

Accommodation

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Hotels are standard 3-star properties, named when you book. Breakfast is included.

Package cost

Price per adult on twin sharing, by the number of adults travelling together, in 3-star hotels. Land only.

Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver: a sedan for 2, a Toyota Innova Crysta for 4 or 6, and a 12-seat Tempo Traveller for 8 or 10. As per the itinerary.

Rates in INR per person on twin sharing. GST 5% extra. Prices are reconfirmed for your dates when you enquire.

Optional add-ons

Not in the package price. Add them when you book.

Tour information

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Good to know

• Prices are per person, for travellers sharing a room, and depend on how many travel together. They are based on our partner's latest tariff and are reconfirmed for your dates when you enquire; festival dates such as Diwali, Navratri and Janmashtami may cost more.
• Hotels are standard 3-star properties, named when you book. Rates for an extra bed, a child or a single traveller are on request.
• Drives in Gujarat are long, often 5 to 10 hours on travel days. Roads are good, and the driver stops for meals and rest.
• Temples close in the afternoon and darshan times change on festival days; dress modestly, and expect phones and bags to be kept outside at some temples.
• The White Rann is at its best from November to February, when the salt is white and firm; a permit is needed to enter.

When to go

October to March. Cool, dry days for long drives and temple visits; the White Rann is at its best from November to February, and Gir reopens in mid-October. April to June is very hot, and the monsoon arrives in late June.

Our favourite months

Cancellation policy & payment terms

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• GST 5% is charged on the package cost as per government rules. On international holidays, TCS also applies as per government rules.
• Cancellation charges are per person, counted from the date of departure.
• Cancellations must be sent in writing by email or WhatsApp; the date we receive it is the cancellation date.
• Air and train tickets are refunded as per the airline / railway rules, plus our service charge.
• Visa fees, insurance premiums and non-refundable hotel or houseboat bookings (peak dates, special events) are not refundable.
• Refunds are processed within 15 working days of receiving supplier refunds.
• There is no refund for services not used during the holiday.
• Hotels may ask for a refundable security deposit at check-in, paid directly to the hotel.
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