Panch Dwarka Tour

Arrival in Ahmedabad and transfer to the hotel.

Later visit Dakor Temple which is influenced by Maharashtrian architecture, the hall showcases paintings of Lord Krishna’s life.

Ranchhodji Temple, built in 1772, was inspired by a dream of Gopal Jagannath Ambekar, a Peshwa court shroff.

Later drive back to Ahmedabad.

Evening Market at Law Garden displays beautiful textile handicrafts of Gujarat. Must visit to experience the local culture and cuisine and also shop for hand embroidered garments.

Overnight stay at Ahmedabad.

After breakfast, drive to Dwarka, on the way visit the Swaminarayan Temple in Rajkot.

Later continue to drive to Dwarka and transfer to your hotel.

Pilgrims flock here for festivals like Holi, Diwali, and Janmashtami, centered around the iconic Dwarkadhish Temple. The temple features a multi-pillared Sabha Mandapa leading to a 60-pillared sanctum, believed to be 2,500 years old.

Overnight stay at Dwarka.

After breakfast visit Dwarkadhish Temple.

Dwarka's Dwarkadhish Temple, is a sandstone temple features five floors, 60 carved columns, and attracts devotees worldwide, especially during Janmashtami and Navratri.

Visit Bet Dwarka and Nageshwar temple. 

• Bet Dwarka, located 30 km from Dwarka, is an island surrounded by the sea. Accessible by road via Okha, visitors can reach Bet by taking a short boat ride from Okha port jetty.

• Nageshwar Temple, on Gujarat's Saurashtra coast, enshrines the Nageshwar Mahadev Jyotirlinga, believed to offer protection from poison. It attracts thousands of pilgrims, with prayers here offering liberation from poison.

• The Rukmini Temple, built in the 12th–13th century, honors Rani Rukmini, the Vidarbha princess who eloped with Lord Krishna. Located 1.5 km north of Dwarka, this small temple is an architectural gem, adorned with stunning paintings and sculptures.

• Gopi Talav: This is the place where Lord Krishna used to play with his Gopikas. There is a small pond where it is said that Lord Krishna used to play with the Gopika Strees (Gopika Women).

Overnight stay at Dwarka.

Begin the day with an early morning visit to Dwarkadhish Temple to witness the Aarti.

After breakfast, drive to Somnath, stopping on the way at Porbandar, a coastal heritage town rich in history and culture.

• Visit Kirti Mandir, Gandhi's ancestral home turned museum
• Bharat Mandir, showcasing a relief map of India and historical figures.

Later, continue to Somnath and transfer to your hotel.

Somnath is famed for its legendary shore temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, housing the Jyotirlinga.

Visit Bhalka Tirth, where Lord Krishna is believed to have left his human form, marking the end of his earthly journey.

Overnight stay at Somnath.

After breakfast, drive to Ahmedabad. En route, visit Akshardham Temple.

Akshardham in Gandhinagar, built with 6,000 tons of pink sandstone, showcases intricate Hindu sculptures and a gold-leaf statue of Lord Swaminarayan. Set in Sahajanand Van garden, it features rosewood columns and a high dome. The temple is closed on Mondays.

Overnight stay at Ahmedabad.

After breakfast, drive to Mount Abu, visiting Modhera Sun Temple enroute.

• Modhera: Built in 1026 A.D., the temple is dedicated to the Sun-God, Surya, and features intricate carvings symbolizing gods, goddesses, and nature.

Later continue to drive and visit Siddhpur.

• Siddhpur: A sacred town on the Saraswati River, known for rituals for ancestors and Bohra Muslim heritage with unique European-style Havelis.

Later continue to drive and visit Ambaji temple.

• Ambaji: A Shakti-pith with a sacred Yantra dedicated to Goddess Ambaji, drawing millions of pilgrims during Navratri.

Finally, drive to Mount Abu, Rajasthan’s only hill station, surrounded by forested hills and home to attractions like Nakki Lake, Toad Rock, and Achalgarh Fort.

Overnight stay at Mount Abu.

After breakfast, proceed for a city tour of Mount Abu. Visit the breathtaking Dilwara Temples, renowned for their exquisite marble carvings and Jain architecture, built between the 11th and 13th centuries.

Later, drive to Nathdwara.

Nathdwara: It is famous for the 17th-century Shrinath ji Temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna. According to legend, the idol of Shrinath ji was enshrined here to protect it from Aurangzeb’s destructive rage.

Visit the 18th century Shrinath ji Temple, housing a black stone image of Vishnu brought from Mathura in 1669.

Also visit Dwarkadhish Temple in Kankroli, dedicated to Lord Dwarkadhish (Lord Krishna). The temple overlooks the serene Rajsamand Lake.

Overnight stay at Nathdwara.

After breakfast, drive to Ahmedabad with an enroute visit to Shamlaji Temple, an ancient pilgrimage site known for its historical and architectural significance.

Nearby, visit Harishchandra ni Chori, a 10th-century temple, and explore the remains of Devni Mori, a 3rd-4th century Buddhist monastery with relics of Buddha. Other notable shrines include Trilokeshwar Temple, Kashi-Vishwanath Mahadev, and Ranchhodji Temple.

Later, transfer to Ahmedabad Airport/Railway Station for your onward journey.