Gujarat Trails: A Saurashtra Exploration

Saurashtra, where the waves of the Arabian Sea kiss ancient temples, and every breeze carries the whispers of Gujarat’s timeless stories.

Gujarat

Starts: from Rajkot Airport

Ends: at Ahmedabad Airport

Group Type: Mixed Gender

Dates

Start: 18 Jan, 2025

End: 26 Jan, 2025

~~₹ 73000~~

₹ 32500

About the Tour

If you have been looking for a comprehensive and enriching journey to Saurashtra, the heart of Gujarat, then this trip is for you. Our 8N/9D trip takes you to Dwarka, Porbandar, Somnath, Sasan Gir, Junagadh, Bhavnagar and Ahmedabad! Be ready for a divine adventure.

Discover the magic of Saurashtra, where vibrant traditions meet breathtaking coastal landscapes. From ancient temples like Somnath and Dwarkadhish, where myths come alive, to the serene beaches along the Arabian Sea, this region offers an unforgettable blend of history, spirituality, and natural beauty. Wander through bustling markets filled with colorful handicrafts, savor the authentic flavors of Gujarati cuisine, and explore charming towns that have preserved their heritage for centuries. Whether you’re seeking spiritual solace, a cultural deep dive, or simply a peaceful retreat, Saurashtra has something special waiting just for you. Come, let’s experience the soul of Gujarat in Saurashtra!

We begin our journey in the ancient city of Dwarka, one of the four sacred Char Dham pilgrimage sites in Hinduism. Here, the Dwarkadhish Temple stands majestically, dedicated to Lord Krishna. With its towering spires and serene atmosphere, the temple invites you to experience the divine energy and explore its intricate carvings. To seek a deeper connection with mythology, we go to Beyt Dwarka, an island believed to be the residence of Lord Krishna. We also visit Nageshwar Jyotirlingam which is believed to protect devotees from all kinds of dangers and negative energies. The temple also features a massive Shiva statue! Dwarka indeed is a journey into the heart of ancient lore.

Did you know that Dwarka is one of the seven most ancient cities (Sapta Puri) in India? It is believed to have been established over 5,000 years ago

After Dwarka, we continue along the coast to Porbandar, a city with deep historical significance as the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. Explore Kirti Mandir, the house where Gandhi was born, and delve into the life and legacy of the Father of the Nation.

From Porbandar, we make our way to the iconic Somnath Temple, another jewel in Saurashtra’s crown. Perched by the Arabian Sea, this temple is not only a spiritual hub but also a symbol of resilience, having been rebuilt multiple times over centuries. The rhythmic sounds of the waves, coupled with the temple’s chants, create an atmosphere that soothes the soul. Somnath Temple is also one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.

Nature lovers will find paradise in Gir National Park, the only place in the world where you can see Asiatic lions in their natural habitat. A safari through Gir is an adventure filled with the sights and sounds of the wild, including leopards, deer, and a wide variety of bird species. It’s an experience that brings you face to face with the untamed beauty of Saurashtra in Gujarat.

From the wilderness of Gir, we head to Junagadh, a city rich in history and spirituality. We will get amazed by the surreal Indo-Islamic architecture of Mahabat Maqbara and we will get our much-needed dose of adrenaline rush during our ropeway journey to Girnar Hill.

Did you know that Girnar Hill is the highest peak in Gujarat, with an elevation of about 1,100 meters (3,600 feet) above sea level? It offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape

A short drive away, Bhavnagar awaits with its blend of culture and heritage. We visit Nishkalank Mahadev Temple, a hidden gem submerged in the sea and only accessible during low tide, offering a mystical experience. Feel the serene atmosphere as you walk across the ocean bed to this unique temple. Then, we head to the Takhteshwar Temple, perched atop a hill, for panoramic city views and spiritual solace, making Bhavnagar a perfect blend of adventure and devotion.

As we progress towards the north of Gujarat, we step back in time at Lothal, one of the most important sites of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization. Lothal’s well-preserved ruins, including its ancient dockyard and pottery, provide a glimpse into a civilization that thrived over 4,000 years ago.

We end our trip in Ahmedabad, the cultural heart of Gujarat. We visit the Sabarmati Ashram, where Mahatma Gandhi lived and led the freedom movement. How can we return the Adalaj Stepwell, a stunning example of Indo-Islamic architecture that provides a cool, serene retreat. Ahmedabad’s vibrant markets, delicious street food, and rich heritage make it a perfect conclusion to our Saurashtra adventure.

Will you be interested in embarking on this invigorating sojourn to the heart of Gujarat with Transforming Travels?

Trip Highlights

1. Dwarkadhish Temple

2. Gomti Ghat

3. Beyt Dwarka

4. Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

5. Rukmini Temple

6. Shivrajpur Beach

7. Gopi Talav

8. Sudama Temple

9. Mahatma Gandhi's Birth Place

10. Somnath Temple

11. Triveni Sangam Somnath

12. Gita-Mandir

13. Bhalka Tirath

14. Gir Safaris

15. Mahabat Khan Maqbara

16. Girnar Hill

17. Nishkalank Mahadev Temple

18. Takhteshwar Temple

19. Lothal Archaeological Site

20. Adalaj Stepwell

21. Sabarmati Ashram

22. Unforgettable social experience

Your Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Gujarat | Say hello to Saurashtra

Pickup Schedule – All day

You can land anytime at Rajkot Airport (Hirasar Airport, Airport Code: HSR) and we will provide you transfer to the hotel. We will club people arriving one hour apart, in a single transfer. Hence, max you’ll wait is 1 hour at the airport/railway station.

Notes:

Hotel Check-In time: 2 PM. Early check-in is subject to availability. If you are coming early, you can hang out in the common space or venture out on your own.
After check-in, you can enjoy the hotel or relax inside your room. We will gather in the evening to conduct group orientation & introduction followed by dinner and some amazing socializing games.

Group Orientation & Introduction
Dinner & Socializing

Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel in Rajkot

Day 2: Rajkot to Dwarka | Dwarkadhish Temple

Breakfast
Hotel Check-Out
Drive towards Dwarka
Hotel Check-In
Lunch (cost excluded)
Dwarkadhish Temple
Gomti Ghat
Shivrajpur Beach
Dinner

Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel in Dwarka

Driving time & distance – 4.5 hrs/230 km

Day 3: Unveiling Dwarka

Breakfast
Beyt Dwarka
Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
Lunch (cost excluded)
Rukmini-Temple
Gopi Talav
Dinner

Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel in Dwarka

Driving time & distance – 2.5 hrs/100 km

Day 4: Dwarka to Somnath via Porbandar

Breakfast
Hotel Check-Out
Mahatma Gandhi’s Birth Place
Sudama Temple
Late Lunch (cost excluded)
Hotel Check-In
Bhalka Tirath
Dinner
Social Evening

Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel in Somnath

Driving time & distance – 4.5 hrs/250 km

Day 5: Discovering Somnath | Somnath to Sasan Gir

Somnath Temple
Triveni Sangam
Gita Mandir
Breakfast
Hotel Check-Out
Start driving to Sasan Gir
Hotel Check-In
Lunch (cost excluded)
Devaliya Safari Park
Back to hotel
Dinner

Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel in Sasan Gir

Driving time & distance – 2 hrs/70 km

Day 6: Gir Jeep Safari | Sasan Gir to Junagadh | Romancing Junagadh

Gir Jeep Safari
Breakfast
Hotel Check-Out
Start driving to Junagadh
Hotel Check-In
Lunch (cost excluded)
Mahabat Khan Maqbara
Girnar Hill (There are a total 9999 steps to go on the top of Girnar Hill. Ropeway (cable car) service is available till 5000 steps (upto Ambaji temple). We will go until Ambaji temple only.)
Back to hotel
Dinner

Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel in Junagadh

Driving time & distance – 2 hrs/100 km

Day 7: Junagadh to Bhavnagar | Temples of Bhavnagar

Breakfast
Hotel Check-Out
Start driving to Bhavnagar
Hotel Check-In
Lunch (cost excluded)
Nishkalank Mahadev Temple
Takhteshwar Temple
Back to hotel
Dinner

Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel in Bhavnagar

Driving time & distance – 5 hrs/210 km

Day 8: Bhavnagar to Ahmedabad via Lothal

Breakfast
Hotel Check-Out
Lothal Archaeological Site
Arrival in Ahmedabad
Hotel Check-In
Lunch (cost excluded)
Adalaj Stepwell
Back to hotel
Dinner

Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel in Ahmedabad

Driving time & distance – 4 hrs/200 km

Day 9: Sabarmati Ashram | Ahmedabad Airport Drop

Breakfast
Hotel Check-Out
Sabarmati Ashram
Exchanging warm hugs and plans to keep in touch
Ahmedabad Airport by 1 PM

Trip Ends

We recommend booking a flight after 3 PM

Important Information

Cost applicable from Bhubaneshwar Airport to Bhubaneshwar Airport (add 5% GST to the applicable tariff):

32500 INR per person regular tariff

30900 INR per person if you book from the first 5 seats

After the first 5 seats,

31400 INR if you book the slot number between 6-10

31900 INR per person for two or more people traveling together

31900 INR per person if you are solo but have already traveled with us 🙂

Else, 32500 INR per person

Note: Single Supplement Upgrade (if you wish to stay alone in the room): 13500 INR

Please note that 5% GST will be added to the final applicable cost.

To make a booking, please send:

WhatsApp/ Call : 9999749677
Email: chandni@transformingtravels.com

Flights:

If you wish to join the above trip, we can also try fetching you lesser rates (as compared to online prices) for flights.

All transportation from Bhubaneshwar Airport to Bhubaneshwar Airport in AC Vehicle(s). Final vehicle depends on group size.
Stay for 4 nights on a twin-sharing basis in 4-star hotels. If you are friends/a couple traveling together and want the same room, please let us know while booking. Else, pairing for solo travelers is done on the same gender basis.
Day 1: Dinner
Day 2: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 3: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 4: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 5: Breakfast
All entry tickets as per the itinerary
Chilika Lake Boat Ride
Autos/e-rickshaw for Jagannath Temple Visit
English Speaking Guides
All permits
A professional and friendly group leader & throughout the tour

All the meals not listed in Inclusions
Any additional beverages/ snacks/ meals/ items ordered at the place of stay. We request you to settle your bill directly with the staff.
Any side dish or extras which ain’t a part of the set menu of included meals
Any expense on any items/services which are personal such as driver tips, medicines, toiletries, sun protection creams, snacks, laundry, STD calls, etc.
Any extra expenses incurred due to delays arising from bad weather conditions or any unanticipated or uncontrollable conditions
Any alternative vehicles or e-rickshaws required anywhere due to any reasons except those which are already mentioned in inclusions
Any medical expenses
Any other expenses of any nature not included in the INCLUSIONS section

The group size will be limited to 26 participants + 1 trip leader.
If you are booking this trip, you need to be flexible with the type of bedding in the rooms. It could be a double bed or twin beds. Also, we host couples and solo travelers both, in a single group, and we try our best to meet everyone’s requirements but availability becomes an issue in all hotels. Hope you understand the same. We won’t be able to entertain any twin/double bed-related issues during the trip.
This trip price is valid only for participants with any Indian Government issued Identity card else the cost of entrance tickets will differ for non-Indians.
Please note that the hotel rooms may differ slightly from each other in terms of shape, size & view. If you are traveling with the group, please be mentally prepared.
Please carry some snacks for munching as the lunch could be delayed on some days.
A few temples in Odisha require women & men to be covered fully. Hence, pack accordingly for temple visits.

Sanitizer & Masks
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Warm Clothes
Sunglasses/ Hat/ Headgear
Sunscreen
Water Bottle
Umbrella/Raincoat (for unexpected rain showers)
Any prescribed medication
Toilet papers during road journey
Sanitizer
Power Banks
Neck Pillow
Anti-Pollution Mask if allergic to dry winds and dusty roads
POSITIVE ENERGY & ENTHUSIASM!

90-71 days before the trip: 95% refund
70-51 days before the trip: 80% refund
41-50 days before the trip: 70% refund
37-40 days before the trip: 40% refund
31-36 days before the trip: 20% refund
Less than 35 days before the trip: No Refund

Please note that the cancellation policy is applicable on the full tariff, not the booking amount.

Participants will be respectful to their fellow guests, organizers, and the hosts
Participants have to show a little degree of flexibility during the tour
It’s the duty of participants to assess whether they are physically fit or not for the tour before joining it
Please note that neither we assign any seats in the vehicle nor do we take any special requests for that. Be it a first seat, window seat, or the last seat, we expect participants to be flexible with their choice considering the fact that it’s a group tour. Although, we encourage participants to shuffle seats with each other during the journey to support each other.
Transforming Travels reserves the right to modify the place of stay or the itinerary without any prior notice.
Every participant should be wearing a mask at all public places. Also, expected to carry a backup mask in case you lose one.
Every participant should carry a personal sanitizer and keep sanitizing their hands at regular intervals.
The laws and customs of the areas we visit can be very different from those we are used to. Be aware of your actions to ensure that they do not offend, especially if you are visiting religious areas. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with and respect local laws and customs. If you fail to do so, we will have no liability to you for any cost, loss, or damage you suffer nor will we refund you the cost of any unused portion of your travel arrangements.
Please note that if a Government rule asks for a negative RT PCR test report for any places that are a part of our itinerary, then it’s your responsibility to get that test done & bring the report.

Important Information

Cost

Cost applicable from Bhubaneshwar Airport to Bhubaneshwar Airport (add 5% GST to the applicable tariff):

32500 INR per person regular tariff

30900 INR per person if you book from the first 5 seats

After the first 5 seats,

31400 INR if you book the slot number between 6-10

31900 INR per person for two or more people traveling together

31900 INR per person if you are solo but have already traveled with us 🙂

Else, 32500 INR per person

Note: Single Supplement Upgrade (if you wish to stay alone in the room): 13500 INR

Please note that 5% GST will be added to the final applicable cost.

To make a booking, please send:

WhatsApp/ Call : 9999749677
Email: chandni@transformingtravels.com

Flights:

If you wish to join the above trip, we can also try fetching you lesser rates (as compared to online prices) for flights.

Inclusions

All transportation from Bhubaneshwar Airport to Bhubaneshwar Airport in AC Vehicle(s). Final vehicle depends on group size.
Stay for 4 nights on a twin-sharing basis in 4-star hotels. If you are friends/a couple traveling together and want the same room, please let us know while booking. Else, pairing for solo travelers is done on the same gender basis.
Day 1: Dinner
Day 2: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 3: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 4: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 5: Breakfast
All entry tickets as per the itinerary
Chilika Lake Boat Ride
Autos/e-rickshaw for Jagannath Temple Visit
English Speaking Guides
All permits
A professional and friendly group leader & throughout the tour

Exclusions

All the meals not listed in Inclusions
Any additional beverages/ snacks/ meals/ items ordered at the place of stay. We request you to settle your bill directly with the staff.
Any side dish or extras which ain’t a part of the set menu of included meals
Any expense on any items/services which are personal such as driver tips, medicines, toiletries, sun protection creams, snacks, laundry, STD calls, etc.
Any extra expenses incurred due to delays arising from bad weather conditions or any unanticipated or uncontrollable conditions
Any alternative vehicles or e-rickshaws required anywhere due to any reasons except those which are already mentioned in inclusions
Any medical expenses
Any other expenses of any nature not included in the INCLUSIONS section

Basic Info

The group size will be limited to 26 participants + 1 trip leader.
If you are booking this trip, you need to be flexible with the type of bedding in the rooms. It could be a double bed or twin beds. Also, we host couples and solo travelers both, in a single group, and we try our best to meet everyone’s requirements but availability becomes an issue in all hotels. Hope you understand the same. We won’t be able to entertain any twin/double bed-related issues during the trip.
This trip price is valid only for participants with any Indian Government issued Identity card else the cost of entrance tickets will differ for non-Indians.
Please note that the hotel rooms may differ slightly from each other in terms of shape, size & view. If you are traveling with the group, please be mentally prepared.
Please carry some snacks for munching as the lunch could be delayed on some days.
A few temples in Odisha require women & men to be covered fully. Hence, pack accordingly for temple visits.

Packing List

Sanitizer & Masks
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Warm Clothes
Sunglasses/ Hat/ Headgear
Sunscreen
Water Bottle
Umbrella/Raincoat (for unexpected rain showers)
Any prescribed medication
Toilet papers during road journey
Sanitizer
Power Banks
Neck Pillow
Anti-Pollution Mask if allergic to dry winds and dusty roads
POSITIVE ENERGY & ENTHUSIASM!

Cancellation Policy

90-71 days before the trip: 95% refund
70-51 days before the trip: 80% refund
41-50 days before the trip: 70% refund
37-40 days before the trip: 40% refund
31-36 days before the trip: 20% refund
Less than 35 days before the trip: No Refund

Please note that the cancellation policy is applicable on the full tariff, not the booking amount.

Terms and Conditions

Participants will be respectful to their fellow guests, organizers, and the hosts
Participants have to show a little degree of flexibility during the tour
It’s the duty of participants to assess whether they are physically fit or not for the tour before joining it
Please note that neither we assign any seats in the vehicle nor do we take any special requests for that. Be it a first seat, window seat, or the last seat, we expect participants to be flexible with their choice considering the fact that it’s a group tour. Although, we encourage participants to shuffle seats with each other during the journey to support each other.
Transforming Travels reserves the right to modify the place of stay or the itinerary without any prior notice.
Every participant should be wearing a mask at all public places. Also, expected to carry a backup mask in case you lose one.
Every participant should carry a personal sanitizer and keep sanitizing their hands at regular intervals.
The laws and customs of the areas we visit can be very different from those we are used to. Be aware of your actions to ensure that they do not offend, especially if you are visiting religious areas. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with and respect local laws and customs. If you fail to do so, we will have no liability to you for any cost, loss, or damage you suffer nor will we refund you the cost of any unused portion of your travel arrangements.
Please note that if a Government rule asks for a negative RT PCR test report for any places that are a part of our itinerary, then it’s your responsibility to get that test done & bring the report.

Booking/ Query

To book this trip, please Call/ WhatsApp/ Email using the below-mentioned details.

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