Budget-friendly 9‑Day Gujarat & Diu Road Trip

Day 1: Silvassa → Surat (Ro‑Ro Ferry Hazira‑Gogha)

Morning: Depart early from Silvassa and drive to Hazira where you board the Ro‑Ro ferry to Gogha. The crossing takes about 1 hour.

Afternoon: Arrive in Gogha and drive to Surat, checking in to a budget guesthouse.

Evening: Explore the Surat market for a quick street‑food dinner and rest for the night.

Day 2: Bhavnagar – Khodiyar Temple & Palitana

Morning: Drive to Bhavnagar; after check‑in, visit the Khodiyar Temple in Rajpara (approx. 1 hour).

Afternoon: Continue to Palitana Jain Temple – a climb‑free route to the main shrine, spending 2‑3 hours exploring the complex.

Evening: Return to Bhavnagar for a budget‑friendly dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Diu Island

Morning: Drive to Diu (≈4 h). Check in to a low‑cost homestay.

Afternoon: Stroll the Diu Fort and enjoy the seaside promenade.

Evening: Relax on Diu Beach at sunset and rest for the night.

Day 4: Somnath & Madhavpur Beach – Porbandar

Morning: Depart early for the Somnath Temple (≈2 h drive). Spend 2 hours admiring the shrine and coastline.

Afternoon: Drive to Madhavpur Beach (30 min) for a quick sunset view, then continue to Porbandar for a brief city walk.

Evening: Overnight stay in Porbandar (optional; budget guesthouse).

Day 5: Dwarka – Shivarajpur & Bet‑Dwarka

Morning: Drive to Dwarkadhish Temple (≈3 h). Participate in the morning Aarti.

Afternoon: Visit Shivarajpur Beach and then take a short boat ride to Bet‑Dwarka to explore the island’s ruins.

Evening: Overnight stay in Okha (closest town to Bet‑Dwarka).

Day 6: Nageshwar Jyotirlinga & Jamnagar

Morning: Early visit to the Nageshwar Jyotirlinga (≈30 min drive) for a brief darshan.

Afternoon: Drive to Jamnagar (≈2 h) and explore the Jamnagar Beach and local market.

Evening: Stay in a budget hotel in Jamnagar.

Day 7: Rajkot – Chotila Maa Temple

Morning: Drive to Rajkot (≈2 h). If time permits, visit the Gandhi Museum.

Afternoon: Continue to Chotila Maa Temple (≈30 min) for a quick pilgrimage (1 hour).

Evening: Overnight stay in Rajkot or nearby Chotila, whichever is cheaper.

Day 8: Salangpur – Kahst‑Bhajan Hanumanji Temple

Morning: Drive to Salangpur and visit the Kahst‑Bhajan Hanumanji Temple (1 hour).

Afternoon: Wander around the small town, enjoying local snacks.

Evening: Stay overnight in a basic guesthouse in Salangpur.

Day 9: Return to Bhavnagar, Hazira‑Surat Ferry, Silvassa

Morning: Drive back to Bhavnagar (≈2 h), spend a few hours at the local market for last‑minute souvenirs.

Afternoon: Drive to Hazira (≈2 h) for the **Ro‑Ro ferry** back to Surat (≈1 h). Then drive back to Silvassa (≈5 h) with the rest of the day for travel.

Evening: Arrive home, concluding the adventure.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Ro‑Ro ferry Hazira‑Gogha (2×) – 2 hours – ₹800
• Khodiyar Temple – 1 hour – ₹30 (parking)
• Palitana Jain Temple – 3 hours – ₹50 (ticket)
• Diu Fort & Beach – 3 hours – ₹100 (entry + snacks)
• Somnath Temple – 2 hours – ₹150 (dona‑tion)
• Madhavpur Beach – 1 hour – ₹20 (parking)
• Porbandar city walk – 2 hours – ₹30
• Dwarkadhish Temple – 2 hours – ₹100 (aarti donation)
• Bet‑Dwarka boat ride – 2 hours – ₹200 (boat & entry)
• Nageshwar Jyotirlinga – 1 hour – ₹20
• Jamnagar beach & market – 2 hours – ₹50
• Chotila Maa Temple – 1 hour – ₹30 (donation)
• Salangpur Hanumanji Temple – 1 hour – ₹20
• Accommodation (9 nights in budget guesthouses) – ₹3,600 (₹400/night)
• Meals (budget) – ₹2,700 (≈₹300/day)
• Fuel & tolls – ₹3,500
• Miscellaneous (water, snacks) – ₹500
• Total Estimated Cost: ₹13,200

Tips

If you need to shorten the trip, combine Days 5‑6 by visiting Somnath and then heading directly to Dwarka, skipping the Porbandar stay. Conversely, add a full day at Diu or extend the stay in Bhavnagar to explore the local craft market. Adjusting hotel nights (e.g., sharing rooms or using hostels) can lower the accommodation cost, while using public transport for short hops (like between Bhavnagar and Surat) can further reduce the budget.