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7-Day Pilgrimage Loop: Raipur → Dwarka → Porbandar → Somnath → Jaipur → Khatu → Jhunjhunu → Salasar → Mathura → Vrindavan → Ayodhya (1–7 Sep 2025)

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Day 1: Travel Day

Raipur → Dwarka, India on September 1, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast in Raipur

Have a hearty local breakfast (poha, idli or a hotel buffet) before boarding — fuel up for the long journey ahead.
INR150, 0h30m

10:00am

Depart Raipur for Dwarka

Board your pre-booked train/flight from Raipur to Dwarka/Okha; this is an overnight/long day travel leg so carry water, snacks and chargers. Exact departure depends on your ticket — confirm platform/gate in advance.
INR1500, 34h0m

11:00pm

Onboard / Rest

Use this time to rest on the train/flight; keep important documents and a phone power-bank handy.
INR0, 8h0m

Day 2: Arrive Dwarka

Dwarka, India on September 2, 2025

6:00pm

Arrive Dwarka & hotel check-in

Reach Dwarka by evening (as planned), transfer to your hotel and freshen up; confirm next-day boat bookings for Bet Dwarka if needed.
INR0, 0h45m

6:30pm

Evening Aarti — Dwarkadhish Temple

Attend the popular evening aarti at Dwarkadhish Temple (temple generally has evening aarti around 6:00–7:30pm) — powerful spiritual start to your visit.
INR0, 1h0m

8:00pm

Dinner — local Gujarati thali near the temple

Enjoy a warm Gujarati thali or simple local vegetarian fare at a nearby eatery; many temple-area restaurants are open until late evening. (Check vendor timing on arrival.)
INR300, 1h0m

9:30pm

Rest at hotel

Early night after a long journey — recharge for a full day of sightseeing tomorrow.
INR0, 8h30m

Day 3: Dwarka Tour

Dwarka, India on September 3, 2025

6:30am

Breakfast at hotel / nearby

Simple hot breakfast (poha, paratha, chai) to start early; most hotels and local stalls open from 6:00am–7:00am.
INR150, 0h30m

7:30am

Boat to Bet Dwarka

Take the public or private boat from Dwarka/Okha jetty to Bet (Shankhodhar) Dwarka; boats usually operate from ~7:00am–4:30pm — enjoy temples and calm beaches there.
INR150, 3h0m

11:00am

Nageshwar Jyotirling

Visit Nageshwar (one of the 12 Jyotirlingas) located close to Dwarka — temple generally open early until evening and offers a quiet, spiritual experience.
INR0, 1h0m

1:00pm

Lunch — local seafood or vegetarian thali

Try a coastal thali (if you prefer seafood) or a Gujarati thali at a well-reviewed local restaurant near the market; confirm kitchen hours (typically 11:30am–3:00pm).
INR400, 1h0m

2:30pm

Rukmini Devi Temple & Dwarka Beach/Lighthouse

Visit the Rukmini Devi Temple and stroll along Dwarka beach; the lighthouse point offers sunset views and photos — most beach areas are accessible all day.
INR0, 2h0m

5:30pm

Free / Shopping at local bazaars

Explore the local markets near the temple for prasad, spiritual souvenirs and handicrafts — markets generally open till 8:00–9:00pm.
INR200, 1h0m

7:30pm

Dinner — rooftop or coastal restaurant

Enjoy dinner with sea-breeze ambiance; choose a place with good reviews for cleanliness and local Thali/specialities.
INR400, 1h0m

Day 4: Porbandar & Somnath

Porbandar → Somnath, India on September 4, 2025

5:00am

Depart Dwarka for Porbandar

Early road transfer to Porbandar (private taxi or pre-booked car recommended) to cover Kirti Mandir and local sites — drive ~3–4 hours depending on stops.
INR2000, 3h30m

8:30am

Kirti Mandir (Porbandar)

Visit Kirti Mandir (Gandhiji’s birthplace memorial) and nearby Sudama Mandir; most memorials are open around 8:00am–5:00pm.
INR10, 1h0m

10:00am

Breakfast in Porbandar

Light Gujarati breakfast (khaman, fafda, jalebi) at a local eatery before heading south to Somnath.
INR150, 0h45m

11:00am

Drive to Somnath (Prabhas Patan)

Road transfer to Somnath — allow ~3 hours; you’ll arrive in time for afternoon darshan if you leave early.
INR1200, 3h0m

2:00pm

Lunch near Somnath temple

Have lunch at a clean restaurant near Somnath (many eateries cater to pilgrims) before temple visits; most are open from lunch hours onward.
INR300, 1h0m

3:00pm

Somnath Temple & Prabhas Museum

Visit the Jyotirlinga at Somnath, Prabhas Patan museum and the Triveni Sangam area; Somnath Temple is open early morning to late evening (darshan queues vary).
INR0, 2h0m

4:30pm

Return drive to Porbandar

Depart Somnath in good time to return to Porbandar and reach the station for the 8:00pm train — allow 3–3.5 hours depending on traffic.
INR1200, 3h30m

7:30pm

Quick dinner near Porbandar station

Have a quick meal or packed dinner near the station before boarding; pick clean, busy counters or pre-booked meal boxes.
INR250, 0h20m

8:00pm

Board night train Porbandar → Jaipur

Board your overnight train to Jaipur (confirm coach and berth), relax onboard — you will reach Jaipur the next afternoon.
INR1200, 18h0m

Day 5: Jaipur → Khatu

Jaipur → Khatu Shyamji, India on September 5, 2025

2:00pm

Arrive Jaipur Railway Station

Disembark at Jaipur around early afternoon; collect luggage and plan onward transfer to Khatu Shyamji. Confirm any pre-booked taxi.
INR0, 0h30m

3:00pm

Drive Jaipur → Khatu Shyamji

Transfer by car/taxi to Khatu (approx 2–3 hours depending on traffic) and check in at a local guesthouse or dharamshala.
INR1200, 2h30m

5:30pm

Check-in & freshen up

Quick rest and prepare for evening darshan; carry prasad offerings and comfortable footwear.
INR0, 0h30m

6:30pm

Darshan — Khatu Shyamji Temple

Attend aarti/darshan at Khatu Shyamji Temple (temple timings generally include evening darshan until late) — a deeply devotional experience.
INR0, 1h0m

8:00pm

Dinner — local Rajasthani thali

Enjoy traditional Rajasthani dishes or a simple thali at a nearby restaurant or dharamshala canteen; many eateries serve till late in pilgrimage towns.
INR300, 1h0m

Day 6: Shekhawati & Temples

Khatu → Jhunjhunu → Salasar → Jaipur, India on September 6, 2025

5:00am

Early breakfast and depart Khatu

Have an early breakfast and start for Garhi Mahasar — early departure is crucial to cover multiple small pilgrimage sites and Shekhawati havelis.
INR150, 0h30m

6:30am

Garhi Mahasar visit

Visit Garhi Mahasar temple/spot (local pilgrimage point) — typically open early, check locally for exact timings and customs.
INR0, 0h45m

8:00am

Drive to Jhunjhunu

Head to Jhunjhunu (Shekhawati region) to explore painted havelis and Rani Mahal — allow for photography and short museum visits.
INR800, 1h30m

9:30am

Explore Jhunjhunu havelis & museums

See the famous Shekhawati painted havelis, Rani Mahal and stepwells — many sites open by mid-morning; guided walk recommended for context.
INR200, 2h0m

12:00pm

Lunch in Jhunjhunu

Lunch at a local hotel offering Rajasthani/vegetarian cuisine; rest briefly before heading to Salasar.
INR300, 1h0m

1:30pm

Drive to Salasar Balaji

Travel to Salasar Balaji (Churu district) for darshan; travel time ~2–3 hours—start early to avoid traffic and reach before evening crowd.
INR900, 2h30m

4:00pm

Darshan — Salasar Balaji Temple

Attend darshan at Salasar Balaji Temple (popular Hanuman shrine) — temple stays open into the evening; expect queues during aarti times.
INR0, 1h0m

5:30pm

Return drive to Jaipur

Drive back to Jaipur in time to board your night train to Mathura; this is a long drive so plan for quick breaks and efficient routing.
INR1200, 2h30m

8:00pm

Board train Jaipur → Mathura (8:00pm)

Board the night train from Jaipur to Mathura; confirm coach and berth — approximate journey duration ~6 hours reaching early morning.
INR500, 6h0m

Day 7: Vrindavan Circuit

Mathura → Vrindavan → Barsana → Govardhan → Mathura, India on September 7, 2025

2:00am

Arrive Mathura & rest/check-in

Arrive Mathura early morning; book a short-stay room or dharamshala to rest and freshen up before temple visits.
INR0, 2h0m

6:00am

Mathura — Krishna Janmabhoomi & Vishram Ghat

Begin at Janmabhoomi temple complex and Vishram Ghat — morning aarti and ganga darshan are very atmospheric; ghats are open early (dawn onwards).
INR0, 2h0m

9:00am

Drive to Vrindavan — Banke Bihari & ISKCON

Short drive (~30–40 min) to Vrindavan; visit Banke Bihari Temple, ISKCON and other temples — Banke Bihari has peak darshan in morning/early evening, check queue rules.
INR50, 2h0m

12:30pm

Lunch — Vrindavan prasadam / local eatery

Have prasadam or a vegetarian meal at a trusted restaurant or the temple guest kitchens; many temple complexes serve delicious sattvic meals.
INR300, 1h0m

2:00pm

Drive to Barsana (Radha Rani Temple)

Travel to Barsana (approx 1–1.5 hours) to visit Radha Rani Temple and experience the village atmosphere; Barsana is open most of the day for pilgrims.
INR400, 2h0m

4:15pm

Visit Raman Reti / Return to Govardhan Parvat

Return towards Govardhan; Raman Reti in Vrindavan is a peaceful sand-area associated with Krishna pastimes — then proceed to Govardhan to perform parikrama or visit the hill temples.
INR200, 1h30m

5:30pm

Govardhan Parvat — evening darshan / parikrama

Visit Govardhan Hill (parikrama base) for evening darshan and to perform a short parikrama or puja; many temples and steps are accessible till late evening.
INR0, 2h0m

8:30pm

Return to Mathura & dinner

Drive back to Mathura, freshen up and have dinner at a clean restaurant close to the station; pack snacks for the night train.
INR300, 0h45m

11:00pm

Board train Mathura → Ayodhya

Board your overnight train to Ayodhya (confirm coach/berth and platform). Rest onboard for the overnight journey to reach Ayodhya next day.
INR800, Overnight
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