Arrive in Ahmedabad and check in to a centrally located hotel with an accessible room (request ramp/roll-in shower in advance). This gives you time to rest and organize luggage for the road trip.
Visit Mahatma Gandhi's Sabarmati Ashram to see exhibits about India’s independence movement; the ashram is largely wheelchair friendly with ramps and paved paths. Verify current opening hours (typically 8:30am–6:30pm).
Enjoy a traditional Gujarati thali at Agashiye (House of MG) or another accessible thali restaurant for a taste of local cuisine; reserve a table and request accessible seating. Confirm opening hours when booking.
Short visit to Hutheesing Jain Temple or a brief drive through the old city for heritage architecture; the immediate temple precinct has some steps — plan for assistance if needed and prefer viewing from the outside if stairs are prohibitive.
If pre-booked, visit the Calico Museum of Textiles to see world-class collections — note: advance booking is required and some galleries may have steps, so confirm accessibility before visiting; museum may be closed on certain weekdays.
Stroll the Kankaria Lake promenade, enjoy the accessible lakeside paths and light show; there are cafés and a wheelchair-friendly promenade. Boat rides and attractions run in the evening — check timings (typically after sunset).
Choose a comfortable, accessible restaurant close to your hotel for a relaxed dinner — request a ramped entrance and aisle space for the wheelchair. Many good hotels provide reliable accessible dining.
Hearty breakfast at the hotel; ensure the wheelchair is secured and the vehicle arranged (book a tempo traveller/MPV with space for the wheelchair in advance).
Start the road journey to Dwarka by private vehicle. The drive is approx 7–9 hours depending on stops and traffic; plan comfort breaks and a longer lunch stop. Pre-book a vehicle with ample space and a driver experienced with long-distance trips and wheelchair handling.
Stop at a hygienic highway restaurant for a relaxed lunch and restroom break; choose establishments with level entrances if possible to help the wheelchair user move comfortably.
Check in to a pre-booked accessible hotel near the temple area; request ground-floor or lift-accessible rooms and inform the hotel of the wheelchair details ahead of arrival.
Attend the evening aarti at Dwarkadhish Temple (timings vary; evening aarti often around 7:00–8:00pm). Temple precinct can get crowded — request special assistance/priority darshan at the temple office or use the accessible entry where available.
Return for an early morning darshan at Dwarkadhish Temple when crowds are lighter; morning timings are typically early (check local schedule). Ask temple staff for accessible/priority entry for the wheelchair user.
Visit Rukmini Temple (on the outskirts) and a quick stop at Gopi Talav; Rukmini Temple has some steps, so plan assistance or view from accessible points if steps are prohibitive.
Drive to Nageshwar (Nagnath) Jyotirlinga a short distance from Dwarka — an important Jyotirlinga to include for your pilgrimage; verify local temple opening hours (commonly 6:00am–8:00pm) and request assistance at the site.
Have lunch at a clean seafront or town restaurant — many restaurants offer level access and simple coastal or Gujarati fare. Confirm accessible entry and restroom availability.
Boat trips to Bet Dwarka run during the day (boat timings generally morning–afternoon). Note: boarding can be steep and is frequently not wheelchair friendly; consider this optional and check with the boat operator about a wheelchair-accessible alternative or stay on the main island and visit the shore temples instead.
Return to town for a relaxed evening, light shopping for puja items and souvenirs near the temple — many shops have step entrances, so ask shopkeepers for assistance to bring items out.
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Confirm the vehicle is set for the day’s drive to Porbandar and on to Somnath; ensure the wheelchair is secured for transfers.
Drive ~1.5 hours to Porbandar to visit Kirti Mandir (Mahatma Gandhi’s birthplace) and the Gandhi Museum — the museum complex has paved access; check opening hours (typically 9:00am–6:00pm).
Attend the famous evening aarti at Somnath Temple (timings vary but evening aarti is commonly around 7:00–8:00pm). The temple complex is large with ramps at main access points; however, there are steps in parts, so use the accessible entry and seek staff assistance as needed.
Attend early morning darshan at Somnath Temple to avoid crowds; morning darshan windows are typically early (confirm local schedule). The main temple trust usually provides assistance for elderly/disabled visitors — approach the help desk on arrival.
Visit the Somnath Museum (Prabhas Patan) to see archaeological finds and then Bhalka Tirth (legendary Krishna site); both sites are short drives apart and have reasonably level access — check museum hours (usually morning–afternoon).
Lunch at a recommended restaurant/hotel near the temple; coastal fish options are available if your group eats seafood and vegetarian alternatives for those who don’t.
If the group wants wildlife viewing, consider a short drive to Gir Interpretation Zone or a private resort viewpoint (safaris are early-morning/late-afternoon and may not be wheelchair-friendly). For the wheelchair user, the comfortable option is to enjoy Gir from a resort viewpoint, nature walk with assistance, or private vehicle viewing arranged with the resort.
Accessible beach promenade near Somnath for sunset views; some areas are paved and suitable for wheelchairs — avoid soft sand and request assistance for positioning near the shore.
Group dinner at your hotel or a recommended restaurant to recap the pilgrimage highlights; ensure ease of access for the wheelchair user and space for the group.
Begin the long drive back to Ahmedabad (approx 7–9 hours). Plan regular stops for meals and restroom breaks; the vehicle hire cost typically covers the return leg but reconfirm with the driver/company.
Stop at a clean highway restaurant for lunch and a stretch break — choose level-access eateries to aid the wheelchair user when exiting or re-entering the vehicle.
Arrive in Ahmedabad and be dropped at the airport/rail station or your city hotel depending on onward travel plans. If you have a late departure, consider a final short stop or early check-in.
Depart from Ahmedabad (if timed) or stay one more night at an accessible hotel close to the airport/railway station; confirm wheelchair assistance for boarding trains/planes when booking.