A Family-Friendly 8-day Gujarat Itinerary

1. Day 1: Sabarmati Ashram
   20 minutes (4.6 km) from Ahmedabad Airport

   Explore the historical Sabarmati Ashram, which was once home to Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation.

2. Day 2: Adalaj Stepwell
   30 minutes (18 km) from Sabarmati Ashram

   Marvel at the stunning architecture and intricate carvings of the Adalaj Stepwell, a five-story stepwell that dates back to the 15th century.

3. Day 3: Sun temple Modhera
   2 hours 45 minutes (146 km) from Adalaj Stepwell

   Visit the Sun Temple Modhera, dedicated to the Hindu Sun-God Surya, the temple is one of the finest examples of Indian architecture of its time.

4. Day 4: Rani Ki Vav
   1 hour 30 minutes (78 km) from Sun Temple Modhera

   Visit Rani Ki Vav, an intricately carved stepwell and UNESCO World Heritage site that dates back to the 11th century.

5. Day 5: Gir National Park
   2 hours 22 minutes (115 km) from Rani Ki Vav

   Explore the Gir National Park, home to the Asiatic lion, as well as a variety of other wildlife including leopards, deer, and antelope.

6. Day 6: Somnath Temple
   1 hour 54 minutes (88 km) from Gir National Park

   Visit the Somnath Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, which is believed to be the first among the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva.

7. Day 7: Dwarkadeesh Temple
   4 hours 28 minutes (233 km) from Somnath Temple

   Explore the Dwarkadeesh Temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna, it is one of the four most important pilgrimage sites for Hindus.

8. Day 8: Marine National Park
   1 hour 5 minutes (32 km) from Dwarkadeesh Temple

   Visit the Marine National Park, and explore the vibrant underwater world off the coast of Gujarat.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Sabarmati Ashram (2-3 hours, free entry)
• Adalaj Stepwell (1-2 hours, free entry)
• Sun Temple Modhera (2-3 hours, INR 15 for Indian visitors, INR 200 for foreign visitors)
• Rani Ki Vav (2-3 hours, INR 5 for Indian visitors, INR 100 for foreign visitors)
• Gir National Park (4-5 hours, INR 200 for Indian visitors, INR 1000 for foreign visitors)
• Somnath Temple (2-3 hours, free entry)
• Dwarkadeesh Temple (2-3 hours, free entry)
• Marine National Park (4-5 hours, INR 50 for Indian visitors, INR 500 for foreign visitors)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 470 for Indian visitors, INR 1900 for foreign visitors

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can also explore the Wild Ass Sanctuary at Little Rann of Kutch, the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Laxmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara. If you have less time, you can skip visiting Dwarkadeesh Temple or Marine National Park.