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5-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Exploring Gujarat

  1. Day 1: Visit the Statue of Unity
    2 hours 30 minutes (91 miles) from Ahmedabad

    In the morning, explore the world's tallest statue at the Statue of Unity. Take a boat ride to the Statue's base to get a closer view. After lunch, visit the Sardar Sarovar Dam which is the second-largest concrete dam in the world. Enjoy the sunset view from the dam and return to the hotel in the evening.

  2. Day 2: Explore Dwarka
    5 hours (235 miles) from the Statue of Unity

    In the morning, visit the Dwarkadhish Temple, which is one of the four most holy sites for Hindus. Afternoon, visit the Rukmini Devi Temple and then take a dip in the Gomti River. In the evening, enjoy the view of the sunset from the Dwarka Beach.

  3. Day 3: Visit Somnath
    4 hours (218 miles) from Dwarka

    Start the day by visiting the Somnath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva. Head to the Bhalka Tirtha, a holy site where Lord Krishna was mistakenly shot with an arrow. In the evening, enjoy the sound and light show at the Somnath Temple.

  4. Day 4: Relax at Diu
    2 hours (86 miles) from Somnath

    Start the day by visiting the Diu Fort, which offers stunning views of the Arabian sea. Visit the Gangeshwar Temple and take a dip in the Nagoa Beach. In the evening, explore the local markets and try some delicious sea-food dishes.

  5. Day 5: Explore Ahmedabad
    10 hours (367 miles) from Diu

    Start the day by visiting the Sabarmati Ashram, the former home of Mahatma Gandhi. Visit the Adalaj Stepwell, a marvel of Indo-Islamic architecture. Explore the Kankaria Lake and Nagina Wadi and enjoy a laser light show in the evening.

Recommendations

Don't miss the chance to visit the Rann of Kutch, which is the world's largest salt desert. Experience the Kutchi culture by visiting the traditional huts and handicrafts shops. You can also plan a side trip to Gir National Park, which is home to the endangered Asiatic lion.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Statue of Unity (2-3 hours, ₹350 per person)
  • Sardar Sarovar Dam (1-2 hours, ₹100 per person)
  • Dwarkadhish Temple (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Rukmini Devi Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Somnath Temple (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Bhalka Tirtha (30 mins, Free)
  • Diu Fort (1-2 hours, ₹10 per person)
  • Gangeshwar Temple (30 mins, Free)
  • Sabarmati Ashram (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Adalaj Stepwell (30 mins - 1 hour, Free)
  • Kankaria Lake and Nagina Wadi (2-3 hours, ₹25 per person)
  • Laser Light Show (30 mins, ₹25 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹935 per person
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