Gujarat Getaway in October 2023

1. Day 1: Ahmedabad
   10 minutes (3.5 km) from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport Ahmedabad

   Start your day by visiting the Sabarmati Ashram, one of the homes of Mahatma Gandhi. After lunch, visit the Calico Museum of Textiles and learn about the history of Indian textiles. In the evening, head to the Kankaria Lake and enjoy the light and sound show.

2. Day 2: Bhavnagar
   4 hours (218 km) from Ahmedabad

   Visit the Takhteshwar Temple in the morning and then head to the Bhavnagar Lock Gate. After lunch, explore the historic Nilambagh Palace. In the evening, take a stroll at the Gaurishankar Lake.

3. Day 3: Somnath
   4 hours 30 minutes (235 km) from Bhavnagar

   In the morning, visit the Bhalka Tirth and the Dehotsarg Teerth. After lunch, head to Somnath Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, and take part in the evening aarti. Witness the light and sound show at Somnath Temple in the evening.

4. Day 4: Junagadh
   2 hours 30 minutes (80 km) from Somnath

   Start your day by visiting the Uparkot Fort and the Mahabat Maqbara. After lunch, visit the Girnar Hill and witness the panoramic view of the city. In the evening, head to the Sakkarbaug Zoological Garden.

5. Day 5: Vadodara
   6 hours 30 minutes (352 km) from Junagadh

   Start your day by visiting the Laxmi Vilas Palace, one of the largest private residences in the world. After lunch, explore the Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery. In the evening, take a stroll at the Sayaji Baug and enjoy the musical fountain.

Recommendations

If you have more time, visit the Rann of Kutch and witness the Great Rann of Kutch. You can also visit the Sun Temple in Modhera, the Dwarkadhish Temple in Dwarka and the Statue of Unity in Kevadia.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Sabarmati Ashram (2 hours, free)
• Calico Museum of Textiles (2 hours, INR 500)
• Light and Sound Show at Kankaria Lake (1.5 hours, INR 80)
• Takhteshwar Temple (1 hour, free)
• Bhavnagar Lock Gate (1 hour, free)
• Nilambagh Palace (2 hours, INR 200)
• Gaurishankar Lake (1 hour, free)
• Bhalka Tirth and Dehotsarg Teerth (2 hours, free)
• Somnath Temple (2 hours, free)
• Light and Sound Show at Somnath Temple (1 hour, INR 50)
• Uparkot Fort and Mahabat Maqbara (2.5 hours, INR 200)
• Girnar Hill (3 hours, free)
• Sakkarbaug Zoological Garden (2 hours, INR 50)
• Laxmi Vilas Palace (2 hours, INR 250)
• Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery (2 hours, INR 50)
• Sayaji Baug (1 hour, free)
• Total Estimated Costs (INR): 1380