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Gujrat Somnath Dwarka Surat 6-Day Itinerary for April 2024

  1. Day 1: Ahmedabad
    55 minutes (9.7 miles) from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport

    Morning: Visit the Sabarmati Ashram, the former home of Mahatma Gandhi and learn about his life and struggle for Indian independence. Afternoon: Head to the Calico Museum of Textiles, the premier textile museum in India. Evening: Take a heritage walk through the old city and explore the Jama Masjid, the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque and the Bhadra Fort.

  2. Day 2: Somnath
    7 hours (342 miles) from Ahmedabad

    Morning: Visit the Somnath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva. Afternoon: Explore the Bhalka Tirth, a pilgrimage site where Lord Krishna was mistaken for a deer and accidentally shot with an arrow. Evening: Watch the Sound and Light Show at the Somnath Temple for a mesmerizing experience.

  3. Day 3: Dwarka
    3 hours 35 minutes (141 miles) from Somnath

    Morning: Visit the Dwarkadhish Temple, the main temple of Lord Krishna in Dwarka. Afternoon: Head to the Rukmini Devi Temple and learn about the mythology behind it. Evening: Visit the Dwarka Beach and relax by the Arabian Sea.

  4. Day 4: Porbandar
    1 hour 30 minutes (75 miles) from Dwarka

    Morning: Visit the Kirti Mandir, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi and a national monument. Afternoon: Explore the Sudama Temple, a temple dedicated to Lord Krishna's childhood friend. Evening: Take a stroll through the Porbandar Beach and enjoy the sunset.

  5. Day 5: Surat
    5 hours 30 minutes (257 miles) from Porbandar

    Morning: Visit the Sardar Patel Museum and learn about the history of Surat. Afternoon: Head to the Dumas Beach and relax by the Arabian Sea. Evening: Explore the Dutch Garden, a beautiful garden built by the Dutch in the 17th century.

  6. Day 6: Ahmedabad
    4 hours 30 minutes (156 miles) from Surat

    Morning: Visit the Adalaj Stepwell, a unique kind of Indian water storage system. Afternoon: Explore the Sarkhej Roza, a mosque and tomb complex. Evening: Indulge in some shopping at the Law Garden Night Market and try some local Gujarati street food.

Recommendations

If you have additional time, you can visit the Gir National Park, the only place in the world where you can see Asiatic Lions in the wild. You can also take a side trip to the Great Rann of Kutch, the world's largest salt desert. For maximizing your fun, try the local Gujarati cuisine, especially the Dhokla, Khandvi, and Fafda. Don't forget to shop for the famous Bandhani textiles of Gujarat.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Sabarmati Ashram (2 hours, Free)
  • Calico Museum of Textiles (2 hours, INR 100 for foreigners)
  • Heritage Walk (2 hours, Free)
  • Somnath Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Bhalka Tirth (1 hour, Free)
  • Sound and Light Show (1 hour, INR 50 for adults)
  • Dwarkadhish Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Rukmini Devi Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Dwarka Beach (2 hours, Free)
  • Kirti Mandir (1 hour, Free)
  • Sudama Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Porbandar Beach (2 hours, Free)
  • Sardar Patel Museum (2 hours, INR 50 for adults)
  • Dumas Beach (2 hours, Free)
  • Dutch Garden (1 hour, Free)
  • Adalaj Stepwell (1 hour, Free)
  • Sarkhej Roza (2 hours, Free)
  • Law Garden Night Market (2 hours, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 300 for adults
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