Haridwar to Somnath Temple Pilgrimage: Spiritual Journey from Uttarakhand to Gujarat

Day 1: Departure and Travel

Haridwar, Uttarakhand to Ahmedabad, Gujarat on June 27, 2025

9:00AM

Departure from Haridwar

Start early morning for the long journey towards Gujarat by train or car. This will be a full day of travel covering roughly 1,500 km south-west over about 24 hours by road.
INR5000, 24h0m

8:00PM

Dinner on Route

Stop for dinner at a reputable highway restaurant on route to rest and refuel before the next leg of the journey.
INR500, 1h0m
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Day 2: Arrival and Rest

Ahmedabad, Gujarat on June 28, 2025

9:00AM

Breakfast at The House of MG, Ahmedabad

Enjoy a traditional Gujarati breakfast in an elegant heritage hotel. Open 8AM to 11AM, perfect for a relaxing start after travel.
INR800, 1h0m

11:00AM

Visit Sabarmati Ashram

Explore the historic Sabarmati Ashram, home of Mahatma Gandhi and a symbol of India's independence movement. Open 8AM to 7PM.
INR50, 2h0m

1:30PM

Lunch at Agashiye

Savor authentic Gujarati thali at this renowned rooftop restaurant, open 12PM to 3PM, offering a sumptuous local dining experience.
INR1000, 1h0m

3:00PM

Rest at Hotel

Relax and recharge before the journey to Somnath Temple. Ahmedabad has many luxury hotels ideal for a restful stay.
INR3000, 3h0m

6:00PM

Light Walk near Kankaria Lake

Take an evening stroll around the scenic Kankaria Lake, a popular recreational area in Ahmedabad. Open till 10PM.
Free, 1h0m

7:30PM

Dinner at Manek Chowk

Experience vibrant street food at Manek Chowk, famous for its evening food stalls. Try local snacks and sweets.
INR400, 1h0m
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Day 3: Travel to Somnath and Temple Visit

Somnath, Gujarat on June 29, 2025

6:00AM

Departure to Somnath

Early morning travel from Ahmedabad to Somnath by car or train; the journey takes approximately 6-7 hours (400 km).
INR2000, 7h0m

1:00PM

Lunch at Hotel Somnath

Enjoy lunch with a variety of local and Indian dishes at your hotel or nearby restaurants in Somnath.
INR700, 1h0m

2:30PM

Visit Somnath Temple

Visit the iconic Somnath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva, renowned for its architecture and spiritual significance. Temple hours are generally 5AM-9PM.
Free, 2h0m

5:00PM

Attend Evening Aarti at Somnath

Experience the mesmerizing evening aarti ceremony at the temple, a spiritually uplifting event.
Free, 1h0m

7:00PM

Dinner at Jai Somnath Restaurant

Feast on coastal Gujarati cuisine and fresh seafood near the temple area, a great way to end the day.
INR800, 1h0m
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