Overview
Tour Plan
DAY 01: BANGALORE – AHMEDABAD – JAMNAGAR (310 KMS / 6.5 HRS DRIVE)
Meals
- Assemble 2 hours prior to the flight at Bangalore Airport, and then proceed to the Check-in counter for check-in.
- Complete check-in formalities and board your flight.
- Depart Bangalore.
- Arrive at Ahmedabad airport.
- After collecting your baggage, meet your driver in the arrival hall.
- Drive to Jamnagar.
- Arrive in Jamnagar and check in at the hotel.
- After freshening up, depart for the panoramic sightseeing of Jamnagar including Bala Hanuman Temple.
- Bala Hanuman Temple is a pilgrim place venerated by the devotees of Lord Ram. It is a world-famous temple, known for the continuous chanting of Jai Ram, Shri Ram. The chanting has been going on since 1964 and has found a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. People chant the name of the Lord in shifts, 24 hours a day.
- Arrive back at the hotel for dinner & overnight stay.
- Meals: Dinner
DAY 02: JAMNAGAR – DWARKA (140 KMS / 3 HRS)
Meals
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Check out and drive to Dwarka.
- Arrive in Dwarka and check in at the hotel.
- After freshening up, depart to visit Bet Dwarka, Nageshwar Jyotirling & Rukmani Temple.
- Bet Dwarka – Also known as Bet Shankhoddar, Bet Dwarka is only 5 kms from Okha Junction in the sea, and Okha is 30 kms from Dwarka. It is said to be the place where Lord Krishna lived with his family when he ruled at Dwarka. It is also the place where Vishnu slew the demon Shankhasura. Visitors make it a point to visit the Krishna temple at this site, which holds much of interest to be seen and experienced.
- Nageswar Mahadev – The Puranas mention the 12 Jyotirlingas or columns of light representing Lord Shiva, who manifested himself in that form in different parts of India. This Shiva shrine near Dwarka is one of these and is therefore accorded great respect.
- Rukmani Temple – Temple of Lord Krishna’s wife.
- Arrive back at the hotel in the evening.
- Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 03: DWARKA – PORBANDAR – SOMNATH (260 KMS 7 HRS DRIVE)
Meals
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Check out and proceed to Porbandar, visit Kirti Temple, Sudama, known as the house & birth place of Mahatma Gandhi.
- In the back side is the house of Kasturba, wife of Gandhi.
- Also visit the Gandhi Museum and study room of Mahatma Gandhi in the Kirti Temple.
- Later, visit Sudama Temple and continue proceeding to Somnath.
- Lunch at an outside restaurant.
- Arrive in Somnath and check in at the hotel.
- After freshening up, attend the evening aarti Darshan at Somnath Temple - A Lord Shiva temple known as a Jyotirling built by the Moon God.
- Enjoy the lighting and sound show.
- Dinner and overnight stay at Somnath.
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 04: SOMNATH – DIU (90 KMS / 2.5 HR DRIVE)
Meals
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Check out and drive to Diu.
- Arrive in Diu and visit St. Paul’s Church, Diu Fort & local markets.
- St. Paul’s Church - St. Paul's Church is dedicated to Our Lady of Immaculate Conception. The construction started in 1601 and was completed in 1610. The main facade is perhaps the most elaborate of all Portuguese churches in India. The façade is illuminated by floodlights. The majestic structure stands on the coast of Diu as a sentinel. Once inside, you are overwhelmed by the gaunt majesty of the ancient stonework, which transports you to a bygone era of gallant soldiers where time stands still.
- Spend your evening in the local market.
- Check in at the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 05: DIU – SASANGIR (70 KMS / 2 HRS DRIVE)
Meals
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Check out and drive to Sasangir, Gir National Park. This park is the only habitat of the Asiatic lion. During the British Raj, lions were hunted mercilessly by British officers, assisted by the obliging Maharajas and Nawabs. The Gir National Park later became a major tourist attraction in India. About 300 lions are found in this park.
- Arrive in Sasangir and check in at the hotel.
- Day free to do a jeep safari or any other activities on your own.
- Dinner and overnight stay at Sasangir.
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 06: SASANGIR – NISHKALANK MAHADEV – BHAVNAGAR (250 KMS / 7 HRS)
Meals
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Check out and proceed to Bhavnagar.
- En-route visit Nishkalank Mahadev Temple in Koliyak. This temple is buried inside the sea. On a heavy tide day, all that can be seen are the flag and a pillar. It is beyond comprehension that there is a Lord Shiva Temple just under the fierce sea. This temple is still in use, and people visit this place on foot! The temple has 5 distinct swayumbu Shiva lingams inside. This is definitely one of the best spiritual destinations.
- Arrive in Bhavnagar and check in at the hotel.
- After freshening up, depart for small sightseeing of Bhavnagar to visit Bortalav Lake, Shree Takhteshwar Temple, Gangaderi, etc.
- Arrive back at the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 07: BHAVNAGAR – AHMEDABAD (180 KMS / 4 HRS)
Meals
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Check out and drive to Ahmedabad.
- Arrive in Ahmedabad and check in at the hotel.
- Spend your evening at Sabarmati Waterfront.
- Dinner and overnight stay at Ahmedabad.
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Inclusions / Exclusions
- 02 Nights in Accommodations in Shimla.
- 03 Nights in Accommodations in Manali.
- 01 Night in Accommodations in Chandigarh.
- Daily breakfasts & Dinner at Hotel.
- 5% GST.
- A/C Vehicle.
- All sightseeing & transfers as per itinerary only.
- Anything not mentioned in the Cost Highlights column.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, porterage.
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc. (to be borne by the client, who is directly payable on the spot).
- Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to an increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
- Monument entry fees.
- Any insurance, medical expenses, etc.
- Camera charges at monuments/temples.
- GST @ 5%
Tour Info
- Estive will not be liable for any decision by the consulate or Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- Maximum 3 adults allowed per room. As a third person in a triple room, most of the hotels used roll-away beds and room size may be the same as the double room.
- Additional supplements on account of fuel hikes as and when received would be applicable with immediate effect.
- Once an air ticket is issued, date change penalty will be applicable. Check with our Sales Officer for the applicable charges.
- The rights to vary, amend, alter, or withdraw any itinerary, departure, or excursion rests entirely with the company. Due to demand of an airline, the in/out points may change. Service, however, will remain unchanged.
- Indian dinners and local meals are pre-set and a-la carte is not possible.
- Any damage caused to the hotel rooms/coach during your stay shall be borne by the concerned passengers.
- The company shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss of baggage, loss, injury, accident, death, breakdown, or irregularity, which may occur in carrying out the tour arrangements due to weather conditions, strikes, war, threat of war, quarantine, or any other cause whatsoever; all such loss or expenses must be borne by the passengers.
- The management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses incurred due to delay or changes in schedules of train, airplane, bus, ship, or any other services.
- The tour manager and the driver will do their best to get you as close to the monuments as possible, as in some cities coaches are restricted.
- On days when certain attractions, sights, monuments, museums, etc. are closed, the Tour Manager reserves the right to amend the itinerary or cancel the visit.
- There are no refunds for any services (i.e., meals, sightseeing, etc.) not utilized on your tour.
- The flight change/cancellation fees vary based on airline rules and currency conversion rates. For exact cancellation/change fee, please do call us.
- Partly utilized tickets and no-show tickets cannot be cancelled.
- Flight seat guarantee: subject to availability at the time of booking.
- Domestic ticket is completely non-refundable.
- Standard check-in time at the hotel is 1400hr-1500hrs, and check-out time is 1000hrs-1200hrs. Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability, and the hotel might charge you extra for it.
- For hotel change/cancellation fee, it varies based on hotel rules and currency conversion rates. For exact cancellation/change fee, please call us.
- Children aged 12 years or above are fully charged by the hotel.
- Refunds shall be processed within 20 working days from the date of request receipt.
- Coaches used for transfers & sightseeing will be provided only as per itinerary and not at disposal.
- Estive will make sure that your holiday tour will be memorable with this complete tour & travel package. All the places to visit are mentioned here.
