Splendors of Gujarat

After breakfast, head out to visit the “Statue of Unity”, located around 90 km from Vadodara. It is a colossal statue of the great Indian statesman and independence activist Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who is highly respected for his leadership in uniting 562 princely states of India to form the single Union of India. Situated on the bank of the Narmada River and a short distance from the Sardar Sarovar Dam, it is the world's tallest statue with a height of 182 metres (597 feet). The total height of the structure is 240 m (790 ft), with a base of 58 m (190 ft) and the statue measuring 182 m (597 ft).

Reach back at the hotel by evening and relax. Dinner & Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Vadodara.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and head towards Bhavnagar. On the way, take a detour to Lothal. The 4,500-year-old city of Lothal was discovered in 1954. Dating back to the second millennium b.c, Lothal was an important port on the Indian subcontinent during the Harappan era. Lothal is an important archaeological site due to its scientific layout and a massive dockyard that facilitated trade with other civilisations of the time. In the background of the valley, at 12,900 feet, is the Lari Bank glacier. Beyond lie perennial snowfields. The sparkling, snow-fed Pushpawati Ganga (River of Flowers) which runs through the entire length of the six-mile long, one and a half mile wide valley. Then continue to Bhavnagar. Reach Bhavnagar by evening. Check in at the hotel and relax.

Dinner & Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Bhavnagar.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and head towards Sasan Gir. Take a detour and visit the Somnath Jyotirling temple. Shree Somnath is the first among the twelve Aadi Jyotirlings of India. It has a strategic location on the western coast of India. The intricately carved honey-coloured Somnath temple on the western edge of the state is believed to be the place where the first of the twelve holy jyotirlingas emerged in India – a spot where Shiva appeared as a fiery column of light. The temple lies at the meeting of Kapila, Hiran and Sarasvati rivers and the waves of the Arabian Sea ebb and flow, touching the shore on which it is constructed.

By late evening, reach Gir National Park in Gujarat, which is the only place in the world where you can spot lions roaming free in the wild. The real discovery channel of India is situated approximately 65 km southeast of the Junagarh District. The Government notified the large geographical extent of Sasan Gir as a wildlife sanctuary on 18th September, 1965, in order to conserve the Asiatic Lion. It covers a total area of 1412 square kilometres, of which 258 Km forms the core area of the National Park. Indiscriminate hunting by the people of Junagarh led to a drastic decrease in their population, while they were completely wiped out from the other parts of Asia. Check in at the hotel and relax.

Dinner & overnight stay will be at the hotel in Sasan Gir.

Early in the morning, head out for a jungle safari tour. Sasan Gir National Park. A ride in the wild jungle is such an adventurous idea for every visitor. While you are on a Jeep Safari, you can spot the Lions in their natural habitat when they are on the prowl. Watching the Lions from an open-roof jeep is altogether a wonderful experience. During your Jeep Safari tour, you can also click some pictures of the Lions. Check back at the hotel and have breakfast.

In the afternoon, head out for the second round of safari at 3:00 pm. This time you will be wandering around different nooks and corners of the park, and will get the chance to witness more fauna species.

Overnight stay & Dinner will be at the hotel in Sasan Gir.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and head towards Dwarka. Located on the western tip of the Saurashtra peninsula in Gujarat, it is believed to be the capital city of Lord Krishna's kingdom. Legend has it that the city was once engulfed by the sea, and recent excavations reveal that a city did exist here.

Reach Dwarka by late afternoon. Check in at the hotel & relax. 

Later, visit Dwarka Beach. Located along the Arabian Sea coast, the Dwarka Beach is a refreshing day out in the coastal holy site of Dwarka.

Dinner & Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Dwarka.

After breakfast, head out for sightseeing and temple visits. Start with the visit to Dwarkadhish Temple. Also known as the Jagat Mandir, it is a Chalukya-style architecture, dedicated to Lord Krishna. The five-story main shrine is grand and marvellous in itself, constructed of limestone and sand. 

Then visit Swaminarayan Mandir, a shrine dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan, an avatar of Lord Vishnu, and located very close to the beautiful seashore and the Dwarkadish temple. 

After that, visit Nageshwar Jyotirlinga. Nageshwar Temple, situated in Dwarka, is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. Also sometimes known as Nagnath Temple, the main deity here is Lord Shiva, also known as Nageshwar Mahadev. 

Reach back at the hotel by evening. 

Dinner & Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Dwarka.

After Breakfast, check out of the hotel and head towards Jamnagar Airport. 

Bid farewell with the memories of this amazing, fun-filled 08-day trip through the Best of Gujarat, worth remembering for a lifetime!