A Shiva yatra along Gujarat's coast: Nishkalank Mahadev in the sea off Koliyak, Takhteshwar in Bhavnagar, Gangeshwar on the Diu shore, the Somnath Jyotirlinga, Bhavnath at the foot of Girnar and the Nageshwar Jyotirlinga near Dwarka.
Between darshans there is time for Diu's beaches, the Girnar temples and Dwarka, before the drive back to Ahmedabad through Jamnagar.
Highlights
✓Nishkalank Mahadev, the sea temple of the Pandavas
✓Takhteshwar Mahadev, Bhavnagar
✓Gangeshwar Mahadev and Nagoa Beach, Diu
✓Somnath Jyotirlinga aarti
✓Bhavnath Mahadev and the Girnar temples
✓Nageshwar Jyotirlinga and Bet Dwarka
Day-by-day itinerary
Day1Day 1: Ahmedabad – Bhavnagar Approx. 180 km · 3:30 hrs Night in Bhavnagar+
Pick-up from your address in Ahmedabad and drive to Bhavnagar. Before evening, visit the Nishkalank Mahadev Temple at Koliyak, then the Takhteshwar Mahadev Temple. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Places on this day
Nishkalank Mahadev Temple, Koliyak
A unique Shiva shrine in the Arabian Sea off Koliyak near Bhavnagar. According to tradition it was established by the Pandavas after the Kurukshetra war.
Day2Day 2: Bhavnagar – Diu Approx. 200 km · 4:00 hrs Night in Diu+
Breakfast and check-out, visit the Khodiyar Temple, then drive to Diu, visiting Hot Pot at Una on the way.
On reaching Diu, visit Naida Caves, Gangeshwar Mahadev Temple and the Diu Museum. Evening sunset at Nagoa Beach. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day3Day 3: Diu – Somnath Approx. 90 km · 2:00 hrs Night in Somnath+
Breakfast and check-out. More Diu sightseeing: Gangeshwar Mahadev Temple and St Paul's Church. After lunch, drive to Somnath, visiting Triveni Ghat and Bhalka Tirth on the way. Evening aarti darshan at the Somnath Temple and the light and sound show. Overnight stay in Somnath.
Places on this day
Gangeshwar Mahadev Temple
A Shiva temple on the seashore at Fudam village, 3 km from Diu, uniquely set on the Arabian Sea.
Triveni Ghat
The meeting point of three holy rivers, the Kapil, the Hiran and the mystical Saraswati, which flow on together to the Arabian Sea. The meeting and flowing together of the rivers symbolises human birth, life and death.
Bhalka Tirth
This sacred tirth is 5 km away on the Prabhas–Veraval highway. Here the arrow of the hunter Jara struck Lord Krishna, who was resting in meditation under a pipal tree and whose foot Jara mistook for a deer. The leela is remembered by a beautiful temple and an ancient pipal tree. Lord Krishna then walked a short distance to the holy banks of the river Hiran, from where he took his last journey to his Nijdham.
Somnath Jyotirlinga
A temple of Lord Shiva, the Jyotirlinga said to have been built by the Moon God. The evening aarti is followed by a light and sound show.
Day4Day 4: Somnath – Junagadh / Girnar Approx. 100 km · 2:00 hrs Night in Junagadh+
Early morning aarti darshan at the Somnath Temple, then drive to Junagadh: Bhavnath Temple, Junagadh Fort and Damodar Kund. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Places on this day
Bhavnath Mahadev Temple
A shrine wrapped in Puranic legend at the foot of Mount Girnar. The Shivling is said to have emerged by its own divine will; when Shiva and Parvati travelled over Girnar, their divine garment is said to have fallen on today's Mrigi Kund. Naga sadhus still bathe in the kund before joining the Mahashivratri procession. The two main festivals are Maha Shivratri and the Girnar Lili Parikrama.
Day5Day 5: Girnar – Dwarka Approx. 200 km · 4:00 hrs Night in Dwarka+
Early morning darshan on Girnar: Lord Neminath Jain Temple, Amba Mata Temple, Guru Dattatreya Temple, Gorakhnath and Kalika temples. After darshan, drive to Dwarka. Evening arrival; dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Places on this day
Lord Neminath Jain Temple
Dedicated to the 22nd Jain Tirthankara, Lord Neminath, this 12th-century black granite shrine is the oldest and largest temple on Girnar and marks the site of his nirvana.
Amba Mata Temple
Around the 5,000-step mark, this shrine of Goddess Amba is widely visited by newlyweds and Hindu pilgrims.
Guru Dattatreya Temple
On the highest peak of Girnar, honouring Bhagwan Dattatreya, who is believed to have performed penance on the mountain.
Gorakhnath and Kalika Temples
Important ascetic and spiritual shrines along the upper ridges of the mountain.
Day6Day 6: Dwarka sightseeing Night in Dwarka+
Morning sightseeing in Dwarka: Bet Dwarka, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Rukmini Temple and Shivrajpur Beach. Overnight stay in Dwarka.
Places on this day
Bet Dwarka
Also known as Bet Shankhoddhar, Bet Dwarka is only 5 km from Okha by sea, and Okha is 30 km from Dwarka. It is said to be where Lord Krishna lived with his family when they ruled at Dwarka, and where Vishnu slew the demon Shankhasura. Visitors make a point of seeing the Krishna temple here.
Nageshwar Jyotirlinga
The Puranas mention 12 Jyotirlingas, columns of light representing Lord Shiva in different parts of India. This Shiva shrine near Dwarka is one of them and is therefore held in great respect.
Rukmini Temple
The temple of Lord Krishna's wife, Rukmini.
Shivrajpur Beach
A white-sand beach with clear, azure and shallow water near Shivrajpur village, Devbhumi Dwarka district.
Breakfast and check-out, then drive back to Ahmedabad. On the way, Jamnagar sightseeing: Lakhota Lake & Lakhota Museum and the Bala Hanuman Temple. Evening drop in Ahmedabad.
Places on this day
Bala Hanuman Temple, Jamnagar
Known for its nonstop Ramdhun since 1956, recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Popular add-ons
✓Sasan Gir lion safari
✓Extra night in Diu
Good to know
Temple timings, safari permits and attraction operations are subject to local authorities and operating conditions on the travel date.
Vehicle type is subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
Early check-in depends on room availability. If guests need rooms before the standard check-in time, an extra room may have to be booked.
For family occupancy, confirm extra beds or mattresses in advance. Meal-plan charges may apply as per the final quotation.
Hotel rates, room inventory, attraction tickets and seasonal products are subject to availability.
Gallery
Five Jyotirlinga Tour Package in pictures
FAQs
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Where does the tour start and end?
Pick-up from your address in Ahmedabad; the tour ends with a drop in Ahmedabad. Other pick-up and drop points can be arranged.
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When can we see Nishkalank Mahadev?
The temple stands in the sea and can only be reached on foot at low tide, so the visit time depends on the tide on your travel date. We plan the Bhavnagar day around it.
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Are temple darshan timings fixed?
Temple timings, aarti and darshan arrangements are set by the temple trusts and can change on festival days. We plan the day around them and confirm them for your travel date.
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