Gujarat has India's longest coastline. This loop from Ahmedabad follows it through Bhavnagar, the Portuguese-era island of Diu, the sea-front temple of Somnath and Dwarka.
It's a relaxed mix of beaches, forts and temples, with a private car and sea-facing hotels where available.
Highlights
- ✓Takhteshwar Temple and Khodiyar Mata Temple, Bhavnagar
- ✓Diu Fort, Naida Caves, St. Paul's Church and the beaches
- ✓Gangeshwar Mahadev sea temple
- ✓Somnath Jyotirlinga and the light and sound show
- ✓Dwarkadhish, Bet Dwarka and Nageshwar
Day-by-day itinerary
1Day 1: Ahmedabad to BhavnagarTakhteshwar Temple, Khodiyar Mata Temple and an evening by the sea.
2Day 2: Bhavnagar to DiuDiu Fort and museum, Naida Caves, St. Paul's Church, Gangeshwar Mahadev and the beach.
3Day 3: Diu to SomnathSomnath Jyotirlinga, Bhalka Tirth and Triveni Sangam, then the evening light and sound show.
4Day 4: Somnath to DwarkaDrive to Dwarka via Porbandar. Evening darshan at the Dwarkadhish Temple.
5Day 5: Dwarka sightseeingTemple and local sightseeing. Optional Bet Dwarka and Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, subject to operating conditions.
6Day 6: Dwarka to AhmedabadDrive back to Ahmedabad via Jamnagar and the Bala Hanuman Temple.
Popular add-ons
- ✓Sasan Gir lion safari
- ✓Shivrajpur Blue Flag beach
- ✓An 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.