Palitana's Shatrunjaya hill, crowned by hundreds of carved Jain temples, is one of the holiest Jain pilgrimages. This tour gives it a full day before continuing along the coast to Somnath and Dwarka.
The return leg passes through Jamnagar, and the last morning is kept for Ahmedabad's local sightseeing before your train or flight.
Highlights
✓Khodiyar Temple near Bhavnagar
✓Shatrunjaya hill: 863+ Jain temples, about 3,500 steps
✓Somnath aarti, Bhalka Tirth and Triveni Ghat
✓Kirti Mandir and Sudama Temple, Porbandar
✓Bet Dwarka, Nageshwar and Shivrajpur Beach
✓Jamnagar and Ahmedabad sightseeing
Day-by-day itinerary
Day1Day 1: Ahmedabad – Palitana Approx. 200 km · 4:00 hrs Night in Palitana+
Pick-up from Ahmedabad airport or railway station, then drive to Palitana, visiting the Khodiyar Temple near Bhavnagar on the way. Evening arrival in Palitana; dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day2Day 2: Palitana temple visit Night in Palitana+
A day for the climb and darshan on Shatrunjaya hill.
Places on this day
Shatrunjaya Hill, Palitana
One of the holiest Shvetambara Jain pilgrimages (with Shikharji); Jains believe a visit at least once in a lifetime helps attain liberation. The hill has 863 to 900 intricately carved marble and stone temples grouped into tuks, most dedicated to Lord Rishabhanatha (Adinath), the first Tirthankara. The summit is reached by about 3,500 to 3,800 stone steps, usually climbed barefoot.
Day3Day 3: Palitana – Somnath Approx. 250 km · 5:00 hrs Night in Somnath+
Breakfast and check-out, then drive to Somnath, visiting Bhalka Tirth and Triveni Ghat. Evening aarti darshan at the Somnath Temple and the light and sound show. Overnight stay in Somnath.
Places on this day
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.
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.
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 – Porbandar – Dwarka Approx. 250 km · 5:00 hrs Night in Dwarka+
Early morning aarti darshan at the Somnath Temple, then drive to Dwarka via Porbandar: Kirti Mandir, the house and birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, Sudama Temple and Madhavpur Beach. Dinner and overnight stay in Dwarka.
Places on this day
Kirti Mandir, Porbandar
The house and birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, with the house of Kasturba behind it, the Gandhi museum and Gandhiji's study room.
Day5Day 5: 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.
Day6Day 6: Dwarka – Jamnagar – Ahmedabad Approx. 450 km · 9:00 hrs Night in Ahmedabad+
Breakfast and check-out, then drive back to Ahmedabad. On the way, Jamnagar sightseeing: Lakhota Lake & Lakhota Museum and the Bala Hanuman Temple. Evening arrival in Ahmedabad; dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Places on this day
Bala Hanuman Temple, Jamnagar
Known for its nonstop Ramdhun since 1956, recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Day7Day 7: Ahmedabad sightseeing and departure+
Breakfast and check-out, Ahmedabad local sightseeing, then drop at the airport or railway station.
Popular add-ons
✓Doli (palanquin) for the Shatrunjaya climb
✓Extra night in Palitana
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.
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Palitana Somnath Dwarka Tour in pictures
FAQs
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Where does the tour start and end?
Pick-up from Ahmedabad airport or railway station; the tour ends with a drop at Ahmedabad airport or railway station. Other pick-up and drop points can be arranged.
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How long is the Shatrunjaya climb?
The summit is reached by about 3,500 to 3,800 stone steps, usually climbed barefoot early in the morning. The whole of Day 2 is kept free for it.
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Can this itinerary be changed?
Yes. Every day can be adjusted: duration, hotel category, meal plan, vehicle and sightseeing are tailored to your group. Send your dates and number of travellers for a custom quote.
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