This tour adds the Diu coast and Girnar, Junagadh's sacred mountain, to the Dwarka–Somnath circuit.
After Dwarka and Somnath you get a sunset at Nagoa Beach in Diu and an evening in old Junagadh, then an early start for darshan at the Jain and Hindu shrines on Girnar.
Highlights
✓Bet Dwarka, Nageshwar and Shivrajpur Beach
✓Kirti Mandir, Porbandar
✓Somnath aarti, Bhalka Tirth and Triveni Ghat
✓Naida Caves and Nagoa Beach sunset, Diu
✓Bhavnath Temple, Damodar Kund and Junagadh Fort
✓Girnar: Neminath, Amba Mata and Guru Dattatreya
Day-by-day itinerary
Day1Day 1: Ahmedabad – Jamnagar – Dwarka Approx. 450 km · 9:30 hrs Night in Dwarka+
Welcome to Vibrant Gujarat. Pick-up from the airport or railway station and transfer to Dwarka, visiting Jamnagar on the way: Lakhota Lake & Lakhota Museum and the Bala Hanuman Temple. Later continue to Dwarka. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Ahmedabad – JamnagarApprox. 305 km · 6:00 hrs
Rajkot – DwarkaApprox. 231 km · 4:00 hrs
Places on this day
Lakhota Lake & Lakhota Museum, Jamnagar
The lake palace and museum in the heart of Jamnagar.
Bala Hanuman Temple, Jamnagar
Known for its nonstop Ramdhun since 1956, recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Day2Day 2: 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.
Day3Day 3: Dwarka – Porbandar – Somnath Approx. 250 km · 5:00 hrs Night in Somnath+
Morning drive to Porbandar to visit Kirti Mandir, the house and birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, then Sudama Temple and Madhavpur Beach, and continue to Somnath.
Evening aarti darshan at the Somnath Temple and the light and sound show. Overnight stay in Somnath.
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.
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 – Diu Approx. 90 km · 2:00 hrs Night in Diu+
Early morning aarti darshan at the Somnath Temple, then visit Bhalka Tirth and Triveni Ghat.
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.
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.
Gangeshwar Mahadev Temple
A Shiva temple on the seashore at Fudam village, 3 km from Diu, uniquely set on the Arabian Sea.
Day5Day 5: Diu – Junagadh / Girnar Approx. 100 km · 2:00 hrs Night in Junagadh+
Breakfast and check-out. More Diu sightseeing: Gangeshwar Mahadev Temple and St Paul's Church. After lunch, proceed to Junagadh / Girnar.
Evening visit to Bhavnath Temple, Damodar Kund, Junagadh Fort and Mahabat Maqbara. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
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.
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.
Day6Day 6: Girnar – Ahmedabad+
Early morning darshan on Girnar: Lord Neminath Jain Temple, Amba Mata Temple, Guru Dattatreya Temple, Gorakhnath and Kalika temples. After darshan, evening drop at your destination.
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.
Popular add-ons
✓Sasan Gir lion safari
✓Girnar ropeway to Amba Mata
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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Somnath Dwarka Diu Girnar 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 your destination after the Girnar darshan. Other pick-up and drop points can be arranged.
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How many steps is the Girnar climb?
Amba Mata is around the 5,000-step mark and Guru Dattatreya is on the highest peak. Tell us about any mobility needs and we will plan the darshan around them.
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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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