What if one Gujarat trip could take you from the towering Statue of Unity to the temples of Somnath and Dwarka, with historic stops along the way? That is what makes this Gujarat tour package from Chennai worth a closer look. The journey brings together Kevadia, Bhavnagar, Somnath, Porbandar, Dwarka, Rajkot and Ahmedabad in one planned route. With flights between Chennai and Ahmedabad, accommodation, selected meals, sightseeing and transfers as listed in the package, along with an IRCTC tour manager, the main travel arrangements are taken care of while you enjoy the journey.
The journey starts with a flight from Chennai to Ahmedabad. From there, you travel through Kevadia, Bhavnagar, Somnath, Porbandar, Dwarka and Rajkot before returning to Ahmedabad. The return flight is from Ahmedabad to Chennai. In all, the package includes seven breakfasts and seven dinners, along with the other services listed in the inclusions.
The first leg of your journey to Gujarat is from Chennai to Ahmedabad. From there, head to Kevadia and freshen up at the hotel before visiting the Statue of Unity. The 182-metre-tall statue pays tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and gazes on the Narmada River basin and the Sardar Sarovar Dam. Return to the hotel after the visit for a night’s rest.
After breakfast, check out and go to Bhavnagar. Here, the tour takes you to Nishkalank Mahadev Temple at Koliyak Beach. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, which is submerged in the sea when the tide is high and is about a kilometre into the sea.
In the morning head towards Somnath from Bhavnagar. The day’s stops are Somnath Jyotirling Temple and Bhalka Tirth Temple. If you are planning a Somnath tour package, then this is a good opportunity to visit one of the important pilgrimage and tourist destinations of Gujarat. The Somnath Temple is considered to be the first shrine of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Return to the hotel after the visits.
The day is packed with the visit to Kirti Mandir and Sudama Temple at Porbandar. The Kirti Mandir is associated with Mahatma Gandhi, and the Sudama Temple juxtaposes the relationship between Lord Krishna and Sudama. Then proceed to Dwarka and get a night’s accommodation at the hotel.
The day is dedicated to exploring Dwarka. The sightseeing includes Nageshwar Jyotirling Temple, Gopi Talav, Bet Dwarka and Rukmini Devi Temple. With these key places already covered in the itinerary, there is no need to plan a separate Dwarka tour package.
On getting up, check out and proceed to Rajkot after breakfast. Once you arrive, visit Watson Museum and Mahatma Gandhi Museum. After sightseeing, check in to the hotel for the night.
Post breakfast, check out and head towards Ahmedabad. Along the route visit Akshardham Temple at Gandhinagar. A pink sandstone building with a great deal of carving is the hallmark of the temple. Post the visit, head to Ahmedabad and spend an overnight stay in the hotel.
After breakfast, check out and visit Sabarmati Ashram and Adalaj Stepwell. Sabarmati Ashram, once Mahatma Gandhi’s home, is now a museum. You also get some time for shopping before heading to Ahmedabad airport for the return flight to Chennai.
By the time the journey comes to an end, you will have seen a very different side of Gujarat, from its temples and historic places to its arts, handicrafts and warm Gujarati hospitality. The spirit of “Aavo Padharo”, a traditional Gujarati welcome, is a lovely way to think about the experience: come as a guest and leave with memories of the places you explored.
If this sounds like the kind of Gujarat trip you have been waiting for, explore the Gujarat tour packages from Chennai by IRCTC Tourism and take the next step towards your journey.
