Spiritual Gujarat (DT #197)
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Spiritual Gujarat (DT #197) Price: 0.00 => Gujarat => India => 06 Nights / 07 Days => Airport transfers, All Meals, Airport Pickup, Sightseeing, Accomodation, Airfare, Transfers Overview Spiritual Gujarat 06 Nights / 07 days Day 01: Delhi - Ahmedabad (By Air) - Rajkot (225 Kms / 5 Hrs) On arrival at Ahmedabad Airport, Welcome by our representative and get transfer to Rajkot. Arrive Rajkot, check in into the hotel. Later Half-day Sightseeing which includes Aji dam, Ishwariya Temple, Swami Narayan temple Overnight stay at Rajkot Rajkotwas founded in the year 1610 A.D. by Chief Vibhaji Jadeja Raju Sandhi. Rajkot was once the capital of the princely state of Saurashtra. Today it is best known as the town where Mahatma Gandhi spent the early years of his life when his father was a Diwan or Prime Minister to the king of Saurashtra. Rajkot is famous for its Bandhani Sarees, mirror-work, patchwork, beadwork and silk embroidery. Day 02: Rajkot - Dwarka (235 Kms / 5 Hrs) After Breakfast check out from hotel and get transfer to Dwarka. Arrive Dwarka, check in into the hotel. Later proceed to visit local sightseeing of Dwarka which includes (Bet Dwarka, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, and Rukmini Temple Etc.), Dwarkadish Aarti Darshan in Evening Overnight stay at Dwarka Dwarkaalso spelled Dwarka, Dwaraka, and Dvaraka, is acityand amunicipalityofJamnagar districtin theGujaratstateinIndia. Dwarka (Dvaraka in Sanskrit - used in this article when referring to the city in a historical context), also known as Dwarawati in Sanskrit literature is rated as one of the seven most ancient cities in the country. The legendary city of Dvaraka was the dwelling place of LordKrishna. It is believed that due to damage and destruction by the sea, Dvaraka has submerged six times and modern day Dwarka is therefore the seventh such city to be built in the area. Day 03: Dwarka - Somnath (230 Kms / 6 Hrs) After Breakfast check out from hotel and get transfer to Somnathvia Porbandar the Birth Place of Mahatma Gandhi. Visit Gandhi Ashram and Geeta Mandir. Arrive Somnath, check in into the hotel. Later visit Somnath Temple and attend evening Aarti. Overnight stay in the hotel. Somnathis about 5 kms from Veraval. It is believed that the Somnath temple here was originally built by Somraj, the Moon God himself, out of gold, and then rebuilt by Ravana in silver and then by Krishna in Wood, then by Bhimdev in stone. The shore temple of Somnath was believed to have been built in 4 phases-in gold by Lord Soma, in silver by Ravana, in wood by lord Krishna and in stone by Bhimdev. Somnath is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga of lord Shiva. Somnath is also known as Prabhas Patan. Day 04: Somnath (Excursion of Sasan Gir - 45 Kms / 1.5 Hrs) After breakfast proceed to visit Sasan Gir. Enjoy Jeep Safari (Optional). If Jeep Safari not available then one can visit Devaliya National Park, where you can enjoy Bus Safari. Return back to Somnath. Overnight stay at Somnath. Sasan GirLion Sanctuary, which lies on the southwestern fringes of the Saurashtra Peninsula (west-central India), is the last home of some 300 Asiatic lions. It was created in 1913 to protect the largest surviving groups of the Asiatic lions. It was given a sanctuary status in 1965. The vegetation in the area consists of teak with a mixture of deciduous trees, including sal (Shorea), dhak (Butea frondosa), and thorn forests. A few springs also exist, but their flow is rather eccentric depending upon the season. Gir Forest is today the only place in the world outside Africa, where the lion can be seen in his natural habitat. Day 05: Somnath - Diu (90 Kms / 2.5 Hrs) After breakfast check out from hotel and get transfer to Diu. Arrive Diu, check in into the hotel. Later proceed to visit local sightseeing of Diu which includes Diu Fort, Diu Church, War Memorial and Nagoa Beach. Return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel. Diuis a city in Diu district in the union territory ofDaman and Diu,India. It was the location of the pivotalBattle of Diuin 1509 betweenPortugaland a combined force ofTurkey,Egypt,Venice, theRepublic of Ragusa(now known asDubrovnik) and the then Sultan of Gujarat,Mahmud Begada. Diu District is anislandlying off the south coast ofGujarat'sKathiawarpeninsula, separated from the mainland by atidal creek. It has an area of 40km² and a population of 44,110 (2001 census). The town of Diu lies at the eastern end of the island, and is known for itsfortressand Old PortugueseCathedral. It is also a fishing town. The village of Ghoghla, which lies on the mainland opposite the eastern end of the island, is also part of the union territory. Day 06: Diu - Ahmedabad (370 Kms / 7 Hrs) After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Ahmedabad. Lunch will be provided on the way. Arrive and check in into the hotel. Evening visit Akshardham Temple. Overnight stay in Ahmedabad. Day 07: Ahmedabad - Delhi (By Air) After Breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to visit Sabarmati Ashram. Later get transfer to Ahmedabad Airport for your onward journey. Tour End….. Date & Price Package Price per Person: INR 27289/- on twin sharing basis (Min 02 Pax) Inclusions/Exclusions Hotel Used: Standard Destination Hotel Name Nights Rajkot Hotel Evergrand / Similar 01 Dwarka Hotel Krishna Inn / Similar 01 Somnath Hotel Sun Plaza / Similar 02 Diu Hotel Apana / Similar 01 Ahmedabad The Shiv Treatotel / Similar 01 Package Includes: v Return Airfare (Delhi - Ahmedabad - Delhi ) v Accommodation on twin sharing basis in above mentioned or similar hotels v 06 breakfasts, 06 Lunches 06 Dinners v All sightseeing and transfer by 35 Seater AC Coach as per itinerary v Service of professional tour manager v All hotel taxes, state taxes, parking taxes. Package Excludes: v v Any meals other than those mentioned above v All optional are charged v Any portage at airport and hotels, tips, insurance, wine , mineral water, telephone charges, boating charges, entrance fees and all items of personal nature v Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions. v Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances, taxes etc. v GST 5% extra on total billing Cancellation Terms and Conditions v Per person rates - applicable on 2 persons staying together sharing the same room v Package rates are subject to change without prior notice v The package cannot be combined with any other offer v Refund on cancellation strictly depends upon concerned hotel's cancellation policy v The above package is not valid during national holidays, festivals long weekends v Dewan Travels (Pvt) Ltd reserves the right to change/modify or terminate the offer any time at its own discretion and without any prior notice. Note: v The above is just a proposal. v Room and Air Tickets are subject to availability at the time of booking. v This is a group tour of 30 Pax. If no. of persons less than 30 than cost may increase..