GUJARAT MASTI 7 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS ( 1 NIGHT JAMNAGAR, 1 NIGHTS DWARKA , 1 NIGHT SOMNNATH , 2 NIGHTS DIU , 2 NIGHTS GIR ) Description Gujarat is a state in Western India, sometimes referred to as the "Jewel of Western India". It has an area of 196,024 km2 (75,685 sq mi) with a coastline of 1,600 km (990 mi), most of which lies on the Kathiawar peninsula, and a population in excess of 60 million. The state is bordered by Rajasthan to the north, Maharashtra to the south, Madhya Pradesh to the east, and the Arabian Sea and thePakistani province of Sindh to the west. Its capital city is Gandhinagar, while its largest city is Ahmedabad. Gujarat is home to the Gujarati-speaking people of India. Tour Highlights JAMNAGAR : Jamnagar, historically known as Nawanagar (the new town), was one of the mostimportant and the largest Princely states of the Jadejas in the Saurashtra region. Jam Lakhaji, however, was killed by his cousins, Tamachi Deda and Jam Hamirji Jadeja, after he took possession of the villages. DWARKA : The Dwarkadhish temple, also well-known as the Jagat Mandir and sometimes spelled "Dwarakadheesh" is a Hindu temple enthusiastic to Lord Krishna, who is worshipped here by the name Dwarkadhish, or 'King ofDwarka'. SOMNATH : Page 1/7 The Somnath temple located in Prabhas Patan near Veraval in Saurashtra on the western coast of Gujarat, India, is believed to be the first among the twelve jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva. It is an important pilgrimage and tourist spot of Gujarat. DIU : Diu is a town in Diu district in the union territory of Daman and Diu, India. Diu District is the tenth least populated district of India. The town of Diu lies at the eastern end ofDiu Island, and is known for its fortress and old Portuguese Cathedral. It is also a fishing tow GIR : The Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary (also known asSasan-Gir, and is a forest and wildlife sanctuary near Talala Girin Gujarat, India. Established in 1965, with a total area of 1,412 km(545 sq mi) (about 258 km (100 sq mi) for the fully protected area of thenational park and 1,153 km (445 sq mi) for the Sanctuary, the park is located 43 km (27 mi) north-east of Somnath, 65 km (40 mi) south-east ofJunagadh and 60 km (37 mi) south-west of Amreli. Attractions and Shopping Tips JAMNAGAR : Lakhota Museum , Darbar Gadh , Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary JAMNAGARSHOPPING TIPS : Bandhani , rtifacts like Bangles with inlay of brass, Beetle nut crackers, agate paperweights; Kum kum, Kajal, Surma, ; brass covered wooden chests DWARKA : Dwarkadhish Temple , Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple , Bhait Dwarika , Gomti Ghat DWARKA SHOPPING TIPS : Patola silk sarees, works of Bandhni folk art on fabrics, embroidered handicraft items, embellished footwear, ghagra cholis and dress… SOMNATH : Somnath Mahadev Temple , Somnath Temple , Bhalka Tirth , Triveni Sangam , Panch Pandav Gufa SOMNATH SHOPPING TIPS :Shell work, embroidered wall hangings, handmade dolls, beads, miniature idols, nuptial garments, animal paraphernalia DIU : Diu Fort , Diu Museum , Old diu fort DIU SHOPPING TIPS : Handicrafts Page 2/7 Itinerary ENTRY AND EXIST POINT OF TOUR: ENTRY : AHMEDABAD EXIT : AHMEDABAD JAMNAGAR : Day 1. Arrive Ahmedabad the procedd to Jamnagar. Check into your hotel prebooked. Later visit Bala Hanuman Temple { Highly venerated among the devotees of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, the Bala Hanuman Temple is famous the world over for the continuous chanting of the mantra "Jai Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram". Starting since 1st August, 1964, the chant is still continuing and has earned the temple a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. } This place has taken the invention of industrial methods and given it a divine thrust. For it is here that you will find efficient, non-stop devotion where people have been chanting 'Shri Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram,' in shifts 24 hours a day. Early evening is particularly good time to visit as it's fairly animated then. In fact this whole area on the south-eastern edge of the lake becomes very lively around sunset, when people come to promenade. Later visit Lakhota Lake { In the centre of Jamnagar, and in the middle of the lake, is the magnificent old structure: which now houses a mini museum . A holy saints Dargah is also there where people go to offer their respects. } and other famous temples of Jamnagar. The Famous Jain Temples which a tourist can visit in Jamnagar are Vardhman Shah's Temple: The foundation stone for this temple was laid in 1612 during the rule of His Highness Jam Jasaji - I and completed in the year 1620. Surrounding this temple 52 'Deri' (a very small temple) were built in 1622. Raisi Shah's Temple: Tejsi Shah built jain temples in 1564 which were ruined by Moghul army in 1590. Tejsi Shah renovated these temples in 1592. In the year 1619 his son Raisi Shah built 'Deri'(a very small temple) around it. Not to forget visit the local markets in Jamnagar know for its bandhni work. Overnight at Hotel . JAMNAGAR - DWARKA : ( 231 KM 2 HRS 30 MINS ) Day 2. Today after breakfast proceed to Dwarka. Visit Nageshwar Jyotirling { Nageshwar was believed to be known as 'Darukavana', which is an ancient epic name of a forest in India. Below are two well-known legends attached to this mystical temple: According to the first legend, 'Balakhilyas', a group of dwarf sages worshipped Lord Shiva in Darukavana for long a time. To test their devotion and patience, Shiva came to them as a nude ascetic wearing only nagas [serpants] on his body. Wives of sages got attracted to the saint and went after him, leaving their husbands behind. Sages got very disturbed and outraged by this. They lost their patience and cursed the ascetic to loose his linga [one of the limited meanings is Phallus, but it has a deeper theistic symbolism]. Shiva linga fell on the earth and the whole world trembled. Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu came to Lord Shiva, requesting him to save the earth from destruction and take back his linga. Shiva consoled them and took back his linga. Lord Shiva promised his divine presence in Darukavana as Jyotirling forever.}. Later visit Beyt Dwarka { Beyt Dwarka, also known as Beyt Shankhodhar, is a small island and was the main port in the region before the development of Okha. It offers opportunities to spot dolphins, marine excursions, camping and picnicking. Most of the archaeological ruins excavated here and religious manuscripts correspond with Beyt Dwarka as the original abode of Lord Krishna. In order to get there from Dwarka, one might need to first get to Okha port jetty (32 km), by either rail or road and then take a ferry or small boat } On way to Dwarka visit Rukmani Temple and further drive to hotel. Lunch on your own, Later visit Gomti Ghat is situated at the mouth of the river. A bath in these waters is believed to purge the soul. The solemnity of this belief contrasts with the lively atmosphere of boys jumping into the waves and turning somersaults as people photograph them. Proceed to Dwarkadish Temple - also called Jagat Mandir, located in the heart of Dwarka, is a Vaishnav temple. The temple is also the location of Dwarka Pith, also called Sharada Math/Peeth and "western peeth". One of the four peeths established by Adi Shankaracharya. It was built by Raja Jagat Singh Rathore, hence it is called Jagat Mandir. It is conjectured that this temple location is 2,500 years old and is where Krishna built his city and a temple. However, the existing temple is dated to the 16th century).It is a five-storied edifice built over 72 pillars (a sandstone temple with 60 pillars is also mentioned. The temple spire rises to a height of 78 meters (256 ft), and a very large flag with symbols of the sun and moon is hoisted on it. The temple layout consists of a garbhagrah The main deity deified in the sanctum is of Dwarkadish, which is known as the Trivikrama form of Vishnu and is depicted with four arms. Attend evening aarti at Dwarkadish Temple. Evening free. Dinner on your own. Stay at Hotel. DWARKA - SOMNATH : (238 KM 4HRS 15 MINS ) Day 3. Early morning attend morning aarti at Dwarkadish Temple later after breakfast leave for Somnath enroute visit to Page 3/7 Porbander Birth Place of Mahatma Gandhi, Sudamapuri and Bharat Mata Temple, later proceed to Somnath Visit Somnath Temple - is first among the twelve Aadi Jyotirling of India. It has a strategic location on the western coast of India. Ancient Indian traditions maintain a close relationship of Somnath with release of Chandra (Moon God) from the curse of his father-in-law Daksha Prajapati. Moon was married to Twenty-Seven daughters of Daksha. However, he favoured Rohini and neglected other queens. The aggrieved Daksha cursed Moon and the Moon lost power of light. With the advice of Prajapita Brahma, Moon arrived at the Prabhas Teerth and worshipped Bhagvan Shiva. Pleased with the great penance and devotion of Moon, Bhagvan Shiva blessed him and relieved him from the curse of darkness. Pauranic traditions maintain that Moon had built a golden temple, followed by a silver temple by Ravana, Bhagvan Shree Krishna is believed to have built Somnath temple with Sandalwood. Attend evening aarti; see the sound and light show at Somnath Temple premises, Dinner on your own. Over night at Hotel in Somnath. SOMNATH - DIU : ( 85 KM 2 HRS ) Day 4. Today check out from Hotel after breakfast leave for Diu, Enjoy water sport Nagoa Beach, Visit Khukri Memorial, Gangeshwar, Diu Fort, Panikotha, Overnight at Hotel DIU : Day 5.