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Day 1:
Arrive Ahmedabad
Arrive Ahmedabad. Check into the hotel; later visit Gandhi
Ashram, and Askshardham Temple. Visit Akshardham Temple
enjoy the pradarshani at Akshar Hall. Later on way back to
Vaishno Devi Temple and Iskon Temple. Later in evening enjoy
the night market at Law Garden. Dinner at Agashiye on your
own. Overnight at Hotel in Ahmedabad.
Day 2: Ahmedabad -
Jamnagar
After breakfast,
leave for Jamnagar. Check into your hotel pre booked. 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
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
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 known for its bandhni
work. Overnight at Hotel .
Day 3: Jamnagar -
Dwarka
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 lose 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.
Day 4: Dwarka - Somnath
Early morning attend morning aarti at Dwarkadish Temple
later after breakfast leave for Somnath enroute visit to
Porbander Birth Place of Mahatma Gandhi, Sudamapuri and
Bharat Mata Temple, later proceed to Somnath Visit Somnath
Temple - is first among the twelve Aadi Jyotirlings 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
favored 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. Overnight at Hotel in Somnath.
Day 5: Somnath -
Diu
Today early morning attend Mangla aarti at Somnath Temple,
Later visit Bhalka Teerth on the site where Krishna is said
to have been mistakenly shot in the foot. Nearby is
Dehotsarg, where he succumbed to his mortal wound. The
temple at Bhalka Tirth is known as Mahaprabhuji's Bethak,
and a tulsi tree has been planted in Lord Krishna's memory.
At the Dehotsarg Tirth, in the 9th century AD Shri
Vallabhacharya gave discourses on Shrimad Bhagvat Gita for
seven days, as well as the revered Gita Mandir, which has
eighteen marble pillars with a chapter from the Bhagvat Gita
inscribed on each one. The temple also contains a beautiful
tribhangi idol of Lord Krishna playing his flute. Proceed to
Diu, Check into your hotel prebooked. Enjoy water sport
Nagoa Beach, Visit Khukri Memorial { During the India
Pakistan War of 1971, the Indian Naval Ship Khukri sank as a
result of three torpedoes fired at her by a Pakistani
Submarine, taking down a crew of 18 Officers and 176
sailors. Captain Mahindra Nath Mulla Mahavir Chakra of the
Indian Navy, the then Commanding Officer of the ship, chose
to go down with the warship. The Memorial pays homage to the
heroic act of Captain Mulla and his valiant crew. There is
an amphitheater adjoining the memorial. Also, one can see
the beauty of sunrise and sunset from the same point here.
}, Gangeshwar Temple { The temple finds its name in
mythology as the temple where the five Pandavas worshipped
Lord Shiva during their exile. The most remarkable feature
of the Gangeshwar Temple are the five shivlings set amidst
the rocks. The shivling get washed by the waves of the sea,
exposing only the tip of the lingams during high tides. The
cave temple exudes powerful energy and is much revered by
devotees of the mighty Lord Shiva from around the world } ,
Diu Fort, Panikotha, Overnight at Hotel / Resort.
Day 6: Diu
Enjoy early morning walks at the beach side, breakfast at
hotel, later visit The Nagarseth haveli - Boasting of rich
Portuguese heritage, the colorful three-storey Nagar Sheth
Haveli speaks of Portuguese history like nothing else. The
grandeur of its porticoes, carved balconies, stone-made
lions and intricate arches in European and Indian styles
makes it a must visit place. St. Francis Church - Built in
1593, the Church of St Francis of Assisi is one of the
oldest and most beautiful churches on the island. A divine
message seems to reverberate everywhere when you stand in
this church of immaculate architectural beauty. This old
church overlooks the mesmerizing Arabian Sea. St.Thomas
Church - The Church of St. Thomas was constructed in 1598,
and it served as one of the major churches of Portuguese
India. The Church is one of the few churches in India that
boasts of Gothic style architecture. Its whitewashed
exteriors still bear the worn out and faded frescos of the
Portuguese era. In 1998, the abandoned church of St. Thomas
was converted into a museum.St. Paul Church - Built in 1610,
this impressive church is dedicated to Our Lady of
Immaculate Conception. Its baroque style of architecture and
curiously treated volutes make it the most elaborate of all
the Portuguese churches in India. This place of worship,
with its white spires that seem to reach out to the skies,
proclaims peace and divinity in the quite, little enclave of
Diu. Goghla Beach, Evening at leisure. Overnight at Hotel /
Resort.
Day 7: Diu - Gir
Check out from Hotel after breakfast and proceed to Gir
National Park, Lunch at Gir Resort prebooked., Enjoy the
afternoon game drive by open Gypsys in Gir National Park. to
spot Asiatic Lions, Leopards, Spotted Deers, Peacocks, and
various spicies of Birds, Evening free for nature walks for
birding. Overnight at Gir.
Day 8: Gir -
Ahmedabad
Today early morning safari in Gir National Park, return back
to your hotel / resort for breakfast and proceed to
Ahmedabad enroute visit historic sites of Jungadh { Upperkot
Fort, Mohabbat Makbara, Buddhist Caves } proceed to
Ahmedabad to catch evening flight / train back home.
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