gujrat itinerary

craztravel · Apr 1st, 2007, 23:11

Please help with 10 to 15 days plan to travel gujrat. We are
flexible, open, consider combination car hire other travel means,
historical places, village life, dwarka etc. thanks

Indus · Apr 2nd, 2007, 14:17

Hi, herewith find my suggested travel plan:
Ahmedabad > Bhavnaga > Dwarika > Somnath > Diu > Junagarh > Rajkot > Bhuj > Ahemdabad for Car rental, i would suggest and recommend to check at www.fourwheeldriveindia.com as one of our client used their services for their Gujarat trip and they appreciated their services.

Have a Great time!!!

craztravel · Apr 3rd, 2007, 03:11

Thanks, indus.

gypsie,lotus · Apr 3rd, 2007, 04:49

Gujarat traveler,
please do not forget to go to Patan and see the wonderful STEPWELLS near is the SUN TEMPLE, and also in Patan is the famous Patolia Sari's factory, these sari's cost so many hundred's of Dollars. Then in Patan the marvelous white marble Jain temples, just so beautiful. All of these places are not on the tourist route, so you may be the only ones in the stepwells as my friend and I were.
Gypsie

gypsie,lotus · Apr 3rd, 2007, 04:53

I forgot to mention about the largest Banyan tree in the world, you have to take the boat across the Namanda river a little ways to this island from Baroda, and it has some 1000 roots. And they have a little temple on the Island as well. The tree really covers the whole Island.
Gypsie

iwanttogoback · Apr 3rd, 2007, 09:02

craz

i have posted quite a few gujarat photos in my gallery here, including some of the places gypsie.lotus has mentioned. gujarat does not seem to attract a lot of attention which may be why you haven't had a lot of replies.

do a search or check the gujarat forum, if my memory serves me well there is quite a bit of info on gujarat here.

enjoy the trip. when are you planning on going - it gets damn hot there.

vonkla · Apr 6th, 2007, 22:34

We made a 10 day trip through Gujarat, we started in Vadodara

Day 1 Drives to Jambughoda,visit champaner. Afternoon visits most of the tribals those living in & around Jambughoda are Rathwas & Nayaks.
Day 2 Drive to Bhavnagar,
Day 3 Drive to Junagadh
Day 4 Stay in Junagadh
Day 5 Drive to Bhuj
Day 6 Excursion visit of Banni villages to see the various peoples like Jat, Harijan, and Meghawal, Mutva etc in various villages like Hodka, Ludiya, and Dhordo.
Day 7 Excursion visit to Bhujodi village then drive to Mandvi to visit Rabari village after Tunda Wandh near Mandvi. Also visit of Beaches & Palace at Mandvi.
Day 8 Morning to Dholavira, is an example of Harapa civilization. Overnight Radhanpur
Day 9 Visit places like Modhera, Patan, Vadnagar, overnight in Mahesana
Day 10 Drive to Udaipur and drop at hotel

Except for the first day we booked our own hotels when we arrived in a city.

We arranged this tour through

Contact Person
Vikram Dhoot 09426510008

TOURS & HOLIDAYS
404, SUPERMALL,
NEAR LAL BUNGALOWS,
C. G. ROAD, AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT - 6 INDIA
PHONE : + 91 - 79 - 26402172, 32995514, 09426510008
FAX: + 91 - 79 - 26402172
EMAIL : dhootvikram@gmail.com, info@harshholidays.com
WEB: http://www.harshholidays.com http://www.indiaholidaymaker.com* http://www.worldwidetourism.co.in

craztravel · Apr 10th, 2007, 04:39

Thanks, vonkla.

noflylist · Apr 10th, 2007, 05:14

Just back from India, went to Silvassa (Dadra and Nagarhaveli) near Vapi Gujarat, stayed in Kamats resort. Good if you have kid. if you R interested, I will give more info

barodian · May 10th, 2007, 02:59

Other places to visit in Gujarat are:

Baroda, Pavaghar, Dhakor, Somnath, Ambaji and Mt. Abu. The last 2 are very close to the border of Gujarat and Rajasthan, Pavaghar and Champaner are very close to each other.

noflylist · May 10th, 2007, 03:13

Somnath is a must if you arehistory buff. Mt. Abu, though technically is not in Gujarat is also a must see.

saajan_20 · May 10th, 2007, 03:32

mt abu is jut a 4 hr drive from ahemdabad and is in rajasthan but if goin to rajsthan it aint justified with just mount abu !!!

barodian · May 10th, 2007, 03:44

Mt. Abu does not justify Rajasthan. But if you are going to travel in Gujarat, Mt. Abu is good place to go. Lot of people who go to Ambaji also go to Mt. Abu.

Gujarat is beautiful to see. The poeple are very nice and the food is one of the best. I might be little biased since I am Gujarati but man does the food taste good. Each big city has it's own food which they are known for.

Barkha · May 10th, 2007, 13:11

GUJARAT
Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days Tour

(Mumbai – Jamnagar – Dwarka – Porbandar – Keshod – Somnath – Diu – Bhavnagar – Ahmedabad)

Day-1: Mumbai
Arrive at Mumbai, the commercial and celluloid capital of India. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day-2: Mumbai – Jamnagar (By Air)
Morning drive to the domestic airport for your flight to Jamnagar. Arrive and get transferred to the hotel. Day free for local sightseeing. Ovrnight at hotel

Day 3: Jamnagar – Dwarka (144 kms / 04 hrs)
Today morning drive to Dwarka. Dwarka in ancient Anarta (Saurashtra) was the capital of Lord Krishna's terrestrial kingdom. Visit the Dwarkadhish temple. The temple has rich carvings. The ancient shrine has been supported by kings and commoners alike from its inception. It is one of the important moksh dhams. The Gomti River flows nearby. The other temples in Dwarka are the Trikamji temple, Kalyanrai temple, the Patrani temple, Durvas temple, etc. Sharda Pith set up by Adi Shankaracharya imparts instruction in Sanskrit. Darukvan in the region is one of the Jyotirlingas. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Dwarka
Today day excursion to Bet Dwarka. Overnight at hotel in Dwarka.
Day 5: Dwarka – Porbandar (75 kms / 02 hrs)
Today drive to Porbandar – Birth place of the Father of our nation- Mahatma Gandhi. Arrive and get transferred to the hotel. Day free to visit the only temple in the world dedicated to Sudama – Lord Krishna’s best friend. Also visit Kirti Mandir which has a Gandhian library and a prayer hall. Overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Porbandar – Keshod
Today drive to Keshod. Arrive and check in the hotel. Visit Mt.Girnar - a sacred hill both to the Hindus and Jains. The Jains call it Mt. Neminath. According to traditional history, Siddhas have used it as a retreat to undertake tapasya since ancient times. The 3660 feet hill is connected with Lord Krishna. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Keshod– Veraval – Somnath (40 kms / 1.2 hrs)
Today drive to Somnath en-route visiting Veraval – one of the India’s major fishing ports. Visit Bhalkeshwar temple and Bhid Bhanjan Mandir. In Somnath visit one of the seat of the twelve most sacred "Jyotirlingas’ of Lord Shiva, on arrival check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8: Somnath – Diu
Morning drive to Diu. Visit to the town sandwiched between the massive fort to the east and a huge city wall to the west. In the afternoon relax at Nagoa beach. Overnight at hotel.
Day 9– Diu - Bhavnagar (200 kms / 05 hrs)
Morning drive to Bhavnagar. On arrival check in into hotel. Visit Gaurishankar Lake – a beautiful picnic spot, Takhteshwar temple & The Lock Gate. Have your dinner & spend the night at hotel.
Day 10- Bhavnagar – Palitana – Ahmedabad (207 kms / 05 hrs)
Morning drive to Ahmedabad en-route visiting Palitana – The Place of Victory, Visit the exclusive Jain temples. There are 900 temples big and small on the two summits. The sculptures that adorn the marble temples present a feast to the eyes. It is said all the Jain Tirthankars, excepting Neminath, had attained nirvan on Shatrunjay Hill. This fact adds to the veneration the devout have for the place. The place is therefore called Siddhakshetra where one attains moksh. Arrive Ahmedabad and check in the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Ahmedabad
Morning visit Jumma Masjid – one of the most beautiful mosques in India, Rani Rupmati Masjid – The Queen’s Mosque in Mirzapur, The Shaking Minarets – when one minaret is shaken, the other minarets vibrate too, Kankaria Lake – The circular lake having an island garden in the middle, Hathisingh Jain Temple & Gandhi Ashram. Overnight to be spent at hotel.
Day 12: Ahmedabad – Ambaji – Ahmedabad (179 kms one-way / 04.5 hrs)
Today go for a day excursion to Ambaji. The Ambaji temple which is situated on the Arasur hill in the Aravali Range does not contain any idol. It has only a yantra engraved in a niche. Ambaji is one of the 64 Shakti Piths. The Shakti Piths have been established at those places where the pieces of Sati's body fell. Overnight at hotel in Ahmedabad.
Day 13: Ahmedabad – Modhera – Ahmedabad (102 kms one-way / 3 hrs)
Day for an excursion to Modhera. Constructed in 1026-27 A.D. during the reign of King Bhimdev I of Patan, the temple is dedicated to Surya or the Sun God. Although it bears a dilapidated look, it is still a magnificent specimen of superb artistry of Gujarat's architects of the bygone days. Modhera's sun temple is positioned in such a manner that at the equinoxes the rising sun strikes the images in the sanctuary. Overnight at hotel in Ahmedabad.
Day 14: Ahmedabad departure:
Today morning visit the Akshardham temple. The monument which is set in a 23-acre plot is built in pink sandstone. It is 108 feet tall and 6000 tones of stone has gone into its making. A point worth noting is that this modern monument to Hinduism was built as per the injunctions of Vastu Shastra. Not a bit of steel has been used. Evening after dinner organized by us drive to the airport for your flight to onward destination.

noflylist · May 12th, 2007, 10:35

Can anyone name (I forget)a wild life sanctuary near Somnath? I went there but unfortunately it was closed for Monday. It would be a nice day trip along with Somnath temple and nice horse ride on the beach.

... and yes, do not miss the Gujarati style food of Khichdi, Bajari bread, etc.

Apr 1st, 2007, 23:11	#1
craztravel Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: usa Posts: 68	gujrat itinerary Please help with 10 to 15 days plan to travel gujrat. We are flexible, open, consider combination car hire other travel means, historical places, village life, dwarka etc. thanks

Apr 3rd, 2007, 04:49	#4
gypsie,lotus Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 98	Gujarat Gujarat traveler, please do not forget to go to Patan and see the wonderful STEPWELLS near is the SUN TEMPLE, and also in Patan is the famous Patolia Sari's factory, these sari's cost so many hundred's of Dollars. Then in Patan the marvelous white marble Jain temples, just so beautiful. All of these places are not on the tourist route, so you may be the only ones in the stepwells as my friend and I were. Gypsie

Apr 3rd, 2007, 04:53	#5
gypsie,lotus Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 98	Gujarat Traveler I forgot to mention about the largest Banyan tree in the world, you have to take the boat across the Namanda river a little ways to this island from Baroda, and it has some 1000 roots. And they have a little temple on the Island as well. The tree really covers the whole Island. Gypsie

May 10th, 2007, 13:11	#14
Barkha Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: India Posts: 164	Gujarat tour GUJARAT Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days Tour (Mumbai – Jamnagar – Dwarka – Porbandar – Keshod – Somnath – Diu – Bhavnagar – Ahmedabad) Day-1: Mumbai Arrive at Mumbai, the commercial and celluloid capital of India. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day-2: Mumbai – Jamnagar (By Air) Morning drive to the domestic airport for your flight to Jamnagar. Arrive and get transferred to the hotel. Day free for local sightseeing. Ovrnight at hotel Day 3: Jamnagar – Dwarka (144 kms / 04 hrs) Today morning drive to Dwarka. Dwarka in ancient Anarta (Saurashtra) was the capital of Lord Krishna's terrestrial kingdom. Visit the Dwarkadhish temple. The temple has rich carvings. The ancient shrine has been supported by kings and commoners alike from its inception. It is one of the important moksh dhams. The Gomti River flows nearby. The other temples in Dwarka are the Trikamji temple, Kalyanrai temple, the Patrani temple, Durvas temple, etc. Sharda Pith set up by Adi Shankaracharya imparts instruction in Sanskrit. Darukvan in the region is one of the Jyotirlingas. Overnight at hotel. Day 4: Dwarka Today day excursion to Bet Dwarka. Overnight at hotel in Dwarka. Day 5: Dwarka – Porbandar (75 kms / 02 hrs) Today drive to Porbandar – Birth place of the Father of our nation- Mahatma Gandhi. Arrive and get transferred to the hotel. Day free to visit the only temple in the world dedicated to Sudama – Lord Krishna’s best friend. Also visit Kirti Mandir which has a Gandhian library and a prayer hall. Overnight at hotel. Day 6: Porbandar – Keshod Today drive to Keshod. Arrive and check in the hotel. Visit Mt.Girnar - a sacred hill both to the Hindus and Jains. The Jains call it Mt. Neminath. According to traditional history, Siddhas have used it as a retreat to undertake tapasya since ancient times. The 3660 feet hill is connected with Lord Krishna. Overnight at hotel. Day 7: Keshod– Veraval – Somnath (40 kms / 1.2 hrs) Today drive to Somnath en-route visiting Veraval – one of the India’s major fishing ports. Visit Bhalkeshwar temple and Bhid Bhanjan Mandir. In Somnath visit one of the seat of the twelve most sacred "Jyotirlingas’ of Lord Shiva, on arrival check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 8: Somnath – Diu Morning drive to Diu. Visit to the town sandwiched between the massive fort to the east and a huge city wall to the west. In the afternoon relax at Nagoa beach. Overnight at hotel. Day 9– Diu - Bhavnagar (200 kms / 05 hrs) Morning drive to Bhavnagar. On arrival check in into hotel. Visit Gaurishankar Lake – a beautiful picnic spot, Takhteshwar temple & The Lock Gate. Have your dinner & spend the night at hotel. Day 10- Bhavnagar – Palitana – Ahmedabad (207 kms / 05 hrs) Morning drive to Ahmedabad en-route visiting Palitana – The Place of Victory, Visit the exclusive Jain temples. There are 900 temples big and small on the two summits. The sculptures that adorn the marble temples present a feast to the eyes. It is said all the Jain Tirthankars, excepting Neminath, had attained nirvan on Shatrunjay Hill. This fact adds to the veneration the devout have for the place. The place is therefore called Siddhakshetra where one attains moksh. Arrive Ahmedabad and check in the hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 11: Ahmedabad Morning visit Jumma Masjid – one of the most beautiful mosques in India, Rani Rupmati Masjid – The Queen’s Mosque in Mirzapur, The Shaking Minarets – when one minaret is shaken, the other minarets vibrate too, Kankaria Lake – The circular lake having an island garden in the middle, Hathisingh Jain Temple & Gandhi Ashram. Overnight to be spent at hotel. Day 12: Ahmedabad – Ambaji – Ahmedabad (179 kms one-way / 04.5 hrs) Today go for a day excursion to Ambaji. The Ambaji temple which is situated on the Arasur hill in the Aravali Range does not contain any idol. It has only a yantra engraved in a niche. Ambaji is one of the 64 Shakti Piths. The Shakti Piths have been established at those places where the pieces of Sati's body fell. Overnight at hotel in Ahmedabad. Day 13: Ahmedabad – Modhera – Ahmedabad (102 kms one-way / 3 hrs) Day for an excursion to Modhera. Constructed in 1026-27 A.D. during the reign of King Bhimdev I of Patan, the temple is dedicated to Surya or the Sun God. Although it bears a dilapidated look, it is still a magnificent specimen of superb artistry of Gujarat's architects of the bygone days. Modhera's sun temple is positioned in such a manner that at the equinoxes the rising sun strikes the images in the sanctuary. Overnight at hotel in Ahmedabad. Day 14: Ahmedabad departure: Today morning visit the Akshardham temple. The monument which is set in a 23-acre plot is built in pink sandstone. It is 108 feet tall and 6000 tones of stone has gone into its making. A point worth noting is that this modern monument to Hinduism was built as per the injunctions of Vastu Shastra. Not a bit of steel has been used. Evening after dinner organized by us drive to the airport for your flight to onward destination.

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Apr 2nd, 2007, 14:17	#2
Indus Account Closed Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Jaipur Posts: 101	Hi, herewith find my suggested travel plan: Ahmedabad > Bhavnaga > Dwarika > Somnath > Diu > Junagarh > Rajkot > Bhuj > Ahemdabad for Car rental, i would suggest and recommend to check at www.fourwheeldriveindia.com as one of our client used their services for their Gujarat trip and they appreciated their services. Have a Great time!!!

Apr 3rd, 2007, 03:11	#3
craztravel Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: usa Posts: 68	Thanks, indus.

Apr 3rd, 2007, 09:02	#6
iwanttogoback is sorry Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: perth Posts: 1,587	craz i have posted quite a few gujarat photos in my gallery here, including some of the places gypsie.lotus has mentioned. gujarat does not seem to attract a lot of attention which may be why you haven't had a lot of replies. do a search or check the gujarat forum, if my memory serves me well there is quite a bit of info on gujarat here. enjoy the trip. when are you planning on going - it gets damn hot there.

Apr 6th, 2007, 22:34	#7
vonkla Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: netherland Posts: 189	We made a 10 day trip through Gujarat, we started in Vadodara Day 1 Drives to Jambughoda,visit champaner. Afternoon visits most of the tribals those living in & around Jambughoda are Rathwas & Nayaks. Day 2 Drive to Bhavnagar, Day 3 Drive to Junagadh Day 4 Stay in Junagadh Day 5 Drive to Bhuj Day 6 Excursion visit of Banni villages to see the various peoples like Jat, Harijan, and Meghawal, Mutva etc in various villages like Hodka, Ludiya, and Dhordo. Day 7 Excursion visit to Bhujodi village then drive to Mandvi to visit Rabari village after Tunda Wandh near Mandvi. Also visit of Beaches & Palace at Mandvi. Day 8 Morning to Dholavira, is an example of Harapa civilization. Overnight Radhanpur Day 9 Visit places like Modhera, Patan, Vadnagar, overnight in Mahesana Day 10 Drive to Udaipur and drop at hotel Except for the first day we booked our own hotels when we arrived in a city. We arranged this tour through Contact Person Vikram Dhoot 09426510008 TOURS & HOLIDAYS 404, SUPERMALL, NEAR LAL BUNGALOWS, C. G. ROAD, AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT - 6 INDIA PHONE : + 91 - 79 - 26402172, 32995514, 09426510008 FAX: + 91 - 79 - 26402172 EMAIL : dhootvikram@gmail.com, info@harshholidays.com WEB: http://www.harshholidays.com http://www.indiaholidaymaker.com* http://www.worldwidetourism.co.in

Apr 10th, 2007, 04:39	#8
craztravel Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: usa Posts: 68	Thanks, vonkla.

Apr 10th, 2007, 05:14	#9
noflylist Account Closed on User's Request Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 840	Just back from India, went to Silvassa (Dadra and Nagarhaveli) near Vapi Gujarat, stayed in Kamats resort. Good if you have kid. if you R interested, I will give more info

May 10th, 2007, 02:59	#10
barodian Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: California Posts: 166	Other places to visit in Gujarat are: Baroda, Pavaghar, Dhakor, Somnath, Ambaji and Mt. Abu. The last 2 are very close to the border of Gujarat and Rajasthan, Pavaghar and Champaner are very close to each other.

May 10th, 2007, 03:13	#11
noflylist Account Closed on User's Request Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 840	Somnath is a must if you arehistory buff. Mt. Abu, though technically is not in Gujarat is also a must see.

May 10th, 2007, 03:32	#12
saajan_20 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: bombay {mumbai} Posts: 323	mt abu is jut a 4 hr drive from ahemdabad and is in rajasthan but if goin to rajsthan it aint justified with just mount abu !!!

May 10th, 2007, 03:44	#13
barodian Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: California Posts: 166	Mt. Abu does not justify Rajasthan. But if you are going to travel in Gujarat, Mt. Abu is good place to go. Lot of people who go to Ambaji also go to Mt. Abu. Gujarat is beautiful to see. The poeple are very nice and the food is one of the best. I might be little biased since I am Gujarati but man does the food taste good. Each big city has it's own food which they are known for.

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noflylist Account Closed on User's Request Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 840	Can anyone name (I forget)a wild life sanctuary near Somnath? I went there but unfortunately it was closed for Monday. It would be a nice day trip along with Somnath temple and nice horse ride on the beach. ... and yes, do not miss the Gujarati style food of Khichdi, Bajari bread, etc.