Overview
Plan a visit to Girnar Mountain in Junagadh, home to Hindu temples like Amba Mata, Gorakhnath, and Dattatreya. Ride the 2.3 km-long Girnar Ropeway, one of the world’s longest temple cable cars. Two of Lord Shiva’s twelve Jyotirlingas — Somnath Temple and Nageshwar Jyotirling. Also visit Dwarkadhish Temple and a wildlife safari at Gir National Park.
Itinerary
Upon arriving at Rajkot Hirasar International Airport (HSR) also known as Hirasar Airport (HSR) and completing all customs procedures, please proceed to the exit gate. You will be met and greeted by a Greenlimon Holidays representative. Later, drive to Junagadh approx 2 Hours on the way visit Vintage Car Collection and Swaminarya temple at Gondal and visit Jalaram Temple at Virpur.
Upon arrival, Check In Hotel. Overnight stay at Junagadh.
After breakfast, visit Girnar Mountain, a sacred place for both Digambar and Shwetambar Jains. Amba Mata Temple, Gorakshanath Temple, and Dattatreya Temple are major pilgrimage sites for Hindu pilgrims. The 2.3 km-long Girnar Ropeway is considered one of the longest ropeways in the world connecting a temple.
Book your slot : https://udankhatola.com/ in advance to avoid que and availability.
After Lunch proceed to to Gir Forest (approximately 110 km / 3 hours)—the only abode of the Asiatic lion.
Upon arrival, check in to the hotel.
Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Sasan Gir, is famous for being the home of the Asiatic lions. Safari bookings for the Gir Jungle Trail remain suspended from 16th June to 15th October every year due to weather conditions.
Safari Timings:
- Morning: 6:45 AM to 9:45 AM
- Evening: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Morning Safari -Gir Jungle Trail-
Safari Timings and duration Approx 3 Hours.
- Morning: 6:45 AM to 9:45 AM
- Evening: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Gir Jungle Trail is the core zone of Gir National Park, offering the best chance to spot lions in their natural habitat.
Best Time to Visit: Early mornings (6:00 AM–9:00 AM) are ideal for wildlife sightings. The jungle trail is conducted in open 4×4 jeeps, accompanied by a trained naturalist and driver. The route takes you deep into the park, providing the best opportunities to spot Asiatic lions, leopards, hyenas, and other wildlife.You’ll pass through dense teak forests, grasslands, and water bodies like the Hiran River, a popular spot for marsh crocodiles.
Return to hotel . After breakfast proceed to Shree Somnath Mahadev Temple, the first of the Aadi Jyotirlingas. The temple is located on the shores of the Arabian Sea, at the westernmost corner of the Indian subcontinent.
- Temple Timings: 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Aarti Timings: 7:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 7:00 PM
visit the Somnath Temple. After completing the rituals, proceed to the pilgrimage site of Bhalka Tirth—the sacred spot where Lord Krishna was mistakenly shot by an arrow.
Next, visit Dehotsarg Teerth, the place where Lord Krishna’s elder brother, Balarama, took his final journey. Then, explore the Suraj Mandir (Sun Temple), dedicated to the Sun God, followed by a visit to Kamnath Mahadev Temple, located near the Triveni Sangam—a holy confluence of three rivers: Hiran, Kapila, and Saraswati.
In the evening, attend the Aarti and then watch “Jay Somnath” Sound and Light Show : 7:45 PM at the temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the Hotel. Drive to Dwarka (approximately 5hours —The land of Lord Krishna. Along the way, enjoy scenic views along the coastal highway.
En route, stop at the Sudama Temple—the only temple in the world dedicated to Sudama, a close friend of Lord Krishna and Porbandar to visit Kirti Mandir, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi
Upon arrival in Dwarka , check in to the hotel.
In the evening, attend the aarti at the Dwarkadhish Temple. The temple opens at 6:30 AM and closes at 9:30 PM.
Dwarkadhish Temple Aarti Timings:
| Darshan | Timing |
| Mangala Aarti | 08:00 – 08:30 AM |
| Shringar | 10:30 – 11:00 AM |
| Rajbhog Aarti | 12:00 – 01:00 PM |
| Uthappan | 04:00 – 04:30 PM |
| Sandhya Aarti | 05:30 – 06:00 PM |
Dinner and an overnight stay at Hotel
In the morning, take a holy dip in the Gomti River before proceeding to the renowned Shree Dwarkadhish Temple, also known as the Jagat Mandir—a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna.The temple opens at 6:30 AM and closes at 9:30 PM.
Later, visit the sacred Shri Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, The temple opens at 6:30 AM and closes at 9:30 PMone of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva.
Continue to Gopi Talav, a small and serene pond believed to be the place where the Gopis (cowherds) of Vrindavan reunited with Lord Krishna for their final dance and merged with the sacred. Don’t forget to collect some Gopi Chandan, a holy sandalwood paste associated with the site.
Proceed to Bet Dwarka, approximately 30 km from Dwarka, also known as Shankhodhar. It is believed to have been the residence of Lord Krishna during his ruling years. Bet Dwarka is accessible via a short boat ride or the newly constructed Sudarshan Setu bridge.
On the way back, visit the Rukmini Temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna’s consort, Rukmini.
Later, spend some time at Shivrajpur Beach—the first Blue Flag beach in Gujarat. Enjoy stunning sunset views and participate in water sports activities.
Overnight stay at Dwarka
After breakfast , In transfer to Rajkot Airport En-route visit the Bala Hanuman Temple, known for its nonstop Ramdhun since 1956, which is mentioned in the Guinness Book of World Records.
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