Customized Holiday - SHGJ3
Dwarka and Somnath
Dwarka and Somnath
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COUNTRIES
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Cities
3
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Days
5
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STARTS FROM Ex-Ahmedabad
₹17,000
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Tour Type
Customized Holidays
Tour Code
#SHGJ3
Gujarat is a melting pot of a variety of cultures, people, cuisines, fairs & festivals and historic places. Visit Dwarka, an ancient city, housing one of the principal pilgrimage sites of Hindus, ‘Dwarkadhish temple’ and Somnath city, home to the legendary & most revered 'Jyotirlinga' temple.
Holiday Experiences
- Visit Bet Dwarka and and Nageshwar temple
- The sacred Dwarkadhish temple
- The Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple
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Day 1
Ahmedabad - Dwarka (2 Nights) (Approximately 460 kms, 8-9 hours)
Today drive to Dwarka, an ancient city, housing one of the principal pilgrimages - ‘Dwarkadhish temple’ of Hindus. According to the legend, Lord Krishna moved to this coastal town to set up a capital. Marine excavations of the Dwarka coast have revealed important evidences of ancient city, which probably include the ‘Dwarawati’ of the ‘Krishna Lila’. Today, it is not only a major pilgrimage site but a pleasant spot for a beach holiday. Another popular place in Dwarka, part of the Dwarkadhish Temple is Sabha Mandap. It is a 60-pillared hall, which houses almost 2500 years old scriptures. The hall has ‘jharokhas’, offering a nice view of the nearby flowing Gomti River. Attend evening aarti at Dwarkadhish temple. Overnight in Dwarka
Day 2
Breakfast
Dwarka – Dwarka and Nageshwar Temples
Today we visit Bet Dwarka and Nageshwar temple. Bet Dwarka: Bet is situated at 30 kms from Dwarka and is surrounded by sea from all sides. One can reach Bet from Dwarka through Okha by road. On reaching Okha port jetty, one can reach Bet through a little sea journey in a launch or in a small boat. Nageshwar Temple or Nagnath Temple is located on the route between Gomati Dwarka and the Bait Dwarka Island on the coast of Saurashtra in Gujarat. The Jyotirlinga enshrined in the Temple of Nagnath is known as Nageshwar Mahadev and attracts thousands of pilgrims all-round the year. This powerful Jyotirlinga symbolizes protection from all poisons. It is said that those who pray to the NageshwarLinga become free of poison. The RudraSamhitasloka refers to Nageshwar with the phrase 'Daarukaavane Naagesham. Overnight in Dwarka.
Breakfast
Day 3
Breakfast
Dwarka – Somnath (1 Night) (Approximately 250 kms, 5 Hours)
Today, after attending the morning aarti at Dwarkadhish temple, drive to Somnath. One of the most revered and an important center of culture and nationalism. The legendary temple contains a ‘jyotirlinga’. Looted and destroyed, built and rebuilt several times, it represents the eternal beauty and strength of the Indian society. The present splendid structure was rebuilt about five decades ago, at the exact spot where the original shrine was located. The iron man of India Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was instrumental in the construction of the present temple. Overnight at Somnath
Breakfast
Day 4
Breakfast
Somnath – Ahmedabad (1 Night) (Approximately 430 kms, 8-9 Hours)
Today we drive to Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad, founded in the year 1411 AD is located on the banks of river Sabarmati and has been named after Sultan Ahmed Shah, who was primarily responsible for building it. Today, this city is known as the 'Manchester of the East', one of the highly industrialized cities in India and is also India's Textile City. Though the capital of Gujarat was shifted from Ahmedabad to Gandhinagar, it is still the second largest industrial city in western India. The old city of Ahmedabad is dotted with labyrinthine by lanes called 'polls'. The exquisite carved wooden mansions and havelis are in no manner less than their stone counterparts in Rajasthan. The city also offers a rich architectural legacy that blends Hindu and Muslim schools of architecture, stone and brick with arches, domes and vaults, carved pillars, trefoil designs besides the modern buildings designed by the famous French architect, Le Corbusier and Louis Kahn. Overnight Ahmedabad
Breakfast
Day 5
Breakfast
Ahmedabad – Departure to Hometown
Today after breakfast proceed to the airport for your flight to your hometown. Holiday Concludes! Let’s stay in touch on Facebook/email and meet again on another memorable Holiday. See you soon!
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Note: Under unavoidable circumstances itineraries may be changed or reversed.
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- Dwarka with Bhuj
- Stay at unique tent city, Dhordo
- Visit the royal Parag Mahal
- Explore the Kutch Museum at Bhuj
Travel Highlights
Tour Information
Inclusions
- 4 Nights Accommodation at suggested hotels or similar category hotels
- Meal Plan – As Mentioned above
- All transfers, city tours and transport services by AC VEHICLE All India Tourist permit vehicle as per the above itinerary
- Road taxes, parking fee, fuel charges, interstate taxes
Exclusions
- GST 5% (Government Tax) on total package price
- Airfare Fare or Railway tickets
- Any increase in Govt taxes, Fuel price and any applicability of new taxes from the govt
- Any other sightseeing apart from above mentioned in the itinerary. Guide Charges / Entrance fees for any sightseeing
- Porterage, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), items of personal nature and food and drink which is not part of menu
- Any services or activity charges other than those included in the itinerary
- Anything specifically not mention in the tour price inclusions
- Any extra cost incurred on behalf of any individual due to illness, accident , hospitalization or any personal emergency
- Game Drive at Sasangir National Park or any other national park
- Entrance fees and Guide charges of sight seeings mentioned in the itinerary are not included
Remarks
- Airlines/Room up-gradation and complimentary will not be entertained during the tour unless if specified at the time of booking.
- There is no refund for any services not utilized during the tour.
- Security deposit is required either in cash or credit card by hotels which is refundable provided no room incidentals are incurred. This security deposit is not included in this quote and must be paid by the guests/corporate directly to the hotel when checking in.
- Guests are advised not to keep valuables in the coach/vehicle while sightseeing. The Company shall not be responsible for loss of valuables from the coach / vehicle . If the coach / vehicle is accidentally or otherwise damaged by the Guest, s/he will be required to pay compensation for the same.
Payment policy
| Sector | Booking Payment Schedule | Payment policy |
|---|---|---|
| India & World | Package Price less than INR 25,000 (Per Person) | Full Payment |
| India | Package Price more than INR 25,000 (per person) | INR 25,000 (Registration Amount Per Person) |
| 45 Days Prior to Departure | Full Payment | |
| World | Package Price less than INR 50,000 (Per Person) | INR 25000 (Registration Amount Per Person) |
| Package Price more than INR 50,000 (Per Person) | INR 50,000 (Registration Amount Per Person) | |
| 45 Days Prior to Departure | Full Payment | |
| Last Minute Booking – Booking received 45 days prior to departure | ||
| Registration Amount Equal to Package Price | Full Payment | |
Cancellation Policy
- If the Guest decides to cancel the tour for any reason whatsoever then s/he shall give a written application to the Company within specified time limit along with original receipt issued by the Company. Such cancellation will attract cancellation charges stated hereunder.
- Cancellation charges will be calculated on gross tour cost and the cancellation charges shall depend on date of departure and date of cancellation
- Cancellation charges for any type of transport ticket are applicable as per the rules of the concerned authority.
- Air tickets issued on special fares are NON REFUNDABLE and Guest shall bear cancellation charges.
- Any refund payable to the Guest will be paid after the Company receives refund from the respective authorities. The Company deducts processing charges from the refund to be paid to the Guest.
Special Note
- The above price is per person, valid for travel till 31st March 2019.High season surcharges are applicable during Diwali, Christmas and New Year. Compulsory Gala Dinner charges are applicable during Christmas and New Year Note: Additional chargers are applicable during mentioned travel periods; Diwali (1- 14 Nov), New Year (16th Dec – 10th Jan, 2019), Tour price will differ from hotel to hotel.|Personal identification is mandatory to carry on tour for Air Travel, Hotels for security reason like: election card, Driving Licence, Passport|All rates are valid for Indian national only|The above given prices are subject to change without prior notice|The quotation is based on Standard room of individual hotel, however if unavailable then the upgrading cost to be borne by the guest|Hotel check in is 1400hrs and checkout would be 1000hrs|Early check in and late check out subject to availability|If the above hotels are not available similar category hotels are used as hotel rooms are subject to availability|Hotels may provide room heater at an additional price on direct payment basis|Meals provided at the hotel (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) are based on a set menu. Anything other than the set menu will be charged extra|All transfers and sightseeing by AC private vehicle| Please not that AC will be switched off while travelling in hilly terrain|Transfers & Sightseeing by comfortable A/C vehicle as per the holiday itinerary. Ac Indigo or similar for 1-3 guests, Ac Innova or similar for 4-5 guests, Tempo traveller or similar for 6 and more guests|Driver is NOT A GUIDE, he will take you to the sightseeing’s mentioned in the itinerary. You will have to explore the place of visit on your own|Vehicle will be not at disposal. If guest wish to go for additional sightseeing extra charges will be applicable|Jeep Safari Booking at National Parks: Advance booking of Jeep Safari in National Parks is done 30 days in advance for Indian Nationals. It is on first cum first serve basis and a non-refundable advance needs to be deposited with complete details of the person. For advance booking Photo Id for Indian Nationals is mandatory and the guest will have to carry the same Photo id on tour. The Park will remain closed during monsoon period or at the discretion of government/forest authorities. The gate from where the safari will operate depends on the discretion of the forest authorities|National Parks are usually open from 15th Nov to 15th June. Safaris will restart only after 15th Nov| 01 Jeep/Gypsy can accommodate upto 06 passengers only| Canter is a 16 seater open air bus which operates on shared basis|Itinerary is subject to change|The above mentioned cost is not valid during National Holidays, festive season/long weekends, Christmas & New year|
