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Dwarka Somnath Temple Tour
Religious Sites
Tour Destinations
Highlights
- Explore Dwarka - one of the seven ancient towns (sapta puris) of Hinduism.
- Visit Somnath temple - believed to be the first among the twelve jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva.
- Visit Sudama Temple, prominent Hindu temple dedicated to a devotee of Lord Krishna.
- Visit Kaba Gandhi No Delo in Rajkot, the house where Mahatma Gandhi spent part of his childhood.
Itinerary
On the day of arrival at Rajkot Airport, Alkof Holidays representative will meet you at the airport, and transfer you to the hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later visit the Watson Museum, and Kaba Gandhi No Delo - Mahatma Gandhi's primary family home in India until 1915, also visit various temples. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Dwarka - the only place considered both one of the four principal holy places (char dham), as well as one of the seven ancient towns (sapta puris). Every year millions of pilgrims visit this holy city. Upon arrival at Dwarka, check-in at the hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later visit Dwarkadhish temple or Jagat Mandir - dedicated to the god Krishna, who is worshiped here by the name Dwarkadhish, or 'King of Dwarka'. Also visit Rukmini Devi Temple, Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Temple, Gomati Ghat Temples, and 'Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple', which is home to one of the 12 Swayambhu Jyotirlingas. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Porbandar - the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi and Sudama. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Later visit Kirti Mandir, Bharat Mandir, Sudama Temple and Nehru Planetarium at Porbandar. Overnight stay at the hotel.
In the morning, leave for Somnath. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later visit the Somnath temple - believed to be the first among the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva. It is an important pilgrimage and tourist spot of Gujarat. Afterwards visit Shri Bhidbhanjan Mahadev Mandir - one of the oldest temple of Somnath and it is very close to sea shore. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, Alkof Holidays representative will meet you and transfer you to the Rajkot airport to board the flight to your home or onward destination.
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What's Included?
Accommodation
- 4 nights accommodation in 3 star deluxe hotels on double or twin sharing basis
(Please Note: Accommodations can be upgraded to 4 star/5 star/Luxury boutique hotels or your choice of hotels on request basis at an additional cost.)
Meals
- Daily breakfast at the hotels
Guide
- English speaking local destination guides
Transport
- All sightseeing and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as per the itinerary
Additional Services
- Personal assistance during arrival and departure
- 1 mineral water bottle per person per day
- All applicable taxes
What's Excluded?
Flights
- Any International or domestic flights are not included
Additional Services
- Insurance - It is advisable that you buy a comprehensive medical/travel insurance in advance from your country before traveling to India
- Visa fee (if applicable)
- Any monument entrance fee, camera fee
- Any kind of tips, personal expenses, laundry, or telephone charges
- Anything not mentioned in the Inclusions
Good To Know
Payment Terms
A deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 60 days prior tour starting date. For any bookings within 60 days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking. This can be paid through bank transfer, credit/debit card, or cash.
Cancellation
No additional cancellation fees apply for this tour. You can cancel the tour prior tour starting date and avoid paying the full amount, but the deposit you have paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within of tour starting date.
VISA
It is the sole responsibility of each individual traveller to get the required visa(s) for this tour, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with the Embassy of India in your home country.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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On arrival at Rajkot Airport, India, our local representative will be there at the airport holding a placard of your name for identification. We shall also provide you list of emergency 24 hours contact numbers for any emergency.
Although tipping in India is not compulsory, doing so is a nice gesture. In some circumstances, a small tip is expected. The rules of etiquette for gratuity in India are a little muddled as a colonial past, tourism, and cultural influences clash. We do recommend tipping at various instances, but tip higher only when you are very happy with the service. Tip can given after completion of the services from 5$, 10$ or more as per your choice and depending on how much satisfied & happy you are with the service provider.
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Dwarka Somnath Temple Tour
