Gujarat Triangle Tour

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1 Gujarat Triangle Tour Ahmedabad Dwarka Porbandar Somnath Sasan Gir Junagadh Ahmedabad Day 01: Arrive Ahmedabad by Air OR Train Meeting and greeting on arrival and transfer to hotel Later sightseeing of Ahmedabad visiting Gandhi Ashram, Hateesingh Jain Temple, Sidi Syed Mosque, Jama Masjid, Adalaj Stepwell. Eve. Visit Akshardham Temple with laser Show Ahmedabad was founded by sultan ahmad shah in the year 1411 a.d with Blessings of his spiritual adviser shaikh ahmad khattu ganj baksha of Sarkhej at the site of an old town of ashawal and karnavati. Ahmedabad grew in wealth and splendour for a hundred years and became the centre of skilled craftsmen and merchants. The ancient monuments in and around the City of ahmedabad may be broadly grouped under two main periods, the first that of ahmad shah - 1 datable to the first half of the 15th century a.d., and the second, the period of mahmud begada, datable to the second half of 15th century a.d. Day 02: Ahmedabad / Dwarka by surface 440 KMS. Approx 7 & ½ Hours drive After Breakfast at hotel later drive to Dwarka enroute visiting Gondal on arrival check into hotel, Eve: visit Aarti at Dwarkadish Temple Dwarka is one of the four holiest pilgrimage sites and main Centre of the krishna legend. It s said that lord Krishna set his capital in Dwarka with entire yaduvanshi clan after his flight from Mathura. Archaeological excavations show that present day dwarka is the 6th city on this site, the earlier five having been submerged in the sea. Dwarkadish Temple (Jagat Mandir) The ancient dwarkadish temple, has often been renovated, and the carvings Outside date from around the 16th century, the walls of about 12th century. A highlight of the temple is the 19th century shikara tower. The Multipillared sabha mandapa leads to a 60 pillared sanctum sanctoruim dated by scriptures 2500 years. Incredibly details sculpture decorates the Entire temple Day 02: Dwarka / Bet Dwarka / Nageshwar Jyotirlings / Dwarka Breakfast at Hotel, visit Dwarkadish Temple Later full day excursion to Bet Dwarka & Nageshwar Jyotirlings Eve: back to Dwarka (optional visit aarti at Dwarka Temple) Bet Dwarka Bet Dwarka is located 30km north of Dwarka on an island in the middle of the Arabian Sea, next to the coastal town of Okha. It takes twenty minutes by boat to reach the island. Bet Dwarka is said to be the remains of the 250 sq km (96 square miles) of land borrowed from the ocean to build the original city of Dwarka. Nageshwar Jyotirlings: Situated in the outskirts of Dwaraka, Nageshwar Temple or Nagnath Temple is one of the prominent Shiva shrines in India and this temple represents the removal of evil activities from earth.

2 Day 03: Dwarka / Porbandar / Somnath by Surface 234 KMS. Approx 4 5 Hours drive Breakfast at Hotel later drive to Somnath Dwarka enroute visiting Porbandar on arrival check into hotel & Lunch Eve: visit Aarti at Somnath Temple Porbandar is an historically important place. In the 10th centruy it was named as Pauravelakul and thereafter named Sudamapuri. It is localted at latitude north 21.37o and longitude east 69.49o on the western coast of Saurashtra where the river Asmavati meets the ocean. It has completed one thousand years on Rakshabandhan, full moon day of Shravana, in the Vikram era In fact, it is believed that Porbandar was discovered on Raksshabandhan day. Temples, Mosques and Cemeteries Satyanarayan temple, Bhutnath Mahadev temple, Jadeshwar temple, Ramdhun temple and many more temples welcomes to pilgrims in Porbandar. Seven mosques named Nagina Masjid, Jumma Masjid, Mitthi Masjid, Khari Masjid, Sunni Vora Masjid, Takia Masjid are also famous for the visitors. Roman Catholic Church, C.N.I Protestant Church, are also well known here. Somnath is one of the 12 jyotirlingas of lord Shiva. In the Shiva Purana and Nandi Upapurana, Shiva said, `I am omnipresent but specially in 12 forms and places, the jyotirlingas`. Somnath is one of these 12 holy places. Today, Somnath offers a holy pilgrimage, a beach holiday and a number of places of historic, religious or scenic importance. Somnath Temple: The shore temple of Somnath is believed to have been built in 4 phases-in gold by Lord Soma, in silver by Ravi, in wood by lord Krishna and in stone by Bhimadeva. Tales of its riches brought in a series of invasions, but each time the temple was raided, whether by Muhammad Ghazni who took back the silver doors and treasures or by Aurangzeb in a fanatical vein, it was restored by zealous Hindu worshippers to its original glory. Day 04: Somnath / Sasan Gir / Junagadh / Ahmedabad by surface approx 390 Kms. 6 7 Hours drive Breakfast at Hotel Later Drive to Ahmedabad via visiting Sasan Gir The Gir National Park and Junagadh Later continue drive to Ahmedabad and drop at onward destination. Gir National Park: Reputed across the world for its population of Asiatic Lion, Gir National Park is a paradise for the connoisseurs of wildlife. Spread across an area of 1, sq Km, it has a rugged terrain and the steep rocky hillsides are covered in mixed deciduous forests. There are teaks, ber, and flame of the forest and banyan trees. Most of the tourists explore the sanctuary in search of Asiatic Lions. The lions, a smaller more compact version of their African cousins are best viewed at dawn or dusk when they are on the move. Gir has also leopards and numerous chital, nilgai, chinkara, the four horned antelope and wild boar. Marsh crocodiles are often seen at kamleshwar dam & farm developed in the forest.

3 Mount Girnar Mount Girnar is most sacred to the Jain community. This hill is situated in Junagadh and rises to a height of more than 600 m, a climb marked by 10,000 stone-steps. On this hill various Hindu and a group of 16 Jain temples are located. This sacred hill is visited by millions of Hindus and Jains. The Amba Mata temple is situated on the top of the hill. The newly weds came here and worship the Amba Mata in order to ensure a happy marriage. One of the largest and the oldest Jain temple, dedicated to Neminath, the 22nd Jain Tirthankar and Mallinath, the 19th Jain Tirthankar are situated just below the Amba Mata temple. Besides this the Bhavnath temple is also located on this hill. The Bhavnath temple is dedicated to the Lord Shiva. The Mahashivaratri fair held here is attended by Nagasadhus and pilgrims from all over India. When a traveler to Gujarat, Joss Graham, climbed up the hill forthe festival of Shivaratri, he slept there overnight. He woke up on hearing the praying murmurs of the great mass of devotees, about 100,000 of them in their communities and tribal groups. There is also the temple of Samprati Raja, a fine example of the later period and the Melak Vasahi temple. ******END OF TOUR****** Hotel Names: No Akshar Regular Package Akshar Premium Package 01 Ahmedabad Hotel Easten Easy / Lords Inn Ahmedabad - Hotel Holiday Inn Express 02 Dwarka Hotel Damjis The Dwarka Dwarka Hotel Eco Lords Inn / Gorvadhan Green 03 Somnath Hotel Sukh Sagar Somnath Hotel Lords Inn Package Cost Per Person No Akshar Regular Package Akshar Premium Package 01 11,450/- Per Person, If 2 Guests are travelling 14,200/- Per Person, If 2 Guests are travelling 02 09,550/- Per Person, If 2 Guests are travelling 12,800/- Per Person, If 4 Guests are travelling 03 08,450/- Per Person, If 6 Guests are travelling 11,200/- Per Person, If 6 Guests are travelling 04 07,550/- Per Person, If 8 Guests are travelling 10,450/- Per Person, If 6 Guests are travelling 05 06,850/- Per Person, If 10 Guests are travelling 09,650/- Per Person, If 6 Guests are travelling TAC Offered to Gujarat Tourism: 15% Package cost including: Accommodation: On DBL sharing at all the location in base category of rooms at all the location Meal Plan: Ahmedabad CP (Room + Breakfast) Dwarka - CP (Room + Breakfast) Somnath - CP (Room + Breakfast) Daily one water bottle to each guests

4 Transportation: By AC ETIOS for 2 Passengers By AC INNOVA for 4/6 Passengers at Disposal. By AC Tempo Travelar for 7/10 Passengers at Disposal. Fuel Charges Parking Charges Driver Charges Toll Tax and Parking Charges Hotel Luxury tax and Hotel Service tax. Package cost excluding: Air fare / Train fare / Bus fare Any meal which is not mentioned in the package Entry fees to any monuments Safari charges to any national park or to any jungle Guide charges or Tip. 3.09% Govt. Service Tax Note: Rates are not valid during Diwali and Christmas periods Booking will be confirmed on availability at all locations. Service tax for the year as follows: Hotel booking Service 1.236% Packages- Service 3.09% Transportation Service 4.95% The above service tax should be paid extra with the quoted amount. Reservation Policy: Confirmation of Hotel Rooms.

5 Confirmation of the Packages is subject to receipt of 100% payment (50 % payment advance & balance before arrival) Cancellation Policy: Cancellation within 30 Days prior to the arrival date of the tour packages / Hotel Booking / Transportation: No retention charge. Cancellation within 20 Days prior to the arrival date of the tour packages / Hotel Booking / Transportation :50 % retention Cancellation within 10 Days prior to the arrival date of the tour packages / Hotel Booking / Transportation or Non Utilization of the same : 100 % Retention Terms & Conditions: The above itinerary is suggested Tour Plan. The Company is responsible for only those services which are charged from the guest. All other services which are not paid by the guest to the Company are Suggested services and Company is nowhere bound to provide that service or pay the cost for the same. Check in and Checkout Timing of the Hotel will be according to the timing of the respective Hotels Company is not responsible for compensating any loss or additional cost incurred by the guest while taking the tour. Company is not responsible, nor liable for any damage, loss or injury caused to any passenger while taking the tour. Dollar rates are applicable only to Foreign nationals & Indians possessing foreign passports, while the INR package rates will be applicable to Indian nationals. All the disputes are subject to Ahmedabad Jurisdiction only. Any Claim related to the Package must be brought to the notice of the Company within a week.