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6-Day Dwarka, Somnath and Gir Itinerary Template

The Saurashtra pilgrimage circuit most Gujarat enquiries ask for: two nights in Dwarka for Dwarkadhish, Bet Dwarka and Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, a coastal drive through Porbandar to Somnath, and a Gir National Park safari to finish. Built for families and pilgrim groups travelling by road.

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Day by day

The route, one day at a time

Day 1
Arrival and Dwarka
Pickup at Rajkot (Hirasar) airport, about four and a half hours from Dwarka, or at Jamnagar, about three hours. Hotel check-in, then the evening aarti at Dwarkadhish temple and a walk to Gomti Ghat.
Day 2
Bet Dwarka and Nageshwar
Mangla aarti at Dwarkadhish for early risers. Drive to Okha and cross the Sudarshan Setu bridge to Bet Dwarka, then Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Gopi Talav and Rukmini Devi temple on the way back. Sunset at Shivrajpur beach or Bhadkeshwar Mahadev.
Day 3
Porbandar to Somnath
Coastal drive to Porbandar for Kirti Mandir, the house where Gandhi was born, with a stop at Madhavpur beach and temple, then on to Somnath. Evening aarti and the light and sound show at Somnath temple.
Day 4
Somnath and Sasan Gir
Morning darshan at Somnath, then Bhalka Tirth and Triveni Sangam. Short drive to Sasan Gir and check-in at a jungle resort.
Day 5
Gir safari
Early-morning jeep safari in Gir National Park with a pre-booked permit. Afternoon at the Devalia safari park, or a side trip to Junagadh for the Girnar ropeway, Uparkot Fort and Mahabat Maqbara.
Day 6
Departure
Breakfast and a drive of about three and a half hours to Rajkot airport or railway station.

Typically included

5 nights in hotels and a Gir jungle resort with breakfast
Private car for all transfers and sightseeing
Gir jeep safari permit, if available on the booked date
Driver allowance, tolls and parking

Usually excluded

Flights or trains to Jamnagar and from Rajkot
Lunches and dinners unless noted
Temple donations, puja and VIP darshan charges
Camera fees at the safari
Personal expenses and tips

Best time to go

October to March is cool and comfortable for temple visits and long drives. Gir National Park closes for the monsoon, usually from mid-June to mid-October, so the safari day only works in season. Expect heavy crowds and high hotel rates in Dwarka around Janmashtami.

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Frequently asked questions

About this Dwarka, Somnath & Gir template

Which airport should the trip start and end at?

Most local operators use Rajkot's Hirasar airport, which has the most flights, for both arrival and departure. Jamnagar is closer to Dwarka, about three hours by road, but has fewer flights. Porbandar and Diu have smaller airports. Many families travel by train to Dwarka or Okha instead, so confirm how the client is arriving before you quote the first transfer.

How should agents book the Gir safari?

Book only on the forest department's official site, girlion.gujarat.gov.in; the state has warned against private sites selling safari bookings. Permits are for a specific date and time slot, with ID details for each traveller and up to six people per jeep, and weekend and holiday slots sell out early. If no slot is available, offer the Devalia safari park, which is easier to get into and still has lions.

Can this work for a larger pilgrim group?

Yes. Replace the car with a tempo traveller or a coach, and allow extra time at each temple for queues. For senior travellers, split Day 3 by staying a night in Porbandar, and keep Somnath darshan in the morning when it is cooler.

How can it be extended?

Add a night in Diu after Somnath for Diu Fort, Nagoa beach and Gangeshwar temple; it is the most common add-on. For a longer Gujarat circuit, continue from Dwarka to Kutch for Dholavira, the White Rann and Bhuj.

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