Gujarat & Madhya Pradesh Jyotirlinga Tour
Journey Highlights
Overview & Experience
Day-by-Day Itinerary (8 Days)
Day 1: Ahmedabad Arrival & Journey to Dwarka
Ahmedabad – Jamnagar – Dwarka (450 km)Arrive in Ahmedabad, meet your driver, and begin the westward journey to Dwarka via Jamnagar. Dwarka is one of India’s seven holiest pilgrimage cities and stands where the Gomti River meets the Gulf of Kutch. After hotel check-in, attend the evening aarti and darshan at the revered Dwarkadhish Temple.
Day 2: Dwarkadhish, Bet Dwarka & Nageshwar Jyotirlinga
Dwarka – Bet Dwarka – Nageshwar – DwarkaAttend the early-morning aarti at Dwarkadhish Temple, followed by breakfast. Continue to Bet Dwarka, the island traditionally associated with Lord Krishna’s residence, then visit Nageshwar Jyotirlinga—one of the twelve sacred manifestations of Lord Shiva—and Rukmini Devi Temple. Return to Dwarka for the night.
Day 3: Porbandar Heritage & Somnath Evening Aarti
Dwarka – Porbandar – Somnath (250 km)Travel to Porbandar to visit Kirti Mandir, the birthplace and ancestral home of Mahatma Gandhi, along with the Gandhi museum and study room. Visit Sudama Temple before continuing to Somnath. In the evening, attend aarti at the sea-facing Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple and enjoy the light-and-sound show.
Day 4: Somnath to Ahmedabad via Akshardham
Somnath – Gandhinagar – Ahmedabad (400 km)After breakfast, drive to Ahmedabad and visit Swaminarayan Akshardham in Gandhinagar, subject to its weekly closure on Monday. Dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan, the 23-acre complex is renowned for its monumental pink-sandstone architecture and landscaped setting.
Day 5: Ahmedabad to Ujjain & Mahakaleshwar Darshan
Ahmedabad – Ujjain (400 km)Depart Ahmedabad after breakfast for Ujjain. On arrival, visit Mahakaleshwar Temple, home to one of India’s twelve Jyotirlingas. The south-facing, self-manifested lingam is among the most venerated forms of Lord Shiva. Check in and stay overnight in Ujjain.
Day 6: Kal Bhairav Temple & Transfer to Indore
Ujjain – Indore (60 km)After breakfast, visit Ujjain’s historic Kal Bhairav Temple, referenced in the Avanti Khanda of the Skanda Purana and known for its Paramara- and Maratha-era heritage. Later, drive to Indore and check in for the night.
Day 7: Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga & Maheshwar
Indore – Omkareshwar – Maheshwar – IndoreSet out for Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga, located on sacred Mandhata Island in the Narmada River, whose contours are traditionally said to resemble the Om symbol. Continue to historic Maheshwar for its riverside ghats and fort before returning to Indore.
Day 8: Indore Departure
IndoreAfter breakfast, check out and transfer to Indore railway station or airport for your onward journey.
What's Included
- 7 nights’ accommodation on twin-sharing basis in the listed hotels or similar
- Daily breakfast and applicable hotel taxes
- Private air-conditioned transportation as per group size
- All tolls, parking charges and driver allowance
- Sightseeing as described in the itinerary
- Arrival and departure assistance
- Experienced driver with mobile phone
What's Not Included
- Airfare and train fare
- Temple priority-darshan, guide and entrance charges
- Boat/ferry tickets unless specifically confirmed
- Additional sightseeing or vehicle use beyond the itinerary
- Lunch, dinner and personal expenses
- Anything not expressly listed under inclusions
- 5% GST, charged separately as applicable
Booking Notes & Policies
Rates are valid until 31 March 2027, excluding festival periods, Christmas and other blackout dates. Rooms and services remain subject to availability. Children below 5 years are complimentary when sharing existing bedding; children aged 5 years and above are chargeable. Monument, temple special-darshan and other entry charges are extra. Rates are net and non-commissionable. Any abnormal increase in fuel costs may require a corresponding transport surcharge.
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