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Somnath Holiday Package

Somnath: One of the most revered & an important centre of culture & nationalism. The legendary temple contains a ‘jyotirlinga’. Looted & destroyed, built & rebuilt several times, it represents the eternal beauty & 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 Vallabh bhai Patel was instrumental in the construction of the present temple.

This pilgrimage is one of the oldest and finds its reference in the ancient texts like Skandpuran, Shreemad Bhagavat, Shivpuran etc. The chant from Rig-Veda quoted below mention the Bhagvan Someshwar along with the great pilgrimage like Gangaji, Yamunaji and Eastward Saraswati. This signifies the ancient value of this Tirthdham. Somnath is in Prabhas Patan very near to Veraval. The Moon God is said to have been relieved from the curse of his father-in-law Daksha Prajapati by the blessings of Bhagvan Somnath.

Package Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Jamnagar and Proceed to Dwarka

Arrive at Jamnagar and proceed to Dwarka (150 kms- 4 hours). Visit Dwarkadheesh Temple in the evening. Dwarkadhish Temple is one of the most significant and visited Lord Krishna Temples in India. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2: Temple visits in and around Dwarka. Proceed to Somnath

After breakfast visit Okha for the Beyt Dwarka. Beyt Dwarka is an island accessible over a short boat ride where a prominent Lord Krishna Temple is located. Upon return visit Nageshwar Mahadev Temple enroute. Nageshwar temple is believed to be one of the 12 Jyotirlinga Temples. Visit Rukmini Devi Temple, Gomati Ghat Temples after returning to Dwarka. Travel to Somnath (240 kms- 4.5 hours). Enroute stopover at the Harsiddh Mata temple offering excellent views of the the Arabian Sea. Reach Somnath by evening. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3: Somnath Temple visit. Travel to Diu. Evening beach visit

After breakfast visit Somnath Temple, a renowned Shiva Temple and considered one of the 12 Jyotirlinga Temples and one of the most visited Shiva Temples in India. Time permitting visit Bhalka Teerth. Travel to Diu (90 kms- 2 hours). Diu, an erstwhile Portuguese Colony and now a popular beach getaway. Evening visit to the Nagoa beach. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4: Sightseeing and activities around Diu

After breakfast sightseeing around Diu includes Nagoa Beach, St. Pauls Church, Diu Museum, Diu Fort. Watersports include Para Sailing, water skiing, water scooter, Family boat and speedboats are on offer at Ahmadpur Mandvi beach. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5: Travel to Sasan Gir via Somnath. Evening Safari in Sasan Gir

After breakfast proceed to Sasan Gir (120 kms- 3 hrs). Sasan Gir is only abode of Asiatic Lions and considered excellent for bird watching. The park checklist has 250 birds and about 50 other species (including the endangered lesser florican and the saras crane) are recorded in the grasslands along the perifery of the sanctuary. Evening Safari in Gir. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6: Morning and Evening Safari at Sasan Gir

Sasan Gir has number of areas / wetlands that offer excellent Bird watching opportuniteis. Undertake safaris (morning and evening) for exploring different areas of the park. Kamleshwar Dams are home to Crocodiles. Lion sighting is generally good all through the year. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 7: Departure

After breakfast departure to Rajkot (160 kms- 3 hours) and proceed to onward journey.

Inclusions

Welcome drink on arrival.
Accommodation on Double / Twin Sharing Basis as Per Package Selected.
Daily Breakfast.
All Sightseeing as per Itinerary.
All Transportation and Sightseeing.
All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).

Exclusions

Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered.
Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls.
Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated).
Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/ stay on account of flight can cellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
Service Tax.

Important Notes

Payments policy

25% Amount at the time of booking. 100% Amount 15 days or earlier, before travel date. Payment by cheque or online payment facility available. Your booking confirmation number will be provided to you.

Tour Cancilation policy

Strictly depends upon concerned hotel's cancellation policy
Minimum Cancilation charges before 10days of Travel Date is 10% of package cost

Terms & Conditions

Package cost will change if opted for guide service, choice of transport vehicle, hotel type change
Accommodation charges as mentioned in the package are with 2 persons staying together sharing the same room
Extra persons in same room charges extra
Altough we ensure you the best experience but unfortunate delays in travel and inefficient service of hotel is the responsibility of the respective parties.

How to reach Somnath

By Train:

Somnath Railway Station (Station Code: SMNH - 1 km) & Veraval Junction (VRL - 6 km): Major railheads on Western Railway. Direct superfast express trains connect Somnath daily to Ahmedabad (Vande Bharat Express & Somnath Express in 6 to 7 hours), Rajkot, Mumbai Central, Pune, Jabalpur, Varanasi, and Thiruvananthapuram.

By Air:

Keshod Airport (Airport Code: IXK - 55 km north):** Closest regional airport with direct flights to Mumbai. Diu Airport (DIU - 85 km east) and Rajkot International Airport (HSR - 215 km north) provide extensive flight connections.

By Road:

From Junagadh (~85 km / 1.5 hours):** Via 4 lane NH-151.

From Rajkot (~195 km / 3.5 hours):** Via NH-151 through Junagadh and Jetpur.

From Dwarka (~235 km / 4.5 hours):** Via scenic Coastal Highway NH-51 through Porbandar.

From Ahmedabad (~410 km / 7.5 hours):** Via NH-47 / NH-27 / NH-151.

GSRTC operates deluxe Express, Sleeper, and Volvo AC buses 24x7 from Somnath Central Bus Stand.

Local Transport:

Auto rickshaws, battery operated e rickshaws, and private tourist taxis provide easy transit across all temple shrines and coastal points.

Places to Visit In Somnath

Somnath features seaside Jyotirlinga sanctuaries, river confluences, Krishna liberation shrines, and historic museums:

1. Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple (First of the 12 Jyotirlingas & 155-Foot Kailash Mahameru Spire)

The sacred First of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva situated right on the shore of the Arabian Sea. Built in the majestic Chalukya style of temple architecture (*Kailash Mahameru Prasad*), the temple features a soaring 155 foot spire, 7 storeyed shikhara, an ornate Sabha Mandap, and a 10 ton Kalash crowned with a 27 foot flagpole hoisting the sacred saffron flag.

Shree Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple — First Sacred Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva on the Sea

2. Triveni Sangam & Sacred Confluence Ghats (Hiran, Kapila & Saraswati Rivers)

The holy geographical point where three sacred rivers — Hiran, Kapila, and the underground Saraswati — merge before emptying into the Arabian Sea. Pilgrims from all over India take ritual cleansing dips (*Snan*) here to liberate their souls and perform ancestral Pinda Daan ceremonies.

Triveni Sangam — Holy Confluence of Hiran, Kapila, and Saraswati Rivers

3. Bhalka Tirth (Lord Krishna's Sacred Rest & Dehotsarg Holy Shrine - 5 km)

A serene historical pilgrimage shrine located 5 km from Somnath Temple, marking the spot where Lord Krishna was resting under a sacred Peepal tree when a hunter named Jara mistakenly pierced his foot with an arrow, marking the end of the Dvapara Yuga and the beginning of Kali Yuga.

Bhalka Tirth — Sacred Site of Lord Krishna's Divine Dehotsarg

4. Baan Stambh / Arrow Pillar (Ancient Sea Marker Direct to Antarctica)

An ancient stone pillar standing on the coastal sea wall of the Somnath temple complex. Bearing an ancient Sanskrit inscription, the top arrow points due south, stating that there is no obstruction of land whatsoever in a straight line from this point to Antarctica at the South Pole.

Baan Stambh — Historic Ancient Arrow Pillar Pointing Straight to Antarctica

5. Gita Mandir & Laxmi Narayan Temple (18 Marble Pillars of Bhagavad Gita)

A graceful white marble temple constructed by the Birla trust on the banks of Triveni Sangam, featuring 18 polished marble pillars intricately engraved with the complete 700 verses of the Bhagavad Gita.

Gita Mandir — Marble Temple with 18 Inscribed Pillars of the Bhagavad Gita

6. Prabhas Patan Archaeological Museum & Ancient Somnath Relics

An archaeological museum located near the main temple, preserving exquisite sculpted ruins, stone toranas, statues of Agni and Surya, and fragments from the 11th century temple built by Raja Kumarpal.

7. Dehotsarg Tirth & Shri Krishna Charan Paduka on Triveni Banks

A sacred memorial shrine situated at the Triveni Sangam where Lord Krishna's earthly body was placed in sacred fire, preserving divine footprints (*Charan Paduka*) visited by pilgrims.

8. Somnath Beach Promenade & Arabian Sea Sunset Walkways

A scenic beachfront promenade right beside the temple walls, offering cool marine breezes, sunset views over the Arabian Sea, camel rides, and local Gujarati street snacks.

9. Panch Pandav Gufa & Historic Surya Mandir Shrine

An ancient rock cut cave temple discovered in 1949 situated on a hillock near Triveni Sangam, believed to have served as the shelter of the five Pandava brothers and Draupadi during their exile.