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Somnath is a city that has plenty to offer to the tourists. The numerous temples, shrines, monuments and museums are major tourist attractions at this place. In fact, people from distant lands come to this city to get enchanted by all these and more. Even domestic travelers throng to this place allured by the various sites of tourist interest. To see all these and more, Somnath Packages is your best bet. The shrines and temples of this place would have a prominent presence in the Somnath Packages, Gujarat, India. Some famous places that you would see on your Tour to Somnath are Suraj Mandir, Somnath Temple, Triveni Ghat, Bhalka Tirth, Ahilyabai Temple and Mai Puri Masjid.

When you Travel to Somnath, make sure to pay a visit to Prabas Patan Museum, one of the prominent museums in Somnath. The articles on display at this museum would take you back in time and offer a glimpse of the past of this place. While enjoying your Somnath Packages, you may also embark on a shopping spree. Almost all these are embroidered, appliqued and decorated with beadwork. The embellishments on these articles made of sequins, mirrors, shells as well as buttons would make good souvenirs for yourself. You may even buy a few of these things for your near and dear ones.

Package Itinerary

Day 01: Ahmedabad – Jamnagar (315km/6hrs)

Today, on arrival meet and greet Later proceed to Jamnagar En- route visit Adalaj Step Well- A seven- storied structure in the shape of a well. Continue towards Jamnagar. On arrival check in at the hotel. Later visit Lakhota Lake & Lakhota Museum. Also visit Bala Hanuman Temple known for its nonstop Ramdhun since 1956 and it mentioned in Guinness Book of World Records. Evening is free for Shopping. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02: Jamnagar – Dwarka (150km/3hrs)

After breakfast proceed to the sacred town of Dwarka. Visit Dwarkadeesh Temple. Take a holy dip in Gomti river, later leave to visit Nageshwar Jyotirling, Gopi Talav , Bet Dwarka, and on way back do visit Rukmani Temple, evening visit other temples on coastal area, attend evening aarti at Dwarkadish temple. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Dwarka – Porbandar - Somnath (230km/ 4.5 hrs)

After breakfast depart to Porbandar. At Porbandar visit Kirti Mandir –the place where Gandhiji was born. Later proceed to Somnath. On arrival visit Junagadh Gate, Bhalka Tirth & Somnath Temple. Also visit Triveni Ghat. In the evening attend Aarti and later watch light and Sound show. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Somnath – Diu (100km/2hrs)

After breakfast proceed to beach town Diu. Apart from variety of beaches Diu has many tourist attractions like Bunder Chowk, Fort, Panikota, St. Paul’s Church, museum etc.Later, visit St. Paul's Church, Diu Museum and Diu Fort. Evening is at leisure to laze and relax on the beach. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05: Diu – Sasangir - Rajkot (230km/4.5hrs)

After breakfast Proceed to Sasangir. Sasangir, is the home of the Asiatic Lion. Visit Gir Interpretation Zone at Devaliya (During Rain sanctuary will be closed) Later proceed to Rajkot. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06: Rajkot – Ahmedabad (220km/4.5hrs)

After breakfast proceed to Ahmedabad. Half Day City tour to Ahmedabad. Evening departure for onwards 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 cancellation 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.