A 4-day domestic tour to Somnath, Dwarka, and Porbandar, starting from Ahmedabad, can include a day for Dwarka sightseeing, a day to travel to Somnath via Porbandar, and a final day for Somnath exploration before returning to Ahmedabad.
Here's a possible 4-day itinerary:
Day 1: Ahmedabad to Dwarka
- Morning: Depart from Ahmedabad and drive to Dwarka (approx. 8 hours).
- Afternoon/Evening: Check into your hotel and visit the Dwarkadhish Temple, Bet Dwarka, and Gopi Talav.
- Night: Attend the evening aarti at Dwarkadhish Temple and stay overnight in Dwarka.
Day 2: Dwarka to Somnath (via Porbandar)
- Morning: Have breakfast and check out of your Dwarka hotel.
- Afternoon: Drive to Porbandar (approx. 1.5 hours) and visit Kirti Mandir, where Mahatma Gandhi was born.
- Afternoon: Continue to Somnath (approx. 2.5 hours).
- Evening: Check into your Somnath hotel and visit the Somnath Temple and Bhalka Tirth.
Day 3: Somnath Exploration
- Morning: Explore Somnath Temple, Triveni Sangam, and Geeta Mandir.
- Afternoon: Visit the Junagadh Gate and other nearby attractions.
- Evening: Watch the light and sound show at Somnath Temple.
Day 4: Somnath to Ahmedabad
- Morning: Have breakfast and check out of your Somnath hotel.
- Afternoon: Drive back to Ahmedabad (approx. 7.5 hours).
- Evening: Depending on your departure time, you can visit some local attractions in Ahmedabad like Kankaria Lake, Sabarmati Ashram, or Akshardham Temple (closed on Mondays).
- Night: Depart from Ahmedabad by train or flight.