Highlights
- Dwarkadhish darshan and the Gomti ghat
- Nageshwar Jyotirlinga and Bet Dwarka over the Sudarshan Setu
- Kirti Mandir, Porbandar, on the coast drive
- Somnath evening aarti and the Jay Somnath light show
- Gir jungle safari or the Devalia park
- Girnar ropeway to Amba Mata, steps to Guru Dattatreya
This is the whole Saurashtra pilgrimage in one loop, with no backtracking: you arrive at Dwarka by the overnight train from Mumbai and leave from Junagadh by another. Two Jyotirlingas, Krishna’s two Dwarkas and Girnar make it the trip many families plan once and do properly. Gir is there for the grandchildren and can be dropped to make it 5 nights.
Day-wise itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Dwarka, evening darshan at Dwarkadhish
Pickup at Dwarka station off the Saurashtra Mail, or at Jamnagar airport. Rest, then go to the Gomti ghat and climb up to Dwarkadhish for the evening darshan. Phones stay at the hotel.
Day 2: Nageshwar, Bet Dwarka, Rukmini temple
Nageshwar Jyotirlinga early in the morning, then the drive to Okha and across the Sudarshan Setu to Bet Dwarka. On the way back, stop at the Rukmini Devi temple. Second darshan at Dwarkadhish in the evening if you want it.
Day 3: Porbandar, then Somnath for the evening aarti
Drive down the coast, stopping at Porbandar for Kirti Mandir and lunch, and reach Somnath by late afternoon. The 7 pm aarti, followed by the “Jay Somnath” sound and light show at 7:45 pm.
Day 4: Morning aarti at Somnath, Bhalka Tirth, drive to Sasan Gir
The 7 am aarti, then Bhalka Tirth and the Triveni Sangam. After lunch, a short drive inland to Sasan Gir. If you’ve booked the Devalia park, it can be done the same afternoon.
Day 5: Gir safari, drive to Junagadh
An early-morning jungle safari, with permits booked in advance on the forest department’s site. Between 16 June and 15 October the main safari is closed, so we use Devalia instead. After breakfast, drive to Junagadh, check in, and visit Bhavnath Mahadev and Damodar Kund at the foot of Girnar in the evening.
Day 6: Girnar ropeway, Amba Mata, Jain temples, Dattatreya
The ropeway from Bhavnath Taleti opens at 7 am and reaches the Amba Mata peak in about 9 minutes. Those who can go on climb the steep steps to Gorakhnath and Guru Dattatreya, while the others visit the Jain temples and take the ropeway back down. Afternoon rest in Junagadh.
Day 7: Departure from Junagadh or Rajkot
Drop at Junagadh station for the Saurashtra Janta Express to Mumbai, or drive to Rajkot airport for your flight.
Which parts can you drop?
If the family has no interest in wildlife, drop Gir and drive straight from Somnath to Junagadh. The trip becomes 5 nights. If you’re travelling in the Kartik window, we can swap the Girnar darshan for the Lili Parikrama, which adds a night. Older parents who won’t manage the Girnar steps beyond Amba Mata can still take the ropeway up for darshan and come back down.
What's included and what isn't
Included
- 2 nights in Dwarka, 1 in Somnath, 1 in Sasan Gir and 2 in Junagadh, with breakfast
- Pickup at Dwarka station or Jamnagar airport, drop at Junagadh station or Rajkot airport
- Private car for the whole circuit and all sightseeing
- Gir safari or Devalia permit booking on the official site (fee paid at actuals)
- Girnar ropeway ticket booking (fare paid at actuals)
Not included
- Train or flight tickets (quoted on request)
- Safari permit, guide and vehicle fees
- Ropeway fare (₹699 per adult on the official site, checked November 2026)
- Sound and light show tickets, lunches and dinners
- Puja, offerings, tips and personal expenses
Visa, costs, best time and travel tips: Dwarka Somnath Girnar Darshan Yatra.
