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Colours of Gujarat: Ahmedabad to Dwarka | 10-Day Heritage and Wildlife Group Trip for Young Travellers
Ten days of stepwells, sun temples, the Statue of Unity, Palitana, Gir’s lions, Diu’s beaches and Dwarka’s aarti.
DURATION
9 nights / 10 days
STARTS
Ahmedabad airport / railway station pickup
BEST FOR
Long-trip friend groups
RATING
5 star rating from previous batch
01 — The trip
Stepwells, temple mountains, wild lions and a Portuguese coast
The trip opens in Ahmedabad with Sabarmati Ashram, the Calico Museum and Akshardham, then Modhera’s Sun Temple and Patan’s Rani ki Vav. Day three is the Statue of Unity, day four Lothal’s Harappan dockyard en route to Bhavnagar. Palitana’s temple mountain leads to Sasan Gir, then lions give way to Diu’s beaches and Somnath’s aarti. The last stretch runs up the coast via Gandhi’s Porbandar to Dwarka and the island shrine of Bet Dwarka.
Three cool-season batches in a private AC vehicle, covering UNESCO stepwells, two jyotirlingas, Asiatic lions and a Portuguese beach town in one route.
Route
Ahmedabad → Modhera → Patan → Kevadiya → Lothal → Bhavnagar → Palitana → Sasan Gir → Diu → Somnath → Porbandar → Dwarka → Bet Dwarka → Dwarka / Rajkot / Ahmedabad
Group size
2–8 travellers, age 20–35
FORMAT
Fixed departures, private AC vehicle, 3-star or 4-star stays
TRIP CAPTAIN
Local Gujarat team
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02 — Day by day
The plan
Open a day to see what it actually looks like on the ground.
01Ahmedabad's old cityArrive Ahmedabad
Arrive Ahmedabad
- Arrive at Ahmedabad airport or railway station on your own and transfer to the hotel to check in and freshen up.
- Afternoon city tour to Gandhi's Sabarmati Ashram, the Calico textile museum and the Vechaar utensils museum.
- End at the Jama Masjid in the old city and Akshardham, the Swaminarayan temple complex, before the night in Ahmedabad
02 Modhera and PatanAhmedabad → Modhera → Patan → Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad → Modhera → Patan → Ahmedabad
- Breakfast, then the drive north to Modhera's eleventh-century Sun Temple, designed so dawn light reaches the sanctum at the equinoxes.
- In Patan, visit Rani ki Vav, the UNESCO-listed stepwell, and the carved wooden dome of Mahavir Swami Derasar.
- Wander a few of Patan's hundred-plus Jain temples and patola weaving lanes, then drive back to Ahmedabad for the night.
03 Statue of UnityAhmedabad → Kevadiya
Ahmedabad → Kevadiya
- Breakfast and check-out, then the drive to Kevadiya for the Statue of Unity, the world's tallest statue at 182 metres.
- Ride up to the viewing gallery, then see Sardar Sarovar Dam, the butterfly and cactus gardens and the jungle safari park
- Stay on for the evening light and sound show projected on the statue, then the night in Kevadiya.
04 Lothal and BhavnagarKevadiya → Lothal → Bhavnagar
Kevadiya → Lothal → Bhavnagar
- Breakfast, then the drive to Lothal, a 4,500-year-old Harappan port town with an ancient dockyard and site museum.
- Continue south to Bhavnagar on the Gulf of Khambhat and check in at the hotel by afternoon.
- Free evening to explore Bhavnagar's local bazaar for snacks, fabrics and brassware before the night in town.
05 Palitana's temple mountainBhavnagar → Palitana → Sasan Gir
Bhavnagar → Palitana → Sasan Gir
- Early start for Palitana and the climb of about 3,500 steps up Shatrunjaya hill, crowned with hundreds of Jain temples.
- Take in the carved spires, jewelled idols and toranas at the top, with sweeping views over the plains below.
- Walk down and continue the drive to Sasan Gir, checking in at a forest resort for the night.
06 Gir's lions, then DiuSasan Gir → Diu
Sasan Gir → Diu
- Morning in Gir's dry teak forest and grassland, home of the Asiatic lion, with leopards, sambar and nilgai too.
- Look for crocodiles at the Kamleshwar dam reservoir and birds like paradise flycatchers and painted sandgrouse.
- Afternoon drive to Diu and a lazy evening on the beach before the night at a beach resort.
07 Nagao beach and SomnathDiu → Somnath
Diu → Somnath
- Slow morning at Nagoa, a quiet horseshoe beach with water sports available on direct payment.
- City tour of Diu Fort, St Paul's Church and the Diu Museum, then the afternoon drive to Somnath.
- Evening aarti at the Somnath temple and the light and sound show by the sea, then the night in Somnath.
08 Somnath, Porbandar and DwarkaSomnath → Porbandar → Dwarka
Somnath → Porbandar → Dwarka
- Morning darshan at Somnath Jyotirlinga, then Bhalka Tirth and Triveni Ghat where three rivers meet the sea.
- Drive up the coast to Porbandar for Kirti Mandir, the house where Mahatma Gandhi was born in 1869.
- Continue to Dwarka and check in at the hotel for two nights in Lord Krishna's ancient city.
09 Dwarka and Bet DwarkaDwarka → Nageshwar → Bet Dwarka → Dwarka
Dwarka → Nageshwar → Bet Dwarka → Dwarka
- Breakfast, darshan at the Dwarkadhish Temple and a holy dip at Gomti Ghat on the Arabian Sea.
- Visit Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Gopi Talav and the island shrine at Bet Dwarka, then Rukmini Temple on the way back.
- Evening at the coastal temples and the sunset aarti at Dwarkadhish to close your last full day.
10 Departure dayDwarka → Dwarka / Rajkot / Ahmedabad
Dwarka → Dwarka / Rajkot / Ahmedabad
- Breakfast and check-out, then drop at Dwarka station, or drive on to Rajkot or Ahmedabad for your flight or train.
- Head home with ten days of Gujarat's stepwells, temples, lions and coast in your camera roll and group chat.
03 — Stay base
3-star or 4-star hotels, chosen at booking
Nine nights across seven towns at 3-star or 4-star hotels or similar properties, including a Gir forest resort and a Diu beach resort. Breakfast is served daily.
04 — The fee
What the price covers
Included
- 9 nights in 3-star or 4-star hotels
- Daily breakfast at every stay
- Ahmedabad arrival transfer and final drop
- Private AC vehicle for the full route
- Every stop listed in the day plan
- Local Gujarat team on call
Not included
- Travel to and from Gujarat
- Lunches, dinners and on-board meals
- Statue of Unity tickets and Gir safari permit
- Monument entry, guide fees and water sports
- 5% GST, room service and laundry
05 — Know before you go
Weather, routes, and what to see
Best time to visit
November to February is the best time for Gujarat: days sit around 15–30°C, Gir is open and the coast is pleasant. Gir closes from mid-June to mid-October, and the Statue of Unity shuts on Mondays.
How to reach
By air
Fly into Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport; for the return, Rajkot's Hirasar airport and Jamnagar are closer to Dwarka.
By rail
Ahmedabad Junction connects to Mumbai, Delhi and most metros; Dwarka station has direct trains back to Ahmedabad and Mumbai.
By road
Ahmedabad sits on NH48, about eight hours from Mumbai; Dwarka to Ahmedabad is roughly 440 km or eight hours.
Things to do on this route
Rani ki Vav, Patan
Day 2, UNESCO-listed stepwell with carved galleries
Statue of Unity
Day 3, viewing gallery and evening light show
Lothal
Day 4, a 4,500-year-old Harappan dockyard
Palitana
Day 5, Jain temples crowning Shatrunjaya hill
Gir National Park
Day 6, Asiatic lions in dry teak forest
Bet Dwarka
Day 9, island shrine of Lord Krishna
06 — Why book with us
Gujarat-scouted, built for small group travellers
Your own AC vehicle
A private car or Tempo Traveller carries only your group across all ten days, from Ahmedabad to Dwarka.
Choose your hotel level
Every stay comes in 3-star or 4-star, so friends can pick budget or comfort without changing the route.
Gujarat end to end
Stepwells, a Harappan port, a temple mountain, lions, beaches and two jyotirlingas, all on one well-ordered route.
Timed around closures
Batches avoid Gir’s monsoon closure and keep the Statue of Unity day off Mondays, when it shuts.
08 — VIBE WITH US
Straight from the group chat
Clips shot by travellers on our last few departures.
09 — FAQs
Before you book this one
Anything else — WhatsApp 8867023837 and a planner replies the same day.
What is included in the Colours of Gujarat trip?
Nine nights in 3-star or 4-star hotels, daily breakfast, a private AC vehicle with driver across the whole route, and every sightseeing stop listed in the day plan.
How do I pick a batch for this trip?
Choose the November, January or February departure and message us on WhatsApp. We confirm seats, hotel level and the day plan. Long weekends and festivals are priced separately.
Who is this Gujarat trip best suited for?
Friends and small groups aged 20–35 with ten days to spare, who want heritage, temples, wildlife and beaches. Palitana’s 3,500-step climb needs reasonable fitness.
What costs are not covered in the price?
Travel to and from Gujarat, lunches and dinners, Statue of Unity tickets, the Gir jeep safari permit, monument entry and guide fees, Nagoa water sports and 5% GST.
Where does the trip start and end?
It starts at Ahmedabad airport or railway station on Day 1. On Day 10 we drop you at Dwarka, or at Rajkot or Ahmedabad for flights and trains.
What are the hotel options on this trip?
Pick 3-star or 4-star hotels when booking: two nights each in Ahmedabad and Dwarka, and one each in Kevadiya, Bhavnagar, Sasan Gir, Diu and Somnath.
What should I pack for ten days in Gujarat?
Light cottons, modest temple wear, a light jacket for winter mornings, comfortable shoes for Palitana, swimwear for Diu, sunscreen, a cap and a power bank.
Spots are limited
Message us on WhatsApp to hold your seat — we’ll confirm with the full itinerary and packing list.