Upon arrival at Ahmedabad, you will be met and greeted and then taken to your hotel for check in. After taking some rest, you will go for a sightseeing tour of Ahmedabad visiting Gandhi Ashram, Hutheesingh Jain temple, Adalaj stepwell & Vaishnodevi temple. Gandhi Ashram: On a quiet peaceful stretch of the Sabarmati River, Mahatma Gandhi set up a simple retreat in 1915. This was his Satyagrah Ashram, and from here, in 1930, Mahatma began his famous Dandi March to the sea to protest against the Salt Tax imposed by the British. Hridaya Kunj, the simple cottage where he lived, is now a national monument and preserved as it was during the Mahatma’s life-time. Hutheesingh Jain Temple: Built outside the Delhi Gate in 1850 by a rich Jain merchant, the Hutheesingh Temple is the best known of Ahmedabad’s many ornate Jain temples. Adalaj Step-well: Situated 17kms north of Ahmedabad is another fine example of this magnificent architectural form. Adalaj Vav is richly carved, every pillar and wall surface covered with leaves and flowers, birds and fishes and friezes of ornamental designs. Akshardham: Lord Swaminarayan, born in Chapaya in Uttar Pradesh, took a seven-year pilgrimage in Gujarat to preach his religion. He built six temples, Akshardham, being one of them. The interiors have beautiful columns in rosewood that rise up to a high dome. Akshardham remains closed on Mondays. Return to the hotel.
After breakfast proceed for day excursion to Ambaji temple. Ambaji Temple contains no idol, but an inscribed Yantra in the niche. Ambaji is essentially a temple town-with a temple dedicated to Goddess Ambaji at the centre. The Ambaji Temple, the original abode of Goddess Ambaji is 22 kms from Danta one of the major Shakti-piths of India, situated in the Arasur hills. Millions of pilgrims visit the temple every year-especially during Navratri to seek the blessing of Goddess Ambaji. Later drive back to Ahmedabad.
After breakfast, proceed for a day excursion to Pavagadh which houses one of the oldest and famous temple of Mahakali. The temple has become the place of the pilgrimage for almost all Hindus in India. This temple is among the three main Shaktipeeths in Gujarat. It has been said in Hindu Shastras that after the famous Tandava dance of Lord Shiva, the various parts of the body of Sati fell at many places and this being one of them . Later drive back to Ahmedabad.
After an early breakfast set out to Rajkot enroute visiting the Chotila hills, situated at the foot of the Chamunda hill which is surmounted by the temple of the Goddess Chamunda at a height of 1173 feet. Originally a holding of the Sodha Parmar clan, Chotila was conquered from Jagasio Parmar by the KhacharKathis in 1566 AD. Most of the KhacharKathi's trace their origin to the Chotila house. day_4_1Later drive to Rajkot; arrive Rajkot early afternoon and transfer to your hotel for some rest. Rajkot is a very pleasant provincial town. Mahatma Gandhi spent a few years of his life in this town. His father was the Dewan (Chief Minister) of Rajkot, once a small princely State. In the evening visit Kaba Gandhi No Delo (literally "Kaba Gandhi's house"). Mahatma Gandhi spent the early days of his life here. You can see the exhibition of Gandhi's items here. This will be followed by a visit to Rajkumar College. Mahatma Gandhi completed his secondary education from this school. Return to the hotel.
After a good breakfast set out early and proceed to Junagadh enroute visiting the Girnar hills. Set at 1100m (3630ft) is the Girnar Mountain – 4km east of Junagadh and is the main tourist attraction in the area. On the plateau about 180m (600 ft.) from the top of the hill, is a group of beautifully carved Jain temples built between 1128 and 1500. Namely Neminath, The Mallinath Temple, There is also a temple dedicated to the goddess Amba Mata dating back to the 12th century. It is said that a visit to this temple guarantees a happy marriage. You can enjoy a panoramic view of the Gorakhnath Peak at 1100m (3666 ft.), They are footprints of the rishi Gorakhnath. There is another peak where there are footprints of Neminath. Further on is a goddess Kalika shrine. Visitors must climb 5,500 steps to reach the top of the hill, Thus is optional and as per the desire of the guest.. Later drive to Junagadh upon arriving after a fulfilling day check in to your hotel to relax.
Today after breakfast and check out from the hotel, your journey with us comes to an end and you will proceed to Ahmedabad Airport / Railway Station to board flight / train for your next destination taking away beautiful memories with you.
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