6 days in India Itinerary

Off the map for most international tourists heading to India, the major industrial city of Surat has a long heritage in diamond-cutting and textile manufacturing.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Tue): take in the spiritual surroundings of Ambika Niketan Temple, take in the spiritual surroundings of ISKCON Temple, and then examine the collection at Sardar Patel Museum.

For ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Surat route site .

Mumbai to Surat is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. October in Surat sees daily highs of 39°C and lows of 27°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Ahmedabad.

The state's commercial, if not political hub, Ahmedabad stands as a sprawling metropolis with some important historical sites.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Wed): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Adalaj Trimandir, take in the spiritual surroundings of Dada Bhagwan Temple, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Gurudwara Gobind Dham, and finally contemplate the long history of Sabarmati Ashram / Mahatma Gandhi's Home. On the 24th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the spiritual surroundings of Shree Ranchhodray Ji Mandir, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Dada Hari Ni Vav, then delve into the distant past at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kalupur, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Jami Masjid.

To see other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Ahmedabad driving holiday website .

Drive from Surat to Ahmedabad in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In October in Ahmedabad, expect temperatures between 41°C during the day and 26°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) early enough to travel to Somnath.

Tourism in Somnath (officially known as Prabhas Patan) revolves around its famous Jyotirlinga of Shiva.

On the 25th (Fri), don't miss a visit to Gita Mandir, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Panch Pandava Gufa or Hinglaj Mataji Gufa, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Shree Ram Mandir - Somnath Trust, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Laxmi Narayan Mandir, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Somnath Mahadev Temple, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Dehotsarg Teerth.

To see where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read our Somnath road trip tool .

You can do a combination of flight and taxi from Ahmedabad to Somnath in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Sasan Gir.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Sat): admire the engineering at Kamleshwar Dam, then identify plant and animal life at Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, and then explore the striking landscape of Devalia Safari Park.

To see traveler tips, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Sasan Gir trip maker website .

You can drive from Somnath to Sasan Gir in 1.5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can travel to Dwarka.

Way out west, the small city of Dwarka has a long history of pilgrimage, as a place central to Hindu mythology and belief.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Sun): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Temple, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Dwarkadhish Temple, then don't miss a visit to Dwarkadhish Temple, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Sivrajpur Beach.

Discover how to plan a Dwarka trip in just a few steps with Inspirock's itinerary builder.

You can drive from Sasan Gir to Dwarka in 5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.