8 days in Gujarat Itinerary

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

Get some historical perspective at Sabarmati Ashram / Mahatma Gandhi's Home and Lukshmi Vilas Palace. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Akshardham and Jami Masjid. Venture out of the city with trips to Vadodara (EME Temple & ISKCON Baroda, Sri Sri Radha Shyamasundar Mandir Temple) and Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary (in Nalsarovar). There's still lots to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Kankaria Lake, admire the landmark architecture of Adalaj Stepwell, examine the collection at Auto World Vintage Car Museum, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hathee Singh Jain Temple.

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Bengaluru to Ahmedabad is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. Expect little chillier evenings in Ahmedabad when traveling from Bengaluru in December, with lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) so you can travel to Somnath.

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

Somnath Mahadev Temple and Dehotsarg Teerth are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Popular historic sites such as Bhalka Tirth and Kamnath Mahadev Temple are in your itinerary. Get out of town with these interesting Somnath side-trips: Sasan Gir (Sasan Gir National Park & Devalia Safari Park) and Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary (in Junagadh). There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Laxmi Narayan Mandir.

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You can do a combination of flight and taxi from Ahmedabad to Somnath in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.