6 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS
Daily Tour
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Tour Highlights
STATUE OF UNITY WITH DWARKA & SOMNATH – GUJARAT
Morning after breakfast drive to Diu, visit Diu: A beautiful blend of sun, sand and sea, Diu is a God's gift
to those in quest of a blessed land where the weary weight of this unintelligible world can, for a while,
be lightened and the waking soul can hear the music of the nature. This tiny island of breeze, beauty and
serenity situated off the southern tip of the Saurashtra (Kathiawad) peninsula of Gujarat, lapped by the
Arabian Sea, is a picture of calmness with superb beaches and a fascinating history. Diu was ruled by
many well-known kings and dynasties during the prehistoric, ancient and medieval times. It was a
Portuguese colony until 1961. It is now a Union Territory, separated from Goa in 1987.It was an
important trading post and naval base from where the rulers controlled the shipping routes in the
northern part of the Arabian Sea between the 14-16th centuries
In the late afternoon you will proceed to visit the St. Paul’s church, Diu Fort & markets.
St.Paul's church - St. Paul's church is dedicated to our Lady of Immaculate Conception. The construction
of the church was started in 1601 and was completed in the year 1610. The main facade of the church is
perhaps the most elaborate of all Portuguese churches in India. The façade has been illuminated by
flood lights.
The church adorned with curiously treated volutes and shell - like motifs and the
magnificent wood carving is considered to be the most elaborate of all the Portuguese churches in India.
St. Paul Church, built in 1691 is consecrated to our Lady of Immaculate Conception. In architectural style
it resembles Bom Jesus Church at Goa. The dominant features are, no doubt, Gothic. The wood -
paneling of the church is rated one of the best in church craftsmanship
Diu Fort: It is an expansive and imposing structure, situated on the coast of the island.
The fort commands a magnificent view of sea. It was constructed between 1535 and 1541 AD. The fort is
skirted by the Sea on the three sides. On the fort stands a giant Light House. Several canons still stare
menacingly from top. The main front wall is having five huge windows with stone galleries.
The Fort has been creatively lit, which creates a breath taking views at night. Rugged yet gentle, fierce
yet loving. The majestic structure stands on the coast of DIU as a sentinel.
Once inside, you are overwhelmed by the gaunt majesty of the ancient stone work which transports you
to a bygone era of gallant soldiers where time stands still. O/n stay at Diu.
Morning after breakfast drive to Somnath and visit Bhalika Tirth & Triveni Ghat. evening Aarti Darshan
at Somnath Temple - A lord Shiva temple known as Jyotirling built by Moon God. Enjoy lighting and
sounding Show Overnight stay at Somnath.
Morning proceed to Porabandar, Visit Kirti temple, Sudam known as house & born place of Mahatma
Gandhi. In back side house of Kasturba wife of Gandhi. Also visit of Gandhi museum, study room of
Mahatma Gandhi in the Kirti temple.
Later visit of Sudama temple & continue proceed to Dwarka and visit Lords Dwarkadhish Temple. Attend
evening Aarti Darshan at Dwarkadhish Temple – Temple of Lord Krishna. O/n stay at Dwarka.
Morning after breakfast drive to Ahmedabad and transfer to Airport /Railway station for onward
journey.
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