10 days in Gujarat Itinerary

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

Get out of town with these interesting Ahmedabad side-trips: Gandhinagar (Akshardham & Capital Complex). There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Sabarmati Ashram / Mahatma Gandhi's Home, see the interesting displays at Calico Museum of Textiles, explore the activities along Kankaria Lake, and delve into the distant past at Ambapur Stepwell.

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Sydney, Australia to Ahmedabad is an approximately 19-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to India Standard Time (IST) is minus 4.5 hours. When traveling from Sydney in February, plan for a bit warmer days in Ahmedabad, with highs around 36°C, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to drive to Vadodara.

Tourism in Vadodara, the cultural capital of Gujarat, thrives on four major palace complexes, great regional dance performances, gardens and galleries, and a number of museums offering a wide variety of events, activities, and things to see.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Sat): don't miss a visit to Tomb of Qutubuddin Muhammad Khan, then step into the grandiose world of Lukshmi Vilas Palace, and then stroll around Sayaji Baug.

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Getting from Ahmedabad to Vadodara by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Somnath.

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

On the 7th (Sun), take in the spiritual surroundings of Bhalka Tirth, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Shree Ram Mandir - Somnath Trust, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Somnath Mahadev Temple, and finally make a trip to Triveni Sangam.

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You can drive from Vadodara to Somnath in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and taxi; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can go by car 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.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Mon): don't miss a visit to Sudama Setu (Sudama Bridge), make a trip to Shree Dwarkadhish Temple, then make a trip to Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Dwarka, then step off the mainland to explore Beyt Dwarika, and finally make a trip to Gopi Talab.

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You can drive from Somnath to Dwarka in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can travel to Rajkot.

Visit Mahatma Gandhi's childhood home and other cultural attractions in Rajkot, a large industrial city with a historical old town.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Tue): admire the engineering at Nyari Dam, then make a trip to The Royal Garages, and then examine the collection at Rotary Dolls Museum. On the next day, look for gifts at Jay Siyaram Pendawala, take in the spiritual surroundings of Jagat Mandir, then gain insight at Rajkumar College, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Shri Ramakrishna Ashrama.

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Drive from Dwarka to Rajkot in 4 hours. In February in Rajkot, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.