7 days in India Itinerary

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

To find ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Dwarka day trip planning site .

Chandigarh to Dwarka is an approximately 9-hour combination of flight and train. You can also do a combination of flight and taxi; or drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Porbandar.

Porbandar is a coastal city in the Indian state of Gujarat, perhaps best known for being the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi and Sudama (friend of Lord Krishna). Start off your visit on the 5th (Wed): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sudama Mandir Temple, contemplate the long history of Kirti Mandir Temple, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Sri Hari Mandir Temple, then admire the striking features of Jadeshwar Temple, and finally kick back and relax at Chowpaty Beach.

To see ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Porbandar attractions planner .

Drive from Dwarka to Porbandar in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in December, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Somnath.

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

On the 6th (Thu), take in the spiritual surroundings of Bhalka Tirth, don't miss a visit to Gita Mandir, don't miss a visit to Triveni Sangam, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Somnath Mahadev Temple, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Laxmi Narayan Mandir, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Kamnath Mahadev Temple.

To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and tourist information, use the Somnath online trip maker .

You can drive from Porbandar to Somnath in 3 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to travel to Sasan Gir.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): delve into the lush surroundings at Polo Forest and then look for all kinds of wild species at Devalia Safari Park.

For more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Sasan Gir trip itinerary planning app .

You can drive from Somnath to Sasan Gir in 1.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Junagadh.

The ancient and storied town of Junagadh boasts a wealth of historic sites and places of pilgrimage.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sat): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Girnar and then look for all kinds of wild species at Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary.

For photos, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Junagadh route builder tool .

Getting from Sasan Gir to Junagadh by car takes about 1.5 hours. December in Junagadh sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) to allow time to 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 (Sun): see the interesting displays at Rotary Dolls Museum, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Shri Ramakrishna Ashrama, then stop by Jay Siyaram Pendawala, and finally admire all the interesting features of Race Course Grounds.

To see photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Rajkot trip planner .

You can drive from Junagadh to Rajkot in 2 hours. In December in Rajkot, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 16°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.