8 days in India Itinerary

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

To find reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Ahmedabad trip itinerary planning website .

New Delhi to Ahmedabad is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or drive. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from New Delhi in January, with highs in Ahmedabad at 32°C and lows at 14°C. On the 18th (Sat), you're off toRajkot.

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

On the 21st (Sat), take in the spiritual surroundings of Sat-Hanuman, stop by Jay Siyaram Pendawala, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Shri Ramakrishna Ashrama.

To find traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Rajkot trip itinerary maker website .

You can drive from Ahmedabad to Rajkot in 4 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to 35°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) 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.

On the 20th (Mon), don't miss a visit to Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Dwarka, then make a trip to Shree Dwarkadhish Temple, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Rukshamanee Mandir, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 21st (Tue): stroll through Sivrajpur Beach, then step off the mainland to explore Beyt Dwarika, and then make a trip to Gopi Talab.

To find maps, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Dwarka vacation maker tool .

Drive from Rajkot to Dwarka in 4 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to drive 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). Kick off your visit on the 25th (Wed): tour the pleasant surroundings at Porbandar Beach.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Porbandar trip builder tool .

Traveling by car from Dwarka to Porbandar takes 2.5 hours. December in Porbandar sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to travel to Somnath.

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

On the 26th (Thu), take in the spiritual surroundings of Shree Ram Mandir - Somnath Trust and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Somnath Mahadev Temple.

To see traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Somnath trip planning site .

You can drive from Porbandar to Somnath in 3 hours. On the 26th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Sasan Gir.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Thu): explore the striking landscape of Devalia Safari Park.

For where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Sasan Gir trip itinerary maker site .

Traveling by car from Somnath to Sasan Gir takes 1.5 hours. On the 27th (Fri), you'll travel to Ahmedabad.

To find maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Ahmedabad travel route planner .

Getting from Sasan Gir to Ahmedabad by car takes about 7 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.