Somnath trip for groups
Somnath, on the south coast of Saurashtra beside Veraval, is the first of the twelve Jyotirlingas. Groups combine darshan and the evening light and sound show with Triveni Sangam, Bhalka Tirth and a safari at Sasan Gir.
Somnath is 410 km from Ahmedabad by road, 9–11 hours in a group vehicle. Best time: November to March. A 3-day trip from Ahmedabad in a 17-seater tempo traveller is ₹24,900–30,600 (as of Oct 2026).
How to reach Somnath
- From Ahmedabad the usual road goes via Rajkot and Junagadh; groups doing both temples drive the coastal highway from Dwarka via Porbandar.
- Somnath and neighbouring Veraval have railway stations.
- Sasan Gir is close enough to add a morning safari on the way in or out.
- Somnath and Veraval have hotels and guesthouses for every budget, so most groups stay a night and see the evening show before driving on.
Somnath from Gujarat cities: distance and fares
Round trips with driver; the days are what most groups take.
| From | Distance | Days | 17-seater | AC Coach 40–49 seater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 410 km | 3 days | ₹24,900–30,600 | ₹54,300–73,200 |
| Gandhinagar | ≈ 423 km | 3 days | ₹25,700–31,500 | ₹56,000–75,500 |
| Vadodara | ≈ 400 km | 2 days | ₹23,500–29,100 | ₹52,200–70,700 |
| Surat | ≈ 310 km | 2 days | ₹18,600–22,800 | ₹40,800–55,100 |
| Rajkot | ≈ 199 km | 2 days | ₹14,000–17,100 | ₹30,200–40,700 |
| Bhavnagar | ≈ 251 km | 2 days | ₹15,300–18,800 | ₹33,200–44,800 |
| Jamnagar | ≈ 219 km | 2 days | ₹14,000–17,100 | ₹30,200–40,700 |
| Junagadh | ≈ 86 km | 1 day | ₹6,800–8,400 | ₹15,000–20,200 |
| Bhuj | ≈ 401 km | 3 days | ₹24,400–30,000 | ₹53,100–71,700 |
| Porbandar | ≈ 141 km | 1 day | ₹8,300–10,300 | ₹18,400–24,900 |
One way by road; ≈ marks a distance estimated from the map. Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
What to see in Somnath
The first Jyotirlinga, with Gir lions and Diu nearby
Day 1
Somnath
- Somnath Temple darshan
- Evening light and sound show
- Triveni Sangam
- Bhalka Tirth
Day 2
Gir National Park
- Morning lion safari at Sasan Gir (book online)
- Devalia interpretation zone
Best time to go
November to March.
- Jan (good)
- Feb (good)
- Mar (good)
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov (good)
- Dec (good)
- Gir safaris are closed from mid-June to mid-October.
Where groups stay
- Somnath / Veraval: Near the temple
- Sasan Gir: Resorts for the safari morning
- Gir safari permits sell out; book as soon as your dates are fixed.
Day-by-day plan and fares: Dwarka–Somnath from Ahmedabad
To Somnath from other cities
Questions groups ask
How far is Somnath from Ahmedabad?
410 km by road, about 9–11 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with stops. From Gandhinagar: ≈ 423 km. From Vadodara: ≈ 400 km. From Surat: ≈ 310 km.
What does a Somnath trip cost for a group?
From Ahmedabad, a 3-day round trip with driver is ₹24,900–30,600 in a 17-seater tempo traveller and ₹54,300–73,200 in a AC Coach 40–49 seater (indicative, October 2026). Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do you need for Somnath?
Most groups plan 3 days from Ahmedabad: the plan below has 2 days of sightseeing, starting with somnath.
When is the best time to visit Somnath?
November to March. Gir safaris are closed from mid-June to mid-October.
Where should a group stay in Somnath?
Somnath / Veraval: near the temple. Sasan Gir: resorts for the safari morning.