Dwarka–Somnath trip from Ahmedabad
Dwarka and Somnath are Gujarat's best-loved pilgrimage pair: Krishna's city on the western tip of Saurashtra and the first Jyotirlinga on the south coast, joined by a coastal highway through Porbandar.
Most groups take four days so elders are not rushed: two nights in Dwarka for Bet Dwarka and Nageshwar, one in Somnath for the evening show, and a long drive home. Three days works for a younger group that starts before dawn.
The Dwarka–Somnath trip from Ahmedabad covers about 1,108 km of driving over 3–4 days. For 4 days with driver, a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹33,800–41,400 and a 49-seater coach ₹73,400–99,000 (as of Oct 2026).
Day-by-day plan (3–4 days)
Day 1: Ahmedabad to Dwarka440 km
An early start via Rajkot and Jamnagar; arrive for the evening aarti at the Dwarkadhish Temple.
- Dwarkadhish Temple (evening aarti)
- Gomti Ghat
- Rukmini Devi Temple
- Sudama Setu
Day 2: Bet Dwarka and Nageshwar
Cross the Sudarshan Setu to Bet Dwarka, visit the Nageshwar Jyotirlinga and end the day at Shivrajpur beach.
- Ferry or Sudarshan Setu bridge to Bet Dwarka
- Nageshwar Jyotirlinga
- Shivrajpur Blue Flag beach
Day 3: Dwarka to Somnath by the coast≈ 258 km
Drive the coastal highway with a stop at Kirti Mandir in Porbandar; reach Somnath for the evening light and sound show.
- Somnath Temple darshan
- Evening light and sound show
- Triveni Sangam
- Bhalka Tirth
Day 4: Somnath to Ahmedabad410 km
Morning darshan, then the drive home via Junagadh and Rajkot. With an extra day, add a morning safari at Sasan Gir in season.
What the circuit costs
About 1,108 km over 4 days with one vehicle and driver for the whole trip.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 4 days | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹28,600–36,300 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹33,800–41,400 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹38,900–49,100 | Get quotes |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 27–35 | ₹54,200–73,400 | Get quotes |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹73,400–99,000 | Get quotes |
| AC Coach 50–56 seater | 50–56 | ₹86,200–1,11,800 | Get quotes |
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.
Questions groups ask
How many days do you need for Dwarka–Somnath from Ahmedabad?
3–4 days. Four days lets elders rest: day 1, ahmedabad to dwarka; day 2, bet dwarka and nageshwar; day 3, dwarka to somnath by the coast; day 4, somnath to ahmedabad.
How far is the Dwarka–Somnath from Ahmedabad circuit?
About 1,108 km of driving in total. The longest day is ahmedabad to dwarka, 440 km. Group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour with stops.
What does a Dwarka–Somnath from Ahmedabad trip cost for a group?
For 4 days with driver: Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹28,600–36,300; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹33,800–41,400; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹38,900–49,100; Mini Bus 28–35 seater ₹54,200–73,400; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹73,400–99,000; AC Coach 50–56 seater ₹86,200–1,11,800 (indicative, October 2026). Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
Which vehicle should we take?
12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 35 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 49 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.
Which comes first, Dwarka or Somnath?
Either works. Going to Dwarka first puts the longest drive on the first day, when everyone is fresh, and lets you return from Somnath via Junagadh and Rajkot.