Saurashtra temple circuit
Saurashtra temple circuit from Ahmedabad: Dwarka, Somnath and Gir
The Saurashtra temple circuit from Ahmedabad: Dwarka, Somnath and Gir covers about 1,112 km of driving over 5 days. For 5 days with driver, a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹35,400–43,300 and a 49-seater coach ₹76,100–1,02,300 (as of Oct 2026).
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- Days
- 5 days
- Driving
- 1,112 km
- the whole loop
- Stops
- 4
- from Ahmedabad
- Fare from
- ₹35,400–43,300
- Tempo Traveller 17-seater, 5 days
Five days, one vehicle and one driver for Saurashtra's great pilgrimage loop: Dwarka (one of the Char Dham), Porbandar on the coast, Somnath (the first Jyotirlinga) and a lion safari at Gir before the drive home.
The first and last days are long drives; the middle days are short so elders have time for darshan (seeing and praying before the deity) and rest.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits and its fare, from the tables on this page.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Saurashtra temple circuit
₹35,400–43,300
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 1,112 km loop one way · 5 days, round trip
Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Day-by-day plan (5 days)
Day 1: Ahmedabad to Dwarka440 km
Leave early via Rajkot and Jamnagar; reach Dwarka for the evening aarti.
- Dwarkadhish Temple (evening aarti)
- Gomti Ghat
- Rukmini Devi Temple
- Sudama Setu
Day 2: Bet Dwarka and Nageshwar
Cross the Sudarshan Setu to Bet Dwarka, then the Nageshwar temple and Shivrajpur beach.
- Ferry or Sudarshan Setu bridge to Bet Dwarka
- Nageshwar Jyotirlinga
- Shivrajpur Blue Flag beach
Day 3: Dwarka to Somnath via Porbandar235 km
The coastal highway with a stop at Kirti Mandir, Gandhi's birthplace; evening show at Somnath.
- Somnath Temple darshan
- Evening light and sound show
- Triveni Sangam
- Bhalka Tirth
Day 4: Somnath to Sasan Gir42 km
Morning darshan, then a short drive to Sasan Gir for an afternoon safari or the Devalia zone.
- Morning jeep safari in Gir National Park (permits online, by time slot)
- Devalia Safari Park, the fenced Gir Interpretation Zone
Day 5: Sasan Gir to Ahmedabad395 km
A morning safari if permits allow, then the drive home via Junagadh or Rajkot.
What the circuit costs
About 1,112 km over 5 days with one vehicle and driver for the whole trip.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 5 days | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹30,100–38,000 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹35,400–43,300 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹40,600–51,100 | Get quotes |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 27–35 | ₹56,400–76,100 | Get quotes |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹76,100–1,02,300 | Get quotes |
| AC Coach 50–56 seater | 50–56 | ₹89,200–1,15,400 | 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.
Cost per person
The 5-day fare split across every seat in the vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 12 | ₹2,510–3,170 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 17 | ₹2,080–2,550 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 26 | ₹1,560–1,970 |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 35 | ₹1,610–2,170 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 49 | ₹1,550–2,090 |
| AC Coach 50–56 seater | 56 | ₹1,590–2,060 |
Per person if every seat is filled (the Seats column); an estimate as of Oct 2026. Fewer people means a higher share each.
Which vehicle for your group
One vehicle and driver for the whole circuit; leave a seat or two spare for luggage.
| People | Vehicle | Full day (250 km), each |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Tempo Traveller 12-seater (9–12 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| 17 | Tempo Traveller 17-seater (13–17 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| 26 | Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater (18–26 seats) | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| 35 | Mini Bus 28–35 seater (27–35 seats) | ₹11,000–15,000 |
| 49 | AC Coach 40–49 seater (36–49 seats) | ₹15,000–20,200 |
Sizes come from the seats each vehicle class carries; leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips. Day fares are indicative, with driver allowance and 5% GST.
Good to know
- Gir safaris are closed from 16 June to 15 October: in those months swap day 4 for Junagadh and Girnar.
- Phones are not allowed inside the Dwarkadhish and Somnath temples.
Operators for Saurashtra temple circuit
Approved operators who take groups to Saurashtra temple circuit. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Riddhi Siddhi Tours and Travels
VerifiedTravel Agency
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
3 vehicles · 17–56 seats
- Replies in ~15 h
Om shiv shakti travel
Travel Agency
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Group tours & packages
prajapati tour and traveles
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
400 km by road from Ahmedabad
1 vehicle · 20 seats
Questions groups ask
How many days do you need for Saurashtra temple circuit?
5 days. Over 5 days: day 1: Ahmedabad to Dwarka; day 2: Bet Dwarka and Nageshwar; day 3: Dwarka to Somnath via Porbandar; day 4: Somnath to Sasan Gir; day 5: Sasan Gir to Ahmedabad.
How far is the Saurashtra temple circuit circuit?
About 1,112 km of driving in total. The longest day is day 1 (Ahmedabad to Dwarka), 440 km. Group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour with stops.
What does a Saurashtra temple circuit trip cost for a group?
For 5 days with driver: Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹30,100–38,000; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹35,400–43,300; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹40,600–51,100; Mini Bus 28–35 seater ₹56,400–76,100; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹76,100–1,02,300; AC Coach 50–56 seater ₹89,200–1,15,400 (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.
Can we do the Saurashtra temple circuit in 4 days?
Yes, by dropping Bet Dwarka or the Gir safari. Five days keeps the drives under a day each and suits elders.
Gir safari mate tempo traveller chale? (Can the tempo traveller go on the Gir safari?)
The tempo traveller takes you to Sasan Gir and waits; the safari uses the forest department's jeeps, booked online on girlion.gujarat.gov.in.