Somnath Dwarka Tour from Ahmedabad 2026: 4 Days from ₹18,999

A 4-day Somnath and Dwarka tour from Ahmedabad costs from ₹18,999 per person with us, with return AC transport, 3 nights within walking distance of the temples, and pure vegetarian breakfasts and dinners (prices checked 16 Oct 2026). For a couple that is ₹37,998, and our 3-day Gir lion safari trip, from ₹16,999 per person, can be joined to the same drive.

The price includes return AC transport from Ahmedabad, 1 night in Somnath and 2 nights in Dwarka, all breakfasts and dinners (pure vegetarian), the Bet Dwarka crossing and a guide at both main temples. Lunches, special darshan or VIP queue tickets, and offerings and prasad are extra. GST is shown in your written quote; TCS applies only to trips abroad, so there is none on this one.

Prices checked 16 Oct 2026 from our live trip pages. Temple timings checked with the Shree Somnath Trust and the Dwarkadhish temple's own site, and Sudarshan Setu with the Press Information Bureau, in October 2026.

How much does a Somnath and Dwarka tour from Ahmedabad cost?

From ₹18,999 per person for 4 days and 3 nights. These are our three Gujarat trips that start and end in Ahmedabad, priced per person as listed on 16 Oct 2026:

Group totals, before GST (children are priced in your quote):

Transport is by AC vehicle from Ahmedabad, so a larger family group can travel together in one plan. Tell us how many people and how much luggage, and the quote sets the vehicle.

What does a 4-day Somnath, Dwarka and Bet Dwarka plan look like?

This is the plan on our trip page. The drives run through Saurashtra, and the stays are close enough to walk to darshan.

The Dwarkadhish temple stands over the Gomti, with 56 steps down to the ghat, and Nageshwar is a Jyotirlinga, so the trip covers two Jyotirlingas with Somnath.

What are the darshan and aarti timings at Somnath and Dwarkadhish?

These are the timings each temple publishes, checked in October 2026. Both can change on festival days.

Two things to plan around:

• Dwarkadhish closes from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, and darshan also pauses for short periods during the day for bhog and the morning abhishek (8:00 to 9:00 am). Plan the hot afternoon as rest time at the hotel.
• Somnath's sound-and-light show runs in the evening after the aarti and is not held in the monsoon. The trust's FAQ gives 8:00 to 9:00 pm, while its darshan page says 7.45 to 8.45 pm, so confirm the time at the temple on the day.

For Janmashtami, Dwarka becomes very crowded; tell us if you want to be there for it or to avoid it.

How do you reach Bet Dwarka now that Sudarshan Setu is open?

By road, across the bridge. The Prime Minister inaugurated Sudarshan Setu on 25 Feb 2024, connecting the Okha mainland with Beyt Dwarka island (Press Information Bureau, checked October 2026). PIB describes it as the longest cable-stayed bridge in the country, at around 2.32 km, and notes that before it was built, pilgrims had to rely on boats to reach Beyt Dwarka. Its footpath carries verses from the Bhagavad Gita and images of Bhagwan Krishna on both sides.

Our trip page still lists a Bet Dwarka boat transfer. Your written quote confirms whether your group crosses by Sudarshan Setu or by boat, so you know before you pay.

Is the trip easy for elderly parents?

Yes, it is one of our gentlest trips for parents. Both temples are reached by short, mostly level walks from the vehicle, the hotels are within walking distance of darshan, and all meals included are pure vegetarian, with Jain meals on request. Points to plan for:

• At Somnath, the trust's FAQ says wheelchairs and golf carts are available at the main gate for senior citizens and physically challenged visitors, and there is a lift inside the temple premises.
• At Dwarkadhish, the 56 steps down to the Gomti ghat need care, and you walk barefoot on stone that gets hot by midday. Morning and evening darshan are cooler.
• Queues: special darshan or VIP queue tickets are not included. If a parent cannot stand for long, tell us and we plan the visits around it.

What are the temple rules on dress, phones and bags?

Somnath. The Shree Somnath Trust's FAQ says electronic equipment and gadgets are strictly prohibited inside, and photography is not allowed. You can leave phones and cameras in lockers at the cloak room, which the trust says is free. Saris, dhotis, trousers, T-shirts and skirts are allowed; miniskirts and disrespectful dress are not. Smoking is not allowed near the temple. The FAQ does not mention bags, so carry as little as you can.

Dwarkadhish. The temple's site publishes its timetable but no rules on phones or bags that we could find in October 2026. Plan to leave phones and bags in the vehicle or at the hotel, and check at the gate before booking any special darshan.

For both, dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered; it is the simplest way to avoid any question at the gate.

Can you add Gir to the same trip?

Yes. Our Gir: The Asiatic Lion Safari trip already drives through Somnath on its way home, so the two join naturally: Ahmedabad to Sasan Gir for two nights and two safaris, then Somnath for one night and Dwarka for two, then home. Booked separately, the two trips add up to ₹35,998 per person; a joined route is priced in your quote.

Our Gir trip page gives December to March as the best months. Safari permits are booked on the official Gir permit site (girlion.gujarat.gov.in), and we book them ahead, so send us each traveller's ID details well in advance. A sighting is never guaranteed, which is why the trip has two safaris.

For a shorter weekend, the Statue of Unity trip is 2 days from ₹8,999. More ideas are in our weekend getaways from Ahmedabad and the Gujarat guide.

How we help

We run the Somnath and Dwarka trip from Ahmedabad with AC transport, stays near the temples and pure vegetarian meals, and we set the pace around your parents. Tell us your dates, how many are travelling and whether you want Gir added: start with a message.

Sources, checked October 2026: Shree Somnath Trust, FAQ; Shree Somnath Trust, Somnath darshan; Dwarkadhish temple, time table; Press Information Bureau, Sudarshan Setu, 25 Feb 2024; Gujarat Forest Department, Gir permits.

FAQs

How many days are enough for Somnath and Dwarka from Ahmedabad? Four days and three nights covers both temples, Bet Dwarka, Nageshwar and the drives, with one night in Somnath and two in Dwarka. Our trip is from ₹18,999 per person with AC transport and pure veg breakfasts and dinners (prices checked 16 Oct 2026).

What are the aarti timings at Somnath temple? The Shree Somnath Trust lists three daily aartis, at 7:00 am, 12:00 noon and 7:00 pm, with darshan from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm (checked October 2026). Timings can change on festival days.

Is Dwarkadhish temple open in the afternoon? No. The temple's timetable gives darshan from 6:30 am to 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm, so it is closed from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Sandhya aarti is at 7:30 pm and Shayan aarti at 8:30 pm.

Can you reach Bet Dwarka by road now? Yes. Sudarshan Setu, inaugurated on 25 Feb 2024, connects the Okha mainland with Beyt Dwarka island, according to PIB. Your quote confirms whether our group crosses by the bridge or by boat.

Are mobile phones allowed inside Somnath temple? No. The Shree Somnath Trust says electronic equipment and gadgets are strictly prohibited and photography is not allowed, and phones can be left in the free lockers at the cloak room.

Is the Somnath Dwarka tour suitable for senior citizens? Yes. Walks from the vehicle are short and mostly level, Somnath has wheelchairs and golf carts at the main gate and a lift inside, and all included meals are pure vegetarian. The 56 steps at the Gomti ghat in Dwarka need care.