Dwarka and Somnath pilgrimage
When: 26th Jan to 30th Jan 2025
Dwarka has the Dwarkadhish Temple dedicated to Krishna, which is one of four sacred Hindu pilgrimage sites called the Chardham founded by Adi Shankaracharya at the four corners of the country. Dwarka is also one of the seven most ancient religious cities (Sapta Puri) in India.
Somnath temple is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites the Tirtha Kshetra for Hindus and is the first among the twelve jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva. It is unclear when the first version of the Somnath temple was built, with estimates varying between the early centuries of the 1st millennium and about the 9th century CE.
Pilgrimage with Nayaswami Gyandev
A Pilgrimage to Krishna’s Dwaraka
with a master story teller –
Nayaswami Gyandev.
Enjoy Satsang, inspiration and restorative experiences of yoga, meditation and reflections that deepen your devotion and inner harmony.
Pilgrimage Schedule
Day 1 – Sunday, 26th January | |
2:35 PM | Flight from Pune to Hirasar |
3:45 PM | Reach Rajkot |
| Afternoon | Leave for Dwarka from Rajkot |
| Evening | Reach Dwarka by 9 PM, Check-in |
Day 2 – Monday, 27th January | |
Morning | Dwarkadhish temple |
Strolling in market or rest in hotel / spend time in temple | |
| Afternoon | Lunch at the hotel |
| Evening | Reach Beyat Dwarka visit |
Day 3 – Tuesday, 28th January | |
Morning | Meditation on own/ on beach |
Breakfast at the hotel | |
Leave for Somnath | |
| Afternoon | Lunch at Fern Hotel – Madhavpur beach |
Reach Porbandar Sudama temple, Storytelling with Nayaswami Gyandev | |
Evening | Somnath – Check in |
Day 4 – Wednesday, 29th January | |
Morning | Early morning Meditation at Somnath beach (if possible) |
Leave for Somnath Jyotirlinga temple | |
| Afternoon | Visit Bhalka tirth Krishna left his body, Tamal tree, Storytelling with Nayaswami Gyandev |
Return to hotel and rest | |
Evening | Beach walk |
Day 5 – Thursday, 30th January | |
Morning | Checkout Leave for Rajkot |
4:55 PM | Flight from Rajkot to Pune |
6:15 PM | Reach Pune Airport |
More Info
Getting Around
When possible, we will reach our destinations by car/bus. The weather will be pleasant (not too hot or cold) during this time of the year.
Our Hotel
Rooms have simple furnishings, A/C, and an attached bath. All meals are included.
Arrival & Departure
You would arrive at Rajkot Airport on 26th Jan. You may book a cab from airport to hotel in Dwarka.
You need to book a cab to Rajkot Airport on 30th Jan.
Note: These 2 travels are not included in programme fees
Flights
Applicable for Pune only:
We have only one flight from Pune to Hirasar on Sunday, 26th Jan at 2:35 PM IST
And only one flight coming back from Hirasar to Pune on Thursday, 30th Jan at 4:55 PM IST
Programme Fees
The program fee includes all group transportation; lodging; breakfasts and dinners; and group tips. Not included in the fee are medical care; donations at ashrams; personal hotel expenses such as room service or laundry and travel from ‘Airport to Dwarka on 26th Jan’ and ‘Somnath to Airport on 30th Jan’.
Payments
Programme Fees: 39,000 Rs
(Excluding Airport transfers and flights,
Includes [4 nights, 5 days] stay, local transport, all meals)
Book your seat: 25,000 till Tuesday 3rd Dec
Balance 14,000 Rs need to be paid till 30th Dec
UPI
NEFT
Bank details of Ananda Yoga School of India are as following:
Beneficiary Name : Ananda Sangha Trust-Yoga Account
Beneficiary A/c No : 50100481262076
Bank Name : HDFC Bank Ltd
Branch : B-17 Geetanjali Enclave
IFSC Code : HDFC0000614
SWIFT Code : HDFCINBB
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