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Jain Yatra Kutchh

Duration: 06 Nights / 07 Days
Specialty: Religion/Spirituality/Arts/Architecture/Archaeology/Culture/History/Heritage

Day 01: Bhuj
Arrive at Bhuj meet our representative will receive you at the airport. You will then be driven to your hotel and assisted while Check in to the hotel. After freshening up we will start the sightseeing of Bhuj city:

Bhuj is situated in the Kutch district of Gujarat. It is the administrative city of Kutch and therefore occupies an important place (At Bhuj if there are any foreigners in the Group, they may have to register with the Foreigner Tourist Office for acquiring Permit to visit the restricted areas of Banni - Our Representative on your behalf will manage all the procedures)

Aaina Mahal: Aaina Mahal is one of the most exquisite monuments in Bhuj, located in the fort complex along with the Parag Mahal. The Palace is a sheer work of art and a must watch for all. The architecture of the Mahal is greatly influenced by the European style. Aaina Mahal was converted from a dream to reality by the master architect Ramsinh Malam. He undertook training in Holland to make Aaina Mahal an architectural marvel it is today. The palace is a two storied building with Darbar Hall, hall of mirrors, and suites for royal family. It stands adorned with mirror work, tile work and fountains.

Prag Mahal: Prag Mahal was designed by the famous architect Colonel Henry Saint Wilkins. It took 10 years to build the monument, at an astounding cost of rupees 20 lakh. The palace serves as a fine example of Italian Gothic style, combined with some European style elements.

The Kutch Museum:  The Kutch Museum was earlier known as Fergusson Museum. It was built by Maharao Khengarji III in 1877 AD. The museum is constructed in Italian style and located on the banks of the Hamirsar Lake. It is one of the famous museums in the entire state and has a rich collection of Kshatrapa inscriptions, various archeological objects, and fine collection of arms and specimens of various crafts of the Kutch region.

Other Places of Interest: Other places of interest at Bhuj are Cenotaphs of Kutch rulers, Snake Temple at Bhujiyo Hill Fort, Swami Narayan Temple, The Darbargadh Palace, Sharad Bagh Palace, Chattardi, Harmisar Lake, Hathisthan, Vegetable Market, Hatkeshwar Temple and Alfred High School.

Overnight stay at Bhuj.

Day 02:  Than/ Mata no Madh/ Lakhpat / Nakhatrana
After your breakfast we will drive to Than Monastery, Dinodhar Hill, Mata no madh and Lakhpat.

Than Monastery and Dinodhar Hill: The Dinodhar Hill, 386 meters high, stands near Aral village. On its summit is a temple dedicated to Dhoramnath, who is said to have performed rigorous penances here for 12 years. This is a good tracking spot with ample wildlife and flora. At the foot of Dinodhar is the Than Monastery with another Dhoramnath Temple and several other shrines.





Mata no Madh: This shrine or Ashapura is steeped in antiquity as far as its origin is concerned. There are references to this goddess in the Puranas, Rudrayamal Tantra and so on which are all said to point to this shrine in Kutch.

Lakhpat: Lakhpat the Fort which sits at the point where Kori Creek meets the Great Rann of Kachchh. The first Guru of the Sikhs Guru Nanak is believed to have camped in Lakhpat on his way to and from Mecca. Lakhpat was once a thriving ports with daily revenue believed to exceed one hundred thousand (one lakh) koris, hence the name Lakhpat. Afterwards we drive to Nakhatrana for your dinner and overnight stay. Overnight stay at Nakhatrana.

Day 03:  Koteshwar / Narayan Sarovar / Kothara / Tera / Nakhatrana
After your breakfast we will leave for Koteshwar, Narayan Sarovar and Kothara.
Koteshwar: Perched on the western Land’s End of the Indian mainland, this Shiva temple is close to Narayan Sarovar.

Narayan Sarovar: The famous temple complex of Narayan Sarovar and the lake is one of five sacred Hindu lakes of India. A must-see for all pilgrims visiting Kutch.

Kothara Teerth: This sacred place belongs to the group of the five sacred places of the Abdasa Taluka. This temple of the group of the five large temples has a distinct workmanship. On the thirteenth day of the bright half of the month of Magh in the year 1918 of the Vikram era, it was formally installed by Acharya Ratnasagarsuriji of Achalgachchha. The writer of the poem ‘Kesharji Nayak’ on the Shetrunjaya temple was a native of this place. This temple is also named ‘Kalyan Tunk’. This chief temple is compared to the Meruprabha temple, is extremely beautiful inside as well as outside.

Tera Tirth: Since this temple belongs to the group of the five temples of Abdasa, it has a special significance. It is believed that the idol of this temple was formally installed by King Samprati. This temple was rebuilt in the year 1915 of the Vikram era and in the year 1927; its last renovation was accomplished under the auspices of Acharya Gunasagarsurishvarji. The workmanship of the nine peaks in this sacred place is very famous. In the chief temple, there are six small temples. In the temple, there are walls - paintings of sacred places. Overnight stay at Nakhatrana.

Day 04: Layja/Suthari/ Mandvi
Morning we drive towards Layja Teerth: The idol in this temple is of the times of King Samprati. This splendid temple was installed on the eleventh day of the bright half of the month of Magh in the year 1919 of the Vikram era. The idol of Bhagawan Risabhdev is to the right and the idol of Bhagawan Ajitnath is to the left of the Mulnayak Bhagawan Mahavir Swami. In the upper part of this vast splendid two-storied temple, there is a beautiful marble Samavasarana. Belonging to the times of King Samprati, there is an idol of Bhagawan Parshvanath.

Suthari Teerth: This sacred place is regarded to be the chief sacred place of the ‘Abdasa’ Taluka of Bhuj - Kutch. Since this image is very miraculous, it is widely famous. The idol often works miracles. Shri Uddeshi Shravaka got this idol from a villager. He took it home and put it in the granary. The granary got filled with grains. Similarly, the ghee - pots remained full, though ghee was used. The devotees, therefore, called the idol Dhrutakallol Parshvanath. This temple was formally installed on the eighth day of the bright half of the month of Vaishakh in the year 1895 of the Vikram era. Thrice in a year, the sun rays touch the feet of the idol.

We then proceed to Mandvi which is famous for its 400 year old ship building industry and clean beaches, is a quaint port town that also makes for a good base to explore the southern stretch of Kachchh. It has a nice stretch of blue water and has a Royal summer retreat known as Vijay Vilas Palace built by Vijayrajji.




Vijay Vilas Palace: Vijay Vilas Palace is one of the main attractions of Mandvi. It is a splendid monument set amidst sprawling gardens and dotted by a number of marble fountains. The palace was constructed by Rao Pragmalji and designed by a Jaipur architect. Vijay Vilas Palace was built in the year 1920 AD. It contains all the elements of Rajput style of architecture and is a must visit destination.

Bhagwan Shantinath Temple: There is a vast and beautiful temple of Bhagawan Shantinath in Shri Meghji Pethraj Jain Ashram which is at the end of the bridge in the city. This Ashram is an extraordinary Teerth of service to humanity. It is a comfortable place for helpless, weak and old people to live in. Dedicated to the aim of service to humanity, this Ashram which is managed by the sangha, also provides good accommodation for weak Sadhus and Sadhvis who are unable to wander about. The store-house of manuscripts in this tirth is very ancient.

Mandvi Beach: Another hot spot here is the Private beach of the Vijay Vilas Palace. It is maintained by the tourism department. Consequently, it has been the location for many film shootings. The pristine beauty of the beach is a huge crowd puller.
Overnight stay at Mandvi.

Day 5: Bhujpur/ Bidada/ Nani Khakhar/ Mandvi
After breakfast leave for Bhujpur. Bhujpur Teerth: At the entrance of the village, on the wall of the temple, there is a painting of Vastupal Tejpal. it gives an idea of the antiquity and splendor of the temple. The temple is beautifully constructed. According to historical records, when the parents of Vastupal are died, he decided to go on a pilgrimage to Siddhachalji to soothe his grief. Before going, he thought of burying his wealth under the ground. As he went to bury his wealth under a tree, he saw there a large copper vessel, full of wealth. Anupamadevi said to Vastupal "If you want to go to a low state of life, bury the wealth under the ground and if you want to go to a high state of life, beautify the hills with summits" As a result, the temples of Girnar and Delwada and the tirth of Bhujpur came into existence.

Bidada Teerth: This is a vast and splendid temple with five beautiful peaks in the center of the village. Bhagawan Risabhdev, the Mulnayak is there. In the upper storey, there is an idol of Bhagawan Chandraprabh. Beside him, there are small temples of Bhagawan Neminath and Bhagawan Parshvanath. At the back of the temple, there are paintings of tirths and in the center of the temple, there is Samavasarana. In this samavasarana, there is a Four-side idol of Bhagawan Mahavir Swami. There are also paintings of Sheth Shri Jagdusha and of Muni Sthulibhadra.

Nani Khakhar Teerth: In the hundred years old temple with a splendid and vast compound, there are idols of Bhagawan Padmaprabh Swami to the right and Bhagawan Chandraprabh Swami to the left of the Mulnayak Chintamani Parshvanath. Since the temple is ancient, the artistry and the construction are superb. Afterwards we drive backwards Mandvi for overnight stay. Overnight stay at Mandvi.

Day 06: Bhadreshwar / Mundra / Kera / Bhuj
After your breakfast we leave for Bhuj via Bhadreshwar, Mundra and Kera.

Bhadreshwar Teerth: This town is mainly famous for the Vasai Jain Tirth, one of the most important Jain pilgrimage sites in Kachchh. This temple was built about 1600 years ago. Bhadravati was the ancient name of this place. There are references to this city which were made in the times of the Mahabharat. Shravak Devchandra found this place and laid the foundation stone of this temple. There are references showing that this temple was renovated by Shrimalis in the year 1134 and by Sheth Shri Jagdu Shah in the year 1314 of the Vikram era. When this city deteriorated in the course time, this idol of Bhagawan Parshvanath was safeguarded by a Jain mark. In the year 1688 of the Vikram era, Sheth Vardhaman Shah Developed this sacred place and formally reinstalled the ancient idol of Bhagawan Parshvanath which brightly shines there even today. In 1939 of the Vikram era, Mithabai, the wife of Sheth Monsi Tejsi, accomplished the last renovation of this temple. This is the birth place of the famous donor Sheth Shri Jagdu Shah who lived in the fourteenth century. In the history of India, he has an illustrated name as donor.

Mundra: This port town is famous for its salt and spice exports. It is renowned for seafarers like Kanji Malam, who is created with guiding Vasco de Gama on the direct route across the Indian Ocean from the Cape of Good Hope to India.

Kera Teerth: Kera village is home to a Shiva Temple from the Solanki period. Next to the temple stands the poorly – maintained Fort of Kapilkot.

Anjar Teerth: It is difficult to infer the antiquity of this idol. The disease of King Ajaypal was cured by water used in bathing this idol. He, therefore, settled this village, and got the idol formally installed in the temple. Hundreds of ancient stepped-wells are present here. A bell found here bears the carvings of ‘Shri Ajahara Parshvanath, the year 1034 of the Vikram era, Raichand Jechand Shah’. This proves that this is a very ancient place which was prosperous, the water used in bathing the idol, cured the disease (ajar) of the king. Devotees, therefore, know Bhagawan by the name of Ajahara Parshwnath. Even today, many diseases of faithful devotees are cured by the water used in bathing the idol and miracles happen. The water used in bathing the idol is regarded by Jains and non-Jains as nectar. In the present times fair are held here every year on the fifteenth day of the bright half of the month of Kartak, on the fifteenth day of the bright half of the month a Chaitra and on the tenth day of the dark half of the month of Magsar.
After a long day we leave towards Bhuj, where on arrival you will be assisted to check in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Bhuj.

Day 7:  Bhujodi / Rudramata / Kota / Bhuj
After your breakfast we will check out of the hotel and visit Bhujodi, Rudramata and Kotay

Bhujodi: Nestled away in Bhujidi is community of master artisans versed in traditional weaving, tie – dyeing and block printing. You can see live demonstrations and buy directly from the artisans.

Rudramata: The Rudrani Temple here is dedicated to four Hindu goddesses – Ashapura, Rudrani, Ravechi and Momaya.

Kotay: We will visit the Kotay Temple and later on proceed towards Mekran Dada Temple.

After lunch transfer to international airport to board flight for onward journey. Tour ends with sweet memories...