Day 4: Final Stop: Virpur – The Land of Service Our last major stop was Virpur, home of Jalaram Bapa. The temple is known for its tradition of feeding everyone—no donations, no conditions. Sitting and having prasad here was a humbling experience, reminding us of the power of selfless service. Journey Summary Total Distance: ~1221…
Day 3: Dwarka – The Kingdom of Krishna We reached Dwarka late evening and checked into Hotel Dwarika. After a restful night, we began exploring this sacred city. Dwarkadhish Temple Dwarka, believed to be Lord Krishna’s kingdom, holds immense spiritual importance. The Dwarkadhish Temple stands tall with its magnificent architecture and vibrant rituals. Witnessing the…
Day 2 Morning: The Curious World of Alang The next morning, we explored Alang—the world’s largest ship-breaking yard. But beyond the ships lies a fascinating marketplace. Warehouses lined the roads, selling everything imaginable—furniture, machinery, tools, crockery. It’s a treasure hunt for bargain lovers. We could’ve easily spent the entire day here, but after a couple…
Dwarka–Somnath Yatra 2025: A Journey of Faith, Roads & Memories 30th January – 2nd February 2025 Team: Mahesh, Hansa, Bharti, Vinay & Prits (our trusted driver) Day 1: From Navsari to the Sea Route Adventure Our journey began on a relaxed afternoon as we left Navsari at 12:45 PM, heading toward Hazira Port near Surat.…
16/02/23 — Back to Jaipur, Forever Changed Our final day was a long reflective drive back to Jaipur. Between chai breaks and quiet naps, we realized something: This wasn’t just a tour. It was connection. Final Thoughts This Rajasthan road trip gave us: Royal forts and sacred lakes Blue cities and golden deserts Luxury hotels…
Mehrangarh Fort — Guardian of the Blue City High above the desert plains of Jodhpur, perched dramatically on a rocky hill called Bhakurcheeria — “the mountain of birds” — rises the mighty Mehrangarh Fort. Its commanding presence has watched over the region for more than five centuries. The story of Mehrangarh begins in 1459 CE,…
13/02/23 — Ajmer & Pushkar: Sacred Stops on the Road to Jodhpur Morning wheels rolled toward Ajmer and Pushkar. Driving to Ajmer was 135km that took us about 3 hours. Soon after, we reached Pushkar 15km and 40mins away. Pushkar — Where Myth, Water, and Devotion Meet Tucked quietly into the Aravalli hills of Rajasthan,…
12/02/23 — Jaipur: Royal Grandeur & Pink City Magic Sightseeing began in Jaipur, where Rajasthan wears its crown proudly. We stood in awe at Amber Fort, peered through the honeycomb windows of Hawa Mahal, and wandered royal corridors inside City Palace. Kanubhai soaked up the history at Jantar Mantar, while Jay and Sarla hunted the…
From Gujarat to the Golden Sands Our Epic Rajasthan Road Trip (11–16 Feb 2023) By Mahesh Karadia Some trips give you photos. Others give you stories for life. Ours began on 11/02/23, when we drove from Navsari to Surat and onward flight to Jaipur— and from there climbed into our Tempo Traveller van, officially launching…