🛕 Devotional Trail & Sightseeing Around Kankai Mataji Temple

Make the most of your spiritual journey by visiting nearby holy and scenic places. Below is a curated trail of temples, cultural sites, and peaceful nature spots you can explore before or after your darshan at Kankai Mataji Temple.

🌿 Places to Visit Around Kankai Mataji (Gir)

• Devaliya Safari Park: A fenced eco-tourism zone for seeing Asiatic lions safely
• Kamleshwar Dam: A scenic spot within Gir, good for bird watching and photography
• Tulsishyam Temple & Hot Springs: 35 km from the forest – features natural geothermal springs and a Krishna temple
• Gir Interpretation Zone: Learn about Gir Forest’s wildlife and tribal culture
• Sasan Gir Village: Local shops, forest entry permits, and homestays available

🛤️ Devotional Route: Gir → Somnath → Dwarka

For devotees following a complete yatra of Gujarat’s sacred sites, here’s the ideal spiritual sequence after visiting Kankai Mataji:

1. Kankai Mataji Temple – View on Map
2. Somnath Jyotirlinga – View on Map
3. Bhalka Tirth – View on Map
4. Triveni Sangam – View on Map
5. Porbandar (Krishna-Sudama Temple) – View on Map
6. Dwarka (Dwarkadhish Temple) – View on Map

📌 Optional Nearby Temples & Retreats

• Junagadh: Uparkot Fort, Girnar Hill (9999 steps), Jain temples
• Talala: Bhutnath Mahadev Temple and local mango orchards
• Jetpur: Hanuman Mandir and textile shopping
• Rajkot: Swaminarayan Temple, Ramakrishna Ashram

🚌 Trusted Tour Operators & Booking Platforms

• Gujarat Tourism Official Website: State-run packages, Gir safaris, and Somnath-Dwarka tours
• IRCTC Tourism: Indian Railways’ temple tours including Dwarka and Somnath
• SOTC India: Customizable Gujarat pilgrimage packages
• Yatra / MakeMyTrip: Budget-friendly and luxury packages to Somnath & Dwarka
• Travelyaari: Bus bookings to Gir, Somnath, and Dwarka

\”Let your pilgrimage to Mataji be the start of a journey filled with blessings, discovery, and divine memories.\”