Lion Safari & Panoramic Tour Of Gujarat

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at Ahmedabad, local sightseeing. Overnight Ahmedabad

Stop At: Sabarmati Ashram / Mahatma Gandhi's Home, Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya, Ahmedabad 380027 India
Welcome to India! A country that never fails to mesmerize you. Either arrive fresh at Ahmedabad Airport/Train Station or you will be picked up from your location in Ahmedabad. Meet your driver for your wonderful 07 days journey. Today, you will explore the historic and cultural monuments of Ahmedabad resting in the middle of a bustling city. Ahmedabad is India's First World Heritage City.

Your day begins as you visit Sabarmati Ashram - a place from where Mahatma Gandhi started his Salt March and India's freedom movement. Later, you will have a quick walking tour of the heart of the city - Walled city of Ahmedabad, an ancient city known for its unique 'Pol' culture. You will also visit Hutheesing Jain Temple – famous for his amazing stone carvings, Sardar Patel Memorial and BAPS Akshardham Swaminarayan Temple in Gandhinagar – the Capital City of Gujarat State. In the evening, you will have a traditional dinner at one of the most celebrated places. Overnight at the hotel in Ahmedabad.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Hutheesing Jain Temple, Shahibaug Rd, Bardolpura, Delhi Darwaza, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380004, India
Hutheesing Jain Temple – famous for his amazing stone carvings
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Memorial, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport Road, Ahmedabad 382475 India
Historic Moti Shahi Mahal palace was built by the Mughal emperor Shahjahan between 1618 and 1622. It now hosts the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Memorial, which is a museum and exhibition center dedicated to Vallabhbhai Patel
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Akshardham Temple, J Road, Sector 20, Gandhinagar 3820202 India
BAPS Akshardham Swaminarayan Temple in Gandhinagar – the Capital City of Gujarat State. In the evening
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel in Ahmedabad

Day 2: Ahmedabad to Gir. Evening at Leisure

Stop At: Sasan Gir, Sasan Gir, Gir National Park, Gir Somnath District, Gujarat
Wake up early today morning, enjoy breakfast and travel towards Sasan Gir. This is an 8 Hour Journey from Ahmedabad. You will reach your resort in the early evening. The rest of the day shall be at leisure. Enjoy dinner at the hotel. Your resort located at the serene place. There is nothing between you and nature.
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel/resort in Sasan Gir.

Day 3: Early Morning Lion Safari. Local sightseeing.

Stop At: Sasan Gir National Park, Sinh Sadan Gir Somnath District Sasan Road, Sasan Gir, Gir National Park 362135 India
Grab a quick bite and head out for Open Jeep Safari of Gir Lions. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. You will explore Asiatic Lions roaming and roaring around. Don’t forget to capture those rare moments! Your Jeep safari will last for an hour. Visit the souvenir shop nearby. Return to your hotel and enjoy breakfast at leisure.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Devalia Safari Park, Malia Sasan Road, Sasan Gir, Gir National Park 362135 India
Visit Souvenir shop and meet local artisans around
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Diu Fort, Diu Coast, Diu, Diu Island India
Diu being a Portuguese colony in the past; there are numerous churches and chapels around.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Diu, Diu, Diu Island, Diu District, Daman and Diu
Naida Caves are must-visit places. Moreover, Diu being a Portuguese colony in the past; there are numerous churches and chapels around. St Francis of Assisi Church and St Paul’s Church are the finest examples.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel in Diu.

Day 4: Diu to Somnath. Visit Somnath Temple. Local Sightseeing.

Stop At: Somnath Temple, Somnath 362110 India
Today, post breakfast, enjoy a quick 1-hour drive from Diu to Somnath. It holds major importance in Hinduism. Also, it is the first of the 12 Jyortilings - Lord Shiva Temples across India. This temple was built in the 4th century BC. It has been several times after being invaded by Muslim rulers. Located strategically at the Arabian Sea, there is an Arrow Pillar at the rear of the temple, which is known as ‘Banastambha’ in Sanskrit. It denotes that there is no land in a straight line between Somnath seashore until Antarctica.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Bhalka Tirth, Prabhas-Veraval Highway 5 Km From City, Somnath 362001 India
a place where Lord Krishna was hit by an arrow and left for heavenly abode.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Triveni Sangam, Junagarh District, Somnath 362001 India
a confluence of Three Rivers
Duration: 15 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel in Somnath

Day 5: Somnath to Dwarka. Visit Temple. Local Sightseeing.

Stop At: Somnath Temple, Somnath 362110 India
Enjoy early morning prayers
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Madhavapur Beach, Junagadh 362230 India
Wake up early morning and rush to the temple to witness Mangala Aarti - a prayer offered to wake up Lord Shiva. It is a mesmerizing sight. Return to the hotel later and freshen up, enjoy the breakfast. Later today, you will have a long but scenic coastal drive from Somnath to Dwarka.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kirti Mandir Temple, Porbandar India
a place where Mahatma was born, now turned into a memorial.
Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Porbandar, Porbandar, Porbandar District, Gujarat
A Birth city of Mahatma Gandhi

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel in Dwarka

Day 6: Dwarka Local Sightseeing

Stop At: Dwarkadhish Temple, Jagad Mandir Complex, Dwarka India
Just like Somnath, you may attend early morning prayers at the temple around 0615 hrs.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sudama Setu (Sudama Bridge), Near Dwarikadhesh temple, dwarika Over Gomti Rever, for Visiting to Pancha Teearthm, Dwarka India
suspension bridge
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Beyt Dwarika, Dwarka India
An Island nearby
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Gomti Ghat, Dwarka India
the confluence of River Gomti with Arabian Sea
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel in Dwarka

Day 7: Drive from Dwarka to Ahmedabad

Stop At: Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad District, Gujarat
On the last day of the tour, post breakfast, you will head towards Ahmedabad. This will be around 9 Hours Journey. You will reach Ahmedabad by late evening. You shall be dropped at the Airport/train station/your accommodation. The tour concludes at Ahmedabad.
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.