Dwarka Somnath with Gir 05N / 06D

A 6-day Gujarat circuit covering temples, beaches, and wildlife. Start in Ahmedabad, then head to Dwarka for 2 nights to visit Dwarkadhish Temple, Bet Dwarka, and Nageshwar Jyotirlinga. Continue to Somnath for 1 night for Somnath Jyotirlinga aarti and Bhalka Tirth. Pass through Diu for Nagoa Beach and Diu Fort. Stay 1 night near Gir National Park for an Asiatic lion safari in Sasan Gir. Return to Ahmedabad for 1 night with time for Sabarmati Ashram or local shopping. Includes 3/4-star hotels, daily breakfast, safari permit, sightseeing, and private AC transfers. Perfect for pilgrims + wildlife lovers in one trip.

• Day 01 : Arrive Ahmadabad – drive to Dwarka (400 Kms, 8 Hrs drive)

  Scheduled arrive Ahmadabad Airport / Railway station, Take breakfast in the hotel and depart for Dwarka is one of the foremost Chardham located on the western shore of the Okhamandal peninsula on the right bank of the Gomti River. It is closely associated with Lord Krishna. Upon arrival check into hotel.
  Overnight stay in hotel.

• Day 02 : Dwarka– Sightseeing

  Post breakfast at hotel visit Dwarkadheesh Temple also called Jagat Mandir dedicated to Krishna was originally built 2500years ago followed by sightseeing of religious town including visit of Nageshwar Temple –, One of the 12th Jyotirlingas of Shiva, Rukmini Temple and Gopi Talav.
  
  In the afternoon take ferry for Bet Dwarka located 30km north of town of Dwarka. You can take ferry at your cost which will take hardly 15-20 minutes to reach the island. Post prayers back to hotel.
  Overnight stay in hotel.

• Day 03 : Dwarka –Somnath (250Kms, 4.5/ 5 Hrs drive)

  Post breakfast in the hotel depart for Somnath. In the afternoon arrive Somnath and check into hotel. Post fresh up explore the city of Somnath is an important pilgrimage and tourist destination located on the western Coast of Gujarat. It is the first among 12 Jyotirlingas Shrine of Lord Shiva. It is believed that this is the place where Krishna ended his lila on earth and then left for heavenly abode. Visit Triveni Sagam, and Geeta Mandir Chopati etc. In the evening visit the Somnath Temple and join Aarti followed by light and Sound show (at your own cost).
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• Day 04 : Somnath - Diu – Sasangir National Park

  Post breakfast in the hotel leave for Diu by road. Diu is well known for its beaches, Monuments and memorials to be explored by the tourists. Here you can visit Naida Caves, Diu Fort, Nagoa Beach, Dinosaur Park and Diu Museum etc. By evening drive back to Gir National park to have night stay.
  Overnight in the hotel.

• Day 05 : Sasangir - Ahmedabad (345Kms, 6Hrs drive)

  In the morning enjoy the safari at your own cost. Explore the Gir National Park is home of some 300 Asiatic Lions. Sasan Gir is only place in world outside African continent where lion can be seen in its natural habitat. Gir Wildlife Sanctuary is the last refuge of Asiatic lions in India and the lion population residing in the park is a little over 300.
  
  The whole coverage area of Gir Sanctuary is about 560-square-mile (1,450-sq-kms). Gir is not just about Lions, the second most commonly found predator in the Gir is Leopard. InfactGir national park is also home to one of the largest Leopard populations in any park in India, and especially in the hotter season they can sometimes be seen at night close to the lodges. Other animal residents of the Gir national park are Sambar Deer, Chital Spotted Deer, Nilgai Antelope, Chowsingha Four-Horned Antelope, Chinkara Gazelle, Wild Boar, Langur Monkey, Jackal, and Hyena and numerous birds like Paradise Flycatcher, Bonneli's Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle, Woodpeckers Flamingo etc.Back to hotel for breakfast. Later in the afternoon depart for Ahmedabad. On reaching check into hotel.
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• Day 06 : Ahmedabad –Sightseeing / Airport departure

  Post breakfast at hotel check out and proceed to explore the city of Ahmadabad; is the largest city of Gujarat located on the Bank of Sabarmati River just 30kms away from the state capital – Gandhinagar. Start the sightseeing and visit Gandhi Ashram founded by Mahatma Gandhi along the Sabarmati River followed by Hathising Jain Temple, Jhulta Minara, and Kankaria Lake etc.
  
  In the afternoon scheduled transfer to Ahmedabad Airport to board the flight for onward Destination.
  Tour Ends with happy memories.