Gir, Somnath & Diu
lions, a Jyotirlinga and an island coast

The last Asiatic lions of Gir, the seaside Jyotirlinga at Somnath and the Portuguese island of Diu — wildlife, faith and beaches in one loop.

5 Days / 4 Nights Gir · Somnath · Diu Best for Wildlife, families, couples
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Wildlife & coast

Lions, temples and an island

This journey brings together Gujarat’s three coastal jewels — the golden Gir forest, the only home of the Asiatic lion; the ancient seaside Jyotirlinga at Somnath; and Diu, a sleepy Portuguese island of forts and quiet beaches.

We handle your safari permits and every drive, so you simply enjoy the lions, the aarti and the sea — at an easy, private pace.

At a glance

Trip quick facts

Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Route
Junagadh · Gir · Somnath · Diu
Best time
Oct–Mar (Gir to mid-Jun)
Difficulty
Easy
Ideal for
Wildlife, families, couples
Highest point
Plains & coast
Highlights

What makes this trip special

  • Asiatic lion safari at Gir
  • The seaside Somnath Jyotirlinga & aarti
  • Diu Fort and quiet island beaches
  • Junagadh and the Girnar hill
  • Coastal Kathiawadi cuisine
Day by day

Your day-wise itinerary

A realistic, production-ready plan with drive times, altitudes and seasonal notes — fully customisable to your dates and pace.

Day 1

Arrive → Gir

Route: Rajkot / Junagadh · Gir≈160 km · 3–4 hrs
Morning

Arrive at Rajkot (or Junagadh) and drive to the Gir forest.

Afternoon

Settle into a forest lodge near Sasan Gir.

Evening

A briefing for the morning safari.

Night stayGir (Sasan)
MealsDinner
Altitude~180 m
Road & seasonGood highway then forest road.
Food to tryKathiawadi thali
Photo spotsThe Gir forest edge
Good to knowGir is open roughly mid-Oct to mid-Jun.
Day 2

Gir lion safari

Route: Gir NPsafari · local day
Morning

An early jeep safari for the Asiatic lion, leopard and deer.

Afternoon

The Devaliya interpretation zone (near-guaranteed sightings) or rest.

Evening

A forest evening.

Night stayGir (Sasan)
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~180 m
Road & seasonPark tracks.
Food to tryLodge dining
Photo spotsLions, birdlife
OptionalA second safari
Good to knowWe pre-book permits; sightings are wild and never guaranteed, but Gir is superb.
Day 3

Gir → Somnath

Route: Gir · Somnath≈45 km · 1.5 hrs
Morning

A short drive to the coast at Somnath.

Afternoon

The Jyotirlinga temple, Bhalka Tirth and the Triveni Sangam.

Evening

The grand evening aarti by the sea.

Night staySomnath
MealsBreakfast
Altitudesea level
Road & seasonGood road.
Food to tryCoastal Gujarati food
Photo spotsSomnath temple at dusk
Day 4

Somnath → Diu

Route: Somnath · Diu≈90 km · 2 hrs
Morning

Drive along the coast to the island of Diu.

Afternoon

Diu Fort, St Paul’s Church and the old Portuguese town.

Evening

Sunset at Nagoa or Ghoghla beach.

Night stayDiu
MealsBreakfast
Altitudesea level
Road & seasonGood coastal road; a bridge to the island.
Food to trySeafood, Portuguese-Gujarati fare
Photo spotsDiu Fort, Nagoa beach
OptionalWater sports at Nagoa
Good to knowDiu is a Union Territory (not dry) — relaxed and quiet.
Day 5

Diu → departure

Route: Diu— · —
Morning

A last beach morning.

Afternoon

Transfer to Diu airport or drive to Rajkot.

Evening

Onward journey.

Night stay
MealsBreakfast
Altitudesea level
Road & seasonAirport transfer / highway.
Food to try
Photo spotsThe coast
Good to knowEasy to combine with Dwarka or the Rann.
Choose your style

Package variants

Every itinerary above is available in the comfort level that suits you.

Budget

Clean 3★ stays & homestays, smart pacing.

Deluxe

Boutique 4★ hotels with the best views.

Premium

Premium resorts, private guides & experiences.

Luxury

Iconic retreats & bespoke touches throughout.

Family / Honeymoon

Tuned for couples or families — rooms, pace & extras.

Transparent, always

What’s included

✓ Inclusions

  • Handpicked stays with breakfast
  • Private, chauffeur-driven AC car for the hills
  • All transfers and inter-place drives
  • Local guides at the main sights
  • A dedicated tour manager & 24×7 support
  • All applicable taxes and a GST invoice

✗ Exclusions

  • Flights / train to the start point (we can arrange)
  • Lunches & dinners unless specified
  • Monument / activity entry fees (added on request)
  • Personal expenses, tips & shopping
  • Travel insurance (recommended)
  • Anything not listed under inclusions
Answers

Gir, Somnath Diu FAQs

The best window is Oct–Mar (Gir to mid-Jun). We tailor the season to your dates and advise on snow, monsoon and pass-closure timing so your trip runs smoothly.

We begin from Rajkot and handle every transfer and internal drive in a private chauffeur-driven car. Tell us your arrival flight or train and we plan around it.

This route is designed as a well-paced 5 Days / 4 Nights journey. We can shorten or extend it, add rest days, or combine it with a nearby region — it is fully customisable.

Yes — the pace, stays and activities are tuned for wildlife, families, couples. Difficulty is rated Easy, and we adjust everything to your comfort.

Handpicked stays with daily breakfast (dinner on request). Choose your tier — Standard, Deluxe, Premium or Luxury — and we match the stays and inclusions to it, always with a GST invoice.

Every journey is private and customised, so we quote per person after learning your dates, group size and hotel tier — with no hidden charges and a proper GST invoice.

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