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Beaches and Wildlife - Sasangir - Diu (4 nights)

This is a mixed Short-break Itinerary to visit Beaches of Diu and Asiatic Lion Sanctuary of Gir.

Day 1 - Arrive at Rajkot and Proceed to Gir (160 kms). Evening Safari at Gir

Day 2 - More park Safaris. Spot Asiatic Lions, Crocodiles and Birds.

Day 3 -  Proceed to Diu Via Somnath (Jyotirlinga Shiva Temple) - 160 kms. Relax 

Day 4 - Visit Different Sightseeing spots in Diu (Such as Nagoa Beach, Jallandhar Shrine, St. Pauls Church, Diu Museum, Diu Fort). 

Day 5 - Proceed back to Veraval (90 kms) for the Train or Bhavnagar (225 kms) for the flight 

Extentions (1 night)- 

  1. Dwarka (Famous for Krishna temple and a known pilgrimage centre) can be added in the itinerary, in which case first point of access would be Dwarka (Train from From Ahmedabad, Mumbai etc.) or Jamnagar (Flight from Mumbai) (148 kms from Dwarka).

  2. Palitana Temples (Jain temple Complex located on a hill visited from guests world over for its architecture and fine carvings) can be visited (60 kms before Bhavnagar) en-route while coming back from Diu and an overnight stay either at Adpur or Bhavnagar can be planned. Khodiyar temple located just at the outskirts of Bhavnagar can also be visited in the same trip.

  3. If Ahmedabad to Ahmedabad Itinerary has to be planned then a transit stay at Rajkot (210 kms) can be planned in the beginning or a straight drive to Gir can be planned from Ahmedabad (360 kms - 7 hours). From Diu, Ahmedabad is 400 kms (7-8 hours) with Bhavnagar as the recommended stopover option (If required).

Accommodation Option

Diu / Ahmedpur Mandvi

Sasan Gir

Radhika Resort

Lion Safari Camp 

Hotel Kohinoor

Gir Birding Lodge 

Magico Do Mar

Amidhara Resort

Access - Veraval is station of Access for both Gir (70 kms) and Diu (90 kms). Veraval has direct overnight trains from Ahmedabad. Other station to access Gir is Rajkot (160 kms). Diu and Rajkot are airports and get flights from Mumbai.

Note: Above is an indicative itinerary and can be customised as per your requirements.

Please email to guj07@nivalink.com with dates of travel for a firm quote (hotel cost and transportation) with an indicative itinerary. 

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