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Sasan Gir - Diu Break with Dwarka(5 Nights)

Rajkot, Dwarka, Sasan Gir, Diu, Rajkot

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Holiday Overview

Ahmadpur Mandvi Beach
Diu Museum
Diu Fort
Goghla Beach
Nagoa Beach
Gir Safari
Dwarkadheesh Temple
Trilok Darshan Art Gallery
Nageshwar Mahadev Temple (Nivalink Trip Dated - 4 March 2013)
Rukmini Temple (Photo Courtesy: Akkida)

Sasan Gir - Diu Break with Dwarka is a variant of a Break that includes Gir (Wildlife and Bird Watching) - Diu (Beach Getaway). This includes Dwarka, a pilgrimage destination renowned for its Lord Krishna Temple and Nageshwar Temple (Shiva Temple and a Jyotirlinga).

Route

Dwarka(1) - Sasan Gir(2) - Diu(2)

Summarised Itinerary
  • Day-1 Arrival at Jamnagar and Proceed to Dwarka. Visit Dwarkadheesh Temple.
  • Day-2 Temple visits in and around Dwarka. Proceed to Sasan Gir
  • Day-3 Morning and Evening Safari at Sasan Gir
  • Day-4 Travel to Diu via Somnath
  • Day-5 Sightseeing and activities around Diu
  • Day-6 Departure
Sightseeing Summary

Diu - Diu Museum (2.00 kms), St Pauls Church (3.00 kms), Diu Fort (3.00 kms), Nagoa Beach at Diu (4.00 kms), Ahmadpur Mandvi Beach (10.00 kms), Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple (86.00 kms)

Dwarka - Dwarkadheesh Temple (0.50 kms), Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple (17.00 kms), Beyt Dwarka (32.00 kms)

Sasan Gir - Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple (42.00 kms)

Preferred Arrival /Departure Destination
Arrival - Rajkot Departure - Rajkot
Best Season to Travel
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Popular Extensions to the Itinerary

Dasada, a Bird watching destination is an excellent addition for guests arriving at Ahmedabad.

Distances
  • Rajkot to Dwarka -221 kms (4 hrs)
  • Dwarka to Sasan Gir -240 kms (5 hrs)
  • Sasan Gir to Diu -110 kms (2.5 hrs)
  • Diu to Rajkot -216 kms (4.5 hrs)
Route

Rajkot - Dwarka(1) - Sasan Gir(2) - Diu(2) - Rajkot

Detailed Itinerary

Day-1 Arrival at Jamnagar and Proceed to Dwarka. Visit Dwarkadheesh Temple.  Arrive at Jamnagar and proceed to Dwarka (150 kms - 4 hours). Visit Dwarkadheesh Temple in the evening. Dwarkadheesh Temple is one of the most significant and visited Lord Krishna Temples in India.

Day-2 Temple visits in and around Dwarka. Proceed to Sasan Gir Early morning visit Okha for the Beyt Dwarka. Beyt Dwarka is an island accessible over a short boat ride where a prominent Lord Krishna Temple is located. Upon return visit Nageshwar Mahadev Temple enroute. Nageshwar temple is believed to be one of the 12 Jyotirlinga Temples. Travel to Sasan Gir (240 kms - 4.5 hours), abode of Asiatic Lions and considered excellent for bird watching. The park checklist has 250 birds and about 50 other species. Reach Sasan Gir by evening.

Day-3 Morning and Evening Safari at Sasan Gir Sasan Gir has number of areas / wetlands that offer excellent Bird watching opportuniteis. Undertake safaris (morning and evening) for exploring different areas of the park. Kamleshwar Dams are home to Crocodiles. Lion sighting is generally good all through the year.

Day-4 Travel to Diu via Somnath Proceed to Diu Via Somnath (Jyotirlinga Shiva Temple and a renowned pilgrimage destination offering excellent views of the Arabian Sea). Diu, an erstwhile Portuguese Colony and now a popular beach getaway. Evening visit to the Nagoa beach.

Day-5 Sightseeing and activities around Diu Sightseeing around Diu includes Nagoa Beach, St. Pauls Church, Diu Museum, Diu Fort. Watersports include Para Sailing, water skiing, water scooter, Family boat and speedboats are on offer at Ahmadpur Mandvi beach.

Day-6 Departure Travel to Bhavnagar (225 kms) and depart for onward Journey.

Detailed Sightseeing

Diu :

  • Diu Museum - St. Thomas Church was converted into Diu museum. Diu Museum houses wooden carvings, statues, idols, shadow clocks and other important artifacts collected from various sites.

  • St Pauls Church - The St. Paul's Church is most renowned, surviving and functioning church, among the three churches built by the Portuguese in Diu. It is considered one of the best examples of baroque architecture (artistic style) in India. The St. Paul's Church is a popular site to visit for tourists to Diu.

  • Diu Fort - Diu Fort is a very large and imposing structure, situated on the coast of the island. This fort was constructed between 1535 and 1541 AD. The fort is surrounded by the sea on the three sides and a canal on the fourth side. The fort offers a magnificent view of sea. On the fort stands a giant structure which now houses a Light House and the Diu jail. The beam from the lighthouse reaches to about 32 kms. Several canons are still located on the top of the fort and peep out of the holes on the walls of this gigantic structure.

  • Nagoa Beach at Diu - Nagoa beach is a promenade and a popular beach front in Diu at a few kms from Airport and main jetty / town centre area. Evening would be best time to visit the beach for a walk.

  • Ahmadpur Mandvi Beach - Ahmadpur Mandvi is a 6 km stretch of beach in outskirts of Diu. Ahmedpur Mandvi is one of Gujarats finest beaches. The beach offers many water sport adventures and opportunities for dolphin sightings. Watersports include Para Sailing, water skiing, water scooter, Family boat and speedboats Ahmadpur Mandvi is a popular option for guests looking for a bit of activities arriving at Diu.

  • Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple - Somnath is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga Shiva temples in India. This lies overlooking Arabian Sea and has one of the most scenic locations among all Jyotirlinga temples. Temple has a rich history and was built and razed down several times over the centuries and was finally restored to its current form after Indian independence.

Dwarka :

  • Dwarkadheesh Temple - Dwarkadish Temple is a shore temple dedicated to Lord Krishna and one of the major Krishna pilgrimages. Temple is 78.3 meters high and is built on 72 pillars. Vajranabha, Lord Krishnas grandson built the temple. The Jagat temple, which forms the sanctum of this temple, is believed to be at least 2500 years old.

  • Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple - Nageshwar Temple a few kms from Dwarka is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples and is well visited. The temple features a Massive Shiva statue right outside the Temple. Interestingly Jageshwar Temple in Almora and Nagnath temple in Aundha also are believed to the Nageshvara Jyotirlingas. Therefore guests visit them as well as Jyotirlingas along with Nageshwar Temple near Dwarka.

  • Beyt Dwarka - Dwarka Pilgrimage is not considered complete without a visit to Beyt Dwarka, It is believed that Lord Krishna resided here with his family. It takes about half-an hour to across a ferry ride to reach Beyt Dwarka off coast of Okha (30 kms from Dwarka).

Sasan Gir :

  • Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple - Somnath is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga Shiva temples in India. This lies overlooking Arabian Sea and has one of the most scenic locations among all Jyotirlinga temples. Temple has a rich history and was built and razed down several times over the centuries and was finally restored to its current form after Indian independence.

Destination Overview

Rajkot - Rajkot, the commercial capital of region of Saurashtra region in North West Gujarat. Rajkot is a popular arrival point for guests looking to visit Pilgrim centre of Junagadh and Sasan Gir (Asiatic Lions, Bird watching and Crocodiles).

Dwarka - Dwarka is one of the four most visited and revered Krishna Pilgrimages in India. Dwarka is set on the Arabian Sea and the Dwarkadhish temple is situated right next to the sea.

Sasan Gir - Sasan Gir is the only place where Asitic Lions are found in the wild. Sasan Gir is also a popular option for spotting migratory birds (in Winter) and Crocodiles.

Diu - Diu is visited for its secluded and peaceful beaches and a popular weekend getaway ex-Ahmedabad (400 km) or Bhavnagar (225 km) or Rajkot (300 km)

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Distances
  • Rajkot to Dwarka -221 kms (4 hrs)
  • Dwarka to Sasan Gir -240 kms (5 hrs)
  • Sasan Gir to Diu -110 kms (2.5 hrs)
  • Diu to Rajkot -216 kms (4.5 hrs)

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Travel Ideas incorporated in the itinerary

Dwarka Pilgrimage

Dwarka is a pilgrim town lies on the western edge of Gujarat overlooking the Arabian Sea. more

Somnath Pilgrimage

Somnath is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga Shiva temples in India. This lies overlooking Arabian Sea and more

Diu Getaway

Union territory of Diu is a small beach getaway in Southern part of Saurashtra (Part of North West more

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Distances
  • Rajkot to Dwarka -221 kms (4 hrs)
  • Dwarka to Sasan Gir -240 kms (5 hrs)
  • Sasan Gir to Diu -110 kms (2.5 hrs)
  • Diu to Rajkot -216 kms (4.5 hrs)

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