India · Religious & Spiritual

Rajkot to Diu Temple, Lion Safari & Beach Tour in Gujarat

8 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Rajkot. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Dwarkadhish Temple and Nageshwar Temple in Dwarka
  • 02 Explore Somnath Temple, Paanch Pandav Caves, and Sun Mandir
  • 03 Enjoy a jeep safari in Sasan Gir National Park
  • 04 Look out for Asiatic lions in their natural habitat
  • 05 Take an excursion to historic Junagadh and Girnar Hill
  • 06 Discover Porbandar, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi
  • 07 Visit Diu Fort and explore Diu’s old town
  • 08 Relax on the beaches of Dwarka and Diu

Discover Gujarat on an 8-day journey that blends sacred temples, wildlife encounters, heritage towns, and time by the sea. Travel from Rajkot to Dwarka and Somnath to visit some of the region’s most revered spiritual sites, including Dwarkadhish Temple, Nageshwar Temple, and Somnath Temple, while also exploring places linked to Mahatma Gandhi and Gujarat’s rich history.

The tour continues with a safari experience in Sasan Gir National Park, the renowned habitat of the Asiatic lion, along with an excursion to historic Junagadh. Your journey ends in Diu, where coastal scenery, Diu Fort, the old town, and relaxing beach time offer a laid-back finish to this varied itinerary.

Gypsy safari in Gir Wildlife Sanctuary the only place in the world, outside Africa, where the lion can be seen in its natural habitat.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Rajkot, Junagarh, Porbandar, Diu, Dwarka
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrive RajkotOn arrival at Rajkot airport assistance & transfer to hotel. Later visit Jubilee Garden which house monuments of colonial time including MG High School, Kaba Gandhi No Delo, Rashtriya Shala, Watson Museum, Lang Library, and Rotary Midtown Library.Overnight at hotel.

2
Day 02

Rajkot - Dwarka (225kms/ 4hrs approx)Drive to Dwarka check in at hotel. Later visit Dwarkadhish temple dedicated to the god Krishna. Nageshwar Temple one of the 12 jyothirlingas. Rest time free to relax on the beach.Overnight at hotel.

3
Day 03

Dwarka - Porbandar - Somnath (230kms/ 5hrs approx)Drive to Somnath, enroute visit Porbandar the birth place of Mahatma Gandhi. Continue drive to Somnath and check in at hotel. Later visit Somnath Temple, Paanch Pandav Caves & Sun Mandir.Overnight at hotel.

4
Day 04

Somnath - Sasan Gir National Park (45kms/ 1hrs approx)Drive to Sasan Gir National Park and check in at resort. Gypsy safari in Gir Wildlife Sanctuary the only place in the world, outside Africa, where the lion can be seen in its natural habitat. Gir is also one of the finest bird sanctuaries.

SAFARI IN SASAN GIR NATIONAL PARK REMAIN SUSPENDED FROM JUNE TILL SEPTEMBER DUE TO MONSOON.overnight at resort.

5
Day 05

Sasan Gir National Park - Excursion to Junagarh (60kms/ 1hrs approx one way)Morning Jeep safari in National Park. Later excursion to visit Junagadh an ancient fortified city at the foot of the temple-studded Girnar Hill where Ashoka inscribed 14 edicts on a huge boulder. Drive back to Sasan Gir.overnight at resort.

6
Day 06

Sasan Gir - Diu (100kms/ 2hrs approx)Drive to Diu check in at hotel. Later visit Diu Fort a large and imposing structure situated on the coast of the island. Also visit old town which has old mansions belonging to rich Portuguese and Indian merchants. Rest time free to relax on the beach.Overnight at hotel.

7
Day 07

DiuBreakfast at hotel. Day free and easy to relax on the beach and personal activities.Overnight at hotel.

8
Day 08

Diu - Departure (flight)Breakfast at hotel. As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Rajkot. 5 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Assistance on arrival at the airport.
  • 7 Nights' accommodation (if option selected) in selected price category hotels.
  • Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.
  • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
  • Monument entrances and activity charges mentioned in the itinerary.
  • 1 Time jeep safari in Sasan Gir National Parks with a forest department naturalist.
  • NOTE: Jeep safaris are subject to availability and once booked, they cannot be amended or canceled.
  • Bottled drinking water in the car.
  • Government taxes.

What's Not Included

  • Any flight ticket.
  • Camera charges at monuments if any.
  • Meals other than mentioned in inclusions.
  • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
  • Gratuities and optional activities.
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Know before you go

  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Hotels used or similar

    Rajkot x 1 night
    3* - The Fern Residency/ Marasa Sarovar Portico
    4*/5* - Fortune Park JPS Grand/ Regency Lagoon Resort and Convention

    Dwarka x 1 nights
    3* - Dwarkadhish Lords Eco Inn/ VITS Devbhumi
    4* - The Fern Sattva Resort
    5* - Vivanta by Taj

    Somnath x 1 night
    3*/4*/5* - The Fern Residency/ The FerLords Inn

    Sasan Gir x 2 night
    3*/4* - The Fern Gir Forest Resort/ Lion Safari Camp
    5* - Woods at Sasan/ The Gateway Hotel Gir Forest

    Diu x 1 night
    3* - Krishna Beach Resorts/ Kostamar Beach Resort
    4*/5* - Radhika Beach Resort/ Azzaro Resorts & Ganga Spa
  • We provide pickup from all hotel/Airport in Rajkot

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Rajkot.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Rajkot.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Rajkot..

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