Diu
Gujarat is flashes of colour against the desert sand
Welcome to Diu
Once governed by Portugal, tiny Diu island, linked by a bridge to Gujarat’s southern coast, is still infused with Portuguese history and architecture, and even some remnants of Portuguese culture. The streets of the main town are clean, colourful and quiet once you get off the tourist-packed waterfront strip; and there are numerous crumbling Portuguese villas and churches. Although it's often thought of as being part of Gujarat, this is incorrect. With Daman it's actually a separate union territory known as Daman and Diu, and it has its own rules and government.
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Wildlife Safari In Gir National Park
Day 1 : Arrival At Diu - Sasan Gir (65 Kms / 1:30 Hrs)On the of arrival at Diu airport, our Holidays At representative will meet you and later drive to Gir National Park. Upon arrival at Gir National Park, check in your hotel for night stay. Relax at hotel or day free to leisure activities.Overnight at Hotel.Day 2 : At Sasan GirToday morning, early wake-up call and tea than proceed for early morning game drive. Later return to your hotel, where your enjoy your breakfast. After breakfast relax or explore the nature around your resort. After relaxing lunch at the resort, later you will set out for afternoon jeep safari to the national park. Relax at hotel or day free to leisure activities.Overnight at Hotel.Day 3 : At Sasan GirEarly morning wake-up call and tea than proceed for early morning game drive. Later return to your hotel, where your enjoy your breakfast. After breakfast relax or explore the nature around your resort. After relaxing lunch at the resort, later you will set out for afternoon jeep safari to the national park. Relax at hotel or day free to leisure activities.Overnight at Hotel.Day 4 : Sasan Gir - Diu (65 Kms / 1:30 Hrs) and DepartureToday morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out from hotel and drive to Diu. Upon arrival at Diu transfer to airport to board the flight for your home.
Vibrant Gujarat
Day 1 : Arrival at AhmedabadArrival at Ahmedabad and transfer to hotel. In the afternoon visit the city, take a heritage walk in the old city and walk through the Swminarayan Temple, Old Bazaar and finish at Jama Mosque. Later visit Siddhi Sayyed Mosque & Jain Temple. Overnight.Day 2 : Ahmedabad - Patan - Modhera - Dasada (208 Km,5 Hours)Breakfast in Hotel start the day with the visit of Sabarmati Ashram of Mahatma Gandhi. Continue to Dasada and enroute visit the historical city of Patan and its magnificent step well and the Sun Temple at Modhera. Continue to Dasada. Check in and overnight.Day 3 : Dasada - Bhuj (280 Km,7 Hours)Morning safari in the Little Rann of Kutch, an expanse of salty water and mud. The region is rich in animals like antelopes, wild donkeys, gazelles, desert foxes, pelicans, flamingos, cranes and storks., In the afternoon, transfer to Bhuj. Check in and overnight.Day 4 : Bhuj In the morning, Visit of desert villages inhabited by colourful tribes. These villages are famous for their precious craft activities such as ornaments made by ancient method of metallurgy, lacquered wood and fine embroidery on cloth. Overnight.Day 5 : Bhuj - Rajkot (160 Km, 4 Hours) Transfer to Rajkot,enroute visit a traditional weaving centre. Afternoon visit Gondal Palace and the Swaminarayan Temple. Dinner with an Indian family. Check in and overnight.Day 6 : Rajkot - Junagadh – Sasangir (160 km, 4 Hours) Morning drive to Junagarh, visit the imposing fort and the Buddhist caves with the edict of Ashoka and the Mausoleum of Mahabat Maqbara. Proceed to Sasangir. Visit the village of Siddhi Community. Check in and overnight.Day 7 : Sasangir - Somnath - Diu (150 Km,3 Hours) Morning safari in the Gir National Park, home of now rare Asian lion. Afternoon drive to Diu with a stop for the visit of the famous Somnath temple. An important Hindu pilgrimage center. Arrive at Diu, visit the former Portuguese colony. Enjoy a visit of its colourful Markets, San Paolo church, and old Portuguese fortCheck in and overnight.Day 8 : Diu - Bhavnagar (200 Km,5 Hours)Morning visit the Fish Market in the village of Vanakabra. An experience for life. Afternoon departure for Bhavnagar. Check in and overnight.Day 9 : Bhavnagar- Palitana - Bhavnagar Full day excursion to Palitana, An important Jain pilgrimage centre with 800 temples. These temples are located on the sacred Satrunjaya hill at the height of 2000 metres. Return to the hotel. Overnight.Day 10 : Bhavnagar - Lothal - Ahmedabad Departure for Bhavnagar, along the way stop to visit Lothal, An important archaeological site of Harappa and Mohen Jo Daro civilization which used to serve as a port.proceed to Ahmedabad, Afternoon free for shopping. Later transfer to airport for international departures.
Wilderness Escape to Gir National Park
ItineraryDay 1: Rajkot Airport/ hotels OR Diu Airport/hotels - Gir National ParkStop At: ISKCON Rajkot, Sri Sri Radha Neelmadhav Dham, Rajkot, Rajkot District, GujaratYou have two options to reach Gir National Park. We can pick you both from the Rajkot Airport/hotels OR from Diu Airport/hotels . The journey is about 2-3 hours. continuing to your hotel near Gir national park. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and complete the check-in. Now you can relax, and admire the lush, tranquil surroundings. Have a pleasurable stay in the comfort of the lodge/hotel.Duration: 8 hoursNo meals included on this day.Accommodation included: Overnight in a budget category hotel in a private roomDay 2: Morning Safari into the wild and afternoon drop back to Rajkot/DiuStop At: Sasan Gir National Park, Sasan Gir, Gir National Park, Gir Somnath District, GujaratAfter breakfast, early morning wildlife safari at Gir. Also known as Sasan Gir, it is home to a vast variety of fauna and avid fauna. where you can spot animals and birds such as lion, sambar, chowsingha, Indian fox, stripped hyena, jackal and so on. The park is home to as many as 200 species of birds including critically endangered white-backed and long-billed vultures. Later in the afternoon, you will be dropped back to Rajkot Airport/Hotels OR Diu Airport/HotelsDuration: 2 hoursMeals included: • BreakfastNo accommodation included on this day.