Gujarat Wildlife & Diu

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

04 Nights – 05 Days

 

Day 1 : Arrival at Rajkot and travel to Gir (160 kms – 3 hours).

Arrival at Rajkot and proceed to Sasan Gir (160 kms – 3 hours), abode of Asiatic Lions and considered excellent for bird watching. The park checklist has 250 birds and about 50 other species (including the endangered lesser florican and the saras crane) are recorded in the grasslands along the periphery of the sanctuary. Evening safari in Gir. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2 : Morning and Evening Safari at Sasan Gir
Sasan Gir has number of areas / wetlands that offer excellent bird watching opportunities. 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. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3 : Travel to Diu via Somnath
After breakfast proceed to Diu (150 kms – 3.5 hrs) 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. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4 : Sightseeing and activities around Diu
After breakfast sightseeing around Diu includes Nagoa Beach, St. Pauls Church, Diu Museum, Diu Fort. Water sports include parasailing, water skiing, water scooter, Family boat and speedboats are on offer at Ahmadpur Mandvi beach. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5 : Departure

After breakfast travel to Bhavnagar (225 kms) and depart for onward journey.

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