Gir National Park with Exotic Beaches of Diu

Tour Highlights

No of days:  4 Nights/ 5 Days                       

Overview of the trip:

• Day 1, 2: Sasan Gir
• Day 3 to 5: Diu

Glimpses of the tour:

• Gir National Park.
• Nagoa Beach.
• Museum and Diu Fort.
• Somnath Jyotirling Temple.

Day Wise Itinerary

Riviera Tours and Travel knows your needs the best and thus offer you the best of your time and money for Gir National Park Tour and Diu alongwith Somnath Darshan..

Under the guidance of our expert guides you will have surely a life time experience or everyone looking to fulfill their wildlife fantasies across one of most renowned wildlife sanctuary of India, we offer Gir Wild Life Tour Package. We all know, Gir is the only natural habitat of world popular Asiatic Lions.
Where our tailor made Gir Wild Life Tour Package gives you an unparalleled opportunity to watch those rare Asiatic Lions coupled with
thousands of other elusive wild animals and hard-to-find birds like uncommon Asiatic wild ass, hyenas, Gir foxes, pygmy woodpecker, brown fish owl and black buck etc, it will make sure that you receive the highest standards of luxury, comfort and travel.
Additionally, all this is available at very phenomenal charges

Day 1 : ARRIVE AHMEDABAD * ON TO SASAN GIR (333 KMS / APPROX. 3 1/2 HOUR DRIVE)

Welcome to your 'Wildlife of Gujarat with Beaches' tour! Arrive at airport / railway station in Ahmedabad.
You will be met and transferred to your hotel in Sasan Gir -The home of the Asiatic Lion.
The rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight in Sasan Gir (L, D)

Day 2 : IN SASANGIR

Today, visit the Gir National Park which is a sprawling area of 1412 sq. km.
It was established in the year 1965 and is located about 65 km to the south-east of the Junagadh city of Gujarat.
The wildlife sanctuary was established to put a stop to the alarming rate of Lion hunting.
The population of lions dropped to as low as 15. It will give you an opportunity to have a closer look at the animals, especially during early mornings and evenings.
The thrilling experience will leave you completely spellbound.
Visit Gir Interpretation Zone at Devaliya, Crocodile breeding farm, Gir Information centre.
A tapestry of dry deciduous forests, acacia scrub and grassland, fed by rivers and reservoirs. (Safari Booking - on your own)
The rest of the day is at leisure. You can watch a movie on lion at Gir Information centre.
Overnight in Sasan Gir (B, L, D)

Day 3 : ON TO DIU * EXCURSION TO SOMNATH ( 81 KM /APPROX. 3 1/2 HOUR DRIVE)

Today, proceed to the beach town - Diu. On arrival, check-in to your hotel.
Later, proceed to Somnath Jyotirling Temple.
The temple of Somnath is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. According to the legend; Somnath is as old as creation, built by none other than the Moon God himself.
This pilgrimage is one of the oldest and finds its reference in the ancient texts like Skandpuran, Shreemad Bhagvat, Shivpuran etc.
The present temple is the seventh temple reconstructed on the original site.
The first temple of Somnath is said to have existed before the beginning of the Christian era.
The rest of the evening is at leisure.
Overnight in Diu (B)

Day 4 : IN DIU

The morning is at leisure to enjoy the wide variety of water sports facilities available at Nagoa Beach (On direct payment basis).
Later, visit St. Paul's Church. This Church is said to be the only active church in the region till date.
It boasts of intricate volutes and shell that form an impressive motif.
Its richly done wood carving which has earned a special recognition among the most elaborate Portuguese churches is the real feast for eyes.
On a close look at this church you will find that it has resemblance with Bom Jesus Church at Goa on the virtue of architectural patterns.
Diu Museum displays a wide range of artifacts including stone idols, wooden carvings, antic statues and inscriptions.
This Museum of Diu Island also unfolds the Portuguese era in this region and Diu Fort.
The fort is skirted by the sea on the three sides. On the fort stands a giant Light House.
Several canons still stare menacingly from top. The main front wall is having five huge windows with stone galleries.
The Fort has been creatively lit, which creates a breath taking views at night.
The rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight in Diu (B)

Day 5 : DEPART DIU (18 KMS /APPROX. 45 MINUTES DRIVE)

Today, bid farewell to 'Wildlife of Gujarat with Beaches' tour with a transfer to the airport in Diu / railway station in Delvada for your onward journey.
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Tour Inclusions

Accommodation in the hotels listed or similar hotels.
Transportation Entire round trip Ex- Ahmedabad by an air-conditioned Indigo for (02-03 adults) or air-conditioned Innova for (04-06 adults) or similar as per the itinerary. Vehicle is as per the itinerary and not on disposal basis.
Meals - Daily buffet breakfast at all places. Stay in Sasan Gir includes all meals as per the itinerary.
Travel Insurance.
All currently applicable taxes i.e. Hotel tax and Transportation tax.

Note

Riviera tours and travel Terms and conditions apply.
Do carry comfortable walking shoes.
Please contact our sales staff to give you best flight deals.
The hotel confirmed will be as per the brochure or an alternate hotel of similar category.
All the prices are for Indian Nationals only, unless specified.
Please note, Park entry ticket has to be booked online (http://girlion.in).
Safari timings are 0600 AM to 0900 AM, 0900 AM to 1200 noon, and 0300 PM to 0600 PM.
Gir is closed on every Wednesday.
On Day 01, Lunch will be served to guests checking in at the hotel by 1400 hours.
Travel Insurance (Travel Insurance, included in our package cost is valid for age group upto 70 years only.
For age group beyond 70 years, rules, terms and conditions of the insurance company will apply.
The same needs to be checked on case to case basis with the insurance company).
All sightseeing is subject to weather, political conditions in the destination.
It is mandatory to carry a valid photo identity card (Passport / Driving License / Voter ID card).
'PL' denotes Packed Lunch.
'EL' denotes en route Lunch.

Tour Exclusions

• Any transport to Ahmedabad / from Diu. Your Tour price starts Ex Ahmedabad.
  Air, Train or Bus fare from / to your originating city of stay, unless specified.
  Any meals / en route meals unless specified.
  Any rides, safaris, boating charges, additional sightseeing tours other than the mentioned under inclusions.
  Items of personal nature viz, tips, porterage, room service, laundry, mineral water, alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages, phone calls, additional sightseeing tours and excursions not included in the itinerary, still or video camera fees etc.
  Any increase in fuel cost, government taxes, entrance fees, intra and interstate taxes etc, the tour price will be amended in accordance.
  Entrance fees and guide charges wherever applicable.
  Any items / services not specifically mentioned in the 'Tour Price Includes' column.
  Supplement charges applicable for long weekends and festivals.
  05% Govt. Service Tax.

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Sightseeing

How to Reach Gir National Park Gir:

National Park attracts large number of tourists to witness the Asiatic lion, as this is the sole place all across the world where these creatures are presently found. Once extinct, numbers have been recovered owing to the conservation efforts. The Sanctuary is open for tourism from 16th October to 15th June every year.

Junagadh is perhaps the best approach to the park. The railway station in Junagadh receives trains from different cities like Ahmedabad and Rajkot and other major cities. Then, from here it takes approximately one and half hour to reach Gir National Park.

From Rajkot-On reaching Rajkot Railway Station or Airport you can take a cab or bus and to reach a Limda chowk. There are a number of privately operated that go to Junagadh at frequent intervals. Junagadh is nearly 105 Kms from the city Rajkot and it takes nearly 2 and a half to 3 hours to cover the distance.From this point you have two options. First one is either you take a bus from gate number 11or 12 to Sasan Gir or travel by taxi that is accessible bang opposite the taxi stand. The taxi will take nearly one and half an hour and will charge reasonably and will drop you to Sasan Gir.

From SomNath to Gir National Park:

Road Distance or the driving distance from the Gir National Park to Somnath is approximately 50 Kms and it takes nearly 1 hour to cover this distance. GSRTC buses and quite a few private buses ply between both the cities and take you directly to Sasan Gir Forest.

From Diu To Gir Park:

Diu airport is closest to the Gir National Park. From here you can hire that are present just outside the airport which will take you to Sasan Gir. Sasan Gir is nearly 110 kms airport of Diu and takes approximately 2 hours to cover this distance. If you have a late afternoon flight it is better to take a halt at Diu or can visit Somnath Temple which is nearly 80 kms from Diu and the road too is good except in little patches. It just takes an hour to reach Somnath from Diu. Next morning you can move on to Sasan Gir which is just 40 kms from here and just takes half an hour to cover this distance.Some other routes to reach Sasan Gir by road is from Keshod which also has an airport and is 45 kms, Veraval is 40 kms away, Junagadh is 55kms, Rajkot is 160Kms, Ahemedabad is 410Kms. The closeby railway stations are Sasan which is 0 Kms and Rajkot which is 160 Kms.

If you can't afford a taxi there are frequent buses that are playing throughout the day. The park is easily accessible from the beautiful beaches of Diu which is about two hours drive don't want to take a taxi, pubic buses run regularly to Sasan Gir from both places during the day. People prefer private buses as it conveniently drops them to the Guest houses you want to reach. So in this way they are more convenient than the buses. No prior booking is required as the buses are available on any part of the day. So, come and enjoy the beautiful flora and fauna of Gir National Park and take home some of the most treasured moments back home.
 

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