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Saurashtra Circuit: Dwarka, Somnath, Diu & Gir | 6-Day Heritage Group Trip for Young Travellers
Six days of Dwarka and Somnath temples, Gandhi’s Porbandar, Portuguese Diu and Gir’s lions in a private AC vehicle.
DURATION
5 nights / 6 days
STARTS
Ahmedabad airport / railway station pickup
BEST FOR
Small friend groups
RATING
5 star rating from previous batch
01 — The trip
Two jyotirlingas, a Portuguese island and lions in the teak
Your driver picks the group up in Ahmedabad for the long run west via Jamnagar’s Lakhota Lake and Bala Hanuman to Dwarka. Day two covers Dwarkadhish, Gomti Ghat, Nageshwar and Bet Dwarka. Day three stops at Gandhi’s birthplace in Porbandar before Somnath’s aarti and light show. Day four is Portuguese Diu and its beach, day five a jeep safari among Gir’s lions, and day six Virpur and Gondal on the drive back.
Three cool-season batches in a private AC vehicle, with two jyotirlingas, the Arabian Sea coast and wild Asiatic lions in one loop.
Route
Ahmedabad → Jamnagar → Dwarka → Nageshwar → Bet Dwarka → Porbandar → Somnath → Diu → Sasan Gir → Virpur → Gondal → Ahmedabad
Group size
10–15 travellers, age 20–35
FORMAT
Fixed departures, private AC vehicle, 3-star or 4-star stays
TRIP CAPTAIN
Local Gujarat team
FROM / PERSON
FROM / PERSON - ₹14,000
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02 — Day by day
The plan
Open a day to see what it actually looks like on the ground.
01 Jamnagar's lake and DwarkaAhmedabad → Jamnagar → Dwarka
Ahmedabad → Jamnagar → Dwarka
- Early pickup from Ahmedabad airport or railway station for the long AC drive west across Saurashtra to Jamnagar, about 450 km in all.
- Walk around Lakhota Lake and its museum, then visit Bala Hanuman Temple, known for a non-stop Ram dhun chanted for decades.
- Continue to Dwarka for a first darshan at the Dwarkadhish Temple, then check in at the hotel for the night.
02 Bet Dwarka and NageshwarDwarka → Nageshwar → Bet Dwarka → Dwarka
Dwarka → Nageshwar → Bet Dwarka → Dwarka
- Morning darshan at Dwarkadhish Temple and a holy dip at Gomti Ghat, where the river meets the Arabian Sea.
- Drive out to Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Gopi Talav and the island shrine of Bet Dwarka, stopping at Rukmini Temple on the way back.
- Evening at the smaller coastal temples, then the sunset aarti at Dwarkadhish as flags flutter over the spire.
03 Gandhi's Porbandar and SomnathDwarka → Porbandar → Somnath
Dwarka → Porbandar → Somnath
- Breakfast, then the coastal drive to Porbandar for Kirti Mandir, the house where Mahatma Gandhi was born in 1869.
- Continue to Somnath for Bhalka Tirth and Triveni Ghat, then darshan at the Somnath Jyotirlinga temple on the seafront
- Evening aarti at Somnath, followed by the light and sound show telling the temple's story against the sea.
04 Portuguese Diu by the seaSomnath → Diu
Somnath → Diu
- Breakfast and check-out, then a short drive along the coast to Diu, the former Portuguese island enclave.
- Explore Diu Fort's sea walls and cannons, the white facade of St Paul's Church and the Diu Museum in an old church.
- Free evening to unwind on the beach, grab seafood by the water and watch the sun set over the Arabian Sea.
05 Asiatic lions of GirDiu → Sasan Gir
Diu → Sasan Gir
- Breakfast and check-out, then the drive inland to Sasan Gir, the only wild home of the Asiatic lion.
- Open jeep safari through Gir National Park's teak and grassland, watching for lions, leopards, sambar and peacocks.
- Visit the Gir Interpretation Zone at Devaliya, a fenced lion area, before the night at a forest resort in Sasan.
06 Virpur, Gondal and the dropSasan Gir → Virpur → Gondal → Ahmedabad
Sasan Gir → Virpur → Gondal → Ahmedabad
- Breakfast, then Jalaram Bapa's temple at Virpur and Gondal's Swaminarayan Temple, Navlakha Palace and vintage car museum.
- Breakfast, then Jalaram Bapa's temple at Virpur and Gondal's Swaminarayan Temple, Navlakha Palace and vintage car museum.
03 — Stay base
3-star or 4-star hotels, chosen at booking
Two nights in Dwarka, then one each in Somnath, Diu and Sasan Gir, at 3-star or 4-star hotels or similar properties. Breakfast is served daily at each stay.
04 — The fee
What the price covers
Included
- 5 nights in 3-star or 4-star hotels
- Daily breakfast at every stay
- Ahmedabad airport / railway station pickup and drop
- Private AC vehicle for the full route
- Driver allowance, tolls and parking
- Every stop listed in the day plan
Not included
- Travel to and from Ahmedabad
- Lunches, dinners and on-board meals
- Gir jeep safari permit, booked directly
- Monument entry and guide charges
- Beverages, tips and personal spends
05 — Know before you go
Weather, routes, and what to see
Best time to visit
November to February is the best time for Saurashtra: days sit around 15–30°C, the coast is breezy and Gir is open. The park closes from mid-June to mid-October for the monsoon.
How to reach
By air
Fly into Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, with direct flights from Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Kolkata
By rail
Ahmedabad Junction is a major hub, with Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Vande Bharat and express trains from Mumbai, Delhi and most metros.
By road
Ahmedabad sits on the Delhi–Mumbai corridor via NH48, about eight hours from Mumbai by road or overnight bus.
Things to do on this route
Bala Hanuman Temple, Jamnagar
Day 1, the non-stop Ram dhun
Dwarkadhish Temple
Day 2, sunset aarti under the fluttering flag
Bet Dwarka
Day 2, island shrine linked to Lord Krishna's home
Kirti Mandir, Porbanda
Day 3, the house where Gandhi was born
Somnath light and sound show
Day 3, the temple's story by the sea
Gir jeep safari
Day 5, Asiatic lions in the wild
06 — Why book with us
Saurashtra-scouted, built for small group travellers
Your own AC vehicle
A private car or Tempo Traveller carries only your group, with driver allowance, tolls and parking already included.
Choose your hotel level
Every stay comes in 3-star or 4-star, so friends can pick budget or comfort without changing the route.
A route that loops smoothly
Dwarka, Porbandar, Somnath, Diu and Gir follow the coast in order, so there is no backtracking between stops.
Timed around closures
Batches avoid Gir’s monsoon closure and keep the Devaliya visit off Wednesdays, when the interpretation zone shuts.
08 — VIBE WITH US
Straight from the group chat
Clips shot by travellers on our last few departures.
09 — FAQs
Before you book this one
Anything else — WhatsApp 8867023837 and a planner replies the same day.
What is included in this Saurashtra trip?
Five nights in 3-star or 4-star hotels, daily breakfast, a private AC vehicle with driver for the whole route, all sightseeing listed, and driver allowance, tolls and parking.
How do I pick a batch for this trip?
Choose the November, January or February departure and message us on WhatsApp. We confirm your seats, hotel level and day plan. Long weekends and festival dates are priced separately.
Who is this Saurashtra trip best suited for?
Friends and small groups aged 20–35 who want temples, Gandhi history, a beach town and lions in one trip. Expect a few long driving days.
What costs are not covered in the price?
Travel to and from Ahmedabad, lunches and dinners, the Gir jeep safari permit, monument entry and guide fees, 5% GST, and room service or laundry.
How do I get to Ahmedabad for the pickup?
Fly or take a train to Ahmedabad and arrive by early morning on Day 1. We pick you up at the airport or station and drop you back on Day 6.
What are the hotel options on this trip?
Pick 3-star or 4-star hotels when booking: two nights in Dwarka, then one each in Somnath, Diu and Sasan Gir, on double or triple sharing.
What should I pack for Saurashtra?
Light cottons, modest clothes for temples, a light jacket for Gir’s early safari, sunscreen, a cap, sunglasses, slip-on shoes, swimwear for Diu and a power bank.
Spots are limited
Message us on WhatsApp to hold your seat — we’ll confirm with the full itinerary and packing list.