Overview
Plan a 6-Day Gujarat Tour from Rajkot or Jamnagar: Visit sacred temples and wildlife at Dwarka, Somnath, Diu & Gir National Park. A perfect getaway for a religious and wildlife adventure trip with family.
Itinerary
Upon arriving at Rajkot Hirasar International Airport (HSR) also known as Hirasar Airport (HSR) and completing all customs procedures, please proceed to the exit gate. You will be met and greeted by a Greenlimon Holidays representative. Later, drive to Gir National Park (approximately 4 hours) — home to the Asiatic lions, located in Junagadh, Gujarat. There are around 600+ Asiatic lions, as per the 2020 census.
Gir National Park is closed from 15 June to 15 October (monsoon season).
Upon arrival , Check In Hotel . Dinner and overnight stay at Gir National Park.
Morning Safari -Gir Jungle Trail-
Safari Timings and duration Approx 3 Hours.
- Morning: 6:45 AM to 9:45 AM
- Evening: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Gir Jungle Trail is the core zone of Gir National Park, offering the best chance to spot lions in their natural habitat.
Best Time to Visit: Early mornings (6:00 AM–9:00 AM) are ideal for wildlife sightings. The jungle trail is conducted in open 4×4 jeeps, accompanied by a trained naturalist and driver. The route takes you deep into the park, providing the best opportunities to spot Asiatic lions, leopards, hyenas, and other wildlife.You’ll pass through dense teak forests, grasslands, and water bodies like the Hiran River, a popular spot for marsh crocodiles.
Return to hotel . After breakfast proceed to Diu (approximately 130 km / 3 hours). Upon arrival, check in to the hotel. After lunch, rest for an hour.
visit the Gangeshwar Temple, located on the shores of the Arabian Sea. Waves regularly wash over the five Shiva Lingas, which were established here by the Pandavas for worship.
Later Visit the historic Diu Fort and take a city tour. Then, head to Nagoa Beach, the most popular beach in Diu, where you can enjoy water sports activities like speed boating, water skiing, and more.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel. Spend some time at Diu Beach or Sightseeing which left previous day . Later drive to Somnath approx 2:30 Hours .
Upon arrival in Somnath, check in to the hotel. Later, visit the sacred Shree Somnath Mahadev Temple, the first of the Aadi Jyotirlingas. The temple is located on the shores of the Arabian Sea, at the westernmost corner of the Indian subcontinent.
- Temple Timings: 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Aarti Timings: 7:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 7:00 PM
visit the Somnath Temple. After completing the rituals, proceed to the pilgrimage site of Bhalka Tirth—the sacred spot where Lord Krishna was mistakenly shot by an arrow.
Next, visit Dehotsarg Teerth, the place where Lord Krishna’s elder brother, Balarama, took his final journey. Then, explore the Suraj Mandir (Sun Temple), dedicated to the Sun God, followed by a visit to Kamnath Mahadev Temple, located near the Triveni Sangam—a holy confluence of three rivers: Hiran, Kapila, and Saraswati.
In the evening, attend the Aarti and then watch “Jay Somnath” Sound and Light Show : 7:45 PM at the temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the Hotel. Drive to Dwarka (approximately 5hours —The land of Lord Krishna. Along the way, enjoy scenic views along the coastal highway. En route, stop at the Sudama Temple—the only temple in the world dedicated to Sudama, a close friend of Lord Krishna and Porbandar (75 km / approx. 1.5 hours) to visit Kirti Mandir, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi
Upon arrival in Dwarka , check in to the hotel.
In the evening, attend the aarti at the Dwarkadhish Temple. The temple opens at 6:30 AM and closes at 9:30 PM.
Dwarkadhish Temple Aarti Timings:
| Darshan | Timing |
| Mangala Aarti | 08:00 – 08:30 AM |
| Shringar | 10:30 – 11:00 AM |
| Rajbhog Aarti | 12:00 – 01:00 PM |
| Uthappan | 04:00 – 04:30 PM |
| Sandhya Aarti | 05:30 – 06:00 PM |
Dinner and an overnight stay at Hotel
In the morning, take a holy dip in the Gomti River before proceeding to the renowned Shree Dwarkadhish Temple, also known as the Jagat Mandir—a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna.The temple opens at 6:30 AM and closes at 9:30 PM.
Later, visit the sacred Shri Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, The temple opens at 6:30 AM and closes at 9:30 PMone of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva.
Continue to Gopi Talav, a small and serene pond believed to be the place where the Gopis (cowherds) of Vrindavan reunited with Lord Krishna for their final dance and merged with the sacred. Don’t forget to collect some Gopi Chandan, a holy sandalwood paste associated with the site.
Proceed to Bet Dwarka, approximately 30 km from Dwarka, also known as Shankhodhar. It is believed to have been the residence of Lord Krishna during his ruling years. Bet Dwarka is accessible via a short boat ride or the newly constructed Sudarshan Setu bridge.
On the way back, visit the Rukmini Temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna’s consort, Rukmini.
Later, spend some time at Shivrajpur Beach—the first Blue Flag beach in Gujarat. Enjoy stunning sunset views and participate in water sports activities.
Later drive to Jamnagar approx 2;30 Hours . Upon arrival , Check In hotel .Di
After breakfast at the hotel . visit the Bala Hanuman Temple, known for its nonstop Ramdhun since 1956, which is mentioned in the Guinness Book of World Records.
In time transfer to Jamnagar Airport or Rajkot Airport board flight.
