The Roaring Gujarat

Depart from Mumbai – Bandra Terminal to Veraval by Karnavati Express – Train No : 2933 departing afternoon at 1340 hrs ( 6 November ). Arrive Ahmedabad at 2125 hrs and take connecting train to Veraval by Somnath mail Train no: 19221 departing at 2200 hrs. Arrive Veraval at 0625 hrs. ( 7 November ) On Arrival drive to Diu. Diu is a tiny island in the Arabian Sea which is situated near the port of Veraval in Gujarat and is separated from the southern extremity of the Saurashtra peninsula by a narrow channel running through the swamp. Diu is a sensuous blend of sun, sand and deep blue sea. On Arrival at Diu, Check in to your hotel. Freshen up and visit Diu Fort. Late Afternoon visit Nayada Cave and later take a ferry to Paani Kotha and evening visit St. Paul Church & St. Thomas Church museum. Diu Fort : This majestic structure stands on the coast of Diu sentinel. Once inside, you are overwhelmed by the gaunt majesty of the ancient stonework which transports you to a bygone era of gallant, where time stands still. The fort offers a kaleidoscopic view of Diu town. St.Paul's church : The Church is adorned with curiously treated volutes & shell-like motifs and the magnificent wood carving is considered to be the most elaborate of all the Portuguese churches in India. St.Thomas Church Museum : A huge edifice in gothic architecture was built in 1598 A.D. A part of it has been converted into a museum, an Archeological treasure house. Overnight at a hotel in Diu. ( Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner )

After breakfast check out from the hotel and go for Nagoa beach: The Nagoa beach is exceptionally beautiful & secluded. The horse-shoe (semicircular) shaped, palm-fringed beach is twenty minutes invigorating drive from Diu. Afternoon Drive to visit the Somnath temple (90 km). This temple is one of the twelve most sacred shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and a Jyotirlinga. According to the legend, the Somnath temple was built originally in gold by Somraj, the moon god. This Somnath temple was rebuilt and destroyed seven times till 1706 A.D when it was destroyed by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. After that, it was finally rebuilt in 1950 with the support of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel. After visiting the Somnath temple we drive to Sasangir ( 40 Kms ). On arrival at Sasangir check in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel – Sasangir.

Sasan Gir, Popularly known as Gir, is the most famous loin sanctuary in India. And the one place in the subcontinent where Asiatic Lions can be found in the wild. Sasan Gir on the southwestern border of Saurashtra peninsula in Gujarat and is home to nearly 400 Asiatic loins. The Sanctuary was created in 1913 to provide protection to the largest surviving groups of the Asiatic lions and was given the status of the sanctuary in 1965; the number of loins has been steadily on the rise since 1980. This is the only place in the world outside the African continent where the loin can be seen in its natural habitat. The loin safaris are popular among tourists & jeeps are freely available for touring the forest. Though the most famous inhabitants of the park are Asiatic lions. It also provides natural habitat to a lot of other species like chital, chinkara (Gazelle) four-horned antelope. Leopard, the nilgai, spotted deer, wild boar, wild ass, monkeys, parrots and peacocks, many others birds, etc. 0630 hrs: Early morning game drive into the Park where your naturalist will talk to you about the wildlife found in this Park. 1000 hrs: Return to the Hotel. 1030 hrs; after the adventurous drive enjoy the sumptuous breakfast 1430hrs: Evening Game Drive ( Optional ) Evening game drive into the Park where your naturalist will talk to you about the wildlife found in this Park. And if you are lucky you will spot the Lion. 1800 hrs: Return to the Hotel, Overnight stay at Hotel – Sasangir.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and afternoon drive to Junagadh Railway station and catch your Saurashtra Mail departing at 1450 hrs from Junagadh. Arrive Mumbai on 11 November 0710 hrs with Great Memories Always.