GUJARAT WITH SASAN GIR – DIU - 214
Land of Lions

DAY 01: BANGALORE - AHMEDABAD

Departure from Bangalore Airport to Ahmadabad by morning flight.

On arrival, transfer to Hotel. Check in at hotel, after freshen up & breakfast

Visit Gandhi ashram. Gandhi Ashram, Also Known As The Sabarmati Ashram Is Located On The Banks Of The Sabarmati River, About 7 Kms North Of Ahmedabad. 

Visit Indroda Dinosaur and Fossil Park The Indroda Dinosaur and Fossil Park, or Indroda Nature Park is located on the bank of Sabarmati River near Gandhinagar city, over an area of 400 hectares of land.It is considered as the second largest hatchery of dinosaur eggs in the world. The nature park is run by Gujarat Ecological Education and Research Foundation (GEER) and is the only dinosaur museum in India.

After lunch Visit to Akshardham temple is the most famous temple of the Swaminarayan Sect, one of the richest religious sects in the world. This temple houses the 7 feet gold-leafed idol of Lord Swaminarayan and is a unique cultural complex. Akshardham is an intricately carved, majestic monument of 6000 tonnes of pink sandstone and is surrounded by lush green gardens and beautiful fountains.

Evening back to hotel after dinner night halt at Ahmadabad.

DAY 02: AHMEDABAD - LITTLE RANN OF KUTCH - SASAN GIR

Wake up, freshen up & breakfast. 

Check out from the hotel, departure to Little Rann of Kutch.

On arrival, lunch at Rann riders Dasada,

After lunch, Jeep safari to Little Rann of Kutch (wild Ass sanctuary) to see wild life, birds and Salt flats.

Evening visit local Village (Dasada) and enjoy cultural program. 

After early dinner, night Departure to Sasan Gir.

NIGHT JOURNEY TO SASAN GIR

DAY 3: SASANGIR

Arrival at Sasan Gir in the morning.

On arrival, check in at hotel.

After freshen up and breakfast, enjoy Sasan Gir Jungle Safari.

Evening back to hotel Dinner & night halt at Sasan Gir. 

DAY 04: SASAN GIR - DIU - AHMEDABAD

After early freshen up & breakfast, check out the hotel & departure to Diu.

On arrival, visit Somanath Temple - This temple is one of the twelve most sacred shrines dedicated to the Lord Shiva and a jyotirlinga. According to the legend, Somnath temple was built originally in gold by Somraj, the moon god. This Somnath temple was rebuilt and destroyed seven times till 1706 when it was raided by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.

Visit St. Paul's Church St. Paul's Church is dedicated to the Lady of Immaculate Conception. This church was built during the 17th century.

Visit Diu Fort Diu Fort is a very large and imposing structure, situated on the coast of the island. This fort was constructed between 1535 and 1541 AD after the treaty signed between the Sultan of Gujarat and the Portuguese. The fort is surrounded by the sea on the three sides and a canal on the fourth side. The fort offers a magnificent view of sea.

Check in at hotel and after lunch. 

Proceed to visit Naida Caves - The Naida Caves are situated outside the city wall. These caves have an intriguing, overgrown network of square hewn hollows and steps leading off into nowhere.

Visit Nagoa Beach Nagoa Beach is located in the Nagoa hamlet of the Bucharwada village. This beach stretches about 2 km from one end to the other. This long, palm-fringed beach is very beautiful and quiet and is in the horse-shoe shape. This beach is very safe for swimming.

After dinner,  night departure to Ahmedabad.

DAY 05: AHMEDABAD - BANGALORE
On arrival at Ahmadabad, check in at hotel (just for freshen up and breakfast).
After freshen up, check out the hotel & transfer to Ahmadabad airport to board a return flight to Bangalore.
Arrival at Bangalore.

COMPLIMENTARY RATIO FOR STUDENT: TEACHER (INCLUDING NON – TEACHING STAFF) 10:1