Dwarka Somnath Gir Diu Family Circuit
Sacred temples, Asiatic lions, and a Portuguese island — Gujarat's most iconic circuit with your private car and personal guide.
Private & Curated
Travel only with your people, your way. No crowded buses.
Expert Curation
Handpicked boutique stays and highly immersive local activities.
24/7 Concierge Support
We are with you every step of the journey for a seamless trip.
Overview
Gujarat doesn't do things halfway. In six days, you'll stand where Krishna built his kingdom at Dwarka, witness the eternal flame at Somnath — one of India's holiest Jyotirlingas — track Asiatic lions through the teak forests of Gir, and wind down on the breezy Portuguese-era island of Diu.
This isn't a bus tour with 40 strangers. Your private AC car picks you up from Rajkot or Jamnagar airport, and for the next six days, you set the pace. Want to catch the 6 AM aarti at Dwarkadhish Temple before the crowds? Done. Feel like spending an extra hour at Bet Dwarka's ancient temples while the kids chase crabs on the beach? No rush. Fancy a chai stop at a roadside dhaba between Somnath and Gir? Your driver knows the best ones.
The route is designed so you're never driving more than five hours in a stretch, with the longest leg on Day 1 when you're fresh. By Day 4, you're deep inside Gir sanctuary — the only place on Earth where Asiatic lions roam free — before the circuit wraps up on Diu's sun-bleached shores.
Perfect for families who want a mix of devotion, wildlife, and beach time without the chaos of Rajasthan or Kerala.
Trip Highlights
- Evening aarti at Dwarkadhish Temple — one of the Char Dham
- Boat ride to Bet Dwarka island with ancient Vishnu temples
- Somnath Jyotirlinga darshan and evening Light & Sound Show
- Jeep safari in Gir National Park — home to ~700 Asiatic lions
- Portuguese-era Diu Fort, mysterious Naida Caves, and Nagoa Beach sunset
- Private AC car throughout — no shared coaches, no fixed schedules
- Two of the twelve Jyotirlingas covered in one trip (Nageshwar + Somnath)
Inclusions
- 5 nights accommodation in handpicked hotels (as per selected category)
- Daily breakfast at all hotels
- Private AC SUV/Innova for all transfers and sightseeing (Rajkot/Jamnagar to Diu)
- Experienced English-speaking driver throughout
- 1 Gir National Park jeep safari (shared gypsy, 6 persons per vehicle)
- Bet Dwarka government ferry boat ride
- Somnath Light & Sound Show entry
- All parking, tolls, driver allowance, and fuel charges
- 24/7 on-trip assistance from DesiNomads travel desk
Exclusions
- Flights or train tickets (this is a land-only package)
- Lunch and dinner (available at hotels or local restaurants, ₹300-800 per meal)
- Temple donation/puja charges at Dwarkadhish, Nageshwar, or Somnath
- Additional Gir safari (₹5,200 per jeep, subject to permit availability)
- Diu water sports or any optional activities
- Personal expenses — laundry, phone calls, minibar
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- GST (5% on total package value)
- Anything not mentioned under Inclusions
Tour Pricing & Options
Standard Package
Select Your Tier
Best Time to Travel
October to March. Gir National Park is closed mid-June to mid-October for monsoon. Peak wildlife sighting season is December to March.
Departs From
Rajkot (RAJ)
Ahmedabad (AMD)
Rajkot (RJT)
Ahmedabad (ADI)
Duration
6D / 5N
*Prices subject to seasonal variation & availability
