Wildlife safaris

Gir Lions & Somnath

Asiatic lion safaris in Gir National Park followed by the seaside jyotirlinga at Somnath and its evening light show.

Trip at a glance

Duration4 days / 3 nights
Starts inGir National Park
RouteGir National Park · Somnath
Places2 destinations
StateGujarat, India
Ideal forWildlife safaris, Pilgrimage tours
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-QY8RTD

Best time to visit: December to April

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Somnath – Gir National Park

Trip overview

Asiatic lion safaris in Gir National Park followed by the seaside jyotirlinga at Somnath and its evening light show.

The route spends 2 nights in Gir National Park and 1 night in Somnath, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits wildlife safaris, pilgrimage tours and family holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Gir jungle safariDevalia Safari ParkKamleshwar DamSomnath TempleTriveni SangamBhalka Tirth

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Gir National Park

Arrive via Rajkot (RAJ) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Gir jungle safari: Jeep safari in the core zone (permits required)

Day 2Gir National Park: Devalia Safari Park and Kamleshwar Dam

Devalia Safari Park: Fenced interpretation zone with assured sightings
Kamleshwar Dam: Crocodiles and birds

Day 3Gir National Park to Somnath

Travel from Gir National Park to Somnath by private vehicle
Check in at your Somnath hotel
Triveni Sangam: Confluence of three rivers

Day 4Depart from Somnath

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Diu Airport (DIU) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Safari permits booked as soon as dates are fixed, as zones sell out
Early-morning and afternoon drives when animals are most active
Lodges chosen close to park gates
Naturalist-led drives where available
Darshan and aarti timings planned around temple hours

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Gir National Park: Book safari permits online on the official Gir portal as soon as your dates are fixed.
Somnath: Stay for the sound-and-light show after the evening aarti.

At a glance

Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Route: Gir National Park, Somnath
Ideal for: Wildlife safaris, Pilgrimage tours, Family holidays
Best time: December to April; October to March
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-QY8RTD

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 3 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Pick-up and drop at the arrival and departure point
Driver allowances, tolls, parking and fuel for the itinerary route
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

Flights or train tickets unless added to your quote
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Entry tickets, camera fees and optional activities unless stated
Personal expenses such as laundry, tips and shopping
Travel insurance
GST as applicable

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Gir National Park: December to April. Somnath: October to March.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Gir National Park (Rajkot (RAJ), about 160 km, or Diu, about 110 km). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.