Sacred Gujarat and Wildlife Trails

Upon arrival at Rajkot Airport, our local representative will warmly welcome you and drive you comfortably to Junagadh. On arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy an overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel, set out on a guided exploration of Junagadh and Girnar Hill. Begin at the imposing Uparkot Fort, an ancient citadel featuring grand gateways, centuries-old stepwells, and sweeping views of the cityscape. Continue to the exquisite Mahabat Maqbara, an architectural masterpiece blending Indo-Islamic styles, famed for its ornate domes and spiral staircases. Then, journey into Junagadh’s spiritual past with a visit to the Buddhist Caves, carved in the 2nd century CE and steeped in tranquility.

Next, ascend the sacred Girnar Hill aboard the ropeway, gliding above forested slopes and rocky outcrops to reach the upper shrines. Pay homage at the revered Ambaji Temple, and if you wish, walk further to visit the serene Jain temples, poised high in the clouds. The experience is both spiritually uplifting and visually unforgettable. By late afternoon, descend and depart for Gir National Park, India’s last refuge of the majestic Asiatic lion. Upon arrival, check in to your jungle resort for dinner and overnight stay.

Early in the morning, embark on a private jeep safari inside Gir National Park - the only home in the world to the endangered Asiatic Lions. Gir also shelters a remarkable diversity of wildlife, including leopards, Indian hyenas, civet cats, jackals, sambar deer, nilgai, chital, wild boar, and the unique four-horned antelope. The park's dry deciduous forests come alive with every turn of the trail, offering raw, unscripted encounters with nature at its finest. Later, drive back to the resort for breakfast and leisure time. After lunch, embark on an afternoon jeep safari to maximize your chances of spotting the magnificent Asiatic Lions roaming freely in their natural habitat. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort in Gir National Park.

After breakfast at the resort, depart for Somnath, one of India’s most sacred pilgrimage destinations. Upon arrival, visit the Somnath Temple, believed to be the first of the twelve Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva. Later, spend some time by the seaside or attend the evening aarti. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Somnath.

After breakfast, depart for Dwarka, one of the revered Char Dham pilgrimage sites. Upon arrival, visit the Dwarkadhish Temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna. Later, you may visit Gomti Ghat and attend the evening aarti. Overnight stay at the hotel in Dwarka.

After breakfast, depart for Rajkot. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Later, you may visit Watson Museum or take a walk in Jubilee Garden. The evening is at leisure to relax or explore local markets. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Rajkot.

After breakfast at the hotel, our driver will transfer you to Rajkot Airport to board a flight to home or onward destination.