Rajkot, Gir, Somnath, Diu
Gujarat Cultural And Wildlife Tour
Overview
The state of Gujarat is well-known for its rich history and culture, and delectable lip-smacking food. In addition, Gujarat is also a great destination for wildlifers, birdwatchers, and photographers. This Gujarat Culture and Wildlife Tour takes you to Gir National Park, the jewel in the crown of Wild Gujarat, as well as the beautiful Somnath Temple, and the nearby beach getaway of Diu.
Gir National Park is a national park in Gujarat, India. Established in 1965 for the protection of the Asiatic Lion, Gir National Park is made up mainly of dry deciduous and scrub types of forests, with many perennial rivers and streams crisscrossing the area. The wildlife of Gir includes large predators such as Asiatic Lion and Leopard, herbivores such as Spotted Deer, Sambar, and Nilgai, a variety of bird species, and more.
Apart from being home to the Asiatic Lion, the Gir National Park is also a delight for birdwatchers. The area hosts a variety of habitats, including forest, grassland, cliffs, and ponds, which play home to a wide variety of bird species both resident and migratory. Around 350 bird species are found here, including birds of prey, vultures, owls, nightjars, ducks, kingfishers, herons, egrets, storks, minivets, flycatchers, and many others. Sarus cranes visit the reserve for breeding during monsoon and may be seen up to November.
The Somnath temple is located in Prabhas Patan near Junagadh, and is believed to be the first among the twelve jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva. It is an important pilgrimage and tourist spot of Gujarat.
An erstwhile Portuguese Colony and now a popular beach getaway destination, Diu is well known for its old Portuguese churches, Diu Fort, and, of course, the beautiful beach.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Gir Birding Lodge
Arrive at Rajkot Airport and proceed to Sasan Gir, the only abode of Asiatic Lions. Gir National Park is also considered to be an excellent place for birdwatching, being home to 250 birds and about 50 other species. Check in at the resort. Evening at leisure.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Gir Birding Lodge
Morning and Evening wildlife safari at Gir National Park. Sasan Gir is only abode of Asiatic Lions and considered excellent for bird watching. The park checklist has 250 birds and about 50 other species are recorded in the grasslands along the periphery of the sanctuary. Dinner and overnight stay.
Key species: Lion, Leopard, Nilgai, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Changeable Hawk-Eagle, Crested Honey Buzzard, Spotted Owlet
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Gir Birding Lodge
Morning and evening wildlife safaris at Gir National Park. Multiple safaris will not only increase your chances of getting great sightings, but also give you an opportunity to explore more of the park.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Key species: Lion, Leopard, Indian Stone-curlew, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher, Common Woodshrike, Western Osprey
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Gir Birding Lodge
Today, visit a Maldhari Village, and learn about the life and customs of this nomadic tribe that call the area in and around Gir home.
Overnight stay at Gir.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Gir Birding Lodge
After having breakfast, proceed for a day visit to Somnath. Visit the Somnath jyotirlingam, Geeta Mandir, Bhalka Tirth and Triveni Sangam. Later, return to Gir.
Overnight stay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Gir Birding Lodge
After breakfast, drive to Diu for a day visit. An erstwhile Portuguese Colony and now a popular beach getaway destination, Diu is well known for its old Portuguese churches, Diu Fort, and, of course, the beautiful beach. En route, visit the crocodile farm. Check in at the hotel. After lunch visit St. Paul’s Church, Diu Museum, Nadia Caves, INS Khukri Memorial, Diu Fort and explore the local market. Evening return to Gir.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: None
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Rajkot airport for your connecting flight back home. Tour ends
Highlights
- Somnath Temple
- Lion Tracking
- Bird Watching
- Wildlife Photography
- Nature Walk
- Village visit
Included
- Accommodation for 06 nights at Gir Safaris as mentioned
- Village visit 01 day excursion to Somnath
- 01 day excursion to Diu All sight seeings
- Meals as per the itinerary Dedicated vehicle for the entire trip | All taxes
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Location
Stories
Ladakh
North India, the land of Ladakh, looks as though it was made for birdwatching and photography.
Gir National Park Gujarat
Sometimes it is not just the species spotted but also the amazing moments. Some of our guests had the unique opportunity to witness the mating of Asiatic Lions in the Gir Forest, truly a special moment.
Delhi
Surajpur is an amazing wetland close to the nation’s capital. Apart from being one of the monsoon homes for the Bristled Grassbird, it is also home to another sought-after species: the Bengal Bush Lark.
Rajasthan
One advantage of living near the birding hotspot of Bharatpur is that you can see some amazing birds, like the graceful Sarus Crane, in your backyard during this lockdown
