Gir Somnath Diu Winter Tour Package (4 Days)
4-day Gir Somnath Diu tour from Rajkot: Junagadh, Sasan Gir, Somnath and Diu. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹8,700 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
24° – 31°C
October in Gir Somnath Diu Winter

Description
4-day Gir Somnath Diu tour from Rajkot: Junagadh, Sasan Gir, Somnath and Diu. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹8,700 per person.
This 4 days 3 nights itinerary covers 10 handpicked stops, including Uparkot Fort, Mahabat Maqbara, Gir National Park and more. December–February is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 3-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in Sasan Gir. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Gir Somnath Diu Winter
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 16°C – 34°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Rajkot to Sasan Gir via Junagadh
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Rajkot in the morning. Drive from Rajkot to Junagadh (about 102 km, 2 hrs) and from Junagadh to Sasan Gir (about 51 km, 1 hr). Check in at your hotel in Sasan Gir. Stop in Junagadh for the Uparkot fort with its old stepwells and Buddhist caves, and the ornate Mahabat Maqbara. Drive on to Sasan Gir, where the hotels and forest lodges are close to the park gate. Overnight stay in Sasan Gir.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Rajkot to Junagadh
102 km · ~2h 2m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Rajkot
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop
Arrive in JunagadhJunagadh, Gujarat
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Rajkot to Junagadh
102 km · ~2h 16m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Rajkot
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Rajkot. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Rajkot → Junagadh
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~102 km
~2h 16m|Tentative fare ₹110–₹340
- Arrive in Junagadh
Junagadh, Gujarat
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Rajkot to Junagadh
Nearest railway stations: Rajkot Jn for Rajkot, Junagadh Jn for Junagadh.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Junagadh to Sasan Gir
51 km · ~1h 1m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Junagadh
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
51 km · 1h 1m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Sasan GirSasan Gir, Gujarat
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Junagadh to Sasan Gir
51 km · ~1h 8m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Junagadh
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Junagadh. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Junagadh → Sasan Gir
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~51 km
~1h 8m|Tentative fare ₹60–₹190
- Arrive in Sasan Gir
Sasan Gir, Gujarat
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Junagadh to Sasan Gir
Nearest railway stations: Junagadh Jn for Junagadh, Sasan Gir for Sasan Gir.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 5h 51m in total
Change trains at Visavadar — about 2h 19m wait
1 change · 6h 5m in total
Change trains at Veraval — about 1h 35m wait
1 change · 6h 37m in total
Change trains at Veraval — about 4h wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
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Uparkot Fort
An ancient fort in Junagadh with stepwells (Adi Kadi Vav, Navghan Kuvo) and Buddhist caves.
- 2
Mahabat Maqbara
A 19th-century mausoleum with spiral staircases and onion domes.
Gir safari and on to Somnath
Today's travel: from Sasan Gir to Somnath (about 45 km, 1 hr). Early morning jeep safari in Gir National Park (about three hours) on your booked route, with the best chance of seeing lions, leopards, sambar and many birds. After breakfast visit the Devalia safari park if you missed the lions, then drive to Somnath for the evening aarti and the light and sound show. Overnight stay in Somnath.
- 1
Gir National Park
The last home of the Asiatic lion, a dry teak and scrub forest.
- 2
Devalia Safari Park
A fenced part of the forest near Sasan where lions are almost always seen.
- 3
Somnath Temple
The first of the twelve Jyotirlingas, on the shore of the Arabian Sea; evening aarti around 7 pm.
Somnath to Diu
Today's travel: from Somnath to Diu (about 84 km, 1 hr 45 min). Visit Bhalka Tirth and the Triveni Sangam in Somnath in the morning, then drive to Diu. See the Portuguese fort on the sea, St Paul's Church, the Naida caves and end with the sunset at Nagoa beach. Overnight stay in Diu.
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Diu Fort
The 16th-century Portuguese fort with a lighthouse and cannons facing the sea.
- 2
St Paul's Church
A white Baroque church of 1610, the finest in Diu.
- 3
Naida Caves
A maze of rock chambers and tunnels near the fort, cut by quarrying.
- 4
Nagoa Beach
A calm horseshoe beach lined with palms.
Diu to Rajkot
A slow morning on the beach or at the Gangeshwar temple, where five lingams sit in the rocks washed by the sea, then drive back to Rajkot. Drive from Diu to Rajkot (about 215 km, 4 hrs 15 min), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Rajkot. The tour ends here.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Diu to Rajkot
215 km · ~4h 38m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Diu
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near GondalAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
65 km · 1h 18m drive from previous stop
Arrive in RajkotRajkot, Gujarat
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Diu to Rajkot
215 km · ~4h 47m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Diu
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Diu. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Arrive in Rajkot
Rajkot, Gujarat
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Diu to Rajkot
Nearest railway stations: Delvada for Diu, Rajkot Jn for Rajkot.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 9h 31m in total
Change trains at Junagadh Jn — about 42m wait
1 change · 15h 51m in total
Change trains at Veraval — about 8h 20m wait
1 change · 16h 39m in total
Change trains at Junagadh Jn — about 7h 48m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
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Gangeshwar Temple
A seashore Shiva shrine at Fudam with five lingams washed by the waves.
Tour Overview
Saurashtra in winter: the Asiatic lions of Gir, the Jyotirlinga temple of Somnath on the Arabian Sea, and the Portuguese fort, churches and beaches of Diu.
Winter Tour: Dec 2026 – Feb 2027
December to February is the best time for Gir: the forest is dry enough for clear sightings, lions are active in the cool mornings, and the jeep safaris run at dawn in crisp air. The coast at Somnath and Diu is warm and sunny by day, and Diu, with its Portuguese past, is lit up for Christmas and New Year.
This 4-day, 3-night package starts and ends in Rajkot. The route runs Rajkot → Junagadh → Sasan Gir → Somnath → Diu → Rajkot, about 497 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Gir Somnath Diu Tour from Rajkot
- Uparkot Fort
- Mahabat Maqbara
- Gir National Park
- Devalia Safari Park
- Somnath Temple
- Diu Fort
- St Paul's Church
- Naida Caves
Inclusions in the Gir Somnath Diu Tour Package
- 3 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Rajkot for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Gir Somnath Diu Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Permit fees
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Gir Somnath Diu Tour
Best time to visit: December–February
Travel window: Dec 2026 – Feb 2027
Route: Rajkot → Junagadh → Sasan Gir → Somnath → Diu → Rajkot (about 497 km in all)
Before you go: Gir jungle safari permits are booked online on the forest department's Gir permit site and sell out quickly in winter and on holidays; book as soon as your dates are fixed. The safari season runs from mid-October to mid-June.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Sasan Gir; 3-star hotel in Somnath; 3-star hotel in Diu, or similar.
Package Price: Cab or Bus
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Rajkot. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹18,740 | ₹13,000 |
| 33 Persons | ₹15,370 | ₹11,770 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹13,600 | ₹10,130 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹12,540 | ₹9,450 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹10,760 | ₹8,700 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
The trip starts from Rajkot, which is itself the railway station for this route, so no train is needed.
Route Map
Top Attractions
Uparkot Fort
An ancient fort in Junagadh with stepwells (Adi Kadi Vav, Navghan Kuvo) and Buddhist caves.
Mahabat Maqbara
A 19th-century mausoleum with spiral staircases and onion domes.
Gir National Park
The last home of the Asiatic lion, a dry teak and scrub forest.
Devalia Safari Park
A fenced part of the forest near Sasan where lions are almost always seen.
Somnath Temple
The first of the twelve Jyotirlingas, this majestic Shiva temple stands on the Arabian Sea coast at Prabhas Patan. Rebuilt in Chalukya style after 1947 under Sardar Patel's vision, it symbolizes India's post-independence resurgence. The temple's history of repeated destruction and reconstruction spans over a millennium.
Diu Fort
The 16th-century Portuguese fort with a lighthouse and cannons facing the sea.
St Paul's Church
A white Baroque church of 1610, the finest in Diu.
Naida Caves
A maze of rock chambers and tunnels near the fort, cut by quarrying.
Nagoa Beach
A calm horseshoe beach lined with palms.
Gangeshwar Temple
A seashore Shiva shrine at Fudam with five lingams washed by the waves.
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
December–February is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 3 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Rajkot for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Permit fees
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: December–February
Travel window: Dec 2026 – Feb 2027
Route: Rajkot → Junagadh → Sasan Gir → Somnath → Diu → Rajkot (about 497 km in all)
Before you go: Gir jungle safari permits are booked online on the forest department's Gir permit site and sell out quickly in winter and on holidays; book as soon as your dates are fixed. The safari season runs from mid-October to mid-June.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Sasan Gir; 3-star hotel in Somnath; 3-star hotel in Diu, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
4 days and 3 nights. It starts from Rajkot on day 1 and you are back in Rajkot on day 4.
Rajkot → Junagadh → Sasan Gir → Somnath → Diu → Rajkot. That is about 497 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹13,000 per person (bus); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹8,700 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Rajkot and back. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. The price table shows each option for your group size.
This package is planned for Dec 2026 – Feb 2027. Book early: hotels fill up fast in this season.
Gir jungle safari permits are booked online on the forest department's Gir permit site and sell out quickly in winter and on holidays; book as soon as your dates are fixed. The safari season runs from mid-October to mid-June.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
Explore the places this package takes you to
