Gir National Park With Exotic Beaches Of Diu

Today, visit the Gir National Park which is a sprawling area of 1412 sq. km. It was established in the year 1965 and is located about 65 km to the south-east of the Junagadh city of Gujarat. The wildlife sanctuary was established to put a stop to the alarming rate of Lion hunting. The population of lions dropped to as low as 15. It will give you an opportunity to have a closer look at the animals, especially during early mornings and evenings. The thrilling experience will leave you completely spellbound. Visit Gir Interpretation Zone at Devaliya, Crocodile breeding farm, Gir Information centre. A tapestry of dry deciduous forests, acacia scrub and grassland, fed by rivers and reservoirs. (Safari Booking - on your own) The rest of the day is at leisure. You can watch a movie on lion at Gir Information centre. Overnight in Sasan Gir (B, L, D)

Today, proceed to the beach town - Diu. On arrival, check-in to your hotel. Later, proceed to Somnath Jyotirling Temple. The temple of Somnath is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. According to the legend; Somnath is as old as creation, built by none other than the Moon God himself. This pilgrimage is one of the oldest and finds its reference in the ancient texts like Skandpuran, Shreemad Bhagvat, Shivpuran etc. The present temple is the seventh temple reconstructed on the original site. The first temple of Somnath is said to have existed before the beginning of the Christian era. The rest of the evening is at leisure. Overnight in Diu (B)

The morning is at leisure to enjoy the wide variety of water sports facilities available at Nagoa Beach (On direct payment basis). Later, visit St. Paul's Church. This Church is said to be the only active church in the region till date. It boasts of intricate volutes and shell that form an impressive motif. Its richly done wood carving which has earned a special recognition among the most elaborate Portuguese churches is the real feast for eyes. On a close look at this church you will find that it has resemblance with Bom Jesus Church at Goa on the virtue of architectural patterns. Diu Museum displays a wide range of artifacts including stone idols, wooden carvings, antic statues and inscriptions. This Museum of Diu Island also unfolds the Portuguese era in this region and Diu Fort. The fort is skirted by the sea on the three sides. On the fort stands a giant Light House. Several canons still stare menacingly from top. The main front wall is having five huge windows with stone galleries. The Fort has been creatively lit, which creates a breath taking views at night. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Diu (B)

The morning is at leisure to enjoy the wide variety of water sports facilities available at Nagoa Beach (On direct payment basis). Later, visit St. Paul's Church. This Church is said to be the only active church in the region till date. It boasts of intricate volutes and shell that form an impressive motif. Its richly done wood carving which has earned a special recognition among the most elaborate Portuguese churches is the real feast for eyes. On a close look at this church you will find that it has resemblance with Bom Jesus Church at Goa on the virtue of architectural patterns. Diu Museum displays a wide range of artifacts including stone idols, wooden carvings, antic statues and inscriptions. This Museum of Diu Island also unfolds the Portuguese era in this region and Diu Fort. The fort is skirted by the sea on the three sides. On the fort stands a giant Light House. Several canons still stare menacingly from top. The main front wall is having five huge windows with stone galleries. The Fort has been creatively lit, which creates a breath taking views at night. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Diu (B)