Days 1–3 · Diu
Use the 3-day Diu plan as-is. Fort town day, beach day, sunset seafood day.
Trip plan · Combo (4–6 nights)
Diu + Somnath + Gir: how to combine the three without rushing
The Gujarat triangle most listicles get wrong — Diu's coast, Somnath's Jyotirlinga, Gir's Asiatic lions. The right order saves hours; the wrong order adds a full day of transfer.
Why this works
Three places, one line on the map
The three sites sit roughly on a single line on the Saurashtra coast: Somnath at the tip, Diu just south of it, and Gir inland to the north-east. If you fly into Diu (or land at the Veraval railhead across the channel), the geography almost suggests a route on its own — and the order matters more than you'd think.
The plan below uses 5 nights: 3 in Diu, 1 in Somnath, 1 in Sasan Gir. Two nights make a tight circuit; five is comfortable. Add or remove the Gir stop depending on safari booking.
Practical box
- Length 4–6 nights; 5 is the sweet spot
- Stays 2–3 nights Diu town, 1 Somnath, 1 Sasan Gir
- Transport Car-and-driver recommended for the whole circuit
- Gir safari Closed Jun–mid-Oct; book in advance Oct–Mar
- Best season October–March ideal; summer manageable, monsoon not advised
Distance cheat sheet
| Leg | Distance | Drive time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diu → Somnath | ~90 km | ~2 hrs | New 4-lane highway; comfortable |
| Somnath → Sasan Gir | ~40 km | ~1 hr | Good road up the Girnar range |
| Diu → Sasan Gir (via Somnath) | ~130 km | ~3 hrs | The only sensible way |
| Veraval (rail) → Diu | ~95 km | ~2 hrs | Used if you're not flying into DIU |
| Diu → Ahmedabad (road) | ~370 km | ~7 hrs | Two-driver day if no flight |
Day-by-day · the order that works
Day 4 · Diu → Somnath
Drive after lunch. Arrive mid-afternoon; visit the temple at sunset and the aarti. Eat Gujarati thali in town, sleep in Veraval/Somnath.
Day 5 · Somnath → Gir
Drive to Sasan Gir (~1 hr). Afternoon safari (Devalia permit zone) or evening nature-walk. Stay at Sasan.
Day 6 · Gir safari and back
Day 6 · Morning safari + return
First safari at 6 am in the park proper. Breakfast at the lodge; drive back to Diu (~3 hrs) by early afternoon, or straight onward to Veraval / Ahmedabad.
If you only have 3 days
- Day 1 Land in Diu; fort + Naida + sunset
- Day 2 Nagoa morning → drive to Somnath (lunch + temple + aarti)
- Day 3 Somnath morning → drive to Gir → afternoon Devalia safari → night in Sasan
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FAQ
About 90 km and roughly 2 hours by car on a good road. The Veraval-Diu stretch now has a comfortable four-lane highway.
About 90 km via Somnath (the more common route). Straight from Diu via Una it's longer and rougher. Either way plan 2.5–3 hours.
Yes — both the national park and the Devalia safari block are heavily booked Oct–Mar. Book online via the official portal at least a week ahead.