Seven days from Ahmedabad’s heritage streets to the white salt desert of Kutch, a lion safari in Gir and the temple town of Somnath — a wide-ranging tour of Gujarat.
Trip at a glance: Sabarmati Ashram & old city, Ahmedabad · White Desert, Rann of Kutch · Gir National Park lion safari · Somnath Temple · Local handicraft villages.
Airport pickup; evening heritage walk through the old city and Sabarmati Ashram.
Drive to Bhuj, checking in near the White Desert.
Visit Kutch’s handicraft villages by day and the White Desert at sunset.
Drive to Sasan Gir, checking in for the safari.
Morning and afternoon jeep safaris in search of the Asiatic lion.
Visit Somnath Temple en route to Diu.
Transfer to Diu or Rajkot Airport.
November to February is best, when the White Desert is at its most striking and Gir’s safari season is in full swing.
Yes — this is a starting itinerary. Duration, hotel category and the destinations covered can all be adjusted to suit your plans.