Treasures of Gujarat package – Ahmedabad - Daman Diu - Silvasa - Gir National Park

About The Package

Holidaytravel offers this special package covering Ahmedabad, Daman, Diu, Sasan Gir ( Gir National park). 

Diu used to be a Portuguese colony before it became a part of India as Union Territory of Daman and Diu. Daman is Union territory located on the border Gujarat and Maharashtra. Along with Diu it was made an Union Territory before which it used to be a Portuguese colony.Silvassa is the capital city of the union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. It is located on the border of Gujarat and Maharashtra boasts for its forests, roaring waterfalls and lush green landscapes.

Package Offer with Hotels                   

Note: Rooms are subject to available

Tour Cost Includes:-

• Meeting and assistance on arrival
• 07 Nights accommodation in above mentioned or similar hotels
• Daily Buffet/ fixed Menu breakfast
• All Meals at Sasangir (lunch to breakfast)
• Air-conditioned Indigoo for sightseeing and excursions as per our itinerary
• Driver Bata, Toll tax and parking

Tour Cost Excludes:-

• Air fare / train fare
• Jeep safari at Sasangir. (Visit www.girlion.in ) 
• Coolie / porter charges.
• Camera charges.
• Donations at temples.
• Extended stay or travelling due to any reason.
• Any meals other then those specified in Tour Cost Includes’
• Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc.
• Any other item not specified in ‘Tour cost includes’
• Entrance fees during sightseeing.
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Treasure of Gujarat - Package Itinerary - Ahmedabad - SasanGir - Gir National park - Diu 

Day 1: Arrive Ahmedabad

Upon arrival you’ll be pick up from Airport / Railway station and checking in to the hotel. Enjoy the day at your leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel

Day 2: Ahmedabad to Sasan Gir (325 kms / 6 hrs)

After breakfast, moving for some ahmedabad loacal sightseeing and then move towards the Gir. Overnight stay at Resort

Day 3: Sasan Gir (325 kms / 6 hrs)

You can enjoy the day by jungle safari. Overnight stay at Resort

Day 4: Gir to Diu (80  km/2 hrs)

Today we will leave for Diu after checking out from the hotel, upon reaching we’ll be checking in the hotel. Rest of the day will be free for leisure activities at the beach or marking on the street side shops.

Day 5: Diu Beach visit and Scuba Diving

Today after breakfast we will visit Nagoa Beach and Ghoghla beach, the most popular beaches in this area famous for water sport activities like Para Sailing, Wind Surfing, Speed boat, Jet Skiing etc. You’ll go for Scuba Diving to experience the marine life from close. Scuba Diving in Diu is a wonderful experience as it will leave you with an experience of a lifetime. Overnight stay in the hotel

Day 6: Diu Sightseeing

Today we will leave from the hotel for sightseeing in Diu after breakfast, some of the must visit places here are: Diu Jail, St. Paul’s church, St. Fransis of Assisi Church, Jalandhar Beach, Sea Shell Museum, INS Khukri Memoria Rest of the day will be free for beach activities/rest in hotel. Overnight and dinner in Diu

Day 7: Diu to Ahmedabad (360 kms / 7 hrs)

You’ll check out from the hotel  and you can leave for Ahmedabad by road and reach Ahmedabad and overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 8: Ahmedabad

After breakfast you will be drop to airport / railway station. 

Treasures of Gujrat package - 7 day Itinerary ( Alternate Itinerary)

Ahmedabad - Diu - Daman - Silvassa ( Without Sasan Gir)

Day 1 – Ahmedabad – Diu (370 kms/6 hours)

Our representatives will pick you up from railway station/airport upon your arrival in Ahmedabad and transfer you to the pickup point. From here we will drive for Diu where upon reaching you’ll be transferred to the hotel.

Rest of the day, depending on the timings will be free for shopping and sightseeing.

Day 2 – Diu sightseeing

Diu is a beach town and part of Daman and Diu union territory of India. We will visit Nagoa Beach and Ghoghla beach, the most popular beaches in this area famous for water sport activities like Para Sailing, Wind Surfing, Speed boat, Jet Skiing etc, Scuba diving can also be arranged on request.

Other places to visit in Diu

Diu Jail It was built during the Portuguese era and it looks divine amazing the night esp under the full moon.

St. Paul’s church: This church is dedicated to Lady of Immaculate Conception. Built in 17^th century this is one of the most beautifully designed Portuguese churches in the country.

St. Fransis of Assisi Church: This church is made in style of French Architecture.

Jalandhar Beach : It’s a very quiet, and isolated beach, suitable for swimming and sun-bathing.

Sea Shell Museum: This is the only museum in Asia with around 1500 type of sea shells on display.

INS Khukri Memorial: This is dedicated to the INS Khukri that sank during war of 1971 after falling being hit by 3 torpedoes.

Day 3 – Diu to Daman (663 km/10h)

Today we will check out from the hotel and will travel to Daman, in route we will stop at Porbandar and visit Kirti mandir where Gandhi ji spent his childhood. This place is now converted in a museum.

After Kirti Mandir we will continue driving for Daman and check in to the hotel upon reaching for overnight stay and dinner.

Day 4- Daman sightseeing

Today we will wake up in the morning and will visit Daman for local sightseeing. Daman is full of Cathedrals, forts and churches made in Portuguese style of architecture. Some of the must visit places are.

Fort of St Jerone is a fort now in ruins, it is made on the Damanganga river and provides a good view of the Arabian Sea.

Jhampore Beach is a beautiful secluded beach here you can go for the water sports activities like parasailing. You can also enjoy a variety of sea food here.

Devka beach is the most popular beach of Daman with lot of crowd and good eating options.

Right next to Devka beach Mirasol Waterpark is situated. This place has a beautiful Lake and a Waterpark that offer several rides. The lake has boating facilities.

Church of Bom Jesus was made in Portuguese style of architecture that used to be a parish church before Portuguese arrived.

Moti Daman fort is a massive fort that is constructed that stands today with ten bastions and two primary gateways. This fort has a beautiful garden in the premises.

Dominion monastery is a popular location among the Catholics who once used to come from all parts of the world to gain knowledge.

Overnight stay and dinner in the hotel.

Day 05 - Daman – Silvassa (100kms/2hrs)

Today we will check out from the hotel and visit Silvassa. Silvassa is the capital of Union Territory Dadra and Nagar Haveli that is filled with lush green forests, wild rivers and massive waterfalls. Upon arrival you’ll check into the hotel and later move for local sightseeing around Dudhni lake and island gardens. Later we will return to hotel for overnight and dinner.

Day 6  - Silvassa Sightseeing.

Today we will be visiting Vasona forlion safari and you’ll be spending half of the day and then leave after lunch. From here we will visit a few more places and then return to the hotel for overnight and dinner.

Places to visit in Silvassa

Lion Safari at Vasona: This place is also a breeding center for Lions brought from Gir forests that you can see in forest like structure.

Silvassa Tribal museum: Here you can get an idea about tribal heritage of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, also you can buy the handicraft items made by these tribal communities.

Vanganga Lake and Dadra Garden: Located on the main highway that connects Dadra and Silvassa. This lake offers boating facilities and has beautiful garden and a children park in the compound.

Madhuban dam: This dam is built across River Daman Ganga and has boating facilities. This place offers excelling views of the nearby landscapes.

Satmaliya Deer Park: This Park is home to Blackbucks and Chinkara, located on the outskirts of the city.

Day 7 - Silvassa – Ahmedabad

We will wake up in the morning, check out from the hotel and leave for Ahmedabad where upon reaching you’ll be dropped at Airport/Railway Station and the trip will conclude.

Ideal time to visit -

Although Sasn Gir, Daman and Diu along with Silvassa can be visited anytime of the year, the post monsoon season is the best to travel here and enjoy these places and activities in much pleasant way.

How to reach

Ahmedabad is well connected by air, rail and road to major Indian cities.

• By Air-International and Domestic airlines connect Ahmedabad to Bombay, Delhi and major cities of India. The city is also linked to and from International destinations as well.
• By Rail-Ahmedabad is linked to Bombay, Delhi, Calcutta, Chennai and other major cities in India by rail.
• Road-Ahmedabad is connected by National and State Highways to major cities in India.

How to Reach Diu

Diu is connected via major cities in Gujarat & Maharashtra are connected by National Highways of the country. There is frequent bus service to Diu from Ahmedabad and Mumbai, Veraval is the nearest railway station connected to Rajkot and Ahmedabad. Nagoa airport is Diu has connecting flights from Mumbai.

How to Reach Daman

Nearest railway station from Daman is in Vapi that is 12 km away from this place, it is connected from Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad. One can take bus or cab for further journey. There are daily flights to Daman from Mumbai and Surat, the local airport is located in Nani Daman.Daman is easily accessible by road is it is is connected the major cities nearby via efficient roadways and bus service.

How to Reach Silvassa

The nearest airport to Silvassa is in Mumbai 180kms away from here. The nearest railway station to Silvassa is 17 away from here at Vapi and is connected to major Indian cities via Western Express Highway

Why you should choose our treasures of Gujarat package –

This trip is made for tourists who want to experience the far off side while traveling in Gujarat. These locations although being union territories are still a part of Gujarat in many ways. This trip will take you to a different side of Gujarat travel that includes Gir Forests, lush beaches, sea food and adventure activities and hence is a must visit.

Treasures of Gujarat package – Overview

This trip intends to provide you with a holiday destination in Gujarat that includes the Capital of Gujarat - Ahmedabad, Gir National park and Union territories nearby the stay in Diu, Daman and Capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli which is Silvassa. Our travel package is designed to provide you with comfortable stay options along with transportation and guide service in these places.

Treasures of Gujarat package – More Info

This trip will cover the Union Territories around Gujarat like Diu (20.4200° N, 72.8300° E), Daman (20.4200° N, 72.8300° E) and Silvassa (20.2700° N, 73.0200° E).Hindi, English, Gujrati and Marathi are the primary languages spoken and the climate of this here is mostly on moderate. In Silvassa both Marathi and Gujrati is popular and the climate here in the months from March to May are extremely hot but becomes colder after monsoon season.

Fairs and Festivals

Daman & Diu - Festivals

Ganga Ji fair – Celebrated in the village of Dabhel every year in the month if march. As a popular venue of grand fair and celebrations that is visited by many people to worship the Shivligam that appeared in here.

Nariyal Poornima – This festival is organized by the local administration in the month of August. At this time people visit here from every corner of the country to watch variety of colorful water sports at the creek between Moti and Nani Daman.

Christmas – In the month of December this Christian festival is celebrated and people come from everywhere to see the celebration that includes the fascinating Portuguese dance.

Silvassa - festivals

Kite festival makar sankranti – This festival is celebrated in month of January. During this day the sky is filled with beautiful kites and tourists from every corner of the world visit here to participate in this fest.

Monsoon Magic festival – This one month festival that goes on from August to September is a unique festival organized to bring tourists here during the monsoon. This is also a great medium to introduce them to local culture and traditions.

Recommended Hotels in Diu

• Hotel Apaar – 2000 onwards
• Hotel Palacio De Diu -1150 onwards
• Hotel Uma Shakti – Price N/a  

Recommended Hotels in Daman

• Cidade De Daman - 
• Dariya Darshan Hotel 
• Hotel Sovereign 

Recommended Hotels in Silvassa

• Khanvel Resort 
• Green Valley Resort 

What to eat in Daman Diu

Daman and Diu are famous for road side stalls that sell local sea food which are a must try. The typical Gujrati and Marathi food items are really famous here as well.

Treasures of Gujarat package – Daman Diu Silvasa : Tour Cost Inclusions

·   Meeting and assistance on arrival 

·   06 Nights accommodation in above mentioned or similar hotels 

·   Daily Buffet/ fixed Menu breakfast 

·   Air-conditioned car for sightseeing and excursions as per our itinerary 

·   Driver Bata, Toll tax and parking

Tour Cost Excludes:-

Air fare / train fare 
Jeep safari at Sasangir.
Coolie / porter charges. 
Camera charges. 
Donations at temples. 
Extended stay or travelling due to any reason.
Any meals other then those specified in Tour Cost Includes’ 
Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc. 
Any other item not specified in ‘Tour cost includes’ 
Guide & Entrance fees during sightseeing. 
3.09% Government service tax

Treasures of Gujarat package – Daman Diu Silvasa : Tour Itinarary

Day 1 – Ahmedabad – Diu (370 kms/6 hours)

Our representatives will pick you up from railway station/airport upon your arrival in Ahmedabad and transfer you to the pickup point. From here we will drive for Diu where upon reaching you’ll be transferred to the hotel.

Rest of the day, depending on the timings will be free for shopping and sightseeing.

Day 2 – Diu sightseeing

Diu is a beach town and part of Daman and Diu union territory of India. We will visit Nagoa Beach and Ghoghla beach, the most popular beaches in this area famous for water sport activities like Para Sailing, Wind Surfing, Speed boat, Jet Skiing etc, Scuba diving can also be arranged on request.

Other places to visit in Diu

Diu Jail It was built during the Portuguese era and it looks divine amazing the night esp under the full moon.

St. Paul’s church: This church is dedicated to Lady of Immaculate Conception. Built in 17^th century this is one of the most beautifully designed Portuguese churches in the country.

St. Fransis of Assisi Church: This church is made in style of French Architecture.

Jalandhar Beach : It’s a very quiet, and isolated beach, suitable for swimming and sun-bathing.

Sea Shell Museum: This is the only museum in Asia with around 1500 type of sea shells on display.

INS Khukri Memorial: This is dedicated to the INS Khukri that sank during war of 1971 after falling being hit by 3 torpedoes.

Day 3 – Diu to Daman (663 km/10h)

Today we will check out from the hotel and will travel to Daman, in route we will stop at Porbandar and visit Kirti mandir where Gandhi ji spent his childhood. This place is now converted in a museum.

After Kirti Mandir we will continue driving for Daman and check in to the hotel upon reaching for overnight stay and dinner.

Day 4- Daman sightseeing

Today we will wake up in the morning and will visit Daman for local sightseeing. Daman is full of Cathedrals, forts and churches made in Portuguese style of architecture. Some of the must visit places are.

Fort of St Jerone is a fort now in ruins, it is made on the Damanganga river and provides a good view of the Arabian Sea.

Jhampore Beach is a beautiful secluded beach here you can go for the water sports activities like parasailing. You can also enjoy a variety of sea food here.

Devka beach is the most popular beach of Daman with lot of crowd and good eating options.

Right next to Devka beach Mirasol Waterpark is situated. This place has a beautiful Lake and a Waterpark that offer several rides. The lake has boating facilities.

Church of Bom Jesus was made in Portuguese style of architecture that used to be a parish church before Portuguese arrived.

Moti Daman fort is a massive fort that is constructed that stands today with ten bastions and two primary gateways. This fort has a beautiful garden in the premises.

Dominion monastery is a popular location among the Catholics who once used to come from all parts of the world to gain knowledge.

Overnight stay and dinner in the hotel.

Day 05 - Daman – Silvassa (100kms/2hrs)

Today we will check out from the hotel and visit Silvassa. Silvassa is the capital of Union Territory Dadra and Nagar Haveli that is filled with lush green forests, wild rivers and massive waterfalls. Upon arrival you’ll check into the hotel and later move for local sightseeing around Dudhni lake and island gardens. Later we will return to hotel for overnight and dinner.

Day 6  - Silvassa Sightseeing.

Today we will be visiting Vasona forlion safari and you’ll be spending half of the day and then leave after lunch. From here we will visit a few more places and then return to the hotel for overnight and dinner.

Places to visit in Silvassa

Lion Safari at Vasona: This place is also a breeding center for Lions brought from Gir forests that you can see in forest like structure.

Silvassa Tribal museum: Here you can get an idea about tribal heritage of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, also you can buy the handicraft items made by these tribal communities.

Vanganga Lake and Dadra Garden: Located on the main highway that connects Dadra and Silvassa. This lake offers boating facilities and has beautiful garden and a children park in the compound.

Madhuban dam: This dam is built across River Daman Ganga and has boating facilities. This place offers excelling views of the nearby landscapes.

Satmaliya Deer Park: This Park is home to Blackbucks and Chinkara, located on the outskirts of the city.

Day 7 - Silvassa – Ahmedabad

We will wake up in the morning, check out from the hotel and leave for Ahmedabad where upon reaching you’ll be dropped at Airport/Railway Station and the trip will conclude.