Gujarat — Gir Lions & the White Rann
The only wild Asiatic lions on earth, the Somnath and Dwarka temples, and the white salt desert of Kutch — a state that sees a fraction of Rajasthan's visitors.
Ahmedabad (2N), Gir (2N), Somnath (1N), Kutch (2N)
Overview
- Two jeep safaris at Gir for Asiatic lion
- White Rann of Kutch, ideally on a moonlit night
- Somnath, the first of the twelve Jyotirlingas
- Rani ki Vav stepwell at Patan, a UNESCO site
- Statue of Unity with the viewing gallery
- Ahmedabad heritage walk through the pols
The only wild Asiatic lions on earth, the Somnath and Dwarka temples, and the white salt desert of Kutch — a state that sees a fraction of Rajasthan's visitors.
Gujarat — Gir Lions & the White Rann runs for 7 nights and 8 days across Ahmedabad, Gir, Somnath, Kutch. Like every Elitech itinerary it carries no fixed departure date — tell us roughly when you want to travel and we confirm availability, hotels and pricing for exactly those days.
The route below is a starting point. Extend a city, change the hotel category, add a private guide or remove a sightseeing block, and we will re-cost the trip and send you a revised plan, usually within a working day.
No fixed departure dates. This itinerary is operated in the window that suits you. Tell us roughly when you can travel and we will confirm availability, hotels and pricing for exactly those days.
Cities covered
Best time to travel: The winter months are the season across the state; Gir closes during the monsoon and the Rann is at its best under a full moon.
Day-by-day itinerary
Days are shown in sequence, not as calendar dates — your trip runs on the days you choose.
- Day1
Arrive in Ahmedabad
Met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon at the Sabarmati Ashram and the Adalaj stepwell. Overnight in Ahmedabad.
- Day2
Statue of Unity
A full-day excursion to the Statue of Unity at Kevadia — the viewing gallery, the valley of flowers and the museum. Return to Ahmedabad. Overnight in Ahmedabad.
- Day3
Ahmedabad to Gir
Morning heritage walk through the old city pols, then drive to Gir, around seven hours. Overnight in Gir.
- Day4
Gir safaris
Morning and afternoon jeep safaris in the Gir sanctuary zone for Asiatic lion, leopard and chital. Between drives, the Devalia interpretation zone. Overnight in Gir.
- Day5
Gir to Somnath and Dwarka
Drive to Somnath for darshan at the Jyotirlinga and the evening light-and-sound show at the temple. Overnight in Somnath.
- Day6
Somnath to Kutch
A long drive north to Bhuj, around eight hours, with a stop at Dwarka for darshan if the timing allows. Overnight in Kutch.
- Day7
White Rann and craft villages
Morning at the Kutch craft villages — Ajrakhpur block printing, Nirona's Rogan art and Bhujodi weaving. In the evening, the White Rann at Dhordo for sunset and, on a moonlit night, the salt flat under moonlight. Overnight in Kutch.
- Day8
Departure
Morning at the Bhuj Prag Mahal and Aina Mahal, then transfer to Bhuj airport for your onward flight.
What is included
We list exclusions as prominently as inclusions — nothing appears for the first time at the payment stage.
Inclusions
- Accommodation for 7 nights in the hotel category shown, on twin-sharing basis
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- All transfers, sightseeing and intercity travel by private air-conditioned vehicle
- All entrance fees for the sightseeing listed in the itinerary
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, parking and inter-state permits
- Assistance on arrival and a dedicated consultant reachable through the trip
- All applicable taxes on the services listed above
- Two jeep safaris at Gir with permits and guide
- White Rann entry permits at Dhordo
- Statue of Unity viewing gallery ticket
- Ahmedabad guided heritage walk
Exclusions
- Airfare to and from the start and end points of the tour
- Anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusions
- Lunch and dinner unless listed against a specific day
- Personal expenses — laundry, telephone calls, minibar, room service and tips
- Optional excursions and activities marked as 'on request'
- Camera and video charges levied at monuments
- Any increase in government taxes or fuel surcharge after booking confirmation
- Costs arising from circumstances beyond our control — weather, roadblocks, flight rescheduling or medical evacuation
- Entry fees and camera charges at monuments not listed in the itinerary
- Alcohol, which is prohibited across Gujarat
Hotels
Properties shown as “or similar” may be substituted with an equivalent in category and location. We confirm the final property before departure.
| City | Nights | Hotel | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 2 | Hotel Fortune Landmark or similar | 4 Star |
| Gir | 2 | Gir Lion Safari Camp or similar | Resort |
| Somnath | 1 | Hotel Sundaram Palace or similar | 3 Star |
| Kutch | 2 | Rann Utsav Tent City or similar | Deluxe Tent |
Pricing
Rates are per person and vary by occupancy, not by departure date. Your final quotation reflects hotel availability for the days you choose.
| Occupancy | Price per person | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Per person on twin sharing | ₹39,900 | — |
| Per person on triple sharing | ₹37,506 | — |
| Single occupancy | ₹55,062 | Private room throughout |
| Child with bed (5–11 years) | ₹32,718 | — |
| Child without bed (2–5 years) | ₹24,738 | — |
Terms, payment and cancellation
Terms & conditions
This itinerary is quoted on twin-sharing basis and is subject to availability at the time of confirmation. Hotels shown as 'or similar' may be substituted with a property of comparable category and location, and you will be informed before departure. Prices may change before confirmation due to currency movement, revised government taxes or supplier rate changes.
Sightseeing may be resequenced to suit local conditions, weather or monument closure days. Where an included attraction cannot operate for reasons beyond our control, we substitute a comparable alternative or refund the applicable component.
Payment policy
A booking amount of 25% of the package cost confirms your services, with the balance due before departure on the date stated in your booking confirmation. Where an airline or hotel requires earlier full payment, we tell you at the time of quoting.
We accept UPI, credit and debit cards, net banking and NEFT/RTGS transfer to our registered current account. We never request payment into a personal account — always verify account details by calling us before transferring.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations must be made in writing. Standard charges apply from the date we receive your request: the booking amount is retained more than 45 days before departure, 35% between 31 and 45 days, 60% between 16 and 30 days, 80% between 8 and 15 days, and 100% within 7 days or for a no-show.
Air tickets, cruise bookings and non-refundable hotel rates follow their own supplier terms, which are stated in your quotation before payment. A visa refusal does not waive cancellation charges.