9 days in Gujarat & Diu Itinerary

The state's commercial, if not political hub, Ahmedabad stands as a sprawling metropolis with some important historical sites.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): admire the landmark architecture of Adalaj Stepwell, then contemplate the long history of Gandhi Ashram, then take in the waterfront at Sabarmati Riverfront, and finally make a trip to Manek Chowk. On the 3rd (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see human ingenuity at work at Statue Of Unity.

To find reviews and other tourist information, go to the Ahmedabad day trip planning website.

Kolkata (Calcutta) to Ahmedabad is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. January in Ahmedabad sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 14°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) so you can travel to Diu.

The main town on the island of the same name, Diu connects to the south coast of Gujurat by bridge.

On the 4th (Wed), head outdoors with Naida Caves. On the next day, kick back and relax at Nagoa Beach and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gangeshwar Temple.

To see reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Diu trip tool.

You can drive from Ahmedabad to Diu in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and taxi; or drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Sasan Gir.

Fulfill your wildlife fantasies at Sasan Gir, the only place in Asia where you can still see lions roaming free in the wild.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Fri): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Sasan Gir National Park.

To see traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Sasan Gir trip itinerary builder tool.

You can drive from Diu to Sasan Gir in 2.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Somnath.

Tourism in Somnath (officially known as Prabhas Patan) revolves around its famous Jyotirlinga of Shiva.

To find more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Somnath trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Sasan Gir to Somnath by car takes about 1.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Dwarka.

Way out west, the small city of Dwarka has a long history of pilgrimage, as a place central to Hindu mythology and belief.

On the 8th (Sun), stroll around Gomti Ghat and then don't miss a visit to Shree Dwarkadhish Temple. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple and then step off the mainland to explore Beyt Dwarika.

For photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Dwarka itinerary planner.

You can drive from Somnath to Dwarka in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) so you can travel to Rajkot.

Visit Mahatma Gandhi's childhood home and other cultural attractions in Rajkot, a large industrial city with a historical old town.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Tue): examine the collection at Rotary Dolls Museum.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Rajkot trip maker site.

Traveling by car from Dwarka to Rajkot takes 4.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in January, and nighttime lows around 15°C. On the 10th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.