Roars and Rituals: A Journey through Gir and Somnath|Hyderabad to Gujarat|RoadTrip 2025|EP 5

Описание: Safari at Sasan Gir is the ultimate way to experience the Asiatic lion in its only natural habitat. Jeep safaris are conducted by the forest department, lasting about 3 hours, with multiple time slots daily. Advance online booking is mandatory.

🦁 Safari Details
Location: Gir National Park, Gujarat
Safari Type: Open Jeep Safari (Gir Jungle Trail)
Duration: ~3 hours per safari
Timings:
Morning: 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Midday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Evening: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Booking: Only through the official Gir Lion Safari portal (https://girlion.gujarat.gov.in)

🎟️ Safari Costs
Jeep (6-seater, Indian visitors): ₹6,200
Jeep (8-seater, Indian visitors): ₹7,700
Foreign visitors: ₹16,700–₹18,700 depending on jeep size
Includes permit, guide fee, driver, and entry charges.
🌄 Wildlife You May See
Asiatic Lions (flagship species)
Leopards, striped hyenas, jackals
Deer species: chital, sambar, nilgai
Birds: over 300 species including vultures and eagles
Reptiles: crocodiles, snakes, monitor lizards

A visit to Somnath Temple is both a spiritual journey and a cultural exploration. Located in Prabhas Patan near Veraval, Gujarat, it is revered as the first of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and stands as a symbol of resilience, having been destroyed and rebuilt multiple times over centuries.

🌟 Why Visit Somnath Temple
Spiritual Significance: First Jyotirlinga, making it one of the holiest shrines in Hinduism.
Architecture: Built in Chalukya style, with intricate carvings and a golden spire.
History: A thousand years of faith, destruction, and revival — Somnath has been rebuilt at least 17 times.
Location: Situated at the Triveni Sangam (confluence of Kapila, Hiran, and Sarasvati rivers) with views of the Arabian Sea.

🕉️ Visitor Information
Timings: Open daily, 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Darshan: Evening aarti is especially popular, with the temple lit against the sea backdrop.
Nearby Attractions:
Triveni Sangam – sacred confluence of rivers.
Prabhas Patan Museum – artifacts and temple history.
Gir National Park – Asiatic lion safaris.

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