you are not allowed to even "wonder" according to forests law --- not that's interesting

Sachin bhai,
Fatte pics. I am felling so bad I missed such a wonderfull ride. Please carry on this treat.

Regards,
Deepan

When did I say we were wondering in the Jungle? We were riding in jungle for some 15 kms as it was required to reach Sasan Gir. We did not stop anywhere in between although it would have been scary to see a Lion in front when we were riding.

It was unfortunate, there's always a next time!

apne photo hi clearly dekh tubelight

Really good pictures and short plus sweet caption on it.

lol ... wondering..

Yes, this can be happen with you on any time like this ...(see sep. after 3:13)

7 Wonders of India: Gir Sanctuary - YouTube

We were riding not wondering

Very nice pics Sachin !! I was looking for this thread and I found it !! Just one question(for now) the Open Jeep safari rate is per head right and what is the timing and duration of this Safari?

After Shri Amitabh Bachhan now you have become the brand ambassador of "khoshboo Gujarat ki" Now everyone seems to be planning for Gujarat trip and I know you too are... so next time count me in

aur kya dekh raha hoon you riding without helmet !! very bad Sachin I hope your sister too had put her helmet on !!

Without helmet was only for a few meters for posing re baba. Both of us were geared completely

Coming to your questions now,
Open Jeep Safari costs between Rs.1600 - Rs.2000. This cost is for one jeep and not for one person. In one jeep maximum 6 tourists can go + 1 guide & 1 driver.

Since we were only 2 of us, we did not want to pay 2000 and hire one jeep. So we shared it with another family of 3. We paid 1000 in total for 2 of us.
In one time slot - only 30 jeeps are allowed to go. If it spills over then you would have to take the next slot.

Jeep Safari is for 150 minutes or 2 1/2 hours which is good enough time and if you are lucky you can see as much as 6-7 lions walking on the road in front of you! But its on luck.

Timings are 6:30 am then there is one at 10:00 am I think followed by an afternoon slot of around 1pm & then 3:30 pm also I think.
Best time to spot Lions and Leopards is said to be in early morning however its not confirmed you would see!

Good to know you both were fully geared !! I know Sachin, was just kidding
Thanks for the Info and yes spotting Lions and Leopards are not confirmed jab unka dill karega Human safari pe jaane ka tabhi dikhenge humko

Great going Sachin ! First of all it's wonderful of you to take your little sister along to experience the joys of touring. The pictures are truly amazing and I'm sure you had a great time.

Keep Riding & Ride Safe

Rocking picssss man

Your sis was quick enough to click your Cramp wala pic
Awesome pics bro... Waiting for the rest to come....

Day 3: Sasan Gir - Somnath - Porbandar - Dwarka

Day 3: Sasan Gir - Somnath - Porbandar - Dwarka
Distance: 275 kms

Woke up early morning, quickly got ready & moved straight to Sinh Sadan where all open jeep safari's permits and pass is collected.
We were given permit to see route no.5 which is said to have most chances of spotting lions. There are total 8 different routes in complete Gir Forest.
Ideally one has to pay 100rs. for carrying camera however our guide just told to hide camera and we did not pay any money for carrying camera.
Unfortunately could not spot any lions or leopards in the open jeep safari but saw the usual Deer, Sambhar, Peacock, wild boar, etc during the safari.
Overall the open jeep safari is worth spending the money.

Post our open jeep safari we left from Sasan Gir and then reached Somnath temple followed by Porbandar then finally reaching Dwarka.
This complete ride was coastal line route which was truly brilliant to ride and since I had a Pillion and I rarely stopped as the roads are so much fun to ride.

Did not see Bapu's ashram in Porbandar as first impression of Porbandar was not that impressive and I just left the place and headed to Dwarka. May be next time

Queue for getting permit for open jeep safari


Hanif bhai and our guide for the drive called Manoj. Both experienced and well mannered.


Choo cute




Managed to see few peacocks real close with Binoculars. It is good to carry one to have a real close look at wild animals.




Hanif bhai tried all his luck and communication with others if there are any lions to be spotted.


Forest officer who keeps tracks of lions by checking their footprints


She reminded me of the actress from Final Destination I and II


International tourists have to pay close $75 for a open jeep safari.


It's all about communication to try to give tourists a chance to spot the big cat. Hanif bhai trying to enquire again with another forest officer.


First glimpse of Sambhar during open jeep safari


Best Posers






Nilgiri Tree






Leopard Spotted here but unfortunately we did not find them








Wild Boar


Kingfisher




Veer Hamirji Gohil Monument at Veraval , Somnath Temple


Somnath Temple was known as the treasure trove of wealth and goodies, that were looted away by Muslim rulers. The Somnath Temple is home to one of the twelve 'Jyotirlingas', which is considered to be the most sacred lingas in the Hindu pantheon.


The Somnath Temple is an ideal example of the ancient Indian temple architecture.


According to legend, Soma, the moon God built the temple in gold, Ravan in silver, Krishna in wood and king Bhimdev of Anhilwad in stone. Soma constructed the temple as a gesture after Lord Shiva cured him of his illness.


The temple is so situated that there is no land from here to the South Pole. An arrow indicates the direction.


'Hamirji Gohil' fought and sacrificed his life to save the great 'Somnath Temple'. Hamirji Gohil is a legend amongst Rajputs and Gohil samaj of Saurashtra ( like Shivaji in Maharashtra). This is a monument to his memory in front of the temple of Somnath




50 kms before you reach Porbandar all the way upto Dwarka, one rides on the most beautifully prepared SH






This view is only seen for some 10 -15 kms although I thought there might be much more of riding along the sea.










1000's of windmills are seen all the way upto Dwarka.








Windmills from Suzlon energy


All the scenic views are found enroute which make your journey fascinating


Porbandar from outside looked more like an industrial estate to me










On the way to Dwarka




Just besides the sunset point in Dwarka was one of the most beautiful temples, the Bhatkeshwar temple. From a distance, We could sight the temple sticking out of the water.


Bhatkeshwar mahadev temple has a very different unique view than other temples found in Dwarka


Sunset at Dwarka




Shiv mahapuran gyan yagna satsang katha at Dwarka


Modi wished that the Yagna would attract the Rain God and eventually help the Gujarat villages and its farmers to prosper.




Shiv Ling




Representation of Sita Haran




More to follow...