Start the overnight drive from Pune toward Kevadia (Statue of Unity region). Night driving saves daytime sightseeing hours; plan two drivers and regular breaks.
Visit the Statue of Unity (observatory) and the surrounding valley; it’s the highlight of Kevadia and worth starting here for the main views and exhibits.
Convenient multi-cuisine cafeteria inside the complex offering local Gujarati and North Indian meals — practical and quick so you can continue sightseeing.
Explore this historic hill fort with ancient step-wells and panoramic city views; it gives a great feel for Junagadh’s past. Open generally 9:00am–5:30pm.
Visit the Dattatreya temple and other shrines on Girnar — spiritual and historic significance with sweeping hilltop views; temples typically open early morning to evening.
Devaliya Safari (gypsy/jeep) is a managed, fenced interpretation zone in Gir for close sightings of Asiatic lions, deer and other wildlife — book in advance (morning and afternoon slots available). Typically runs afternoons and mornings; check forest department booking for exact slot.
Attend the early morning darshan and aarti at the Dwarkadhish (Lord Krishna) temple — arrive early to avoid long queues and experience a calm morning ceremony.
Take a ferry to Bet Dwarka island to see Krishna’s beach temples and nearby Nageshwar (one of the 12 Jyotirlingas); ferry timings generally run 8:00am–4:00pm but confirm locally.
Rani ki Vav (stepwell) is a UNESCO site with beautiful sculptural reliefs — open typically 8:30am–6:00pm so an afternoon visit is ideal for light and cooler temperatures.
Short drive from Patan to Modhera — the 11th-century Sun Temple is an architectural gem and well worth a morning visit when light is best for photography. Open usually 7:00am–6:00pm.
Quick visit to Adalaj stepwell (near Ahmedabad) or walk the old city lanes around Teen Darwaza for architecture and shopping; stepwell open 9:00am–6:00pm.