Quick dinner and tea break at a trusted highway restaurant near Surat; stretch legs and refuel both car and driver. Plan 30–60 minutes for rest and freshening up.
Visit the Rukmini Temple (on the eastern side of Dwarka) — a peaceful spot with interesting architecture and local devotion. Temple hours are generally 6:00am–12:30pm and 4:30pm–9:00pm (confirm locally).
Attend the popular evening aarti at Dwarkadhish (Krishna) Temple for an evocative religious experience; darshan hours usually include an evening slot around 6:30–8:30pm.
Enjoy a Gujarati vegetarian thali (stable local choice) — ask your hotel for the well-reviewed local thali restaurant or try Hotel Mogra-style places near the temple open until late.
Catch the public/private boat from Dwarka jetty to Bet Dwarka for a half-day visit; boats typically run from ~8:00am to 5:00pm, and a round-trip takes 2–3 hours including temple time. Book earlier where possible to avoid midday heat.
Back in Dwarka, have lunch at a recommended spot near the temple — choose a Gujarati thali for a quick filling meal or local seafood in seaside cafes (confirm availability).
Depart Dwarka for Somnath (approx 4–5 hours by car, ~200–260 km depending on route). You’ll arrive in the evening for Somnath’s famous bhakti atmosphere.
Arrive Somnath, check in, then attend evening aarti at Somnath Temple (open long hours — early morning to late evening) and if available see the light/laser show at the temple complex.
Somnath has several seafront restaurants and hotel dining options serving seafood and Gujarati dishes; try fresh catch at a recommended seafront place or the hotel’s multi-cuisine restaurant.
Return to Somnath temple for a quieter early-morning darshan and to experience the serene coastal sunrise; temple opens very early (around 4:00–5:00am onward).
Have lunch at the lodge and confirm (or pick up) your pre-booked safari details — Gir safari slots fill fast (book online in advance). Park office open during office hours; verify your jeep and timing.
Go for an evening safari in Gir (typical evening safari window around 3:00–6:00pm depending on block & season). This is a prime time to spot Asiatic lions, deer and other wildlife; confirm block timings and entry rules beforehand.
Early-morning safari (typical window ~6:00–9:30am depending on the block) offers the best chance to see lions and lively wildlife — expect a 3-hour jeep ride. Pre-booking through the Forest Department or your lodge is essential.
Early dinner in Junagadh and rest early; you’ll start the Girnar climb pre-dawn the next day. Confirm your route to Taleti base and any required permits.
Early pre-dawn transfer to Taleti (Girnar foothill) — arrive before sunrise to begin the trek. Start early to avoid midday heat and to reach summit temples by morning.
Start the Girnar climb (approx 8–11 km with ~9000 steps depending on exact summit) — allow 3–5 hours up depending on fitness, stopping at shrines and viewpoints. Bring water, snacks, and headlamp if pre-dawn.
Arrive at the summit temples; enjoy sunrise views, visit the temples and have a packed or local breakfast at summit stalls (basic offerings available).
Have lunch in Junagadh; consider visiting Mahabat Maqbara and the Ashoka edicts (check opening hours 9:00am–5:00pm). Both are good cultural complements to the trek.
Begin the long return drive southeast toward Lonavala. Option A: start driving this evening for a long overnight stretch; Option B: stay another night in Junagadh and drive back the next morning (choose based on driver fatigue).
If you started the return on Day 6 evening you will be finishing the drive and arriving back in Lonavala this morning/afternoon; if you departed Day 6 morning, you will reach Lonavala by today. Use this day for arrival, vehicle check and rest.