urgent help for gir and diu ., for honeymoon

rahul3001 · Dec 19th, 2008, 00:51

Hi everyobody I am leaving after 4 days for ahmedabd from delhi. on 24th I will go to veraval by train (overnight) from ahmedabad. then I will stay in gir for 2-3 days.
and then will go to diu and stay there for 5 days.

I have a few questions.

1. Is the overnight journey from Ahmedabad to veraval(and back), in sleeper class(somnath express) in end Dec. comfortable? 2nd AC coach (the only other class) is not available. will it be cold? will it be safe? do I need additional blanket?

2. pls tell me good hotels in gir, (range 2 to 3000 Rs.)

3. Please tell me good hotels in Diu (same range).

4. do I need to book hotels in advance? or will it be jampacked?

thanks a lot in advance

AprilFlower · Dec 19th, 2008, 01:22

Sorry I can only tell you about the train. Mostly you will feel a bit cool on the train so please be sure to bring one set of warm clothes (a jacket or sweater) and a blanket so that you can sleep comfortably. I think you won't regret it.
PS-Don't forget a pair of sox.

rahul3001 · Dec 19th, 2008, 01:41

ok thanks, and what about the weather in diu and gir, will I need warm clothes?
and is one jacket, socks for the train enough?

and is the sleeper coach of somnath express safe enough??

what kind of people should I expect in the sleeper coach of somnath express?

one more imp question. somnath express is a small train with only 4 tickets in 2nd ac tatkal quota, if I have one comfirmed in tatkal quota and 1 waitlist at no 1 in tatkal, will the waitlist get converted??

AprilFlower · Dec 19th, 2008, 12:56

Temps will be around 30 during the day and around 22 at night in Diu. So I will let you decide what you should take. Mainly the train feels quite cool for me so I always take a blanket whenever I ride in SL during winter. I live quite a bit south of the area you are visiting but my in-laws are always wearing sox this time of year because they feel cool. I usually am fine without and would only use them on the train.

The train should be safe. I have taken the train several times to go to both Rajkot and Gondal and never had any problems (and I am white so if anyone was going to want to steal anything....). Just take normal precautions about your luggage and money.

What kind of people...the same kind of people you would usually find in SL

. Generally normal middle-class people will be there some buisnessmen and whatnot. Have you not ever travelled in SL before? Keep in mind that Gujarat is I believe the wealthiest state per capita in India. Just because it isn't the metro doesn't mean that people are going to be barbarians.

Personally, I get stared at a lot more but again just because I am foreigner. If you are Indian then you will get more chances to chat and pass your time. Generally there are very talkative and friendly folks in SL class. Good to make friends with these people as they will help you keep an eye on your luggage and possessions.

I am not much knowledgable about tatkal quota. The guru on such specific questions is steven_ber. Go to the train section and you will find a thread about "WL will I get it" or something along that line. You should put the question about the tatkal/WL there. He will be able to give you a frank answer.

silversky · Dec 19th, 2008, 19:19

hi Rahul
In Sasan Gir u can stay in Sinh Sadan its Govt. Guest house their r many hotels and resorts in Gir. I had stayed at a farm house with the facility of swiming pool,Food,Tents and Rooms its in a remote area at the border of the jungle. I know a guide who can help u if u need more assistance ....... or visit www.oktatabyebye.com

rahul3001 · Dec 19th, 2008, 19:24

thanks a lot for the info, can u tell me about the guide. How can I directly book Sinh Sadan, I searched about Sinh sadan but could not get how to book it??

rahul3001 · Dec 20th, 2008, 00:18

HOW do I book Sinh sadan in gir. can someone also provide phone numbers of private farmhouses in gir.

silversky · Dec 23rd, 2008, 20:08

Call Tamsibhai Langha on 9898650326 all your arrangement will be done

Bunkybest · Jan 7th, 2009, 04:30

hi, we stayed in gir birding lodge in gir, its very nice right on thr park (set inmango orchard that borders the park), we stayed in the deluxe cottages and the rate was 4500 including all 3 meals.
in Diu we stayed at the apana hotel, it was ok, quiet full of drunks but i think that is diu! we had seafacing room there was plenty of action from the street below, our room was 600/night (although this was what we were quoted they tried to charge us more when we got there so be sure you have a fixed quoet). the room was ok but the bathroom a bit damp and dirty. the restaurant there is very good.
hope this helps. hope you get to see a lion, they are awsome!

rahul3001 · Jan 7th, 2009, 13:40

Thanks a lot for replying, but I have completed my 10 day long trip of diu and gir. In gir I stayed at private farmhouse, with very good service, and food so good that I had not eaten it anywhere @ 1000 per night with 300 extra for food for 2 persons.

in diu, I stayed at kohinoor resort- the best resort there @ 2000 per night.

best trip of my life.

spicetrekker · Jan 7th, 2009, 13:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by rahul3001

Thanks a lot for replying, but I have completed my 10 day long trip of diu and gir. In gir I stayed at private farmhouse, with very good service, and food so good that I had not eaten it anywhere @ 1000 per night with 300 extra for food for 2 persons.

in diu, I stayed at kohinoor resort- the best resort there @ 2000 per night.

best trip of my life.

Can you please share the details of your stay at Gir - names, phone nos etc. also did you sight any lions?

Dec 19th, 2008, 00:51	#1
rahul3001 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: delhi Posts: 14	urgent help for gir and diu ., for honeymoon Hi everyobody I am leaving after 4 days for ahmedabd from delhi. on 24th I will go to veraval by train (overnight) from ahmedabad. then I will stay in gir for 2-3 days. and then will go to diu and stay there for 5 days. I have a few questions. 1. Is the overnight journey from Ahmedabad to veraval(and back), in sleeper class(somnath express) in end Dec. comfortable? 2nd AC coach (the only other class) is not available. will it be cold? will it be safe? do I need additional blanket? 2. pls tell me good hotels in gir, (range 2 to 3000 Rs.) 3. Please tell me good hotels in Diu (same range). 4. do I need to book hotels in advance? or will it be jampacked? thanks a lot in advance

Dec 19th, 2008, 01:41	#3
rahul3001 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: delhi Posts: 14	ok thanks, and what about the weather in diu and gir, will I need warm clothes? and is one jacket, socks for the train enough? and is the sleeper coach of somnath express safe enough?? what kind of people should I expect in the sleeper coach of somnath express? one more imp question. somnath express is a small train with only 4 tickets in 2nd ac tatkal quota, if I have one comfirmed in tatkal quota and 1 waitlist at no 1 in tatkal, will the waitlist get converted?? Last edited by nayan : Dec 19th, 2008 at 10:17. Reason: similar one liner queries

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Dec 19th, 2008, 01:22	#2
AprilFlower Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Surat, India Posts: 325	Sorry I can only tell you about the train. Mostly you will feel a bit cool on the train so please be sure to bring one set of warm clothes (a jacket or sweater) and a blanket so that you can sleep comfortably. I think you won't regret it. PS-Don't forget a pair of sox.

Dec 19th, 2008, 12:56	#4
AprilFlower Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Surat, India Posts: 325	Temps will be around 30 during the day and around 22 at night in Diu. So I will let you decide what you should take. Mainly the train feels quite cool for me so I always take a blanket whenever I ride in SL during winter. I live quite a bit south of the area you are visiting but my in-laws are always wearing sox this time of year because they feel cool. I usually am fine without and would only use them on the train. The train should be safe. I have taken the train several times to go to both Rajkot and Gondal and never had any problems (and I am white so if anyone was going to want to steal anything....). Just take normal precautions about your luggage and money. What kind of people...the same kind of people you would usually find in SL . Generally normal middle-class people will be there some buisnessmen and whatnot. Have you not ever travelled in SL before? Keep in mind that Gujarat is I believe the wealthiest state per capita in India. Just because it isn't the metro doesn't mean that people are going to be barbarians. Personally, I get stared at a lot more but again just because I am foreigner. If you are Indian then you will get more chances to chat and pass your time. Generally there are very talkative and friendly folks in SL class. Good to make friends with these people as they will help you keep an eye on your luggage and possessions. I am not much knowledgable about tatkal quota. The guru on such specific questions is steven_ber. Go to the train section and you will find a thread about "WL will I get it" or something along that line. You should put the question about the tatkal/WL there. He will be able to give you a frank answer.

Dec 19th, 2008, 19:19	#5
silversky Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ahmedabad Gujarat Posts: 27	hi Rahul In Sasan Gir u can stay in Sinh Sadan its Govt. Guest house their r many hotels and resorts in Gir. I had stayed at a farm house with the facility of swiming pool,Food,Tents and Rooms its in a remote area at the border of the jungle. I know a guide who can help u if u need more assistance ....... or visit www.oktatabyebye.com

Dec 19th, 2008, 19:24	#6
rahul3001 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: delhi Posts: 14	thanks a lot for the info, can u tell me about the guide. How can I directly book Sinh Sadan, I searched about Sinh sadan but could not get how to book it??

Dec 20th, 2008, 00:18	#7
rahul3001 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: delhi Posts: 14	HOW do I book Sinh sadan in gir. can someone also provide phone numbers of private farmhouses in gir.

Dec 23rd, 2008, 20:08	#8
silversky Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ahmedabad Gujarat Posts: 27	Call Tamsibhai Langha on 9898650326 all your arrangement will be done

Jan 7th, 2009, 04:30	#9
Bunkybest Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: England Posts: 17	hi, we stayed in gir birding lodge in gir, its very nice right on thr park (set inmango orchard that borders the park), we stayed in the deluxe cottages and the rate was 4500 including all 3 meals. in Diu we stayed at the apana hotel, it was ok, quiet full of drunks but i think that is diu! we had seafacing room there was plenty of action from the street below, our room was 600/night (although this was what we were quoted they tried to charge us more when we got there so be sure you have a fixed quoet). the room was ok but the bathroom a bit damp and dirty. the restaurant there is very good. hope this helps. hope you get to see a lion, they are awsome!

Jan 7th, 2009, 13:40	#10
rahul3001 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: delhi Posts: 14	Thanks a lot for replying, but I have completed my 10 day long trip of diu and gir. In gir I stayed at private farmhouse, with very good service, and food so good that I had not eaten it anywhere @ 1000 per night with 300 extra for food for 2 persons. in diu, I stayed at kohinoor resort- the best resort there @ 2000 per night. best trip of my life.