Travel off the beaten path to West India with a local! Female only, small group of 45+ year olds

In December 2023 I will be travelling back to India for a couple of months. I would love to show things off the beaten path when one mentions India ie lions (not tigers) and flamingoes, Portuguese Churches and fortresses (not Hindu palaces and temples) . I imagine it to be a mixture of culture, nature, beach, sea, relaxing, and sightseeing. Because it seems more fun not to do this on my own, I am looking for 3-4 travel partners who want to come with me and experience. I'm a local and very familiar with the state of Gujarat as well as Daman and Diu (U.T). I have already planned an itinerary, but everything can be adjusted to new ideas and wishes. What's the plan? We start the trip in Daman, after 3 days exploring 15th century fortress and churches in Daman, we fly to Diu in a helicopter, we spend some time on the beach, check out more Portuguese churches and fortresses Diu for 3 days and then drive to Gir National Park to see the Asiatic lions in its natural habitat. From here we fly to see the Buddhist Elephanta caves that date to the 5th century. We end the trip in the bustling metropolis of Mumbai to check out its highlights, before you fly back home. Daman and Diu are a non-touristy version of Goa, with quiet beaches, Portuguese colonial fortresses and churches. Daman is a city in the union territory of Daman and Diu, on India's west coast. In the north, St. Jerome Fort, recalls the area's Portuguese colonial past. Across the Daman Ganga River, Moti Daman Fort holds the ruins of a Dominican monastery, plus the Basilica of Bom Jesus Church, known for its gilt altarpiece. Close by, the Chapel of Our Lady of Rosary features intricate carvings. We will then fly to Diu, overlooking the Arabian Sea, Diu Fort, a 16th-century Portuguese citadel, features a lighthouse and cannons. Inland, centuries-old St. Paul’s Church was built in elaborate baroque style. Nearby, whitewashed St. Thomas Church is now home to the Diu Museum, with wooden carvings and religious artifacts. We will then drive to Gir National Park in Gujarat state. Gir National Park is the only place in the world outside Africa where a lion can be seen in its natural habitat. The lions of Gir are a majestic animal, averaging 2.75 meter's in length, and with a bigger tail tassel, bushier elbow tufts and prominent belly folds than his African cousin which has larger mane. Gir is a home to 40 species of mammals and 425 species of birds. We will then fly into Mumbai and take a ferry to The Elephanta Caves is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The carvings narrate Hindu mythologies, with the large monolithic 5.45 metres Trimurti Sadashiva (three-faced Shiva), Nataraja (Lord of dance) and Yogishvara (Lord of Yoga) being the most famous. We will spend a day seeing highlights of Mumbai, before making your way back home. What to expect from this trip? This is going to be a very chill, laid back vacation for everybody. I would love to introduce to the local cuisine and culture. No tight schedules, flexibility all the way! Some beach and nature time along with some Portuguese colonial historical sites thrown in. 🏠 Accommodation: We will stay in boutique hotels, that I have experience with. We will have 2 persons sharing a room. Generally, breakfast will be included. Lunch and Dinner is excluded, I will be able to guide you to restaurants. 💰 What's included in the price? - All days of accommodation - Car Rental for the entire trips, along with a safe driver who I know personally and has taken me to trips earlier What's not included in the price? - Gir forest Safari entrance - Lunch and Dinner ✔️ About me: My name is Rashmi, and I am currently based in sunny Clearwater Beach in Florida, USA. I will be travelling to India in December to Daman to meet my parents who live in Daman. I grew up in this seaside gem and hope to share it with you. I am a vegetarian, but India caters to all tastes. I am truly looking forward to this trip and I guarantee we're going to have a great time! If you would like to add any destinations to the trip or add other places in your India-visit list, let's discuss. Since I am open to planning additional trips in India. I am very familiar with entire India and fluent in Hindi.