GIR NATIONAL PARK

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Day 1:
Reach Rajkot by 11 am and proceed to resort by road transfer. En-route Lunch. Late afternoon check-in at our resort at Gir. Evening discussion session on Gir and Wildlife photography. If possible we may take a bird watching trail along the river side. Dinner and Lights off.

Day 2 :
Today we are going engage in wildlife safari in Gir forest for about 10 hours with major focus on tracking Lions, Leopards, Eagles, Owls, Vultures and other wildlife. Today we will be doing all 3 safaris in Gir – Morning – Afternoon and Evening. Lunch and dinner at resort. Post Dinner, discussion session for about today’s sighting and photography tips.

Day 3 :
Early morning leave for 04th lion safari. Gir forest is divided into 10 different zones and we choose the zones where in chances of sighting lions are best, ensuring great photo opportunity to our travellers. After a yummy breakfast & group photo session, check out resort and leave for Rajkot station. En-route visit Devaliya zoo safari or some birding spot if possible. Reach Rajkot by 7 pm and catch the return train or flight.

 

Inclusions:
1. 4 Exclusive Jungle Safaris.
2. 2N/3D AC stay in resort- Resort: Gir Jungle Lodge or equivalent on twin sharing basis.
3. All buffet meals (Pure Veg)
4. Pick up Ex-Rajkot and Drop Ex-Rajkot
5. Wildlife Expertise charges.
6. All permits and entry charges

Exclusions:
1. Transfer from Mumbai to Mumbai
2. Meals during the train/flight journey
3. Lens/Camera charges
4. Any personal orders, laundry, phone calls.
5. Any porter charges,tips and gratitude
6. Anything other than mentioned above
7. Difference in cost arising due to mishaps, political unrest, natural calamities or sudden changes in forest fees, permits etc.
8. Taxes as applicable.

Pricing will be send as per your selection of hotels.

i.e. Standard / Deluxe / Super Deluxe / 3 Star / 4 Star /  5 Star, etc.

Pricing will be send as per your selection of hotels.

i.e. Standard / Deluxe / Super Deluxe / 3 Star / 4 Star /  5 Star, etc.

Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Sasan Gir, is a forest and wildlife sanctuary near Talala Gir in Gujarat, India. It is located 43 km (27 mi) north-east of Somnath, 65 km (40 mi) south-east of Junagadh and 60 km (37 mi) south-west of Amreli. It was established in 1965, with a total area of 1,412 km2 (545 sq mi), of which 258 km2 (100 sq mi) is fully protected as national park and 1,153 km2 (445 sq mi) as wildlife sanctuary.[1] It is part of the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion.[2][3]

 

The 14th Asiatic Lion Census 2015 was conducted in May 2015. In 2015, the population was 523 (27% up compared to previous census in 2010). The population was 411 in 2010 and 359 in 2005. The lion population in Junagadh District was 268 individuals, 44 in Gir Somnath District, 174 in Amreli District , and 37 in Bhavangar District. There are 109 males, 201 females and 213 cubs.

 

Gir National Park is closed from 16 June to 15 October every year. The best time to visit it is between December and March. Although it is very hot in April and May, these are the best months for wildlife viewing and photography.

History

In the 19th century, the rulers of Indian princely states used to invite the British colonists for hunting expeditions. At the end of the 19th century, only about a dozen Asiatic lions were left in India, all of them in the Gir Forest, which was part of the Nawab of Junagarh's private hunting grounds. British viceroys brought the drastic decline of the lion population in Gir to the attention of the Nawab of Junagadh, who established the sanctuary. Today, it is the only area in Asia where Asiatic lions occur and is considered one of the most important protected areas in Asia because of its biodiversity. The Gir ecosystem with its diverse flora and fauna is protected as a result of the efforts of the government forest department, wildlife activists and NGOs. It is now considered the jewel of Gujarat's ecological resources.[