Weekend Getaway - Gir National Park

Duration : 2 Nights / 3 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Jamnagar - Gir

Day - 1... Delhi - Jamnagar- Gir National Park

Arrive by noon at the wildlife resort near Gir National Park. Rest of the day to be spent exploring the jungle to watch the Asiatic Lion. Overnight at the Jungle Resort.

Day - 2 ...Gir National Park

Early morning drive to the jungle for lion tracking and bird watching. The Gir forest visits lasts for about three hours. Return back to the resort for having breakfast & lunch. One can also opt to walk around the surroundings or bird-watch. Afternoon drive back to the jungle for wildlife viewing. Overnight stay in the resort at Gir.

Day - 3 ...Gir National Park - Jamnagar - Delhi / Onward Destination

In the morning drive to the park. Depart for onward journey after breakfast from Gir National Park.

Wild West India Tour

Duration : 16 Nights / 17 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Ahmedabad - Kutch - Gir - Rajkot - Mumbai - Dandeli - Goa

Day - 1 ...Delhi

Arrival in New Delhi before or after midnight. Overnight at the hotel.

Day - 2 ...Delhi

Spend the morning at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing tour of New Delhi, visiting India Gate, Qutab Minar & Humayun's tomb, and driving past President House. Overnight at the hotel.

Day - 3 ...Delhi-Ahmedabad-Wild Ass Sanctuary

Catch a flight from Delhi-Ahmedabad in the morning and drive towards Ahmedabad-Dasada (2.5 hrs.). Drive in the Little Rann of Kutch at the Wild Ass Sanctuary to see the Asiatic Wild Ass and other faunal attractions. Overnight stay in a wildlife resort.

Day - 4 ...Little Rann of Kutch

Enjoy a full day visit to the Little Rann of Kutch for bird watching & nature viewing. Overnight stay in a wildlife resort.

Day - 5 ...Little Rann of Kutch-Gondal

Drive from Dasada-Gondal (210-kms.) via Wadhwan, Surender Nagar, Chotila. Overnight stay at a heritage hotel.

Day - 6 ...Gondal-Gir National Park

Drive from Gondal-Sasangir (85-kms / 2 hrs.). Gir National Park is the last refuge of the Asiatic Lion. After lunch, take a jeep drive into the National Park. Overnight at the lodge.

Day - 7 & 8 ...Gir National Park

Morning and evening tours to Gir National Park. Overnight at the lodge.

Day - 9 ...Gir National Park-Rajkot-Mumbai

Early morning drive to Rajkot (4-hrs.). Catch the connecting flight to Mumbai. Arrival at Mumbai in the afternoon. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day - 10 ...Mumbai - Hubli / Belgaum - Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary

Catch a flight from Mumbai-Hubli or Belgaum in the morning and transfer to Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary. Take a afternoon drive to the sanctuary for wildlife viewing. Overnight in a wildlife resort or Kali Wilderness Camp.

Day - 11 ...Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary

Enjoy a morning elephant ride for wildlife viewing and afternoon raft cruise for bird watching.

Day - 12 ...Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary-Goa

Early morning nature walk. Drive to Goa after breakfast (4 hr.). Overnight in a beach resort.

Day - 13 to 16 ...Goa

Spend some days at leisure at the beach resort of Goa and sightseeing the Goan beach sides.

Day - 17 ...Goa - Mumbai / Onward Destination

Catch the flight to Mumbai in the morning. Arrive Mumbai in the afternoon. Onward journey.

Lodges & Resorts in Gir

Maneland Jungle Lodge, Gir

The Maneland Jungle lodge is located just adjacent to Gir Wildlife Sanctaury and is located at a distance of 150-kms from Rajkot, in Gujarat.

Accommodation Facilities

Double & twin bedded standard & deluxe rooms are available with attached bathrooms as well as hot and cold running water facility.

Food & Other Services

• A restaurant serving Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisine.
• A stand-by generator.
• Folk music and dance entertainment at night on request, for the visiting groups.
• To and fro transport from Delhi, Sawai Madhopur or Jaipur can be arranged at an extra cost.

Leisure Activities

• Wildlife viewing by jeep safari
• Nature walks
• Sightseeing tours and visits to nearby by tribal villages.

Sinh Sadan Guest House, Gir

The Forests Department's delightful Sinh Sadan Guest House is located on the main road in an old house amid well-kept gardens and pretty good accommodation options for budget travellers.

Accommodation Facilities

• Large, attractive rooms with mosquito nets.

Food Services

• Serves reasonably priced meals to residents.