Lions of Gir
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The Asian Lion is the most endangered large cat species in the world. There are only around 300 Asian lions in the world and they live in Gujarat’s Gir National Park. That’s Gir not Grrrrr…! This trip is specifically to see the Asian lion and also to take in some of the other wildlife destinations in the area. We will see Wild Ass at Little Rann of Kutch and Blackbuck at Velavadar National Park. There is some great birding to be done in these areas and we think the trip offers a very different biodiversity to the tiger parks of central India and adds a different dimension to India wildlife holidays.
Trip highlights
- Rare chance to see the last of these endangered species in their natural habitat
- Wild Ass at Little Rann of Kutch
- Blackbuck at Velvadar National Park
Itinerary
- Day 1:
Arrive Ahmedabad. You will be met and taken for breakfast at the river-facing Cama Park Plaza, where your bird list will begin with many garden birds in the hotel premises and waterside birds along the Sabarmati River. After breakfast drive to the Little Rann of Kutch (90 K.M.) Overnight at Rann Riders. (L, D).
- Day 2:
Game viewing in Rann of Kutch. Overnight at Rann Riders. (FB)
- Day 3:
Game viewing in Rann of Kutch. Overnight at Rann Riders. (FB)
- Day 4:
After early breakfast we leave for Gir National Park by road, which is about 350 K.M from Little Rann of Kutch & will take about 7 Hrs to reach. We will have Lunch at Gondal at the Riverside Palace / Orchard Palace. It's a heritage hotel good for birding with many species coming in to the orchards and on the river-shores. After Lunch we proceed to Gir National Park & Check in at Gir Birding Lodge. (FB)
- Day 5:
Game viewing in Gir National Park. Overnight at Gir Birding Lodge. (FB)
- Day 6:
Game viewing in Gir National Park. Overnight at Gir Birding Lodge. (FB)
- Day 7:
Game viewing in Gir National Park. Overnight at Gir Birding Lodge. (FB)
- Day 8:
After morning Game drive we drive to Bhavnagar. The Journey is approx. 250 K.M. & will take about 5 hrs. We reach Bhavnagar at about 5 P.M. Check in at The Nilambag Palace Hotel, a Heritage property. (B, L)
- Day 9:
From Bhavnagar we drive for about an hour to have a day visit to Velavadar National Park in the Bhal region of Saurashtra. Drive (about 4 hrs) to Ahmedabad international Airport to catch our onward flight to London.
Price
Our trips are tailor made for you and prices vary according to the accomodation used and time of year. As a guide price using the accomodation mentioned this itinerary would cost from £1140 per person plus international flights.
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Duration and details
9 days
Is it for you?
This is an easy trip that does not require any particular special fitness. You stay in good hotels and lodges and should find there is plenty of time for wildlife viewing.
Best times to go
Gir is open to visitors throughout the year except during the monsoon (between June and October). The best time to visit the park is in the winter, from December to March.
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Included
Local naturalist guides at Rann of Kutch, Gir and Bhavnagar. All park entrance fees and activities. All ground transport in air-conditioned Toyota Qualis.
Not included
Return flights to Ahmedabad. Approximate cost: £450 to £700 from the UK.
Getting there
We are happy to book flights for you. Please contact us for advice.
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