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Gir National Park, the Jewel of Saurashtra (Gujrath, India), is spread over 1412 sq.kms. A dry deciduous forest. Gir is best known as the last home of Asiatic Lions. Over 523 Lions (as per the 14th Lion census), more than 311 Leopards, and a number of other carnivores, ungulates crossing the 50,000 mark and 300 species of birds. It also has 500 types of trees, more than 2000 species of insects and other lesser known animals with green patches of forest and dry scrub jungle. That’s Gir National Park and Sanctuary a pure paradise of biological diversity.
Train Suggestion :
Onwards Journey : Onwards Journey : Mumbai Central – Rajkot AC Duranto (12267)
Return Journey : MMCT DURONTO EXP (12268) Rajkot to Mumbai Central
Day 0 : Leave for (Rajkot Junction) from Mumbai. Overnight travel in train.
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.
Next Day : Reach Mumbai early morning around 6 am
Note :
1. Lion is just a part of forest and lion sighting is matter of luck, so always enjoy the overall forest with other mammals and birds.
2. Costing might increase at last minute if there is any changes made in Fees structure by Forest department.
