Extension To Sasan Gir
03 Nights / 04 Days
Price Per Person
INR 73,500 / USD 882.56
Journey to the Golden sights of Sasan Gir National Park in Gujarat, the last bastion of the Asiatic Lions on our planet. Unlike your typical African savannah, the lions here are accustomed to a landscape encircled by rugged hills, densely forested valleys, pockets of grasslands and open scrubland. While the vegetation here isn’t particularly dense, it maintains an ecological haven that serves a home for the last remaining population of one of the world’s largest cats. The prides here have grown to perceive little threat from humans, which makes them far more comfortable around within your vicinity. Not only is Gir a teeming habitat for these regal beings, it is also a conducive for Leopards, Sambar and Chital Deer, and the Four Horned Antelope. Take an extension to Sasan Gir, teeming with a glorious Tiger safari tour in western India, like a Tiger Safari In Ranthmabore National Park or even a Birding tour in Bharatpur, Kutch and more.
Outline Itinerary
Extension To Sasan Gir
❯ Day 01 : New Delhi – Rajkot – Sasan Gir (170 kms/4 hrs drive + Flight)
❯ Day 02 – 03 : In Sasan Gir
❯ Day 04 : Sasan Gir – Rajkot – New Delhi (170 kms/4 hrs drive + Flight)
Trip Highlights
➤ The best place in the world to see the Asiatic Lion, with the last remaining population residing here.
➤ Witness a plethora of Indian wildlife which includes Leopards, Four Horned Antelopes, Golden Jackals, Jungle Cat, Striped Hyenas and more on this extension to Sasan Gir.
➤ Gifted with a medley of habitats, Sasan Gir National Park is considered as major birding hotspot with over 200 species of birds that can be seen here.
➤ The Gir National Park is an abode for iconic reptiles which include the marsh crocodiles, pythons, keelbacks, monitor lizards, cobras and the Russell’s Viper.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : New Delhi – Rajkot – Sasan Gir (170 kms/4 hrs drive + Flight)
After an early breakfast, transfer to New Delhi airport to board a flight at 0515 hrs to arrive in Rajkot at 0700 hrs. On arrival, meet our representative at the airport and drive to Sasan Gir (170 Kms, 4 hrs drive). On arrival, check into lodge. Post lunch, depart for an afternoon jeep safari in the national park. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Accommodation: The Fern Gir Forest Resort or similar
Day 2 : In Sasan Gir
Morning and afternoon jeep safari to the National Park. Breakfast and lunch at the lodge are included.
Gir is the only home in India for the Asiatic Lion, with a populationof over 600. The Gir National Park lies in the Gujarat peninsula in South-Western India. The terrain is rugged with low hills and the vegetation is mixed deciduous, with stands of Teak, Acacia, Jamun, Tendu and Dhak trees, interspersed with large patches of grasslands. The trees on the hills are sparse and stunted. Within the sanctuary there are numerous human settlements of cattle herders called Maldharis with an estimated 20,000 head of livestock (which, incidentally, forms a significant part of the Lion’s diet). There are also places of Hindu worship and pilgrimage and sulphur springs at Tulsi Shyam and Kankai Mata. The edges of the park have a good population of Indian Gazelle, which are protected by the religious sentiments of the local people. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation: The Fern Gir Forest Resort or similar
Day 3 : In Sasan Gir
Morning and afternoon safaris to the National Park. Meals at the lodge are included.
The largest compact tract of dry deciduous forest in the country, protected as Gir National Park and Sanctuary, covers an area of 1412 sq km in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat. Gir has evolved to host a very stable ecosystem with tremendous regenerating, self-supporting and self- sustaining capacity due to its richness of biodiversity: 606 different plant species, 39 species of mammals, 37 species of reptiles and over 300 species of birds and more than 2,000 species of insects.
A breeding ground for migratory birds, the avifauna of Gir includes a variety of raptors and many other significant species, including Lesser Florican, Osprey, Indian Pitta, Red-headed Vulture, etc. It also supports a variety of reptiles, including the Indian python and the Indian star tortoise, and possibly one of the highest populations of Marsh crocodile in the country. Gir also has one of the densest concentrations of leopards in India. The park is therefore a great place to see Leopards as well, with a population of over 400 individuals that inhabit the area.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation: The Fern Gir Forest Resort or similar
Day 4 : Sasan Gir – Rajkot – New Delhi (170 kms/4 hrs drive + Flight)
Tour Inclusions
- Accommodation in Sasan Gir on room, all meals and safari basis.
- Your entrance and guide charges in Sasan Gir.
- 06 Exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Sasan Gir.
- Assistance at airport and hotels.
- All land transfers in air-conditioned Toyota Innova / Crysta.
- All currently applicable taxes.
Tour Exclusions
- Still / video camera fee in the monuments and national parks. As on date still and video cameras are free in Corbett.
- Expenses of personal nature like Tips, Mineral water, soft drink, smokes, liquor, laundry and telephone calls.
- International airfare and domestic.
- Travel insurance.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
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We just finished the first half of two tiger safari tours in India. The first was on the Banhavgar National Park. Our guide was Sanjay Gupta, who had 25 years of experience in the park and with the tigers. He was wonderful, sharing his experience and knowledge throughout our three full days together. He was definitely a highlight of our trip, as a great guide makes for a great experience, whether you see tigers or not! And we did see tigers...
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