Gir National Park Tour
Home to the almost extinct mighty Asiatic Lions, the very popular Gir National Park offers you a great wildlife experience in the jungles. If you wish to have a rendezvous with the big cats but are short on time in hand, opt for meticulously-crafted 2 nights 3 days Gir National Park tour.
Gir National Park Tour Highlights
- Wildlife spotting including the ferocious Asiatic Lions
- Observe the crocodiles at the crocodile farm
- Witness around 200 species of colorful birds
Gir National Park Tour Itinerary
You have two options to reach Gir National Park. You can either directly drive to Gir from Rajkot. The journey is about four hours. The other option is to reach Junagadh from Ahmedabad, then continuing to the Gir Birding Lodge. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and complete the check-in. Now you can relax, and admire the lush, tranquil surroundings. Have a pleasurable stay in the comfort of the lodge.
After breakfast, your day is booked for wildlife safari at Gir. Also known as Sasan Gir, it is home to a vast variety of fauna and avifauna. You spend an extensive time in Safari where you can spot animals and birds such as lion, sambar, chowsingha, Indian fox, stripped hyena, jackal and so on. The park is home to as many as 200 species of birds including critically endangered white-backed and long-billed vultures. Later in the evening, back to the lodge for a warm dinner and to retire for the day.
You wake up for an early morning safari for the viewing of the wild animals as the chances are higher at this time. After savoring lunch, proceed to visit the crocodile farm and Devaliya. Back to the hotel for check-out and transfer to your onward destination. If you are directly going to Rajkot by road, then you start your journey back. But, if you are taking the train, then head out for Junagadh a bit later. Your short trip ends on a happy note.
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Package Includes:
- Accommodation in Pointed Mentioned Hotels on Twin Sharing Basis
- All sightseeing Tours, transfers by Indigo A/c Personal Car (except in the hills when the air-conditioner will be switched off)
- Welcome Drink (Non Alcoholic)
- Breakfast and Dinners in Hotels
- All Toll Taxes, Parking, driver Allowance, Fuel Charges, State Taxes
Package Excludes:
- Flight / Train tickets
- Services / facilities not mentioned in cost includes
- Extra meals or Drinks
- Tips
- Telephone charges
- Laundry & other expenses of personal nature
Special Note:
- The above price is per person, valid for travel till 30th September 2022
- Please carry original ID Proof (Voter ID card /Passport/Driving License/) etc for security purpose & hotel policy
- High season surcharges are applicable during Diwali, Christmas and New Year. Compulsory Gala Dinner charges are applicable during Christmas and New Year Note: Additional chargers are applicable during mentioned travel periods; Diwali, Christmas, New Year Tour price will differ from hotel to hotel
- Personal identification is mandatory to carry on tour for Air Travel, Hotels for security reason like: election card, Driving Licence, Passport
- All rates are valid for Indian national only
- The above given prices are subject to change without prior notice
- The quotation is based on Standard room of individual hotel, however if unavailable then the upgrading cost to be borne by the guest
- Hotel check in is 1400hrs and checkout would be 1000hrs
- Houseboat check out time is 0900hrs
- Ac in houseboat will operate between 2000hrs to 0800 hrs
- Full meals will be provided in the houseboat as per guests meal preference (Veg/Non Veg)
- Early check in and late check-out subject to availability
- If the above hotels are not available similar category hotels are used as hotel rooms are subject to availability
- Hotels may provide room heater at an additional price on direct payment basis
- Meals provided at the hotel (Breakfast/Dinner) are based on a set menu. Anything other than the set menu will be charged extra
- All transfers and sightseeing by AC private vehicle
- Please not that AC will be switched off while travelling in hilly terrain
- Transfers & Sightseeing by comfortable A/C vehicle as per the holiday itinerary. Ac Indigo or similar for 1-3 guests, Ac Innova or similar for 4-5 guests, Tempo traveller or similar for 6 and more guests
- Vehicle will be not at disposal. If guest wish to go for additional sightseeing extra charges will be applicable
- Itinerary is subject to change
Important:
- Airlines/Room up-gradation and complimentary will not be entertained during the tour unless if specified at the time of booking.
- There is no refund for any services not utilized during the tour.
- Security deposit is required either in cash or credit card by hotels which is refundable provided no room incidentals are incurred. This security deposit is not included in this quote and must be paid by the guests/corporate directly to the hotel when checking in.
- Guests are advised not to keep valuables in the coach/vehicle while sightseeing. The Company shall not be responsible for loss of valuables from the coach / vehicle . If the coach / vehicle is accidentally or otherwise damaged by the Guest, s/he will be required to pay compensation for the same.
We hope we have covered almost all the points and if you would have any question and clarification, kindly do let us know to assist you.
Terms & Conditions:
- Cancellation Policy:
- In the event of cancellation of tour / travel services due to any avoidable / unavoidable reason/s we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive advice in writing, and cancellation charges would be as follows:
- 60 days prior to arrival: 20% of the Tour / service cost
- 15 days prior to arrival: 35% of the Tour / service cost
- 07 days prior to arrival: 80% of the Tour / service cost
- 72 hours prior to arrival OR No Show: No Refund
- Our Liabilities & Limitations:
- Please note that after the finalization of the Tour/ service Cost, if there are any Hike in entrance fees of monuments / museums, Taxes, fuel cost or guide charges – by Govt of India, the same would be charged as extra.
- Payments:
- For the services contracted, 30% advance payment should be made to hold the booking on a confirmed basis and the balance amount can be paid at least 15 days prior to your date of departure from your country. We hold the right to decide upon the amount to be paid as an advance payment, based on the nature of services and the time left for the commencement of the services. Apart from the above in some cases like special Flight train journeys, hotel or resort bookings during the peak season (X-Mas, New Year) full payment is required to be sent in advance
FAQs
The protected area of Gir National Park is closed from 16th June to 15th October every year. It is the period of when south west monsoon arrives. Literally, December to March is climatically best season to visit the park. Though, April and May are very hot but considered as the best months for wildlife viewing and photography.
Yes, tourists can easily customize this Gir tour package. All they have to do is to convey their requirements to their respective travel agent and their needful will be done.
Yes, tourists can pay for this package in installments. All they have to do is to pay a booking amount, rest they can pay in installments as guided by their respective travel agent.
There are 3 safari tours daily in Gir that commences at 6.30 AM, 9.30 AM, and then in the late evening at 3.30 pm. During summers the times are normally preponed by 30 minutes, whereas the 6.30 AM trip is the best.
The only home of Asiatic Lions, Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected sanctuary located in the state of Gujarat. It totals a huge area of around 1412 square kilometers and is a major site of preservation due to its immense diversity of flora and fauna. In 1965, the combined efforts of NGO’s and wildlife activists ensured that Gir was protected and established as the Gir National Forest Park.
