Gujarat Desert & Lion Safari Tour
Gujarat Desert and Lion Safari Tour, a holiday package of 8 nights and 9 days, offers you a chance to spot the big cats and Asiatic Wild Ass, respectively, during your visits to the Gir National Park and the Rann of Kutch. These are two extremely well-known wildlife reserves in the western part of the country. During the itinerary, you also indulge in sightseeing in Gondal, an erstwhile princely state. Below is the day-wise itinerary.
Gujarat Desert & Lion Safari Tour Highlights
- Morning and evening jeep safari in the Gir National Park
- Sightseeing in Gondal including the Naulakha Palace Museum
- Visit to Maharaja’s private grasslands and bird-rich lakes of Gondal
- Wildlife viewing at the Rann of Kutch
Gujarat Desert & Lion Safari Tour Itinerary
Late evening arrival at the Mumbai International Airport, meet an IHPL representative who helps you with an assisted transfer to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay.
On the morning of day 2, get on-time transfer to the airport to board a flight to Rajkot. On reaching Rajkot, hit the road to Gir National Park, popular for being the last habitat of the endangered Asiatic Lions. On reaching, complete the check-in formalities at your jungle lodge. The evening is scheduled for jeep safari into the park, accompanied by a naturalist. Overnight in Gir.
Days 3 and 4 are for morning and evening wild safaris in the national park. During the safaris, you spot animal species such as Four-horned Antelope, Sambar, Wild Boar, Chital, Nilgai, Chinkara etc. The national park also boasts of housing as many as 250 species of birds including peregrine falcon, Pallas's fish eagle, Eurasian griffon vulture, Indian white-backed vulture, white-eyed buzzard as well as endangered ones like Saras crane. Enjoy dinner around bonfire. Treat your eyes to the surrounding lush greenery.
Post breakfast, depart for Gondal by road. It is an erstwhile princely town. On arrival, check-in at your pre-booked hotel. Later, leave for exploring the popular attractions of Gondal including the Naulakha Palace Museum-housing a collection of royal artifacts, Swaminarayan temple – erected by Shastriji Maharaj and the Ayurvedic pharmacy. Later, leave for a tour of the Maharaja's private grasslands where you can spot Blackbuck and blue bulls roaming freely and later the town’s the bird-rich lakes. Overnight stay.
On the 6th day of the tour, you will begin driving towards Dasada after having a scrumptious breakfast. Dasada is known as the gateway to the Little Rann of Kutch. It is famous for Dhrangadhra Sanctuary, a well-known wildlife reserve of the western part of the country. On arriving, check-in at the pre-booked resort. In the evening, enjoy a jeep game safari inside the national park, accompanied by a local guide. Stay overnight at the resort in Dasada.
Day 7 is scheduled for morning and evening game safari into the national park. During the safari, you spot animal species such as Indian antelope, blue bull, desert cats, cobra, Indian rat snake, hares, Indian fox, desert fox, hyenas, jackals, etc. The reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, because of its varied biosphere. Overnight in the resort
Post breakfast, hit the road to Ahmedabad, popular as Manchester of the East'. On arrival, complete the check-in formalities at your hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities. You can interact with the locals, visit the well-known tourist attractions, taste the local renditions etc. Stay overnight
Today is the last day of the tour when you get transferred to the airport to board a flight to Mumbai from where you board a flight to your onward destination.
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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
Sasan Gir forest is home to the largest freely moving lion population in Asia. It is a thrilling weekend gateway for animal lovers, nature enthusiasts, and adventure junkies who love to explore the flora and fauna of the forest and learn more about wildlife conservation. Getting to Gir is easy; the place is well connected to all the major cities in Gujarat via roadways and railways. However, the wildlife sanctuary is not open all throughout the year.
The climate in and around the forest is very unpredictable. The summers are scorching hot, the winter’s cold, and the monsoons extremely humid, wet, and inconvenient. This is why the park remains closed during the rainy seasons which last from mid-June and continue till mid-October every year. The forest oftentimes gets flooded because of excessive rainfall, this makes the vehicle tracks muddy and unfit for travel. The wheels of the safari jeep might get stuck on the way, even elephants refuse to go out and take tourists in such weather as it is not safe.
November to March is usually considered the best time to plan a trip to the Gir forest. The skies are clear, the weather is not unbearably hot and you can actually catch a glimpse of the Asiatic lions and other mammals in their natural habitat. April to June is usually considered to be the hottest months in the country, and wouldn’t be a very good time to travel around.
