Region: Western Indian state of Gujarat
Duration: 10 Days/09 Nights tour by road and flight
Areas covered: Gir & the Little Rann of Kutch
Season: November to March
Price: On request
Category: Standard accommodation, park drives in exclusive safari vehicles accompanied by a local naturalist


Highlights: See endemic species in their habitat like Asiatic lion at Gir, Indian Wild Ass at the Little Rann and Black Bucks at Velavadar, the best of aquatic and dryland bird species


Introduction: This tour takes you to the forests of Gir, the last bastion of the Asiatic Lions and the beautiful Velavadar National Park which boasts of the highest density of Black Bucks. We will also explore the extraordinary Rann or the 'Area where nothing grows.’ This sparse and salty lowland interspersed with sandy islets of thorny scrub is home the highly endangered Wild Ass (locally known as Khur).

Apart from lions, Gir also has one of the largest leopard populations in any park in India, making it a good place to see big cats of a different kind. Other wildlife to look out at Gir are the Four-Horned Antelope (the only four-horned ungulate in the world), Indian gazelle (Chinkara), Spotted Deer (Chital), Blue Bull (Nilgai), Wild Boar, Wolf, Hyena, Jackal, Jungle Cat and other small mammals. The Kamleshwar dam in the middle of the sanctuary is also home to a record number of marsh crocodiles.

Little Rann is a resting site for migratory Siberian birds and the breeding grounds for some of the largest flocks of Greater and Lesser flamingoes. During the safaris you can see large flocks of larks and other dryland birds such as coursers, plovers, chats, warblers, babblers and shrikes. Among the many winter visitors are the Houbara Bustard and Spotted Sandgrouse.

The Wolf is the apex predator at Velavadar. Others mammals seen here include the fox, jungle cat, hyena and wild pigs. The harrier roost out here is one of the largest in the world and a truly fascinating sight.


Itinerary                                                Book or Enquire now >>

Day 01: Delhi or Mumbai - Ahmedabad
In time transfer to the domestic airport to board the flight for Ahmedabad. Arrive at Ahmedabad drive onwards to Dasada (45 km/1 hr drive). The rest of the day is at leisure or free for optional activities. Overnight at the resort

Day 02 & 03: Little Rann Sanctuary
Morning and afternoon game drives in the sanctuary accompanied by naturalist. Overnight at the resort

Day 04: Dasada to Gir National Park
Morning depart by surface for Sasan Gir (360 km / 6 hr). Arrive at Sasan Gir and check into the lodge. Afternoon game drive in the park by open jeep accompanied by a naturalist. Overnight at the resort

Day 05 to 07: Gir National Park
Morning and evening game drives in the park by mode of open jeep accompanied by a naturalist. Overnight at the resort

Day 08: Gir to Bhavnagar (Velvadar National Park)
Morning depart by surface for Velvadar National Park (184 km / 4 hr), established in 1976 as a protected area for the Black Buck, Velvadar is indeed one of the finest places to view these elegant antelopes. Other predators here include Indian Wolf, Striped Hyena and Jungle Cat. Velvadar is also home to the endangered Bengal Florican & Hobura Bustard. Overnight at the heritage palace

Day 09: Bhavnagar (Velvadar National Park)
Morning and evening game drives in the park by mode of open jeep accompanied by a naturalist. Overnight at the heritage palace

Day 10: Bhavnagar to Ahmedabad and Mumbai/Delhi
Early morning depart by surface for Ahmedabad (104 km/3 hrs drive) to board the flight for Mumbai or Delhi. Arrive at Mumbai/Delhi and transfer to the local destination
                                      
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