Overview

West India Lion Safari, a tour 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.

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

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Mumbai

Day 02: Mumbai - Rajkot - Gir National Park

Day 03-04: Gir

Day 05: Gir - Gondal

Day 06: Gondal - Dasada

Day 07: Rann of Kutch, Dasada

Day 08: Dasada - Ahmedabad

Day 09: Ahmedabad - Mumbai Departure

DAY 01: ARRIVE IN MUMBAI

In time arrive at Mumbai International Airport & transfer to your pre-booked hotel. Day free at your own. Overnight at hotel.

 

DAY 02: MUMBAI - RAJKOT - GIR NATIONAL PARK

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.

 

DAY 03-04: 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.

 

DAY 05: GIR - GONDAL

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.

 

DAY 06: GONDAL - DASADA

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 07: RANN OF KUTCH, 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.

 

DAY 08: DASADA - AHMEDABAD

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.

 

DAY 09: AHMEDABAD - MUMBAI DEPARTURE

In time, transfer to airport to board on flight for onward destinations.

 

Note: This is just a suggested itinerary indicative of what could be possible. We tailor holidays for your specific needs. Contact us if you want modifications so that we could tailor a holiday to suit your need for an unforgettable India tour.

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