Location: SasanGir

Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days

Holiday Type: Wildlife Tour

Interest Type: Wildlife Holidays in India

Package Type: Wildlife Holiday

Sasangir :- Sasan-Gir or the Gir Forest National Park is located in the Indian state of Gujarat. Spread across an area of 1412 square km, this sanctuary was established in 1965 to protect the dwindling population of lions. Sasan Gir Forest is today the only place in the world outside Africa, where the lion can be seen in his natural habitat.  

It is most popularly known for its population of Asiatic lions and considered as the safest protection areas for these Lions. Popular carnivores found in the place are Asiatic lions, Indian leopards, jungle cats, striped hyenas, golden jackals and many more. The park’s popular birds include vultures, crested serpent eagle, great horned owl and others. The forest also harbours a variety of smaller animals and birds. Other predators are the Panther and the Hyena.

The Indian Deer, Sambar, Chital (spotted deer), Nilgai (blue bull), Chinkara and the Chowsingha (four horned antelope) are found here, along with the bear and the long tailed langur. Another important attraction in the place is Kamleshwar Dam, which is situated in the centre of Sasan-Gir National Park. The Sasanagir national park commonly known as the Gir national park is the only abode left for the Asiatic lions and that’s what makes it a popular tourist spot.

There are many hotel options in Sasan-Gir for tourists. Travelers can choose from lodges, camps and resorts within the sanctuary to budget hotels located close to the wildlife sanctuary. This forest region of Gir was declared a ‘conservation area’ by the then Nawab of the ‘Princely State of Junagadh’ in early 1900 s itself. Gir. Tourists can enjoy a safari tour in this Interpretation Zone where all types of the habitats of Gir Forest are kept inside the chained fences fortified by double gate entry system. The best period to pay a visit to the Gir Forest National Park is mid October to mid June.

Places Of Interest :-  Gir National Park, Crocodile Breeding Farm, Gir Interpretation Zone etc.

Dasada :- Dasada is located on the edge of little Rann of Kutch, which is an extension of the Rann of Kutch onto Saurashtra. Dasada is an ex-Ahmedabad getaway being just 90 kms away and a major bird watching destination. Dasada is known for bird watching and only place in India where wild ass can be found. There are several bird watching sites around the area. Lesser Flamingos are found here in winter in large numbers.

Besides bird watching tribal heritage of the area, craft villages and rural character is an attraction for guests looking for an authentic rural India experience. Dasada today has emerged as a major bird watching centre and a popular getaway that is visited all round the year.

• Daily Breakfast.
• Welcome drink on arrival (Non alcoholic).
• Accommodation for 3 nights on twin/double occupancy at SasanGir.
• Accommodation for 1 night on twin/double occupancy at Dasada.
• This package includes local sightseeing, and excursion by Indica/Indigo/Innova or similar Car as per the dedicated itinerary.
• Meal Plan :- 4 Breakfast only.

Please Note :- These rates are valid for Indian Passport holders only, foreigners are requested to, please cross check the rates with our tour experts before booking the package.

Important Note :- This is a proposal of quotation and not a confirmation of booking. Rates are subject to revision, hence we requests our customers to check the current rates with our Tour Experts in the moment of confirmation of the services or before the final booking...

• Medical & Travel insurance.
• Jeep Safari charges At SasanGir.
• Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Any Airfare or Government Service tax .
• Personal expenses are not included in the package.
• X-Mas & New Year supplements will be charged extra.
• Additional costs due to flight cancellation, road blocks etc.
• Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices included”.
• Any increase in taxes or fuel leading to an increase in surface transportation.
• Any monument entrance fee/activity charges/adventure sport charges / Gaming charges, Jungle Safari etc. (if applicable).
• Guide charges are not included in the package. This can be arranged at additional cost as per the guest request if available on that location.

Day 1: Pick Up From Rajkot Drive To Sasan Gir And Enjoy Evening Safari

Early morning safari exploring Velavadar. Proceed to Sasan Gir (220 kms - 4 hours), abode of Asiatic Lions and considered excellent for bird watching. The park checklist has 250 birds and about 50 other species (including the endangered lesser florican and the saras crane) are recorded in the grasslands along the periphery of the sanctuary. Evening Safari in Gir. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2: Enjoy Morning And Evening Safari At Sasangir And Local Sighseeing

Sasan Gir has number of areas / wetlands that offer excellent Bird watching opportuniteis. Undertake safaris (morning and evening) for exploring different areas of the park. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3: Morning And Evening Safari At Sasangir

Morning Safari at Sasan Gir. Travel to Dasada (330 kms - 5.5 hrs). Dasada, part of Little Rann of Kutch is a bird watching destination at 90 kms from Ahmedabad. The Little Rann of Kutch Wildlife sanctuary spreads over 4950 sq km in area comprising a range habitats from saline desert plains, arid grasslands, rocky and thorn scrub to lakes and marshes. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4: Hotel Check-out Drive To Dasada

After breakfast "Explore Bird Watching around Dasada. Nawa Talao lake, the wetland near Patdi fort and many reservoirs of Surendranagar district offer good winter birding opportunities. Birds like rose-coloured starling and green pigeon are often seen at Dasada village. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5: Hotel Check-out And Drop At Ahmedabad Airport/Railway Station

After breakfast travel to Ahmedabad (90 kms) and depart for onward journey.

• Transportation as per the itinerary only.
• The package can’t be clubbed with any other offer/deal.
• Package inclusions and itinerary can’t be change/negotiate.
• Service Tax would be charged extra as per the govt. rule (as applicable).
• The package can’t be booked for a single person; it is for 6 adults only.
• Local sightseeing as per the itinerary depends on the local weather conditions.
• Refund on cancellation depends upon the concerned hotel’s cancellation policies.
• Guests are not allowed to drive the cab, provided for the above mentioned itinerary.
• The above package is not valid during the festival season, national holidays, long weekends, and New Year.
• Per person rates (in Rs.), and applicable on 6 persons, on twin sharing basis (maximum 2 adults per room is allowed).
• All transfers, excursions, sightseeing and travel as per itinerary in an air conditioned vehicle (The air conditions will work in plain areas only and not on hills).
• Package rates are subject to change without prior notice. However the new package rates would be conveyed to the guest depending on the availability in the hotels.
• Air condition is allowed in the moving position of the cab provided and not in the standing position if it is more than 10 minutes for the above mentioned itinerary.
• Guests are not allowed to drink (alcohol)/smoke / do any other illegal activities as per the Indian laws inside the cab, provided for the above mentioned itinerary.
• One Child between 0 to 4 years is complimentary (without bed) after that each child between 0 to 4 years 50% of per person package cost without extra bed, child between 4 To 12 years will be charged 70% of the per person package cost with extra bed ( mattress ) sharing the same room with parents, beyond 12 years 100% per person package cost will be charged with extra bed (mattress) sharing the same room with parents and we request our guest to declare the actual age of the child at the time booking.
• Bariza Holidays reserves the right to change/modify/terminate the offer any time at its own discretion and without any prior notice. However the guests who have already booked their packages would be informed on time.