Spend Some Time with the Majestic Lions of the Gir Forest. Book your Stay at the Club Mahindra Resorts in Gir
Are you a wildlife lover? would want to witness the majestic king of the jungle? Gir is the place to be. Home to the largest number of Asiatic lions, you will have an experience of a lifetime watching this rare and royal species in its natural habitat. Gir tourism sees a huge demand due to people wanting to see lions and makes for a great safari trip. Apart from other things to do in Gir that will keep you engaged throughout your holiday, watching the lions will be the highlight for sure. If you are figuring out how to reach Gir, it is located in Gujarat and has very good road, air, and rail connections to and from all the major cities within the country. While the climatic conditions are desirable during the winter months, to spot lions, the best time to visit Gir is in the summer. To cater to the large public that visits every year, the town has built really good hotels, both heritage structures as well as modern ones. From the lot, by far, the Club Mahindra resort in Gir is considered the best. Here are some of the eadditional things to do in Gir, which will make your vacation memorable.
Club Mahindra Resort, Gir
Located in Junagadh, this resort is plush, luxurious and has a plethora of in-house activities as well as outdoor excursions. Extremely family-friendly, staying here will open up a variety of things to do in Gir that you never thought possible. The accommodations include studios and one-bedroom apartments that can house 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children, respectively. They are ultra-modern rooms and have the following mentioned amenities;
- air-conditioning/heating
- mini-fridge
- locker
- kitchenette
- tea/coffee maker
- ironing board
- telephone
- television
People who aren’t staying at the resort end up coming to visit the two popular restaurants in Gir, which are housed within the premises. The two restaurants are named Machan and Gazebo, and you will be able to indulge in a fine dining experience with a melange of local ‘kathiawadi’ cuisine as well as international dishes.
The travel desk will help you plan and organise many activities located within the immediate vicinity so you can explore Gir when you are not busy on safari. You can also book your safaris from the resort itself, eliminating any reservation based stresses.
The resort has a fun zone that organises theme nights and game nights and has many board games and books to spend some quality time there. For adventure junkies, outdoor activities such as land zorbing, desert safari, toy train rides, visiting the dancing fish farm, dolphin watching and cycling tours can be arranged. Within the resort, you can engage in one of the many workshops and go for some fun aqua aerobics classes and several others.
Things to do in Gir
If you decide to involve yourself in things other than watching lions, there are many things to do and places to visit in Gir. A few you might enjoy are stated below;
Witness tribal festivals
Visit Jetpur, where you can see and buy traditional block printed fabrics
Visit Neminath Jain temple, 3660 feet high
Learn about crocodiles at the crocodile breeding centre
While on your riveting lion watching safari, make time to spot some exotic birds
Go to Diu and enjoy the beaches, located only around 60 km from Gir
When you plan a safari trip with your family, the place you stay and the food you eat is very important. Club Mahindra resort does complete justice to all its guests by providing the ultimate luxury and comfort. Ranging from safaris and sightseeing tours, you will also be able to spend ample time within the resort, where you will never be short of things to do. Food at the restaurants is delicious, and the hospitality will leave you feeling warm and welcoming.
