Club Mahindra Safari Resort Sasan Gir

Club Mahindra Safari Resort on the outskirts of the sanctuary is spread across 4.5 acres and comprises 12 rooms, 11 tents and 6 cottages amidst sprawling lawns. With amenities like swimming pool, gaming room, conference room, Club Mahindra Safari resort promises a unique holiday experience. Jeep Safaris led by experienced local tour guides into the national park are a big draw there.

The Gir Forest National Park is the sole home of the Asiatic lion and a popular tourist getaway in the Junagad district of Gujarat. The majestic Asiatic lion once a common sight throughout India and parts of Asia is now a threatened species, confined to an area of 258 sq kms encompassing the Gir Forest National Park.

Accommodation
The accommodation is provided in rooms that are equipped with Tea / Coffee Maker, Lcd Tv, DVD player on rental, Telephones with STD facility & 24hrs Hot & cold water.

Room types

• Rooms
• Tents
• Cottages

Other Amenities & Facilities

• Machan: The Multi-Cuisine Restaurant
• Library
• Internet
• Dvd for hire
• Swimming pool with children's pool
• Children's Garden
• 4x4 Safari Jeeps

Indoor activities

• Carrom
• Table Tennis
• Play station
• Nintendo-wll
• Fooseball
• Outdoors
• Jungle visit
• Sightseeing
• Nature walks
• Bird watching
• Children's play area

Other activities

• Cricket
• Water polo
• Creative corner
• Birthday / Anniversary celebration at extra cost

Weekly Highlights

• Bonfire
• Party games
• Dj
• Movies shows
• Traditional games

Veraval (36 km)
The fishing port of Veraval is known for its dhow-building yard where massive hand-built seaworthy vessels are made. Once a port of the Nawab of Junagadh, it's a place of antiquity and historic buildings

Somnath (40 km)
Somnath is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas or holy abodes of Lord Shiva. The main temple is an important pilgrimage for Hindus and its riches were once ransacked by invaders. The Prabhas Patan Museum has interesting architectural fragments and sculptures from the ruined temples. Somnath also has Lord Krishna's cenotaph and bathing ghats at Triveni Tirth, a medieval Sun Temple, the historic Ahilya Temple, Bakhla Tirth where Krishna is said to have met his end.

Junagadh (63 km)
Historically, Junagadh is one of the most interesting cities of Gujarat. Emperor Ashoka's rock edicts here date back to the 3rd century BC and there are also ancient Buddhist cave-sites dated to the Mauryan and Gupta Fort. The city museum has archaeological finds and manuscripts. While in Junagadh, visit Sakkarbagh Zoological Park known for its Asiatic lions.

Girnat (60 km)
This 3660-ft high hill rises on the outskirts of Junagadh with temples on ridges and on the summit. The 12th century Jain Temples are especially attractive with their exquisite carvings.

Jetpur (90 km)
The textile town of Jetpur is known for its block and screen printing workshops and is good for shopping.

Diu land (95 km)
Diu Island was once ruled by the Portuguese and is now a Union Territory. A popular beach destination, the island also has a 16th century Portuguese Fort, the impressive St Paul's Church, Diu Museum and old houses. Flamingos, storks and waders can be seen at the creeks of Diu.

Gondal (123 km)
A princely state known for its progressive rulers, Gondal is a great place to visit. Highlights of Gondal are the Vintage and Classic Car Collection of the Maharaja, the Maharaja's Royal Rail Saloons, the Bhuvaneshwari Ayurvedic Pharmacy, Gaushala and Ashwapalak (breeding centre for Gir cattle and Kathiawadi horses) and the Swaminarayan Temple.

Jamnagar (151 km)
The princely city of Jamnagar is dominated by its many palaces. Known for its tie-and-dye (bandhini) fabrics and its temples, Jamnagar also has a bird-rich lake where more than 75 species of birds have been listed. Jamnagar is also the base to visit Ranjitsagar, Sasoi Dam, Sinhan Dam and Khambaliya Dam, all four reservoirs are good for birding.

Rajkot (164 km)
The bustling city of Rajkot has the Watson Museum, Gandhiji's childhood home, Rashtriya Shala working to revive rare weaves and handicrafts, and public schools. The lakes around the city are good for waterfowl.

Porbandar (187 km)
The birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, porbandar was the capital of an important princely state and has many historic buildings. The creeks of porbandar attract large flocks of flamingos, waders and wagtails. Spectacular flocks of wintering cranes can be seen at dams and wetlands near porbandar. Porbandar also has a lake that has been officially notified a bird sanctuary.

Dwarka (225 km)
One of the Char-dham yatras (four holy abodes) and one of the seven holiest cities of Hinduism, Dwarka has an important Krishna Temple, an attractive 12th-13th century Rukmani Temple, Sankracharya's Math and the Nageshwar Jyotirlinga.

Nearest Airport
The nearest airport from Gir is DIU & Rajkot.

Nearest Rail head
The nearest station is Veraval & one can take Night train from Ahmedabad.

By Road
Gir is situated at a distance of 400-kms from Ahmedabad via Rajkot, Junagadh and Mendarda . State Transport buses are easily available from Junagadh and Veraval to Gir, between November and June.