Have you ever imagined of coming face to face with a majestic Asiatic lion just outside your resort gates? Well, this can be your next bucket list trip and experience with the Club Mahindra Gir resorts. Plenty of greenery waiting to rejuvenate you and your family, the enthralling Gir can be a lifetime experience. And not to forget the memories of the awesome cuisine that you take along with you.

Spend the most vivid days at Gir

So starting with the splendid journey, one would want to know how to reach Gir? Well, fly to the nearest airport of Keshod, which is about 70 km or Rajkot airport, which is about 160 km from this National park. And then, one can reach the location via a cab or bus. There, you have reached your destination of sprawling greenery and awesome experiences. The Club Mahindra resort in Gir is situated at Junagarh, Gujarat, amidst the splendid Gir Sanctuary. It is a statement in itself, besides being placed in one the most luxurious places in India.

The breath-taking beauty of the surroundings and extraordinary wildlife with an unmatched hospitality is surely going to give you some of the best moments of your life, and not to miss out on the special mention of their cuisine. Start the day with an amazing morning at the Machan followed by a mouthwatering spread of the traditional Kathiawadi Thali for lunch. One can get spicy flavors of the delicious Kadhi Khichri, Regina No Oro and lastly the much known Oondhiyo. After munching on some evening snacks, get ready for an enticing night of Barbeque dinner at Gazebo. The staffs are always at your service with their hearty dishes, readiness and hospitality.

There is a long list of things to do in Gir. One can feel excited to be a part of the thrilling safari rides or travel the bends and turns on the bumpy roads riding on a chakada. There is plenty for the kids to be happy about that is something beyond their virtual worlds of the internet and cell phones. Activities like archery, zorbing, air hockey matches, art and craft sessions of origami and magic workshops will keep the little ones engaged for long leaving them wanting for more of such excitements. And of course, you can also get together for a splashing pool party with your friends and family and end the nights with foot-tapping rhythms of the mystic tribal dances. 

Extended Gir stories

Time for some sightseeing now! There is an endless list of nearby places to visit in Gir. You don’t want to miss out on the ancient Junagarh fort and its historical tales, do you? Added to the list are also the architectural beauties of the Somnath Temple, the age-old Buddhist caves and the TulsiShyam Anti-Gravity hills. Also one can visit Diu to admire the Portuguese art over there or find our own tales of freedom in the hearts of Porbandar. And if suddenly your stomach rumbles in the middle of the ecstatic trip, just hop into some of the best restaurants in Gir, near the Sanctuary, that serve their guests the most delicious spread outs. There is Swadesh, Terracotta: Cuisines from the world, Flavors of Forest and Machan to name a few.

When to visit Gir?

The best time to visit Gir, well mostly it is in the winter months of December till March, when the temperatures are just perfect for setting the mood for a evening stroll with your loved ones or a gang of friends amidst the lustrous greens. But if you are someone with that heart of a shutter buck traveler, carrying your precious lenses along with you to capture the excitement, then the best time would be the hotter months of April and May. 

Gir tourism has taken a milestone leap in catering to a huge section of travel thirst people who not only want to spend some quality time with their loved ones in the lap of nature, but also to adventure out. It is a photographer’s paradise too. Gir, the only remaining home of the endangered Asiatic lions along with other wildlife of interest, draws many visitors annually. Club Mahindra takes pride to be a part of this tradition with its hospitality and grandeur. So, come and live the experience.