Hotels in SasanGir :India has the distinction of being the last earthly refuge of the Asiatic lion. In the paisley-shaped Kathiwad peninsula of Gujarat stands the Gir National Park and Lion Sanctuary, the one and only remaining habitat of this proud and majestic species (
Panthera leo). Sasangir Lion Sanctuary is home of some 300 Asiatic lions. Close to being an extinct species, the number of Asiatic lions has been steadily rising since 1980 in this safe haven. The vegetation in the area consists of teak with a mixture of deciduous trees, including sal (
Shorea), dhak (
Butea frondosa), and thorn forests. The terrain is rugged with steep rocky hillsides. A few springs also exist, but their flow is rather eccentric depending upon the season. Some sixty thousand tourists visited Sasangir National Park in 1999-2000. The park is a part of the Junagadh circuit of
Gujarat, which includes Junagadh, Sasangir, and Somnath.
Taj Gir Lodge ;Taj Gir Lodge is one of the finest wildlife resorts in Sasangir. It is situated in close proximity to the famous Gir National Park, the last and only home of the critically endangered Asiatic Lions. The resort is located 150 km away from the nearest airport at Rajkot. The closest railway station to Taj Gir Lodge is at Junagadh (65 km), from where you can avail of taxis and jeeps to reach the resort.
Hotel Facilities :- Lockers
- Laundry
- Doctor on call
- Car Parking
Lion Safari Camp :Lion Safari Camp is one of the finest wildlife resorts in Sasangir. It is situated in the vicinity of the well-known Gir National Park, the last and only home of the critically endangered Asiatic Lions. Nestled amidst 900 Mango Trees in a private mango orchard overlooking the Hiran River, the camp is located 150 km away from the nearest airport at Rajkot. The closest railway station to Lion Safari Camp is at Junagadh (65 km), from where you can avail of taxis and jeeps to reach the resort.
Hotel Facilities :- Travel Desk
- Indoor Games
- Pool Table
- Library
- TV room
- Souvenir shop