This dry deciduous forest is home to over 300 bird species, particularly raptors, nocturnal and migratory birds. Some of the key species found in Gir include the Indian Pitta, red-naped Ibis, red-headed vulture and the Indian paradise flycatcher. You can find many of these birds at the property itself. The best time for birding walks and tours is between December to March.

The Gir and Saurashtra region is known as the green belt of Gujarat. Enjoy the bold, rustic flavours of the region — the Kathiyawadi thali, savory kadhi and farsan. In the summer months you can gorge on the famous kesar mango from the region.

Explore the beauty of 10 acres of wilderness with a leisurely walk on our in-house nature trail. Meandering through Saag and indigenous trees, the trail offers a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the area. It is enthralling to hear the knocking of a woodpecker or cross paths with a monitor lizard on an evening stroll, as you take in the sunset.

Gir has two distinct tribes, the Maldharis and the Siddhis. The Madharis are a semi-nomadic pastoral community that have lived in the forest for generations, in small settlements called nesses. They are some of the oldest safekeepers of the forest. The Siddhis are descendants of the Bantu people from East Africa, that now reside mainly in Jambur village near Sasan Gir.

Legend has it that the Siddhi community migrated from Tanzania to Gujarat in the 1600s as slaves, soldiers and labourers to the Nawab of Junagadh. While they are now woven deeply into the local community, they have kept some features of their culture alive. Join in and enjoy their cultural dance, complete with fire, stunts, and animated stories from old folklore.