The Fern Gir Forest Resort is our favourite resort when visiting Gir National Park in Gujarat in India. Located adjacent to the park and perched on the banks of Hiran River, the hotel is an ideal gateway to the vast wilderness that is home to over 500 Asiatic lions and 300 leopards. The wide variety of wildlife within the park offers visitors an exceptionally diverse and hugely rewarding experience. There are twice daily game drives in the park which is open from mid-October until mid-June.
Set close to the entrance of Gir National Park, the Fern Gir Forest Resort has just 40 comfortable rooms. The lead in Fern Tents are fully air-conditioned and come with a queen bed, all the mod-cons and a small sit-out. Winter Green Cottages, set on two floors have a balcony or a veranda. The freestanding Fern Villas enjoy a private garden to the rear and a small veranda to the front. While the huge Hazel Suite has a private veranda with superb views over the Hiran River.
There are two restaurants at the Fern Gir Forest Resort serving multi-cuisine menu. Foodies will love the Banyan Tree; the main restaurant which serves delicious Gujarati cuisine, which is primarily vegetarian but unique in taste. Another restaurant with a River View serve Italian fare is perfect for watching sunsets. For relaxation there is a spa and small gymnasium, as well as a large pool to cool off after your return from daily game drives.
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24hr Room ServiceBar/PubCoffee ShopConciergeFitness CentreLibraryMultilingual StaffOutdoor PoolRestaurantSafety Deposit BoxesSpa/SaunaWi-Fi AvailableYoga Classes/Instruction On SiteStay Fern Gir Forest Resort features just 40 air-conditioned rooms, tents, cottages, villas and suites. All are spacious in size (minimum 43 sqm) and elegantly furnished with queen or king-size beds draped in fine linen and white-washed open-beamed ceiling. All rooms have some form of sitting area or veranda with the higher room categories being more private and even access to a garden. The spacious Hazel Suite has a multi-room layout, designed for the highest comfort level and privacy.
ChildCare Families with children are welcome to stay the Fern Gir Forest Resort, but there are no specific facilities available. The hotel staff are trained to provide environmental lessons to kids to make them understand the importance of nature. Extra baby cots and babysitting service can be arranged, on request.
Dine There are two restaurants at the Fern Gir Forest Resort. The main Banyan Tree is an elegant multi-cuisine restaurant, with large glass doors throughout that bring in the green surroundings. The River View Restaurant on the terrace, overlooking the Hiran river, serves a select menu of Italian cuisine and popular mocktails. Zaika is a new restaurant that specialises non-vegetarian Indian regional cuisine. Please note Gujarat is a dry state, and as such the hotel does not serve alcohol.
Relax Facilities at Fern Gir Forest Resort include a beautiful main swimming pool with sun loungers and surrounded by the resort’s green forest. Alternatively, pamper yourself with a soothing massage and Jacuzzi at the luxury spa. There is also a Jacuzzi and gym overlooking the garden.
Experience Guests at the Fern Gir Forest Resort enjoy twice daily game drives in the Gir Forest National Park; one starting at 0600 that lasts until 0900 and the afternoon drive at 1500 that lasts until 1800. Besides Africa, Gir National Park in Gujarat is the only place in the world where you can spot lions roaming free in the wild. As per 2015 statistics, it has a population of 523 Lions and more than 300 Leopards. Other wildlife includes Sambar and Chowsingha – the world’s only four horned antelope.
Location Sasan Gir is located in the state of Gujarat around 160kms from Rajkot and 100kms from Diu (do note that Gujarat is a dry state and doesn't allow alcohol sales).
Getting there It takes around three hours to get to Sasan Gir from Rajkot which has flights to Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai. It takes around two hours from Dui which has flights from Delhi and Mumbai. Although Ahmedabad is a long 7-hr drive, it has an international airport with from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Singapore and some excellent hotels to stay.
When to go Lodge is closed from 1st July till 15th October, as the national parks are closed due to monsoons. Tropical climate- hot during the day. Summer (April-June) temperatures can get as high as 43-44°C, while early mornings and evenings are pleasant (18-24°C). Night time winter temperatures vary between 02-20°C, whereas days are sunny and pleasant (October-March). Rainfall is heavy in the monsoon season (mid June to September) and average rainfall is 1400 mm. The best time to travel is November to April.
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