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Maneland Jungle Lodge, Gir
About Maneland Jungle Lodge, Gir
The Gir Lodge is 65 km from Junagadh railway station and 60 km from Keshod airport. Situated at the edge of the world-renowned Gir Forest, the only home of the Asiatic lion. The Gir National Park and Sanctuary, covering 1400 sq km of dry deciduous forest and tropical thorn forest, is home to the leopard, jungle cat, rusty spotted cat and hyena.
Among the prey species are the sambhar, cheetal, four-horned antelope, wild boar and hare. Gir is also a bird watcher's paradise as it has more than 200 species of avi-fauna.
Place : Gir National Park, Gujarat Location : The resort is located just adjacent to Gir National Park. It is 150 km from Rajkot in the state of Gujarat.
Accommodation : 1Double & twin bedded standard & deluxe rooms with attached toilets. Hot and cold running water.
Facilities : A restaurant serving Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisine.
A stand-by generator.
Folk music and dance on request for groups.
To and fro transport from Delhi, Sawai Madhopur or Jaipur can be arranged at an extra cost.
Activities : Wildlife viewing by jeeps, nature walks, treks, village visits etc.
Access : Drive from Rajkot: 4 hours
Drive from Gondal: 2 hours
Drive from Ahmedabad: 9 hours
Air-conditioned overnight trains from Ahmedabad to Junagadh and vice versa. Gir is only 65 km (1 hour drive) from Junagadh.
Best time to visit : November-April
