Deluxe room · single occupancy
INR 5,000 / night
14 rooms across two floors · AC · attached bathroom
Sasan Gir · 22-acre orchardSasan, Gir · 22 acres · the last wild Asiatic lions
Sleep on the edge of the lion forest.
Gujarat's first birding lodge, in a mango orchard beside Gir National Park.Gujarat's first birding lodge — a 22-acre Kesar mango orchard sharing its boundary wall with Gir National Park. 14 rooms, 6 cottages, in-house naturalists, no televisions.
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- 4.6
- 446 Google reviews
- 450+
- wild Asiatic lions
- 250+
- bird species
- 22
- acres of orchard
(a) — Why stay here
A field station, not a resort.
Every number on this page is checkable on your first morning — the park wall, the bird list, the price.
Reason 01 — The location
22 acres of Kesar mango orchard, wall to wall with the 1,412 sq km Gir forest.
Gir holds 450+ wild Asiatic lions and 200+ leopards — the only surviving wild population on earth. Breakfast under the trees, then out of the gate exactly where the forest begins. Your birding starts on the property, before the jeep arrives.
Reason 02 — The naturalists
Gujarat's first birding lodge.
In-house naturalists take you for birding walks and nocturnal outings, and log against a 250+ species list. There is a natural-history library for guests, and equipment can be arranged if you tell us in advance.
Reason 03 — The quiet
No televisions. Deliberate.
A nature-first, digital-detox stay: airy verandas, a pool in the orchard, and a dawn chorus instead of notifications.
(b) — Stays & tariff
14 rooms. 6 orchard cottages. All air-conditioned.
Accommodation-only rates in Indian rupees, plus 5% GST, valid till 31 March 2027. Meals are charged separately and 24-hour hot water, purified drinking water, kettles, toiletries and daily housekeeping are included.
Deluxe room · double occupancy
INR 5,500 / night
Extra adult or child (6–12 yrs) INR 1,000 · under 5 free
Meals and stay policies
Meals per person
- BreakfastINR 350
- Lunch (vegetarian)INR 450
- DinnerINR 650
Dietary meals with prior notice · 5% GST extra.
Good to know
- Check-in 12:00 pm, check-out 11:00 am.
- 25+ days: full refund; under 25: 90%; under 20: 75%; under 15: no refund.
(c) — Safaris & activities
Three jeep slots a day. Permits are limited.
06:30 – 09:30
Dawn drive — the strongest lion window
Indian INR 7,500
Foreigner INR 15,500
09:30 – 12:30
Second slot — leopards, deer, raptors
Indian INR 7,500
Foreigner INR 15,500
15:00 – 18:00
Afternoon drive — birding and water holes
Indian INR 7,500
Foreigner INR 15,500
Per gypsy, per safari · 6-seater · park guide and driver included · 5% GST extra
What you are looking for
Asiatic lions and leopards, striped hyena, rusty-spotted cat, chousingha, marsh crocodile, and 36 recorded reptile species including the Indian rock python.
On the property itself
Mottled wood owl, Indian paradise flycatcher, yellow-crowned woodpecker, Tickell's blue flycatcher, Indian nightjar — 250+ species on the Gir checklist, many of them in the orchard.
Jeep safaris in the national park
Open 4WD with a park guide and driver, roughly three hours per drive, maximum six guests per jeep. Permits are limited — we book yours the moment your dates are fixed.
Birding walks and nocturnal outings
In-house naturalists walk you through the orchard and Maldhari areas. Nightjars and owls after dark; crocodiles, small mammals and raptors by day.
Village, farm and cooking sessions
Meet Maldhari ness families and the Siddi village, work the fields with our farmer, or learn Saurashtra dishes with our cook.
Excursions to Somnath and Junagadh
Somnath temple is 40 km away. Add Girnar ropeway, Junagadh's monuments, Sakkarbaug zoo or the Sasan market to any itinerary.
Yoga, wellness and long stays
Quiet corners for meditation and yoga retreats, airy rooms with balconies for workcations, and a pool for the hours between safaris.
(d) — How it works
Three steps. Two hours. No payment to start.
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Send your dates
Two minutes on the form, WhatsApp or a phone call. No payment, no account, no card.
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We reply within 2 hours
Rooms held on your dates, safari slots checked against the permit system, and a costed day-by-day plan in writing.
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Confirm and travel
Pay only when the plan is right. Permits, guides, transfers and meals are arranged before you arrive.
A day at the lodge
05:30
Tea in the orchard
Hot tea, coffee and biscuits before the jeep leaves.
06:30
Morning jeep safari
Three hours in the national park with a park guide and driver.
09:30
Breakfast
Home-style buffet under the mango trees.
11:00
Birding walk
A naturalist walks you through the 22 acres — 250+ species on the Gir list.
13:30
Lunch, then the pool
Saurashtra thali, then the quiet hours by the pool or in the library.
15:00
Second safari or village visit
Afternoon drive, or a Maldhari ness and Siddi village.
19:30
Dinner and night sounds
Dinner outdoors, then nightjars and owls in the orchard.
When to come
Oct – Mar
Peak season
Best weather, best birding, permits sell out first
Apr – Jun
Lion season
Hot, but the strongest sightings around water holes
Jul – Sep
Green season
Main park completely closed in monsoon and Devaliya Park open in monsoon; reptiles, frogs and green landscapes are active in this period
Safari permits are issued by the forest department and sell out fastest for weekends, Diwali, Christmas and New Year. We book yours as soon as your dates are fixed.
(e) — Tour packages
Two days to twelve. Built around your dates.
Every itinerary is handcrafted by Asian Adventures — safaris, transfers, permits, meals and excursions in one plan. Send your dates and we come back within 2 hours with a costed, day-by-day programme.
2 Days
Short Gir Wildlife Photography Tour – Capture Asiatic Lions in Gujarat
This tour guarantees an epic wildlife adventure in Sasan Gir, the final haven of the majestic Asiatic lions. You'll go on awesome safaris in the lush Gir National Park, where you can see these amazing lions in their natural home, plus leopards, sambar deer, and birds like eagles and owls.
Stay · meals · safari permits · guide · transfers
2N / 3D
Gir Jungle Safari in Gujarat – Discover the Wild Side of Sasan Gir
Three days, multiple safari slots, Devaliya interpretation zone and nocturnal birding for owls and nightjars.
Stay · meals · safari permits · guide · transfers
3 Days
Grassland Birding and Wildlife Experience in Velavadar National Park
A 3-day, 2-night wildlife and birding escape to Velavadar National Park — one of India's most remarkable grassland ecosystems, known for its thriving blackbuck population, Indian grey wolf, golden jackal and grassland birds.
Stay · meals · safari permits · guide · transfers
4 Days
Best Gujarat Wildlife and Heritage Tour - Gir National Park, Somnath and Diu Experience
Wildlife plus heritage — lions in the morning, the Somnath Jyotirlinga 40 km away, and the coast at Diu.
Stay · meals · safari permits · guide · transfers
03 Days
Top Little Rann of Kutch Safari Tour – Birding, Photography and Wildlife in Gujarat
The Little Rann of Kutch is a vast saline desert in the Kutch region of Gujarat, which floods during the monsoon and transforms into a unique wetland landscape. Much of the region is protected as the Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary, home to the endangered Indian wild ass.
Stay · meals · safari permits · guide · transfers
05 Days
Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary Tour with Velavadar Blackbuck Safari
This 5-day wildlife and birding tour explores Gujarat's diverse ecosystems, beginning with arrival in Vadodara. Discover the rich forests of Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary, followed by a journey to the vast grasslands of Velavadar National Park, renowned for blackbuck.
Stay · meals · safari permits · guide · transfers
(f) — The lodge, photographed
Rooms, orchard, dining, library.
(g) — See it before you book
Films from the lodge and the forest.
Gir Birding Lodge, Sasan Gir
Gir National Park lion safari
A 2 night / 3 day trip at Gir Birding Lodge
A place where you can connect with nature
Gir National Park — the best time to visit
Wildlife weekend getaways in Sasan Gir forest
Gir National Park hotels — a hotel in Sasan Gir
(h) — Guest field notes
4.6 out of 5, from 446 Google reviews.
“A truly unforgettable stay amidst nature. Surrounded by beautiful mango orchards and rich birdlife, the peaceful atmosphere is ideal for nature lovers and photographers. The rooms are clean and comfortable, the food is delicious, and the staff is exceptionally warm and helpful.”
“The stay is located in the centre of a mango farm. The rooms were great… breakfast was excellent and the service was great. Overall, it is a good place to stay near Sasan Gir.”
“Comfortable room, very pleasant conscious staff. Delicious and healthy food and the premises overall is very well designed. Expert guide and drivers — we saw 2 big male lions, a pride of 8 lionesses and cubs, a leopard, jackal, sambhar and boar. One of my favourite jungle trips in my past 8 years as a wildlife follower.”
“Thanks for this pleasant stay by the mango trees. We enjoyed every minute and the sightings of lion and leopard were dream-like. The walk by the river with all these birds was quite exotic for us. The staff have been pleasant and helpful.”
4.6
446 guests have reviewed the lodge on Google, most of them for the food, the naturalists and how quiet the orchard is at night.
(i) — Beyond the safari
History, culture and a forest we give back to.
Gir is a hub of history and culture
The picturesque Sasan railway station, Maldhari and Siddi traditions, Junagadh's monuments and Saurashtra food — the forest is only half the trip.
Your tour is responsible and sustainable
We log sightings to citizen-science platforms like eBird, buy from small local businesses, and run the lodge on practices that give back to the forest.
More than the big cats
Lions and leopards, yes — plus 250+ bird species, 36 reptile species, marsh crocodiles and the mammals most visitors drive straight past.
Members and partners
The lodge is operated by Asian Adventures, one of India's largest birding ground operators, and works with ADTOI, ATOAI and the Planeterra Foundation.
(j) — How to reach
Getting to Sasan.
- Junagadh (rail head)
- 1½ hour drive
- Diu
- 3 hour drive
- Rajkot
- 4 hour drive
- Bhavnagar
- 5 hour drive
- Ahmedabad
- 7 hour drive
- Hirasar Airport (Rajkot)
- Nearest airport, just over 4 hours
Junagadh, Rajkot and Ahmedabad are well connected by Delhi and Mumbai trains. Road, rail and air tickets, plus transfers, can be arranged at extra cost — ask us for a quote. Somnath temple is 40 km away.
Gir Birding Lodge, Mendarda–Sasan Gir Road, Sasan, District Junagadh, Gujarat 362135, India
(l) — Enquire
Send your dates. We plan the rest.
Share your dates. We will reply with room availability, safari slots and a clear costed plan.
- No payment now, and no card details.
- A written reply within 2 hours, 7 am to 10 pm.
- Cancel 25 days or more before arrival for a full refund.