Bangalore - Gir

sami316 · 29th January 2010, 10:51

Hi Robin,

Very well written travelogue. The pics are fantastic, especially the last one. Waiting for more.

Wolfheart · 29th January 2010, 13:55

Impossible to get accomodation! I was told the same during Diwali (which is the busiest time of the year at Gir). However we stayed in tents at a farmer's property which is actually inside the forest boundary near Devalia. It was a fantastic experience, the food was great, and we would hear alarm calls and lions roaring in the night. If anyone ever has difficulty getting accommodation at Gir send me a pm and I'll try to hook you up.

fi.robin · 29th January 2010, 14:39

Thanks everyone!

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Originally Posted by k_ajay

Robin: Oh! So the travelogue is here now.. Ahem!!

Good one dude.. Waiting for more.. [psstt.. planning to cross post this elsewhere as well?]

It is already there

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Originally Posted by wolfheart

Impossible to get accomodation! I was told the same during Diwali (which is the busiest time of the year at Gir). However we stayed in tents at a farmer's property which is actually inside the forest boundary near Devalia. It was a fantastic experience, the food was great, and we would hear alarm calls and lions roaring in the night. If anyone ever has difficulty getting accommodation at Gir send me a pm and I'll try to hook you up.

That must have been wonderful. I know, just wanted to play safe. Wish me luck for next time

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fi.robin · 31st January 2010, 00:32

Day 5: Veraval - Vapi, 29th Dec. We drove back to Vapi. Our drive started at 5 AM and finished by 4 PM. I took to the wheels first this time. By starting early we were able to munch miles pretty fast and smoothly.

Day 6: Silvasa 30th Dec. Our plan for this day was to visit places in Silvasa, Lion safari and the Deer park. We were accompanied by my friend and his wife who came to visit us from Delhi. This safari is the smallest that I have ever been to. It has only one lioness (she was alone last year too). I still like this one. Whole chapter ends in less then 20 mins, but the atmosphere here is very calm and relaxed and that is what I like about this. Our gang had the whole bus to ourselves.

Next was the Deer park. This is my favorite. Entry is free. Vehicles are allowed. This park covers a large area. One can spend the whole day here. It’s a poet’s paradise. Nice for couples to do chigi vigi stuff

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We spent the evening on a beach in Daman.

29th January 2010, 10:51	#16
sami316 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 484 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage	Hi Robin, Very well written travelogue. The pics are fantastic, especially the last one. Waiting for more.
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29th January 2010, 13:55	#17
Wolfheart BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bombay Posts: 160 Thanked: 28 Times	Impossible to get accomodation! I was told the same during Diwali (which is the busiest time of the year at Gir). However we stayed in tents at a farmer's property which is actually inside the forest boundary near Devalia. It was a fantastic experience, the food was great, and we would hear alarm calls and lions roaring in the night. If anyone ever has difficulty getting accommodation at Gir send me a pm and I'll try to hook you up.
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31st January 2010, 00:32	#19
fi.robin BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 334 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	Day 5: Veraval - Vapi, 29th Dec. We drove back to Vapi. Our drive started at 5 AM and finished by 4 PM. I took to the wheels first this time. By starting early we were able to munch miles pretty fast and smoothly. Day 6: Silvasa 30th Dec. Our plan for this day was to visit places in Silvasa, Lion safari and the Deer park. We were accompanied by my friend and his wife who came to visit us from Delhi. This safari is the smallest that I have ever been to. It has only one lioness (she was alone last year too). I still like this one. Whole chapter ends in less then 20 mins, but the atmosphere here is very calm and relaxed and that is what I like about this. Our gang had the whole bus to ourselves. Next was the Deer park. This is my favorite. Entry is free. Vehicles are allowed. This park covers a large area. One can spend the whole day here. It’s a poet’s paradise. Nice for couples to do chigi vigi stuff. We spent the evening on a beach in Daman. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images Last edited by fi.robin : 31st January 2010 at 00:38.
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