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There are various options to choose from when planning your Gir itinerary and journey to Aramness Gir and you can be sure we’ll do our utmost to take care of you from the moment we meet. Aramness Gir is located right on the boundary of Sasan Gir, Gir National Park, Gujarat, India. Access to Sasan Gir is by road.

One can fly into the domestic airports at Rajkot, Porbandar and Diu, a small coastal town on the west coast of Gujarat or Ahmedabad which is the closest International airport. All are serviced by several daily scheduled flights from Mumbai or Delhi. There is also a daily scheduled flight from Ahmedabad to Porbandar.

If you are arriving by private aircraft and helicopter transfer, you can fly into Keshod Airport 35 km away from Aramness Gir.

Our road transfers are done in style and comfort in air-conditioned 4 x 4 vehicles, fully equipped with Aramness amenities and snacks. Transfer times are listed below.

• From Rajkot it is a 3-hour transfer
• From Ahmedabad it is a 7-hour transfer
• From Porbandar it is a 2.5-hour transfer
• From Diu it is a 2.5-hour transfer
• From Keshod it is a 45 min transfer

During the warmer months the weather can be very hot and dry, becoming warm and wet during our monsoon season. Breathable, natural fabrics are recommended during this season with longer lengths to protect from sun and mosquitoes.

• A pair of long trousers
• Cotton t-shirts, including a long sleeve one
• Comfortable trousers for sightseeing
• Comfortable shoes for walking/trekking
• A wide brim hat
• A bathing suit
• A windbreaker/light jacket
• A light linen or cotton sundress
• A light fleece or long sleeve shirt
• A shawl for cooler weather as well as to cover the shoulders and upper arms when visiting a place of worship or local community
• A pair of sandals
• A pair of closed shoes (there is no need for high heels!)
• Sunglasses, lip balm, sunblock, mosquito repellent
• Camera, memory cards, chargers and adapters

The winter months (November to February) in Gujarat are by no means cold with average highs of around 29 degrees Celsius, but temperatures can drop at night. We suggest the following warm clothes during this season.

• A warm jacket or winter coat
• A warm beanie, winter hat and scarf, especially for game drives
• A pair of gloves
• A long sleeve shirt with thermal under garments
• A warm jumper

• The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel by John Madden
• Kitchen Therapy by Kamini Patel, a YouTube series of cooking shows by our very own foodie and chef.
• Gotta do India, a YouTube travel show by local Scherezade Shroff
• Great Indian Railway Journeys a British television documentary series with Michael Portillo
• Rick Stein’s India
• Highway a 2014 Indian road drama film written and directed by Imtiaz Ali
• Lion by Garth Davis
• India’s Wandering Lions by Martin Dohrn and Praveen Singh
• Gandhi by Richard Attenborough
• Jai Jai Garvi Gujarat, the anthem of Gujarat composed by A.R Rahman
• Gir under the Monsoon Clouds a film by Wildlife Division Sasan Gir and Gujarat Forest Department
• Breathe in a bit of Gujarat - Gir with Amitabh Bachchan and Gujarat Tourism

• Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts
• A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry
• The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
• The Argumentative Indian by Amartya Sen
• Freedom at Midnight by Dominique Lapierre & Larry Collins
• Holy Cow: an Indian Adventure by Sarah Macdonald
• The Holy Cow and other Indian Stories by Tarun Chopra
• The Wild Heart of India: Nature and Conservation in the City, the Country, and the Wild by T R Shankar Raman
• Rewilding: India’s Experiments in Saving Nature by Bahar Dutt
• Indica: A Deep Natural History of the Indian Subcontinent by Pranay Lal

Check in time is 14:00 hours. Should you be arriving early, we will do our best to accommodate you and get your room ready as quickly as possible. Should you be arriving late, we will ensure your check in is swiftly processed and you may make use of our afterhours menu.

Our check out time is 11:00 hours. Should you need a later check out and your room is not available, you can make use of the spa change room and showers to freshen up before departing.

Guests using rack rates and cancelling 30 days prior to arrival will not be charged, however our discounted and special rates are fully prepaid and thus cannot be amended or cancelled.

All children are welcome at Aramness. Children under the age of 12 stay free if sharing a room with 2 adults. Children under the age of 12 may share a kothi with adults.

While appreciated, gratuities are not included and are entirely at the guest’s discretion. If you wish, gratuities can be added to your account for settlement on departure. The following may act as a guideline but is by no means a rule:

- Guests tip their safari guide and butler separately: US$ 20-30 and US$ 10-20 (per room, per day) respectively

- Gratuities for the lodge team are pooled and distributed amongst the entire staff: US$ 10-20 (per room per day)

In light of continuing and ever-changing developments, we are adapting quickly. We strive to continuously find ways to strike the perfect balance between giving our guests an experience of a lifetime, whilst ensuring their well-being. Our teams continue to deal with each booking, case by case, and we will be led by our guests as to what their needs are and tailor-make their stay around those. Our back-of-house protocols are rigorous and in line with government standards. Please check with our reservations team to find out more details.

Park fees are charged by the Gujarat Forest Department. The entry fee for one vehicle (max 6 pax) is INR 1000 for Indian residents and INR 8000 for foreign nationals. This fee is subject to change.

Each season comes with its own benefits, the details of which are underlined in our Rates section. October to March is highly recommended, as the weather is mild and pleasant giving you the best opportunity to maximise on the region’s incredible outdoor activities.

April to June is ideal for game viewing, as the visibility in the park increases drastically. With temperatures rising to 35 - 40 Celsius, the wildlife gathers around the water holes more frequently, making for excellent viewing.

This really depends on your itinerary, but we’d suggest a minimum of 3 nights.

A few words in the local language go a very long way. Here are a few of the basics:

Welcome: Swagat che

Please: Krupa karine

Thank you: Abhara

Hello: Namaste

Good morning: Suprabhata

Good afternoon: Subha bapor

Good evening: Subha sanj

Goodbye: Avjo

Sleep well: Saru ungaje