Going Wild

Adventure beckons in Gujarat; it comes roaring at the gir wildlife sanctuary, it’s a sheer climb up at pavagadh and is a splash away at the ahmedpur-mandvi beach. The gir wildlife sanctuary is one of the biggest and most important sanctuaries in India. The forests here are the only place in the world, outside of Africa, where you can see the lion in its natural habitat. Catch a glimpse of the majestic gir lion with its big tail tassel and prominent belly; or of the sanctuary’s large leopard population. At pavagadh, 40 km from vadodara, there are some exciting rock climbing options. Back at sea level, on the ahmedpur-mandvi beach, one of the state’s best beaches, the sea provides plenty of exciting opportunities. Here, you can water ski, surf, parasail and of course, go swimming in the clear blue waters.