The Tarzan Way Internship: Tourism Opportunities in Gujarat

THE TARZAN WAY
INTERNSHIP
Tourism Opportunities in Gujarat
• Wildlife Circuit
• The magic of White Desert – Ran of Kachchh
• Saputara – Hill Station of Gujarat
• Life with Mahatma Gandhi
• Bird watching circuit
The Wildlife Circuit
1. Gir National Park
This forested, hilly, 1412-sq-km sanctuary about halfway between Veraval and
Junagadh is the last refuge of the Asiatic lion (Panthera leopersica). Taking a safari
through the thick, undisturbed forests is a joy – even without the added excitement
of spotting lions, other wildlife and myriad bird species. Access to the sanctuary is
by safari permit only, bookable in advance online.
Gir Lion Safari Camp –
The Lion Safari Camp is located in a private mango orchard overlooking the Hiran
River on the edge of Gir Forest National Park. 21 tents large tents are spacious and
comfortable with en suite bathrooms and air conditioning, strung out along a path
under shade of trees. Overlooking the river, the restaurant serves a choice of Indian,
Chinese and Continental food and picnics in scenic locations nearby can be
arranged.
Types of accommodations available –
a. Luxury Tent
Quote – ₹ 7,250 per tent per night
b. Luxury Cottage
c. Jungle Suite

2. Velavadar Blackbuck National Park
This beautiful, 34-sq-km park that is an hour’s drive north of Bhavnagar,

encompasses large areas of pale, custard-coloured grassland stretching between
two seasonal rivers and is famous for its blackbucks – beautiful, fast antelope that
sport elegant spiraling horns as long as 65cm in mature males. Some 1800 inhabit
the park, alongside blue bulls (India’s largest antelope) and birds such as wintering
harriers from Siberia (about 2000 of them most years).
Narayni Heritage – https://nilambagpalace.com/narayani-heritage
At Narayani Heritage Hotel experience a stay in a typically quaint "kathiwari"

atmosphere. Seeped in old world charm, this traditional structure earlier served as
an administrative office of the Maharaja and later as part of the Kumar Shala (Boys
School) run by the royal family. It is a perfect example of the architecture of the
region, charming and comfortable.
Recognizing the void in quality budget hotels, the late Rajmata Brijrajnandini Devi
of Bhavnagar, put together a boutique property that has the ambience of cultural
heritage served at conscious affordability. Today, Narayani Heritage is a haven for
the economical traveler and offers lovely comfort with all modern amenities.
AC Room Tariff
Single ₹ 1400/-
Double ₹ 1600/-
Extra Bed ₹ 200/-
Luxury Tax 4% and Service Tax 9% extra on all the above rates
Suite Room Tariff

Single ₹ 1700/-
Double ₹ 1900/-
Extra Bed ₹ 200/-
Luxury Tax 4% and Service Tax 9% extra on all the above rates
Rann of Kachchh
1. Rann of Kachchh festival
Rann Utsav is one of the most eagerly-awaited tourism events of India, which
celebrates the marvels of nature at the White Desert and the rich cultural and artistic
heritage of Kutch. While the White Rann, near the Great Rann of Kutch was written
off as lifeless stretch of land, the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited (TCGL) took
the initiative of introducing ‘White Rann Experience’ to the world in 2005. What
began as a three-day festival progressively evolved into a 100-day celebration at
Dhordo, a village near Rann of Kutch where a whole new tent city has been created,
replete with temporary infrastructure built and rebuilt every year.
Since its inception, the Rann Utsav booking has multiplied exponentially, attracting
over 5,00,000 visitors from 20+ countries.
Although one doesn’t need to book a Rann Utsav package to be able to attend the
festival but they do give guests a festive feel and are an easy way to do away with the
transport and permit issues in the desert.
One can stay at one of the many resorts/homestays in Dhordo or Bherandiala (this
place is famous for its mawa dessert) and still experience the local festival by visiting
the handicraft and food stalls set up in Dhordo village. However, one will not be able
to attend the cultural celebrations inside the gated resorts.
Accommodation with
o Rann Utsav Tent City

o White Rann Resort
2. Gandhi nu Gaam
The post-earthquake redevelopment of the Gandhi Nu Gam village was carried out
through a holistic, participatory approach that maintained the socio-cultural
traditions and building systems of the local area as well as improving economic
conditions and opportunities.
The project constructed 455 traditional bhungas together with three schools, a grass
bank, community buildings, production centres, religious shrines, the electricity
network and a water harvesting system. Sixty of these dwellings were on a new site
situated centrally among the existing settlements in the area; the remaining dwellings
were in the existing hamlets spread over a 10 km2 area. Each dwelling was provided
with its own individual dual pit latrine system and a bathing cubical.
3. Some other cultural locations that can be looked into

o Handicraft village: Hiralaxmi Craft Park
Accommodation in Dhordo Village
1. White Rann Homestay - ₹ 2509/- per night per room

2. Rann of Kutch home stay - ₹ 3750/- per night per room
Saputara
Saputara is a small hill station lying on the border of Maharashtra and Gujarat; this is
a part of the district Dang in Gujarat state. Tourists looking for weekend destination
flock here to enjoy the serene beauty of it. Mostly the tourists from Mumbai, Nasik
and Surat visit here to spend their valuable time with beautiful Saputara lake amid
hills and greenery spread around. This can also be considered as a picnic spot and
you will love to visit this place with your family. As it is a small hill station, all the
visiting points are situated very close to each other. It does not require a lot of time
to be spent in travelling; therefore, one can explore whole Saputara within a day.
1. Artist Village, popularly known as Gandharvapur artist

It is a lovely spot afloat with beautiful artefacts. Run by Surya Goswami and
Chandrakant Parmar, it is regarded as the cultural and traditional centre of the
region. It exhibits spectacular artifacts of the native tribes that include bamboo
craft, warli paintings, jewellery and pottery etc. Artist Village is a good place not
only to see and buy artefacts but also to get your hands to work and learn about
the culture of this region, especially for school groups.
Artist Village in Saputara is also popular amongst arts schools that organize
various workshops for teaching their crafts. Students of fine arts often visit the
village to pick the shades of the craft and get hands-on knowledge about the
state of the arts in India. The village also provides simple accommodation for a
very reasonable cost.
Accommodation-
1. Manas Homestay - ₹ 1063/- per night

2. Piyush Patel Homestay - ₹ 1000/- per night
3. Narendra bhai Homestay – - ₹ 3500/- per night
4. Green Oraa Home Stay - ₹ 1300/- per night
5. Mukesh Basantani Homestay - ₹ 1000/- per night

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THE TARZAN WAY

The Wildlife Circuit

1. Gir National Park

Gir Lion Safari Camp –

Quote – ₹ 7,250 per tent per night

Quote – ₹ 8,250 per tent per night

Quote – ₹ 9,250 per tent per night

This beautiful, 34-sq-km park that is an hour’s drive north of Bhavnagar,

Narayni Heritage – https://nilambagpalace.com/narayani-heritage

At Narayani Heritage Hotel experience a stay in a typically quaint "kathiwari"

Suite Room Tariff

1. Rann of Kachchh festival

o Rann Utsav Tent City

3. Some other cultural locations that can be looked into

Accommodation in Dhordo Village

1. White Rann Homestay - ₹ 2509/- per night per room

1. Artist Village, popularly known as Gandharvapur artist

1. Manas Homestay - ₹ 1063/- per night

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