Gir Forest is famous across the country as the last home of the Asiatic Lions. However, lions and wildlife are not the only things to explore in this region. It’s also a major agritourism hub, and every year a large number of people visit it for the same reason. If you’re also considering paying a visit to this region for the same reason but are undecided on how you can get the most out of your time during the trip, in this blog, we’re going to answer that question for you. We’re going to take a look at 5 things you must do during your trip to Sasan Gir to understand agritourism in Gir Forest as comprehensively as possible. Here we go:
5 Things You Can Do for Agritourism in Gir Forest
The Gir Forest offers plenty of agritourism opportunities, but few of them are absolutely unmissable. Here are five activities you must do for agritourism in Gir Forest:
#1. Staying in local farms
The first thing you can do to have a truly authentic agritourism experience in Gir is to stay in its local farms. It’s one thing to visit a farm once or twice, and completely different to stay in one. Staying on the farm allows you to immerse yourself in the local climate and environment of the farm in all its natural and authentic form. You get to experience the farm throughout the different times of the day. Participating in farming activities, experiencing rural culture and traditions, and enjoying the concept of farm-to-table dining also becomes much easier.
#2. Enjoying local meals
Another thing you must do during your agritourism trip to Gir is enjoy the taste of the region’s local food. Items like Khandvi, Gujrati Dal, Gujrati Kadhi, as well as locally grown vegetables like tomatoes, brinjals, okra, and beans are some of the must-try items when you set out on agritourism in Sasan Gir. You may also want to try out some local snacks and breakfast items like Thepla, Khaman Dhokla, Gujarati Samosa, etc.
#3. Exploring local agriculture and people
This will be the main part of your trip, so make sure you do it as extensively as possible. Reserve a day to explore the farms and plants of all vegetables and fruits cultivated there, such as Gir Kesar Mango, Jamun, Tamarind, Dhak, Ber, and so on. You may also want to meet the people of the local Maldhari tribe, who are primarily engaged in cattle breeding and have a deep connection to the forest and its roots.
#4. Wildlife Safari
The Wildlife Safari is, of course, an unmissable part of the Gir tourism. Even if you visit the region for agritourism, you must complement your trip with a safari of the Gir forest that will allow you to explore the majestic wildlife of this region. You can get a glimpse of the Asiatic lions, tigers, leopards, deer, chital, as well as many kinds of unique bird species that you can’t find anywhere else.
#5. Mango museum at Hotel Anil Farmhouse
Finally, you must visit the mango museum at Hotel Anil Farmhouse. Our museum provides you a glimpse into more than 200 varieties of mangoes from across the world, some of which are so rare that you can’t find them easily in any other place. Located on the banks of the Hiran River, this museum not only allows you to witness the large number of mango varieties but also to try them for yourself.
Book your stay in Gir Forest at Hotel Anil Farmhouse
As you can see, the Gir Forest and National Park in Sasan Gir offer plenty of agritourism opportunities that you can’t get elsewhere. If you’re wondering where you will stay during your agritourism trip, don’t worry – Hotel Anil Farmhouse has got you covered. We offer comfortable rooms in 3 different configurations to meet your stay requirements, along with meals and all necessary amenities. In addition to that, our location in the midst of the forest makes it easy for you to explore the forest in all its depth.
So what are you waiting for? Book your stay at Hotel Anil Farmhouse and make the most out of your agritourism in Gir Forest.
