Sasan Gir, Gujarat · luxury

Araiya Gir

★★★★☆

This is a villa resort at the edge of Sasan Gir. There are 48 villas in three types. Lake Villas cover 830 square feet. Forest Villas cover 1,130 square feet. Some Forest Villas add a private plunge pool. Each has a pocket-spring bed, a smart TV and a minibar. Stone walls and wide lawns set the mood. Glass walls open the lobby to the fields. The pool sits among the villas. Dine in the all-day restaurant or on the terrace. Try the evening high tea at sunset. Yoga and a gym are on site. Your guide books the dawn safari and briefs you the night before. Return for a slow lunch and a quiet afternoon. It is the most polished base in Gir.