1. The Gateway Hotel Gir Forest is located on the edge of the world - renowned Gir Forest - the only home to the Asiatic Lion. Surrounded by rich jungles, the hotel faces the Hiran River and offers the perfect setting in a secluded corner, far from the bustle of the city. 2. The Gir National Park and Sanctuary covers 1400 sq km of dry deciduous forest and tropical thorn forest. There are 2,375 distinct fauna species in Gir including about 38 species of mammals, around 300 species of birds, 37 species of reptiles and more than 2,000 species of insects. The carnivores group include Asiatic lions, Indian Leopards, Sloth bears, Jungle cats, Striped Hyenas and Golden Jackals. The main herbivores of Gir are Chital, Nilgai, Sambar, Four-horned Antelope, Chinkara and Wild boar. It also has the highest population in India of the mugger, Marsh crocodile. 3. The property provides great comfort, modern amenities and exemplary service. Our 28 aesthetically-designed rooms offer the best of modern-day comforts for you to unwind in. 4. The hotel is the closest to the forest gate i.e. 0.5 KMS. 5. While the jungle safaris introduce you to a life untouched by civilization, Gir also makes for a great place to experience a deep sense of culture and heritage through visits to the Somanth temple and jyotirling, Junagadh Fort, Gondal and the Baanej, Kankai Pandav caves and temples. 6. The hotel is 110 Kms or 2.5 Hrs from the DIU Airport, 160 Kms or 3 Hrs from Rajkot Airport and 60 Kms or 1.5 HR from the Junagarh Railway Station. 7. THINGS TO DO: National Park (0.5 KMS OR 05 MINS), Jungarh Fort (60 KMS or 1.5 HRS), Girnar (60 KMS or 1.5 HRS), Gondal (123 KMS or 3.5 HRS).