Club Mahindra Gir

The resort and its setting

Club Mahindra Gir sits on Bhalchel Haripur Road in Haripur village, just outside Talala, within easy reach of the buffer zone of Gir National Park — India's last refuge for wild Asiatic lions. Google reviewers describe it as a "down-to-earth" property, rating it 4.1 out of 5 from over 2,100 reviews. It's a lodge-style resort rather than a beach or city hotel, built around the rhythm of safari mornings and quiet evenings. On site there's a restaurant, a games room for families, and an outdoor pool for cooling off after a day in the park. The style is relaxed and nature-focused rather than glossy luxury-resort — guests come for the forest, not for nightlife.

The area and things to do

Talala is a small town in Gujarat's Junagadh district, and its main draw is Gir National Park and Sanctuary, one of the few places on earth where you can see Asiatic lions in the wild. Jeep safaris into the park's core and buffer zones are the headline activity, usually booked for early morning or late afternoon, when sightings are more likely. Beyond the safaris, the surrounding countryside is dotted with mango orchards, small temples, and villages that give a genuine sense of rural Gujarat. The nearby town of Sasan Gir is the main gateway for safari permits and has additional eating and shopping options. This isn't a destination for shopping malls or waterfront promenades — it suits owners and renters who specifically want a wildlife and nature break.

Selling or renting a week here

If you own a week at Club Mahindra Gir and no longer use it, you can list it for resale or for rent directly on BidMyTimeshare.com. This is an owner-to-owner marketplace: you set your own asking price, write your own listing, and interested buyers or renters contact you through the platform. No commission is taken on the sale — sellers simply pay a small one-time listing fee to publish their week.

Before listing, it's worth checking with Club Mahindra directly for the current resale transfer fee and whether a right of first refusal applies to your membership, since resale terms can change and should be confirmed at the time of sale rather than assumed from older paperwork. Ask Club Mahindra how long a transfer typically takes to complete once a buyer is found, and get written confirmation of exactly what transfers with the week — for example, whether RCI exchange access carries over to the new owner, and whether any accumulated points or banked weeks are included in or excluded from the sale. Buyers should ask the same questions before agreeing on a price, since a resale buyer does not automatically inherit every benefit the original purchaser had.

Practical notes for buyers and renters

Renters coming to Club Mahindra Gir are typically after a straightforward safari base: a comfortable room, a pool to relax by, and proximity to the park gates. If you're renting out your week, be clear in your listing about the exact dates, room category, and whether the week suits a family (the games room is a plus for kids) or a couple. Gujarat's climate is hot for much of the year, with the cooler months from November to February generally the most comfortable for safaris, so weeks in that window tend to attract more renter interest. Always confirm current park entry rules and safari permit availability with the resort or a local operator, since access to Gir National Park is regulated and permits can be limited.