Next day the family of three people were ready to explore the jungle and Eklavya was already very excited as he was now aware of the surprise destination which his parents wanted to take him to and this was an Asian nation which is in India.
It was the Gir National Park in the Gujarat state of India.
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Eklavya and his parents were going to have the time of their life and he was already very excited about witnessing the wild lions of India which were the only wild lions which can not be found anywhere in the world apart from Africa.
So first they had a hearty meal at the hotel of Chole Bhature which was an Indian Dish. A divine combination of chole or chickpea curry and Bhatura or puffed bread is a traditional dish of Punjab and widely loved in North India and all parts of the country in fact. This is a great breakfast idea which the locals suggested at that point of time and for dessert they had Lassi and some sweets.
After completing their breakfast they hired a local guide for the safari tour and a Tata sumo so that they can see some of the wild animals and specially the Lions who were the kings of the Jungle so there was a huge demand to see them however rest of the animals were also very popular.
So first they toured the Jungle and saw many species of the Birds and animals and then they also saw the lions which seemed to be some majestic beasts. The lions have strong, compact bodies and powerful forelegs, teeth and jaws for pulling down and killing prey. Their coats are yellow-gold, and adult males have shaggy manes that range in color from blond to reddish-brown to black. The length and color of a lion's mane is likely determined by age, genetics and hormones. It was an overwhelming experience to watch an Indian Lion in the Gir National park as they were thrilled by the experience.
Then with the help of the guide since he was the local went to camp in a safe location for a few hours which was in the middle of the trees and no dangerous animals could be found there.
As the father son duo were setting up the tent Arati was preparing for the meal which she brought with her. Initially they thought that they could get food and cook it here but later they found that it was not allowed so they had to bring prepared food from the hotel in advance.
Anyways it was just for five to six hours in the day since they were not allowed to stay in the jungle at night so they would have to return to the hotel by the evening.
Fifteen minutes later the family of three were enjoying their delicious lunch beside their tent while the local guide was also accompanying them.
Eklavya said: "Dad it feels so good on this jungle safari. Honestly speaking I am really very satisfied with myself about my decision to accompany you guys rather than going to the party with my friends. This is the best."
Prakash said: "Of course son and we also love to come with you and enjoy being accompanied by you."
Arati asked: "What then would be the location of our next stop after this?"
Eklavya said: "Yes Dad I am also very curious as to know which would be our next destination or are you guys planning to return home after this short trip?"
Eklavya further said: "Mom, Dad I do not want to go home this early. Since my school is off for this whole week there is nothing much to do so we should continue our trip."
Arati said: "Do not worry my son. I am sure we will get to find more interesting places to visit next time, however for this time it will be best if we return home since your Dad is in a Government position so he cannot neglect his duties."
While the family of three were conversing among themselves the local guide was listening to them with a curious expression since the guide was also quite a young man in his teens. He was an orphan and quite poor and had never seen his parents so after seeing Eklavya and his parents like that he also wanted the love of parent very much.
The guide also understood that this family wanted to have more destinations but was pressed for time so he suggested to them a few local spots which they can visit which would not take much time for them.
Eklavya and his parents also noticed the longing of the guide for having a family the way the guide was looking at them so they gave him extra money for his services
After enjoying almost for the day it was time to return to the hotel and then the next day they would return home so they packed up their tents and arranged all the materials into the gypsy which they hired for the jungle safari.
Eklavya said: "Finally the trip is about to complete. I had such a good time that I wish that this safari would never have ended in the first place."
Prakash said: "Yeah every good thing has to end one day or another but do not worry son we will come to this kind of trip again at a different time I promise and then you will see that we will have much more fun than this."
While the family of three were returning to the hotel with the local guide and were on their way through the jungle route with the help of the local guide boy a few distance ahead of them on the same route few dangerous looking big muscular men with arms and ammunition were waiting for them to come over.