Gir (Asiatic Lion) National Park
Located on the southern sasan dist. Of Gujarat (43 km from Somnath , 65 km from Junagarh and 350 km from Ahmedabad). The topography of the region is supports western dry deciduous forest.This wildlife sanctuary is the home for different species of flora and fauna, which covered with different species of cactus and dry throne type of plan. Flora of the sanctuary comprise the cactus, casuarinas and Bamboo. Fauna Leopards are the main attraction at here other then Blue bull, Hyena, Jackel, deers, rabbits, , four-horned antelope, chinkara, black buck, Indian muntjac, and wild boar etc., Varieties of birds and reptilian species etc.)
Best time to visit: November to 15th June
Closing of the sanctuary: 16th June to 15th Oct. ( During Monsoon)
Tempreture of that Area– During summer the temperature rise up to 43 degree C, & during winter it down up to 8 degree
Booking of safari: on line booking open before 120 days.
Nearest airport: Keshod- 70km; Rajkot- 160 km & Diu- 100 km ; Nearest Railway Station:Junagarh- 60km ; Nearest Bus Stand: Veraval-45km
There are nice star category hotels , semi-Deluxe , Deluxe and luxurious tented accommodation, buffer zone of this Wildlife Sanctuary, due to limited accommodation to avoid the rush please book in advance
Suggested tour Itinerary:
Tour code: 225/ GLNP
Duration of Tour: 2 Night/ 3Days
Day1- Junagarh-SasanGir ( 1.30hr drive+ visit)
Upon arrival Junagarh or any nearest point transfer by road to Gir National park , check in a nice hotel and after fresh up afternoon meet the wild Asiatic lions and birds on nature while Rumble around the national park by 1st open jeep safari.
Day2- Gir National park/ 2 oepn jeep safari-
Early standup for the 2nd jeep safari and drive towards the core area- no-4, overlook the photographic view of the sanctuary. and meet wild Asiatic lion on nature with cubs. (90% chances to sight the wild lioness on nature).
Afternoon 3rd open jeep safari to meet the wild leopard on natural (wildlife sighting is depend upon your fortune) . overnight at the same hotel and relax with camp fire and mouth watering dinner.( Siddi tribal dance on request )
Day3-Gir National park–Departure
Morning again one safari (4th safari) and after breakfast departure for your onwards destination.
Tour Concludes:
Note: our tour price includes four safaris, 2night accommodation, all food (2breakfast, 2lunch & 2dinner) with mineral bottled water for drink, taxi with fuel from arrival till departure and naturalist during safari.
Do |
Don’t |
Keep mineral water while hiking | Walk or drive night time in core area |
Keep mosquito repellent | Take any arms and weapons |
Keep silence | Take Crackles and music system |
Use green or grey color cloth and cap while hiking. | Feed the wild animal, birds and reptile |
Keep binocular and camera | Disturb the animal, birds and reptile |
Keep proper permit and entry document | Use plastic polythin |
Keep blanket while safari in winter | Mimicries the animal and birds |