Gir (Asiatic Lion) National Park

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