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Gir National Park
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Asiatic Lion - Shutterstock / Yash Earth
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Gir National Park
India|Asia
82
Wildlife
78
Access
72
Stay
73
Safety
87
Photo
62
Crowds
76
Cost
79
Birding
Gir National Park is the only place in the world where Asiatic lions survive in the wild, making it a singular big cat destination. Dry forest, scrub, and waterholes also support leopards, deer, and strong birdlife.
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Wildlife Species
Asiatic Lion
UncommonMammal · Best time: Morning or Evening
Leopard
UncommonMammal · Best time: Dawn or Dusk
Chital
CommonMammal · Best time: All Day
Marsh Crocodile
CommonReptile · Best time: All Day
Geography
- Terrain
- Dry deciduous forest, scrub, grassland, rivers
- Elevation
- 150-530m
- Climate
- Semi arid tropical
- Area
- About 1412 km2 protected landscape
Weather
- Best Months
- DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarchApril
- Avg. Temperature
- 10-42°C
- Rainfall
- Low in dry season
- Humidity
- 30-70%
Getting There
Nearest Airport
Rajkot, Diu, or Ahmedabad with road transfer
Reached by road to Sasan Gir
Transport
- Permit based jeep safaris
- Birding in buffer zones
- Multiple safari routes
Where to Stay
Safari lodges in Sasan Gir
Budget to PremiumLodge · Near main gates
Guesthouses and resorts in gateway villages
Mid-rangeResort · Short drive to entrances
Location
21.1400, 70.7900View larger map
