Gir National Park
ગીર રાષ્ટ્રીય ઉદ્યાન
The only wild habitat of Asiatic lions in the world, where you can ride a jeep into the forest from Sasan Gir to look for lions.
The Gir Forest is the last wild home of the Asiatic lion. It currently has more than 600 lions, along with leopards, spotted deer, nilgai and crocodiles. Visitors must book jeep safari permits (the Gir Jungle Trail) in advance on the official website. Safaris run three times a day, morning, midday and afternoon, each lasting about 3 hours. Places are limited in peak season, so book several weeks ahead. Departures are from Sasan Gir, about 55 km from Junagadh, a drive of roughly 1.5 hours. Prices differ on Wednesdays and public holidays, so check the official website for details.
Opening hours
Open 16 Oct–15 Jun; safari sessions approx. 06:00–09:00, 09:00–12:00 and 15:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Devalia Safari Park
- Girnar
- Willingdon Dam
- Girnar Ropeway
- Bhavnath Mahadev Temple
- Damodar Kund
- Ashokan Rock Edicts
- Uparkot Fort