Sasan Gir Tourism

Type of destination: National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary

Ideal visit duration: 2-3 days

Sasan Gir, also known as Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, is a wildlife sanctuary in Gujarat, India. It was established in 1965 with a total area of 1,412 sq km (about 545 sq mi), designated for the protection of Asiatic lions. Gir Forest is the sole home of this lion subspecies outside Africa, and it has played a significant role in their conservation. The topography of Sasan Gir comprises rugged hills, mixed deciduous forests, and extensive grassland ecosystems which provide habitats for various species including leopards, antelopes, vultures, and pythons, among others. It is also home to more than 2000 species of fauna which includes birds, insects, and reptiles. Visitors can take jeep safaris to spot majestic lions in their natural habitat and experience the rich biodiversity of the park. The sanctuary is not only important for wildlife conservation but also for sustaining the agricultural economies of the region by providing water resources for irrigation. Its diverse flora includes teak, acacia, and banyan trees. The Indigenous Maldhari community lives here in harmony with the wildlife, their livestock forming an integral component of the forest ecosystem.

Top 10 Reviews on Sasan Gir

947indranilc

Wrote on 6th Dec, 2023

Lions of Gir

This was an exceptionally worthwhile holiday destination. The ticketing process was smooth. The safari organisers had everything planned immaculately. The tour guides and drivers showered us with info..

rajivo2017

Wrote on 12th Nov, 2023

Fantastic visit , you will see lions in night safari

Girnforest is best visited in winters. Airports are keshod , Rajkot .. driver Alpesh +91 74330 01378 was very good. He is very good on the terrains.

Dpiyush

Wrote on 18th Oct, 2023

Avoidable as the sightings are very rare

Very poorly managed safaris. The sightings are very very rare. 50 gyspsies go in one lot and only 2-3 sight a lion. The guides have to stick to a route and canâ€™t even move 15-20m away from the inter..

RahulG2323

Wrote on 1st Oct, 2023

Devalia safari

since the Gir safari is closed, the only option to view the exotic lions is the devaliya safari. well, maintain tours. gypsies are not clean but the driver and the security guard try their best for th..

SmitaBe

Wrote on 29th May, 2023

Lush national Park with plenty of animals

â€‹â€‹We did two early morning safaris and saw lions both times. Overall, we saw fifteen lions. In the first safari, we saw ten lions, two leopards and a cub, a few crocodiles, scores of sambar, nilga..