Gir National Park covers an area of 300kms and 1150 area comes under Sanctuary which was established in the year 1965 in the state of Gujarat, India. Gir is the only habitat of Asiatic Lions located around 90kms from Keshod Airport in the district of Junagadh.
Asiatic Lions are smaller in size compared to its cousins the ‘African Lions’. The best view of the Lions can be done through jeep safari. The counts of Lion have recently increased to 411 (97 males, 162 females and 152 cubs) due to the lion counting and breeding program conducted in Gir.
Gir National Park is a natural habitat for 300 Lions and 300 Leopards which also includes 38 species, 300 species of birds, 38 types of reptiles and more than 200 species of butterflies.
Attractions:
Animals / Mammals
Asiatic Lions, Panther, Leopard, Wild Ass, Chital, Chinkara, Four Horned Antelope, Wild Boar, Jackal, Hyena, Langur, Porcupine, Black naped Indian Hare, Blue Bull, Sambar, Palm Civet, Jungle Cat and Spotted Cat.
Birds
Around 200 species of Butterflies.
Reptiles
Marsh Crocodiles, King Cobras, Python, Viper, Krait, Indian Star Tortoise and Monitor Lizard.
Things to do
Lion safari, Wildlife safari, Jeep safari and Butterfly watching.
Best Time to visit:
November to June is most pleasant for Wildlife lovers.
How to Get There:
Nearest Airport –Keshod, Rajkot and Bhavnagar
Nearest Railway Station – Sasan Gir, Rajkot, Bhavnagar
By Road –Junagadh and Verawal.
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