Get natural touch with Wildlife Safari at Gir National Park

Sasan Gir is another name of Gir Wildlife Sanctuary. The park lies at Junagarh district in Gujarat. The sanctuary is sprawled in an area of around 1412 sq kms. It is a famous wildlife destination in India. Once served as the hunting ground of the kings of Junagarh, Gir forest is the largest compact stretch of dry deciduous forest in Gujarat. Being the only sheltering place of the Asiatic Lion in the world, it attracts large number of visitors every year. It got the title of a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1965 and later on, it became a National Park after 10 years.

Brief Insight of the Wildlife

The sanctuary also supports animals like Leopard, Jackal, Striped Hyena, Jungle Cat and Ruddy mongoose. Other famous names in the list include Nilgai, Chital, Sambar, Chinkara, Chowsingha and Wild Boar. The environs of the park houses more than 300 species of birds, 35 species of reptiles and around 450 species of plants. Tourists on their wildlife safari in Gir can catch the glimpses of great horned owl, grey and jungle bush quail, pied woodpecker, bonelli's eagle, black lbis, grey drongo and white-necked stork. It remains open from November to May.

Gir NationalPark also provide shelters to the population of the marsh crocodile that tourists can see in Kamleshwar Dam. The herbage of the sanctuary encompasses dry and deciduous forest and scrubs. The forest offers fuel wood that pays off in a huge amount.

Other Tourist Attractions in Gir Wildlife Sanctuary Gujarat

Gir lion sanctuary boasts of its great history. It speaks volume about the unique temples such as the Kanki Matha and Tulsiyshyam. With the hot springs, the site has become a prominent pilgrimage spot. The forest is known for the Madharis or the cattle herders where the buffaloes serve as a big share of the diet of lions. The folklores of the Madharis encompass a rare evidence of coexistence between men and lions.

Taking a jeep safari is the most preferred way to view the wildlife on your Gir wildlife tour. There are 3 wondrous reserves lying in the region, Nalsarovar Lake and Sanctuary, Little Ran of Kutch and Flamingo Island. Nalsarovar Sanctuary is home to various water birds. The second one is known for providing shelter to the wild ass where Flamingo Island is the virtual harbour of wildlife buffs.

Accommodation

Tourists can consider the Gir Lodge for accommodation as this luxurious shelter lies near to the Gir forest national park. Easily accessible, the lodge is also famous for its modern amenities and warm hospitality. Staying at the lodge facilitates you to enjoy a comfortable stay and exciting wildlife safari. 

Learn more about the coexisting relation between humans and lions by visiting Gir National Park. Lying nearby, The Gir Lodge multiplies your joy of watching wildlife with its excellent accommodation facilities.