Gir National Park

The last surviving population of the Asiatic lion can be seen at the Gir National Park. Located in the Saurashtra peninsula in Gujarat, Gir is composed of terrain with steep rocky hills, deep ravines and occasional stretches of grasslands. Irrigated by many rivers, the park supports a mixed semi-arid deciduous forest.

Gujarat is a unique state that has many kinds of habitats. These varied landforms include dry deciduous forests, majestic grasslands, wetlands, marine ecosystems and rich moist deciduous forests. These habitats are home to some extremely rare wildlife.

Gir National Park General Information :

Area
359 sq km

Best time to visit
December to February, April to May
Prominent fauna
Asiatic lion, sambar, chital nilgai, four-horned antelope, chinkara, wild boar, langur, wild cat, jackal, hyena, marsh crocodile.

Travel Information

Climate
Summer (Apr. To Jun.): Warm
Monsoon (Jul. To Aug.): Warm
Winter (Oct. To Mar.): Cool & pleasant

Clothing
Summer- Cottons
Winter - Woolens

Getting There
The nearest town is Veraval (42 km).
The nearest railhead is Sasan.
The nearest airport is Keshod (80 km).