What is Gir National Park

Gir National Park which is also known as Sasan Gir National Park is a wild place in Gujarat in which you can see Asiatic Lions. This is the only place apart from Africa where one can see Asiatic Lions in their natural habitat. It's near this town called "Talala Gir" and covers a huge area of 1424 square kilometers. Out of this area, 258 square kilometers is the actual national park, and the rest, about 1143 square kilometers, is the wildlife sanctuary. Gir National Park is spread out across parts of Junagadh, Amreli, and Gir Somnath districts in Gujarat. This park was a sanctuary before but it got its title as a national park in 1969. Since that time it has been a famous spot among wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers.

ATTRACTIONS OF GIR NATIONAL PARK

If you experience the wide variety of animals in their natural habitat then this Gir National Park is best for you. You can spot various plants and animals here in just 20 - 30 minutes by booking a jeep safari.

  • It's a place that is filled with a variety of plants and animals. This area is mostly covered with dry and deciduous trees and it is a perfect place for seeing Asiatic Lions. According to the last data, there are 201 female lions, 109 male lions, and 213 sub-adults. If that is not wild enough then this place is also a home to 300 leopards.
  • Gir National Park is home to all sorts of deer, and you can even spot the rare four-horned antelope called the Chowsingha. Not only these, but this park is also filled with carnivores like Indian foxes, jackals, and striped hyenas.
  • This park is home to 300 species of birds and with this huge amount it's a paradise for bird lovers it's even been declared an Important Bird Area by the Indian Bird Conservation Network. You can even find some endangered birds like white-backed and long-billed vultures.
  • There are over 40 different species of reptiles and amphibians including marsh crocodiles in huge numbers. You might even spot venomous snakes like the king cobra, Russell's viper, saw-scaled viper, and the krait.

STAYING AT SASAN GIR

If you want to make your trip to this place super memorable then you have to stay at one of the best hotels or resorts in Sasan Gir. You can find all kinds of hotels, from budget-friendly to luxury resorts near Gir National Park.

You should make bookings at the hotels in advance so you can avoid crowds at the hotels. Always make bookings in those hotels that are within 5-6 km from the park. Here are some good hotels and resorts that you should consider

PREMIUM HOTELS

WOODS AT SASAN

THE GIR KAIZER

THE FERN GIR FOREST RESORT

MID-RANGE

AMRIDHARA RESORT

GIR JUNGLE LODGE

ARANYA ECO FARM

BUDGET STAY

ANNAPURNA

HOTEL RAINBOW

GIR LION PAW RESORT

FINAL VERDICT

Wildlife enthusiasts and photographers are gonna love Gir National Park. The plants and animals here are out of this world. If you’re into nature and wildlife then this place is a must-visit for you. You can book your safaris online from our website. You can see a lot of different animals like Asiatic lions, jackals, leopards, antelopes, and deer.