Gir Forest Resort | Gir National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary, Sasan Gir

About Gir

Gir National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary-Sasangir is a 1412 sq km hilly tract of dry deciduous forests, acacia scrub, evergreen and semi-evergreen flora and grasslands, fed by rivers and streams. Among the many water-bodies in the reserve is the Kamleshwar Dam, known for its large crocodile population. Originally protected by the Nawab of Junagadh, after British Viceroys brought to his attention the plight of the Lion in Asia. According to official census figures, Gir National Park has about 411 lions and about 400 leopards, making it one of the major big-cat concentrations in India. Sambar and spotted deer (chital), blue bull (nilgai), chousingha (the world's only four-horned antelope), chinkara (Indian gazelle) and wild boar thrive in Gir National Park. Jackal, Striped Hyena, Jungle cat, Rusty-spotted cat, Langur, Porcupine, Indian hare & Pangolin are among the other mammals of Gir National Park. Sasan Gir is the hub for Safari in Gir National Park.

There are about more than 300 type of birds in Gir National Park make it Heaven for Birders & Ornithologist.

Jungle Safari

The gypsy safaris in Gir forest offer an unforgettable experience to visitors to witness the pristine wilderness. The safari gypsies' roams on the thoughtfully laid down wilderness tracks that give a glimpse of the diverse flora and fauna of Gir forest. It offers a range of scheduled departures that are led by a trained eco-guide. The eco-guides will make your wilderness safari seamless and interpretive. Only a maximum of six visitors (plus one child between 3-12 years) are allowed in each gypsy.

Gir National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary

Safari Timings

Gir Jungle Trails (Winter: 16th October To 28th/29th February)
Monday to Sunday	06:30 AM to 09:30 AM 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM	03:00 pm to 06:00 pm
Summer: 1st March To 15th June
Monday to Sunday	06:00 AM to 09:00 AM 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM	04:00 pm to 07:00 pm

Devalia Safari Park (Bus Safari - Mini Bus)
Monday to Sunday	07:30 AM To 11:00 AM	03:00 pm to 05:00 pm
(Gypsy Safari)
Monday to Sunday	07:00 AM To 07:55 AM 08:00 AM To 08:55 AM 09:00 AM To 09:55 AM 10:00 AM To 10:55 AM	03:00 PM To 03:55 PM 04:00 PM To 04:55 PM 05:00 PM To 05:55 PM

Gir Jungle Safari is closed from 16th June to 15th Oct every year.

Devalia Safari Park remains closed on every Wednesday.

For Onliine Safari Booking https://girlion.gujarat.gov.in/

Birding

One can find more than 55 species of birds in and around Asiatic Lion Lodge, Sasan Gir.

Gir National Park & Sanctuary is well represented in terms of rich avi-fauna. The riparian vegetation along streams and marshes is particularly rich as natural habitation of bird life. Apart from this, Gir National Park & Sanctuary has a variety of habitats, woodlands, grasslands, high hills, cliffs and ponds, catering to the needs of different bird species both resident and migratory. Around 350 avifaunal species are found here. This includes birds of prey, vultures, cormorants, ducks, kingfishers, herons, egrets, storks, barbets, woodpeckers, flycatchers and many others.

The overwhelming presence of the omnipotent big cat diverts the attention of the common man from the remarkable bird population that the sanctuary has. However, the birds of Gir National Park & Sanctuary did attract the great ornithologist, Dr. Salim Ali who believed that, had the Asiatic lions not been there, the area would have been one of the most fascinating bird sanctuaries of the country.

Asian Paradise Flycatcher
Black Drongo
Black Shouldered Kite
Common Kingfisher
Copper Smith Barbet
Green Bee Eater
Indian Robin
Oriental Magpie Robin
Rufus Tree pie
Rose Ring Parakeet
Plum Headed Parakeet
Shikra
Indian Pea fowl
Oriental White Eye
Red Headed Ibis
Oriental White Ibis/Black Headed Ibis
Indian Pond Heron
Cattle Egret
Oriental Honey Buzzard
White Breasted Water Hen
Black winged Stilt
Red-wattled Lapwing
Common Pigeon
Eurasian Collared Dove
Spotted Dove
Laughing Dove
Yellow Footed Green Pigeon
Asian Koel
Greater Coucal
Spotted Owlet
Indian Nightjar
Little Swift
Common Hoopoe
White Breasted Kingfisher
Red Vented Bulbul
Common Iora
Indian Jungle Crow
House Crow
Great Tit
Wire tailed Swallow
Ashy Prinia
Common Tailor Bird
Jungle Babler
Common Myna
Bank Myna
Brahminy Starling
Purple Sun Bird
House Sparrow
Baya Weaver
Yellow Wagtail
Grey Wagtail
White Wagtail

Sightseeing Around Gir

In and around Asiatic Lion Lodge- Sasan Gir other than Gir Jungle Trail & Devalia Safari Park there are many sightseeing points Eg. Cave near Village Haripur, Dam site Madhuvanti, Dam site Kamleshwar, Crocodile Breading Centre, Batheshwar Camp Site, Jamjir Water Fall, Hiraneshwar Temple, Gir Arboretum & Birding Point, Sunset point etc.

Gir National ParkThe last home of the Asiatic Lions