Gir national park in gujarat is famous for

By : Deepankar Dey King’s Abode After all, the home of the king of the jungle has to be famous. Lions don’t exist anywhere else except in Africa and the Gir National Park. If you choose to visit Gir, you will be under the guidance of expert guides. They will ensure that you get to fulfill your wildlife fantasies while exploring this renowned sanctuary. Gir is the only natural habitat in the world where the Asiatic Lions live and thrive. Apart from the lions, Gir houses many more elusive creatures. The Palace Of The Kings Apart from Africa, Gir National Park of Gujarat is the only region in the world where lions roam freely. The castle of the kings of the jungle is about sixty-five kilometers southeast of the Junagadh district. The Government declared the geographical area of Sasan Gir as a wildlife sanctuary on the 18th of September, 1965. This decision led to the creation of a haven for the endangered Asiatic Lions. Approximately, the Gir National Park occupies one thousand four hundred and twelve square kilometers. The core area of the National Park measures around two hundred and fifty-eight kilometers. Today, one hundred and six males, two hundred and one females, and two hundred and thirteen young lions live here. Sad To Happy Indiscriminate hunting by the inhabitants of Junagadh led to a drastic decrease in the lion population. The animal used to occupy other areas of Asia, but human beings killed them all. However, the humane Nawabs of Junagadh directed their effort...

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If you are a wildlife explorer, Gir National Park is undoubtedly one of the most breathtaking tourist spots for you. Most interestingly, around the world, only in this place can you watch an Asiatic lion in its endemic environment apart from Africa. As per the information, the lions of Moreover, they have thicker tail tassels and bushier elbow tufts than others. Apart from Asiatic lions, 40 animal species are found in this park. You can also find 425 different bird species here. It is one of the best tourist places in India for wildlife enthusiasts. Moreover, several other travellers such as – nature lovers, wildlife photographers, and researchers also come to visit this place. This popular national park is situated in Gujarat state. It spans approximately 545 square miles or 1,412 square kilometers in west- When is the Best Time to Visit Gir National Park? Before planning any trip, it is always better to know the best time to visit that place. So what about Gir National Park? According to experts, winter is the best time to visit the park. You can see this place between December to March. On winter days you will enjoy the pleasant weather too. You will get an incredible wildlife experience by visiting this national park. Not just in the winter months, you can also travel here on summer days. You can also visit this park from April to May, but these months can be a little hot. But according to expert photographers, these months can be an ideal time for wildlife photography...

We had booked 2 early morning slots. Added one Devaliya Safari later. Good experience to visit the Gir Forest. There are 13 routes within and allotted randomly. Got to spot the lions both times. Thanks to the trackers who track the lions for their health and safety. First tour we saw a lion n lioness both relaxing. Second visit we saw a couple lion relaxing and then a family of 6 lions walking towards drinking water. A very good experience. Though could not see the lioness with the cubs but was a great experience. Lot of other animals like crocodile 🐊 gir cow 🐄 lion 🦁 birds owls dears cows peacock etc.. Nb. Also Cheetahs can be seen at devaliya Safari. Add one of them through the bus services. In case if your whole purpose of visiting Gir Wild Life Sanctuary is seeing the Lions in their natural setting, then this place guarantees it. Well the catch is - Devalia Safari Park is a well managed Safari experience. Its a enclosed jungle area of around 4 sq. kms with lot of wild life & Lions thrown in. However if the purpose is to experience actual jungle with a probable chance to catch Lion sighting then proper Gir Lion safari is the only way to go. You decide. Until the forest area is declared as national park in 1979 (Some records name this year as 1985 too), rulers of Vansda State controlled this area. Now the forest is administered by Forest Department of Gujarat. Forests in this wildlife park are dense, tall and green. They are untouched since 1952, as per the official reco...

The Gir National Park of Gujarat is the home to the largest leopard populations of India. The Gir National Park of Gujarat and its Lion Sanctuary is collectively known as the Gir Protected Area. Today, the Gir National Park in Gujarat is a haven to about 300 Asiatic lions. Besides lions and leopards, the Gir National Park in Junagadh is the home to varied species of mammals like : • Four horned Antelope • Deer • Hyenas • Crocodiles • Jackals • Birds • Nilgai • Chinkara ckal. The Gir National Park at Gujarat also has three smaller wildcats such as the Jungle Cat, Desert Cat and the Rusty Spotted Cat. The forests of the Gir National Park has a rich variety of bird life. There are more than 300 species of birds found in the Gir National Park of Gujarat. The most common among them are the peafowls. The major attraction of the Gir National Park at Gujarat is the "lion shows". It is organized by the Gir National Park authorities in the Dewaliya area. Here you will get the sure-shot way of seeing the magnificent big cats of the park. Location of Gir National Park, Gujarat Gir National Park - Entry Fee, Timing, Address, Official Website Address Sasan Gir, Junagadh, Gujarat - 362135 Entry Fee for Kaladham : Entry Fee for Indians : 75 - 95 Rs. Entry Fee for Foreigners : 100 Rs. Fee Jeep Safari : Entry Fee for Indians : 4000 Rs. Up to 6 persons (+1 child) Entry Fee for Foreigners : 10000 Rs. Up to 6 persons (+1 child) Timings : Visiting Hours - 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ...

By : Deepankar Dey King’s Abode After all, the home of the king of the jungle has to be famous. Lions don’t exist anywhere else except in Africa and the Gir National Park. If you choose to visit Gir, you will be under the guidance of expert guides. They will ensure that you get to fulfill your wildlife fantasies while exploring this renowned sanctuary. Gir is the only natural habitat in the world where the Asiatic Lions live and thrive. Apart from the lions, Gir houses many more elusive creatures. The Palace Of The Kings Apart from Africa, Gir National Park of Gujarat is the only region in the world where lions roam freely. The castle of the kings of the jungle is about sixty-five kilometers southeast of the Junagadh district. The Government declared the geographical area of Sasan Gir as a wildlife sanctuary on the 18th of September, 1965. This decision led to the creation of a haven for the endangered Asiatic Lions. Approximately, the Gir National Park occupies one thousand four hundred and twelve square kilometers. The core area of the National Park measures around two hundred and fifty-eight kilometers. Today, one hundred and six males, two hundred and one females, and two hundred and thirteen young lions live here. Sad To Happy Indiscriminate hunting by the inhabitants of Junagadh led to a drastic decrease in the lion population. The animal used to occupy other areas of Asia, but human beings killed them all. However, the humane Nawabs of Junagadh directed their effort...

We had booked 2 early morning slots. Added one Devaliya Safari later. Good experience to visit the Gir Forest. There are 13 routes within and allotted randomly. Got to spot the lions both times. Thanks to the trackers who track the lions for their health and safety. First tour we saw a lion n lioness both relaxing. Second visit we saw a couple lion relaxing and then a family of 6 lions walking towards drinking water. A very good experience. Though could not see the lioness with the cubs but was a great experience. Lot of other animals like crocodile 🐊 gir cow 🐄 lion 🦁 birds owls dears cows peacock etc.. Nb. Also Cheetahs can be seen at devaliya Safari. Add one of them through the bus services. In case if your whole purpose of visiting Gir Wild Life Sanctuary is seeing the Lions in their natural setting, then this place guarantees it. Well the catch is - Devalia Safari Park is a well managed Safari experience. Its a enclosed jungle area of around 4 sq. kms with lot of wild life & Lions thrown in. However if the purpose is to experience actual jungle with a probable chance to catch Lion sighting then proper Gir Lion safari is the only way to go. You decide. Until the forest area is declared as national park in 1979 (Some records name this year as 1985 too), rulers of Vansda State controlled this area. Now the forest is administered by Forest Department of Gujarat. Forests in this wildlife park are dense, tall and green. They are untouched since 1952, as per the official reco...

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• العربية • বাংলা • Беларуская • भोजपुरी • Català • Cebuano • Čeština • Dansk • Deutsch • Español • Esperanto • فارسی • Français • ગુજરાતી • हिन्दी • Italiano • עברית • ಕನ್ನಡ • Lietuvių • Lombard • Magyar • മലയാളം • मराठी • مصرى • Bahasa Melayu • Nederlands • ਪੰਜਾਬੀ • پنجابی • Português • Română • Русский • संस्कृतम् • Suomi • Svenska • தமிழ் • తెలుగు • ไทย • Türkçe • Українська • اردو • 中文 Location map Location Nearestcity Coordinates 21°08′08″N 70°47′48″E / 21.13556°N 70.79667°E / 21.13556; 70.79667 Area 1,410.30km 2 (544.52sqmi) Established 1965 Visitors 60,148(in2004) Governingbody Forests & Environment Department Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Sasan Gir, is a forest, 2 (544.52sqmi), of which 258.71km 2 (99.89sqmi) is fully protected as a national park and 1,151.59km 2 (444.63sqmi) as wildlife sanctuary. The 14th Asiatic Lion Census 2015 was conducted in May 2015. In 2015, the population was 523 (27% up compared to previous census in 2010). The population was 411 in 2010 and 359 in 2005. The lion population in Gir National Park is closed from 16 June to 15 October every year, throughout the monsoon season. History [ ] In the 19th century, the rulers of Geography [ ] Teak trees More than 400 plant species were recorded in the survey of Gir forest by Samtapau & Raizada in 1955. The Champion & Sheth, the Gir forest falls under "5A/C-1a—very dry teak forest" classification. • 5/DS1-Dry deciduous • 5/DS1-Dry Teak bearing areas are mainly in the east...