Gir National Park

Gir Travel And Tourism in Gujarat

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Transport in Gir is required to explore the captivating Gir National Park in Sasangir, Gujarat. This beautiful park is dotted with an abundance of flora and fauna. Sprawling over an area of 1412 sq km, Gir National Park in Sasangir, Gujarat is one of the most charming National Parks in India. Wonderful deciduous forests interspersed with semi-evergreen and evergreen flora, acacia, scrub jungle, grasslands and rocky hills make the park a picturesque destination.

Transport in Gir helps you to witness the large number of animals and birds at Gir National Park in Sasangir, Gujarat. You can witness animals like leopard, Sambar, spotted deer, blue bull, chousingha (the world's only four-horned antelope), chinkara and wild boar at Gir National Park in Sasangir, Gujarat. The large water bodies at the park like the Kamleshwar Dam houses several crocodiles and birds. There are 250 birds and about 50 other species of birds at the park including the painted sandgrouse, grey francolin, Asian paradise flycatcher, white-browed fantail, and Asian brown flycatcher.

You can hire jeeps at the office in Sasan or from the local operators as transport in Gir. There are about 300 lions in the park. To view the magnificent lions at Gir you have to be in the Dewalia area, an area fenced off with lions inside. You have to reserve seats on the mini-bus at the park authority headquarters at Sasan for a ride into this Dewalia area.

Gir National Park in Sasangir, Gujarat should be ideally visited between late-November and early-March. Avail of transport in Gir to look around this historic park.

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Gir National Park India

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According to official census figures, Gir has about 300 lions and 300 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. Jackal, striped hyena, jungle cat, rusty-spotted cat, langur, porcupine, black-naped Indian hare are among the other mammals of Gir.

Gir has a large population of marsh crocodile or mugger, which is among the 40 species of reptiles and amphibians recorded in the sanctuary.

The park checklist has 250 birds and about 50 other species (including the endangered lesser florican and the saras crane) are recorded in the grasslands along the perifery of the sanctuary. Many species like the painted sandgrouse, grey francolin, quails, Asian paradise flycatcher, black-naped monarch, white-browed fantail, Asian brown flycatcher, grey-headed flycatcher, verditer flycatcher, tickell's blue flycatcher, greenish warbler, white-eye, coppersmith barbet, common and marshal's iora, rufous treepie, yellow-footed green pigeon have been spotted by our guests around the lodge itself. Long-billed vulture, Indian white-backed vulture, red-headed (king) vulture, Eurasian griffon vulture, changeable hawk-eagle, crested serpent eagle, bonneli's eagle, greater spotted eagle, lesser spotted eagle, tawny eagle, steppe eagle, imperial eagle, Pallas's fish eagle, grey-headed fish eagle, osprey, peregrine falcon, laggar falcon, red-headed falcon, oriental honey-buzzard, white-eyed buzzard and other raptors have been seen in the sanctuary. Gir also has brown fish owl, Eurasian eagle owl, spotted owlet. In the evening, nightjars can be seen near the lodge gate.

The lodge can also be used as the base to visit the coastal areas from Veraval to Div. Gir also has about 2000 species of invertebrate and the trails around the lodge can be good for butterfly-spotting.

Best time to visit
Gir is open to visitors throughout the year except during the monsoon (between June and October). By far the best time to visit the park is in the winter, from December to March visit Gir National Park All the best

Kapil kankadiya

The Wildlife of Gir National Park

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The wildlife in Gir National Park is abundant. There are a lot of animals that benefit in its richness. Aside from the lions of Gir National Park, there are also black-naped Indian are, porcupine, langur, rusty-spotted cat and the jungle cat, striped hyena, jackal as well as the wild boar, Indian gazelle or chinkara and the chousingha, the only four-horned antelope. You can also include the blue bull or nilgai, spotted deer or chital, leopard, and the sambar.

There are also huge populations of the mugger or marsh crocodile which can be found at the Kamleshwar Dam. Their record shows that there are almost 40 combined species of amphibians and reptiles. The bird species are estimated to 250. These include the nightjars, spotted owlet, Eurasian eagle owl, brown fish owl and the white-eyed buzzard, oriental honey-buzzard, red-headed falcon and the laggar falcon.

Visitors may also see the peregrine falcon, osprey and the grey-headed fish eagle. Other eagles are the palla's fish, imperial, steppe and the tawny, lesser spotted, greater spotted, bonneli's, crested serpent, and changeable hawk eagle.

The eurasian griffon vulture and the king vulture completes the list. Other bird species would be the Indian white-backed vulture, long-billed vulture, yellow-footed green pigeon, rufuos treepie, marshals and the common iora among others.

How to reach

Sasan Gir is 405 km away from Ahmedabad and 160 km away from Rajkot which are big cities of Gujarat and 15km away from Talala, 45km away from Somanath(Veraval), 105km away from Div. It is well connected by rail, road and air. The nearest airport is at Keshod which is 100 km away from Sasan Gir, and the nearest rail head is at Junagadh which is 65 km away.

Kapil Kankadiya

Largest Visited National Park In India

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I want to dedicate this blog to the Lion lovers all across the world. Lion is the biggest cat living on the planet. You will find Lion's in Africa and in Gir (The village in India) also called Gir national Park. You will find Asiatic lions. The only one place in Asia where these creatures are sailing in their natural environment.

Asiatic Lion is one of the seven sub-species of lions on this planet. Its scientific name is "Panthera Leo Persica". Gir, popular name for part of Gujarat in India is the only place where this magnificent animal is found today.

Asian lion's are quite different than African lion's within their sizes and weights. The African lion is slightly larger, has a somewhat narrower muzzle, and lacks the small roll of skin along the belly.

Because of Lion Gir national park has become pretty famous all across the world. Lot of tourist come all the way from US, UK, Australia and Europe counties. Lion has been the major attraction amongst these tourist and due to this high interest Gir National park has become the second largest visited national park in India.

Finally I insist that you must visit Gir national park to enjoy Asiatic lions. How To Reach Gir national Par:.

Place: Sasan Gir, Junagarh district, Gujarat
Best season: Mid October-Mid June, November and February is the best time for sighting the lions
Nearest Town: Talala(15km),Veraval (42km)

All the best: Kapil Kankadiya

Gir Wildlife Sanctuary

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Spread over an area of 1412 sq. km. near the Talala district in Gujrat, Gir Wildlife Sanctuary is a paradise for the connoisseur of wildlife. Reputed over the world wide for holding the last wild population of the Asiatic lions, it is the most frequently visited wildlife sanctuary in India. Gir offers the wildlife experience that ranks with the best in India. Truly the flagship of the Indian National Parks, Gir is the home to 300 species of birds, 30 mammals and 24 reptilian species.

Gir is the only place in India where the lions can be seen in the natural habitat. Taking the Lion safari in the Gir National Parks is the most thrilling experience one can ever have. The park offers the Lion safaris in open vehicles, accompanied by the experienced guides or the trackers. The Asian Lion is a magnificent beast. When he roars the neighbour-hood quietens. It is said the first time the haunter hears the Asian Lion roar at night, he feels his morality and fear. The sound of the lions coughing at night can cause the bravest to tremble. Lion safari in the Gir National Park surely gives the royal feel of the erstwhile era. The best time to discover this exclusive beast are at dawn or dusk when they are energetic and are all set set to prey.

Seeing the jungle King from the security of a safari vehicle is pretty exiting, but it is nothing compared to standing deep in the bush, miles from the vehicle and getting the close up view of the Asian Lion. While taking the ride witness the lioness and the cubs near the road as the lion lay unperturbed under the huge tree. The travelers can also take a walk deep inside the forests, indulge themselves in examining the spots or the pug marks of the lions near the streams and can observe them from the distant place. While inside the forests one also get the opportunity to visit the old temples, see waterfalls and enjoy the serene beauty of the forest.

Kapil Kankadiya