Gir

The Gir Forest National Park (also known as Sasan – Gir,) is a forest and wildlife sanctuary near Talala Gir in Gujarat, India. Established in 1965, with a total area of 1,412 sq. kms. It’s  the sole home of the Asiatic lions in the wilderness, and its considered to be one of the most important protected areas in Asia due to its biodiversity. 

It is a unique and significant wildlife sanctuary, playing a crucial role in the conservation of the Asiatic lions. It attracts wildlife enthusiasts, nature lovers, and tourists from all over the world, providing them with an extraordinary opportunity to witness these incredible animals and experience the beauty of the Indian wilderness.

Gir National Park serves as an exceptional testament to the harmonious coexistence of a diverse range of flora and fauna, offering visitors an extraordinary opportunity to witness the wonders of nature and the captivating beauty of India’s wildlife in all its splendour.

Our Standard Jungle Trail packages are for 2 nights with 3 Jungle Safaris or 3 Nights with 5 Jungle Safaris.  For 3 Nights / 4 Days Package with 5 Safaris we shall have one more day and would be similar to Day 2. 

We can also customize the package according to your requirements.

We have some of best Drivers and Guides to take care of your Gir Jungle Safaris. We take care of everything right from booking the forest permits, safari vehicle and expert guides and drivers to ensure the experience of life time. Safaris are for 3 hours. One Jeep Safari can accommodate maximum 6 People. There is a Forest Guide along with you for the Safari to give you the best Jungle Safari Experience.

The jungle safari timings at Gir National Park may vary depending on the season and the specific guidelines set by the park authorities. However, generally, the safari timings at Gir National Park are as follows:

• Morning Safari: 6:00 am to 9:00 am
• Morning Safari: 9:00 am to 12 noon
• Afternoon Safari: 3:00pm to 6:00 pm

Gir Forest or Sasan Gir, does not have designated safari zones like some other wildlife reserves but have 10 different routes from singe gate. The safari tours in Gir National Park are typically conducted in the core area of the sanctuary, where the chances of spotting Asiatic lions and other wildlife are relatively higher.

The temperatures in the Gir National Park vary to extremes. In winters, the temperatures go down to 6 º C, while soaring up to a scorching 46 º in the summers. The best time to experience Gir Jungle Trail is between the months of November and June.

All our Gir safari packages are created and designed with minute details of the theme and with the goal of rich travel experience.  Our Tie-ups with good comfortable resorts at Gir never leave room for any worry with respect to your accommodations. From Budget Resorts to Luxury Cottages and Tents, we can get you as per your requirements and budget.

Choosing the travel company that can deliver your dream trip is the most important decision you’ll make as you plan your trip.  We know there are many choices available but we’re confident that none will offer the combination of wildlife expertise, good lodging , exclusive activities  and overall value for money and we take your trust in deciding to travel with us.

Besides Africa, Gir National Park in Gujarat is the only place in the world where you can spot lions roaming free in the wild. Gir includes about 38 species of mammals, around 300 species of birds, 37 species of reptiles and more than 2,000 species of insects. The carnivores group mainly comprises the Asiatic lion, Indian leopard, jungle cat, striped hyena, Golden jackal, Indian gray mongoose and Ruddy mongoose, and honey badger. Desert cats and rusty-spotted cats occur but are rarely seen. The main herbivores of Gir are chital, nilgai, sambar, four-horned antelope, chinkara and wild boar. Blackbucks from the surrounding area are sometimes seen in the sanctuary. Among the smaller mammals, porcupine and hare are common, but the pangolin is rare. Sasan Gir is blessed with more than 40 species of reptiles and amphibians. Kamleshwar – a large reservoir in the sanctuary is the best spot where Marsh Crocodile can be seen in large numbers. Park has even many species of snake including King Kobra, the Russell’s viper, Saw-scaled viper and the Krait.

Gir National Park serves as an exceptional testament to the harmonious coexistence of a diverse range of flora and fauna, offering visitors an extraordinary opportunity to witness the wonders of nature and the captivating beauty of India’s wildlife in all its splendour.