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Gir

Simba might never have had to leave if he lived here, and neither would you. Get up close and personal with the king of the jungle here in his natural habitat at Gir National Park. The official last refuge of the endangered Asiatic Lion, Gir is the only place outside Africa that hosts free roaming lion prides. Initially hunting grounds for the erstwhile royals, the Nawab disallowed hunting of lions when their numbers fell to around 20 over half a century ago. The government's blanket ban on hunting later on led to a lion-breeding program that has since bred over 180 lions earning global acclaim. Gir today is one of the most protected areas in Asia with an incredibly diverse unique ecosystem.

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Things to do

Visit Somnath Temple - Drive down to the revered Somnath Temple in the afternoon. A grandiose legendary pilgrimage site, this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It should be noted that non-Hindus are not allowed to enter the main premises of the temple.Spend your evening at the game lodge, listening to sounds of the jungle winding down for the night.

Safari Day - . Get those fascinating pictures of the kings of the jungle and more as the sun rises, bathing the jungle in a gentle warm glow. Home to leopards, nilgai and more, the safari lasts almost 3 hours before you head back to the lodge for some much-needed breakfast, in time for you to pack up to leave.

Related Trips

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    The Lions of Gir

    Simba might never have had to leave if he lived here, and neither would you. Get up close and personal with the king of the jungle here in his natural habitat at Gir National Park. The official last refuge of the endangered Asiatic Lion, Gir is the only place outside Africa that hosts free roaming lion prides.

    3 Days | INR 17,500 per person
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    The Gir Games

    Simba might never have had to leave if he lived here, and neither would you. Get up close and personal with the king of the jungle here in his natural habitat at Gir National Park. The official last refuge of the endangered Asiatic Lion, Gir is the only place outside Africa that hosts free roaming lion prides.

    4 Days | INR 24,400 per person

Best time to visit December to March

The best time to visit Gir is between the months of December and March. The weather is much cooler here and the sightings are good.

During the later months of April and May, it could get rather warm for a comfortable safari. However, these are the best months to get some really good sightings of the wildlife in Gir at waterholes as well. From mid June to mid October, the park remains closed due to the monsoons.

How to reach

Air

  • The nearest airport is in Diu (DIU) which is 70 kilometre from Gir. You will find frequent Air India flight services for Diu from different destinations. Diu is a town in Diu district in the union territory of Daman and Diu, India.

  • Rajkot airport is another airport near Gir. Rajkot airport is well connected to major Indian destinations as compared to Diu airport. Rajkot is the centre of the Saurashtra region of Gujarat and is the fourth-largest city. Rajkot airport is located 170 kilometre from Gir. You can take cab from the airport to reach Gir.

Rail

  • Junagadh and Veraval railway station are the railway station nearer to Gir. Junagadh is 70 kilometre from Gir and Veraval is around 60 kilometre. Both of these station have daily train to Sasan Gir from there Gir forest is around 1-2 kilometre. Junagadh is a district in Gujarat and is located in the foothills of Girnar Hills. Veraval is a municipality and the headquarters of Gir Somnath district in Gujarat. It is located 6 kilometre from Somnath. Both of these are well-connected to other major cities in Gujarat and to some other major cities in India.

Road

  • Gir is well-connected to major cities of Gujarat. There are frequent buses connecting different cities to Gir. The roads are also well-maintained. Cab and taxi services are also available easily at major cities in Gujarat.