Located at a distance of 65 kilometres away from Junagarh Gujarat, Gir National Park is one of the most distinguished National Parks of the country sprawl over an area of about 1412 square kilometres. This noted wildlife sanctuary was established in the year of 1965. Gir is best known for the greatest conservation effort for the famed Asiatic Lions which roamed around independently in the wilderness of Middle East nearly two centuries back.
Since the year 1884 the Gir National Park has been the sole natural habitat for the endangered Asiatic Lions.
Here we list Interesting Facts about Sasan Gir National Park
- Gir National Park is the last abode for the surviving population of the Asiatic Lions in the world.
- Sasan Gir Provides Shelter to around 2,375 different wildlife species including Asiatic Lions.
- Gir Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the vicinity of charming Lake Nalsarovar which is a very popular sanctuary.
- Asiatic Lions and African Lions both are subspecies of the same species.
- Asiatic Lions split from African lions perhaps 1000,000 years ago.
- Important to note that lions are only social cats that live in groups called pride.
- Asiatic lions once prowled from the Middle East to India. Now, only a fraction of these magnificent animals survives in the wild.
Major Tourist Attractions to Visit in and Around Gir National Park
- Kamleshwar Dam
- Tulsi Shyam Temple
- Tribal Settlements
- Uparkot Fort
- Somnath Temple
- Devalia Safari Park
- Zamzeer Waterfall
Travel Tips for Gir National Park
- Book your Jeep Safari well in advance online
- Carry your original ID proofs required to produce at the time of making entry inside the park
- Wear comfortable clothes while you are heading towards jungle safari
- Smoking, drinking and lighting are strictly prohibited inside the park
- Wear clothes of non-reflective textures of clothes.
