Gir Jungle Trail (03 Hours)

Gir Jungle Trail (03 Hours)

Gir National Park is the only land of the majestic Asiatic lions in India, proudly located in Gujarat’s Junagadh district. Also known as Sasan Gir Forest, this wildlife sanctuary is noted in the world for not only being one of the few known natural habitats of the Asiatic Lion but also for the extra effort made for preserving this majestic species getting extinction. Sasan Gir is the only place on the planet, except Africa, where you can see them. Sprawling over an area of 1,412 sq km, the national park has a unique landscape that comprises hills, plateaus, sharp ridges and portions of seven major rivers of the region, such as Datardi, Hiran, Raval, etc. Gir houses more than 400 species of fauna and 2300 species of fauna.

The Gir Jungle Trail can be best experienced by embarking on a jeep safari, for which advance booking is most recommended. Jeeps of 4 seater, 6 seater and 8 seater are operated in morning and evening slots. Gir Jungle Trail Safari is operated by the forest department of Sasan Gir in three shifts. Four-wheeler Gypsy enters the core area in two shifts – morning and evening, respectively. Morning jeep safari timing is roughly from 6:00 am in the morning and continues till 7:00 pm in the evening. There is a slight variation in timing depending on the season and the timing of sunrise and sunset. The visitors may get a chance to see Asiatic Lion, leopards and many other wild species, avifauna & rich flora and fauna.

One Jeep can accommodate a maximum of 6 adult travellers and one child. Children between 3-12 years are considered children, and those above 12 years are treated as adults for safari booking. If the number of adults is less, then more children can be added. Since you need to hire an entire Jeep for one ride, and is not charged per person. Jeep safari coast is the same for one person and 6 people boarding the jeep.

What is included in this Gir Jeep Safari Booking Cost?

• Permit cost issued by the state Forest Department to enter the Gir Jungle Trail.

• Highly experienced jeep driver and guide, authorised by the Forest Department, accompanies the tourists. 

• Online Payment Charges and Goods & Services Tax.

• The safari assistance service charge, which will guide you while boarding.

What is not included in Jeep Safari Booking?

• Camera fee, if any

• Pick-up & drop-off facility from the resort/hotel. This facility can be arranged at extra cost.

• Areas to explore outside the Gir safari zone.

Boarding Place and Time

The reporting or boarding point for the Jeep Safari in Gir is Singh Sadan, Sasan Gir. You need to report to the reception centre at least 30 minutes before the scheduled safari time.

Note: Gir National Park and Jungle Trail activities remain closed from 16th June to 15th Oct every year. However, the Devaliya Jeep Safari remains open throughout the year. Also known as Gir Interpretation Zone, it is best alternative to Gir jeep safari.