India /Gujarat /Junagadh / Sasan Gir
The Gir National Park which is also known as the Sasan Gir is a national park that is located in the state of Gujrat. This wildlife sanctuary first came into prominence in the year 1965. This is the only remaining place where one can see pure bred Asiatic lions and they are situated in one of most protected areas of the continent. The national park and its forests are also home to a wide variety of flora and fauna and visiting it is an interesting experience. The lions of Sassan Gir almost went into extinction due to hunting and the first preservation steps were taken by the Nawab of There are many water holes where the animals congregate to drink and during the summer season one can see around 300 of them across the length and breadth of the national park. The park is home to around 2375 different species of fauna including mammals, insects, reptiles and birds. Some of the animals that can be seen in the park are lions, leopards, Chinkaras, antelopes, sloth bears, hyenas, jungle cats and the ever elusive rusty spotted cats. There are also many species of birds such as crested eagles, black headed orioles, bush quails and many other species.
Sasan Gir National Park
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Category : Wildlife
Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours
Pincode: 362245
STD Code: 2877
Info Website: http://www.girnationalpark.in/
Best Time to Visit: December-April
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By Air : The closest domestic airport is located at a place called Keshod which is situated around 90 km from the place. The other option for those who are arriving by air is the Diu Airport and this is situated around 100 km from the Gir Sanctuary. There are daily flights from Mumbai to both the airports and one can opt for taxis at the airport to reach the place.
By Train : The closest railway station is located at the town of Veraval and this is situated along the main line from the city of Ahmadabad. Tickets have to be booked in advance as this is the preferred mode of transport for many tourists.
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By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.
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- Beware of pickpockets as Sasan Gir is a major tourist place in India.
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- Ambulance : 102
- Fire Brigade : 101
- Police : 100
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