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Gujarat
Image: Rhea Bose / CC BY-SA 4.0Welcome to Gir National Park! Use the resources below to plan your adventure in one of India's most treasured wild spaces.
Safaris, bird watching, nature walks, and more
Safari timings, open seasons, and park schedules
Entry fees, safari charges, and camera fees
How to reach by air, rail, and road
Official booking links, permits, and offline reservation guidance
Nearby stays, forest rest houses, and booking resources
Book Gir safari permits online through the official Gir permit portal; Sinh Sadan room bookings are not handled on that permit site.
This link opens Booking.com, a third-party site.
Jeep safaris can accommodate visitors with limited mobility. The Devalia Safari Park (bus tour) is more accessible than the main park safaris. Most hotels in Sasan Gir are accessible. The park office and orientation center are at ground level.
Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat's Saurashtra peninsula is the sole remaining natural habitat of the Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica). Once ranging across Southwest Asia from Turkey to eastern India, the Asiatic lion was reduced to fewer than 20 individuals in Gir by the early 1900s. A century of dedicated conservation has brought the population to over 600 — one of conservation's greatest success stories. The park's dry deciduous teak forest, interspersed with grasslands, rocky hills, and river valleys, supports a remarkable ecosystem alongside the Maldhari pastoral communities who have coexisted with lions for centuries.
| Season | Morning Safari | Evening Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (Oct - Feb) | 6:30 AM - 9:30 AM | 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Summer (Mar - Jun) | 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM | 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
Three safari slots per day at peak season. Wednesday afternoons are closed for maintenance. Each safari lasts approximately 3 hours. Maximum 6 persons per jeep.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Entry Fee (Indian) | INR 75 per person |
| Entry Fee (Foreigner) | INR 1,500 per person |
| Jeep Safari (Indian) | INR 4,500 - 5,500 per trip |
| Jeep Safari (Foreigner) | INR 8,000 - 10,000 per trip |
| Devalia Safari (Indian) | INR 250 per person (bus) |
| Guide Fee | INR 400 per trip (mandatory) |
| Camera Fee | INR 200 (still), INR 1,000 (video) |
Online bookings open 45-60 days in advance. Weekend and holiday slots fill up very fast. Devalia Safari Park (Interpretation Zone) offers a quicker, more affordable experience in a fenced 412-hectare area with guaranteed sightings.
Gir National Park, Sasan Gir, Junagadh District, Gujarat 362135
21.1243° N, 70.7942° E
Nearest airports are Diu (90 km), Rajkot (160 km), and Ahmedabad (410 km). Diu has limited connectivity. Rajkot is the most practical option with regular flights from Mumbai and Delhi.
Nearest railway stations are Junagadh (65 km) and Veraval (42 km), both connected to Ahmedabad and Mumbai. Sasan Gir has its own small station on the Junagadh-Veraval line.
Sasan Gir is connected by well-maintained state highways. 65 km from Junagadh, 42 km from Veraval, 160 km from Rajkot, and 410 km from Ahmedabad. State transport and private buses are available.
Safari jeeps are arranged through the park permit system. Auto-rickshaws and shared jeeps connect Sasan Gir village to nearby towns. Most hotels are within walking distance of the park gate.
Dry deciduous teak-dominated forest with mixed deciduous species, thorny scrubland, and semi-evergreen patches along river valleys. Teak, Banyan, Jamun, Ber, and Flame of the Forest are common.
Over 600 Asiatic lions (the only wild population in the world), approximately 300 leopards, striped hyenas, jungle cats, Indian grey wolf (rare), sambar, chital, nilgai, four-horned antelope, wild boar, and over 300 marsh crocodiles.
The Gir forest has been the last refuge of the Asiatic lion since the early 20th century. In 1900, the Nawab of Junagadh, recognizing the dire state of the lion population (estimated at fewer than 20), took conservation measures that laid the foundation for the species' recovery. The area was declared a sanctuary in 1965 and a national park in 1975. The lion population has grown steadily from about 180 in 1974 to over 600 today. This success story is attributed to rigorous protection, community involvement (including relocation of Maldhari pastoralists from the core zone), and the lions' own adaptability.
