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Asiatic lion, Sasan Gir Wildlife Sanctuary, India    

Adventure freaks and wildlife buffs can find solace in Sasan Gir Wildlife Sanctuary located in Gujarat.

It has a diversified eco-system with wide variety of flora and fauna .The surroundings of the park endowed with deciduous forests, thorny bushes and grasslands enables the visitors experience the real beauty of nature and wild life. It has unique ecological aspects and spectacular landscapes. It has always been a source of awe and inspiration for millennia to countless individuals.  

History of Sasan Gir Wildlife Sanctuary

It was acknowledged as Sasan Gir National park in the year 1975. It grabs the merit of being the first forest where huge numbers of Asiatic lions were found in natural habitat. Although Sasan Gir was ruled by british people, Kings and Nawabs, all of them were extremely proud in killing the lions without mercy.

Flora and fauna in Sasan Gir Wildlife Sanctuary

Tropical dry deciduous forests mainly comprising of teak trees, grasslands, thorny scrublands and a semi-evergreen riverine are a feature of Sasan Gir National park.  Besides the teak and banyan trees being the dominant flora other species include the Sirus, Charal, Jambu and Vad.

This park is famous for harboring Asiatic Lions and Leopards in large numbers. The spotted deer or Chital, Indian Porcupine, Hyenas, Jackals, Chinkara, Crocodiles and Antelopes make up for the rest of the fauna.

Tourism in Sasan Gir Wildlife Sanctuary

If you are looking for a unique destination to travel to, then perhaps it is a good idea to get little information about Sasan Gir.  Favoring the interests of the tourists, there are wide and varied destinations in India. Today, India is one of the world’s most adventurous travel destinations to unleash the thrill and delight. Gujarat is a vast state which has abundant appealing attractions among which Sasan Gir stands upfront.

Visitors can plan their vacation according to their interests. There are many important tourist attractions in Sasan Gir Park. Sasan Gir also boasts of a diverse geography. Sasan Gir Park features dry deciduous forest cover and a rich variety of fauna. The park boasts of high wild life sighting. Spread over an area of more than 1412 sq. kilometers, the national park is a home to some of the rarest of rare species of animals. Apart from wild animals, the park is also a favorite haunt for bird watcher's.

The overwhelming size and silence of the surrounding helps visitors spot an amazing array of birds without much effort.”Wildlife safari” conjures up the images of Sasan Gir National park. Forest department assures to provide jeep safaris for the tourists to have an awe-inspiring experience.

Apart from jeep safari there is also an option of Lion safari which starts early in the morning. Travel to Sasan Gir Park lets you spot plenty of wild animals along with exploring its breathtaking vegetation. The nearby Keshod airport is an added advantage to international tourists who opt for Gujarat tourism. To enjoy these adventure and explore the sight seeing of Gujarat select our travel package and embark on a peaceful journey.

Climate in Sasan Gir Wildlife Sanctuary

The Park experiences a moderate climate with pleasant winter and hot summer. The temperature rises to maximum of 43°C and drops to a minimum of 10°C. Monsoon showers between the months of June and September.

Best time to visit Sasan Gir Wildlife Sanctuary

Months between November and June are considered to be the best time to visit the park not only because they make the tour comfortable but also because the park’s migratory birds arrive during winter.

Facts:

Location: Gujarat, India
Area: 1412 km²
Geographical Location: 21°08′08″N 70°47′48″E
Temperatures:  Summer: Max 43, Winter: Min 10
Languages: Gujarati, Hindi, English.
Best Season: November- June.a