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The only place in the world outside Africa where you can see lions in the wild. Gir Forest shelters 600+ Asiatic lions along with leopards, hyenas, and over 300 bird species. Safari jeep drives offer close encounters.
Must-see highlights
Asiatic Lion jeep safari (morning/evening)
Crocodile spotting
Leopard & spotted deer sightings
Kamleshwar Dam birdwatching
Gir Interpretation Zone
Devaliya Park mini safari
Sasan Gir village walk
Tulsi Shyam hot springs & temple (50km)
Junagadh Fort (60km)
Somnath Jyotirlinga (50km)
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Veraval 45km · Rajkot Airport 160km
Nearby attractions
Sasan Gir Safari ZoneSomnath Temple (45km)Diu Island (60km)Kamleshwar DamSinh Sadan Museum
How to get here
Ahmedabad → Veraval
train · 8h
₹350
approx.
Junagadh → Sasan Gir
bus · 1.5h
₹80
approx.
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Add to my tripBest Time to Visit
December – March
Nearest Transport
Veraval45 km
Rajkot Airport160 km
Stay Options
budget₹700/night
mid₹2,200/night
luxury₹6,000/night
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