Gir Forest National Park

The Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is a forest and wildlife sanctuary in Gujarat, India. Established in 1965, with a total area of 1412 km² of fully protected area. It is the sole home of the pure Asiatic Lions and is considered to be one of the most important protected areas in Asia due to its supported species.

Gir National Park and Sanctuary does not have a designated area for tourists. However, to reduce the tourism hazard to the wildlife and to promote nature education, an Interpretation Zone has been created at Devalia within the sanctuary. Within its chained fences, it covers all habitat types and wildlife of Gir with its feeding-cum-living cages for the carnivores and a double-gate entry system.

female asiatic lion seen at gir national park

wildlife in sasan gir national park also known as gir national park

indian mongoose in gir forest

skull of indian buffalo found at gir national park

asiatic lion near its kill

peacock dancing with its plumage at gir national park

chital or spotted deer seen at gir

Chital or Cheetal or the Spotted Deer is the most commonly found animal in this 1500 odd sq km Gir sanctuary. There are about 46000 cheetals in this place. Gir Forest is the last surviving natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion as well as the only place left in the world to see this wild cat.

male asiatic lion at gir national park

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