Sasan Gir National Park

Speciality Features Of Sasan Gir National Park-

If we talk about the key features of this park, we must give the top position to the Asiatic Lions as it is also called a land of Asiatic Lions. There is no other park or sanctuary available in India where you can spot these lions. Hence, today, Gir is the only abode of Asiatic Lions and if we talk about their availability on a global level, they are also found in Africa. So, in Asia, Sasan Gir National Park is the only and proud lion sanctuary for Asiatic Lions.

This park gives the visitors with an exclusive understanding of exploring a distinct place which solely plays a defining role to sustain or preserve certain wildlife species. The preservation program of the Asiatic Lions was started by the Junagarh Nawab when he found they are about to reach the declining phase because of rising trend of hunting. With his effort, today, we can witness the majestic lions roaming wildly in the park.

In addition to the presence of lions, Gir is surrounded with several other wild animals, mammals, birds and reptiles. The most commonly found wild animal species in this proud sanctuary are sloth bears, antelopes, jungle cats, leopards, hyenas, crested eagles, rusty spotted cats, bush quails and many others.

This famous Lions Sanctuary resides three small wildcat species also. These wildcat species include Desert Cat, Jungle Cat and Rusty Spotted Cat. For bird lovers, Gir has a fabulous variety of exclusive birds. So, during your tour, you can explore over 300 bird species to add in your birding excursion and tour diary. In all bird species, the peafowls is highly common bird of Gir.

Sightseeing In Sasan Gir National Park:

When you start your wildlife exploration in Sasan Gir National Park, it will take you to get amazed with a spectacular variety of wildlife in which the Asiatic Lions are the ruling creature. At present, the total lion count in Gir is 411. As per a rough estimation, there is 2375 types of fauna available with more than 300 bird species, 38 mammals species, more than 2 thousand insect species and 37 reptiles species.

Other phenomenal wildlife species of this park are chausingha, leopard, hyena, chinkara, sambar deer and spotted deer.

Apart from the captivating wildlife in Gir, another memorable thing to experience in this park is the famous lions shows. The Lions Shows are organised in Dewaliya region of Gir by the forest authorities. During this show, the vacationers get a sure sight of the lions performing various acts.