Gir National Park
Gujarat Β· 160m
Last refuge of the Asiatic lion β the only place on Earth to see them in the wild
Why Special
Gir is the last wild home of the Asiatic lion β 700+ lions roam these forests. Unlike African safaris, Gir is intimate: the dry deciduous forests mean excellent visibility. Leopards, crocodiles, and over 300 bird species share the habitat.
Who Should Think Twice
Infrastructure concerns
BSNL only β limited signal, no 4G data
Signal drops to zero in many areas
Festivals & Events
Gir Jungle Trail Festival
DecDecember
Wildlife festival at Gir celebrating the Asiatic lion. Nature walks, photography workshops, conservation education.
Celebrating the last wild Asiatic lions β only 700 left, all here
Infrastructure Reality
Network Coverage
BSNL best in forest. Jio patchy. No signal inside park.
WiFi: Some resorts at Sasan Gir
Medical & Emergency
Hospital: CHC Sasan Gir (5 km)
Ambulance: 108
Police: 100
Getting There
Junagadh 60km/1.5hrs. Ahmedabad 400km/6hrs.
Roads: Good road from Junagadh. Single lane last 20km.
Public transport: Buses from Junagadh and Veraval. Auto from Sasan village.
Fuel & Stay
Fuel: Sasan Gir village
Stay: βΉ1500-12000/night
40+ options (resort, hotel, lodge)
Emergency: Multiple options at Sasan Gir village
Helpline: 1800-200-5252
The stay decisions worth flagging in Gir National Park.
Gir National Park is the only remaining habitat of Asiatic lions β approximately 411 lions, 400 leopards, 350 bird species. Stay scene clusters near Sasan village (western gate) and Jasdhar gate. Specialty lodges: Asiatic Lion Lodge (16 cottages), Gir Birding Lodge (350-species bird focus). Permits booked 60 days ahead; no walk-in entries. Monsoon closure Jun-Oct.
Asiatic Lion Lodge and Gir Birding Lodge are Gir's two specialty-focused picks β no major brand hotels at the park. The Fern Gir Forest Resort and Taj Gir Exotica exist as mid-to-upscale alternatives. Book safari permits 60 days ahead via Gujarat Forest Dept. Closed Jun-Oct monsoon.
The Jungle Lodge Gir
We recommend it for its naturalist-led dawn safaris into the core forest and direct access to Asiatic lion habitat without the highway traffic of competitor lodges.
Gir Birding Lodge
We recommend it because the owners are trained birders who include guided morning walks and afternoon naturalist sessions with every room, delivering expert-led experience at homestay rates.
Sinh Sadan
We recommend it for its position 2 km from Gir Forest Gate (main entry point), reducing safari commute time and placing you within walking distance of Junagadh town's spice bazaars.
Ranthambhore-style camping at Gir Safari Camp (tented)
We recommend it because you sleep in safari tents with open-air listening to nocturnal forest sounds and join post-dinner tracker talks around a bonfire before night jeep drives.
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Daily Budget Reality
Budget
βΉ2,900Mid-range
βΉ6,800Luxury
βΉ17,500π‘ Safari permit is the biggest cost. Book in advance.
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