Fair
Gir National Park in May
Gujarat, India
Very hot 40°C+ but lion sightings peak
Why May scores 3/5
Weather
Very hot 40°C+ but lion sightings peak
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy drive. Park entry by official jeep only.. road condition: Good road from Junagadh. Single lane last 20km.. public transport: Buses from Junagadh and Veraval. Auto from Sasan village.. from nearest city: Junagadh 60km/1.5hrs. Ahmedabad 400km/6hrs.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. rescue: SDRF Gujarat. helpline: 1800-200-5252. ambulance: 108. police station: 100. nearest hospital: CHC Sasan Gir
Network
VI: No, JIO: No, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. BSNL best in forest. Jio patchy. No signal inside park.
Kids
Kid-friendly (5/5) — Asiatic lions from jeep, Devalia guaranteed sightings, Nature trails
Elevation
160m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
Who should think twice
- ✗Anyone needing constant connectivity
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak season, lions visible at water holes |
| February | 5/5 | Best visibility, dry forest |
| March | 4/5 | Getting warm but good sightings |
| April | 4/5 | Hot but lions come to water — excellent sightings |
| Mayviewing | 3/5 | Very hot 40°C+ but lion sightings peak |
| June | 1/5 | Park closes mid-June |
| July | 1/5 | Closed for monsoon |
| August | 1/5 | Closed |
| September | 1/5 | Closed |
| October | 2/5 | Reopens mid-Oct, forest still dense |
| November | 4/5 | November at Gir NP: 16–32°C, forest dept safaris running with solid Asiatic lion sightings. Shoulder to peak — dry-season tracking improves through Dec–Apr. |
| December | 5/5 | Perfect — cool, dry, excellent sightings |
Practical Details
How to reach
Junagadh 60km/1.5hrs. Ahmedabad 400km/6hrs.. Roads: Good road from Junagadh. Single lane last 20km.. Self-drive: Easy drive. Park entry by official jeep only.. Public transport: Buses from Junagadh and Veraval. Auto from Sasan village.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
160m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
Permits required
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