Sasan Gir
Gujarat Β· 160m
Safari base for Gir β eco-resorts and Maldhari tribal life in lion country
Why Special
The main safari hub for Gir. The Maldhari herders have coexisted with lions for centuries. Crocodile breeding center at Sinh Sadan. Tulsi Shyam hot springs nearby. The Devalia Safari Park offers guaranteed lion sightings in a fenced area.
Who Should Think Twice
Infrastructure concerns
BSNL only β limited signal, no 4G data
Infrastructure Reality
Network Coverage
BSNL best. Jio patchy.
WiFi: Resorts
Medical & Emergency
Hospital: CHC Sasan Gir (2 km)
Ambulance: 108
Police: 100
Getting There
Junagadh 60km. Veraval 45km.
Roads: Good from Junagadh
Public transport: Buses from Junagadh/Veraval
Fuel & Stay
Fuel: Sasan village
Stay: βΉ1500-12000/night
40+ options (resort, hotel, lodge)
Emergency: Multiple resorts
Helpline: 1800-200-5252
The stay decisions worth flagging in Sasan Gir.
Sasan Gir is the village at the western Gir National Park gate β the base for lion-safari trips. Stay scene is Asiatic Lion Lodge (16 cottages), Gir Birding Lodge (birder's specialty), plus mid-range safari resorts. Same ecosystem as gir-national-park listings. Book safari permits 60 days ahead via Gujarat Forest Dept β no day-of access. Closed monsoon (Jun-Oct).
Sasan Gir is the village at the Gir National Park gate β the stay scene is identical to Gir National Park listings. Asiatic Lion Lodge and Gir Birding Lodge are the specialty picks. Base in Sasan village if you want direct gate access; skip for Somnath (70 km, beach town).
Asiatic Lion Lodge
16 cottages close to Gir National Park gate β small scale, personal service. 55+ bird species documented in the lodge grounds alone. Naturalist-led morning and afternoon safaris. The boutique alternative to the larger Gir safari resorts.
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Daily Budget Reality
Budget
βΉ2,900Mid-range
βΉ6,800Luxury
βΉ17,500π‘ Safari is the main cost. Devalia park is cheaper alternative.
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