Caution
Sasan Gir in October
Gujarat, India
Reopens
Why October scores 2/5
Weather
Reopens
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy. road condition: Good from Junagadh. public transport: Buses from Junagadh/Veraval. from nearest city: Junagadh 60km. Veraval 45km.. 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. Jio patchy.
Kids
Kid-friendly (5/5) — Lion safari, Crocodile centre, Devalia zone
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
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | January at Sasan Gir: 10-28°C, cool dry safari mornings, lions at waterholes as the grass thins. Forest dept jeep slots book out — permits go a week ahead. |
| February | 5/5 | February at Sasan Gir: 14-31°C, cool dry mornings with lion sightings at their most reliable. Forest dept safari slots book out; permits ideally arranged in advance. |
| March | 4/5 | March at Sasan Gir: 20–36°C, forest dept safaris still running with solid lion sightings at waterholes. Peak dry-season tracking — afternoon slots are hot, go at dawn. |
| April | 4/5 | Hot but lions at water |
| May | 3/5 | Very hot, lions visible |
| June | 1/5 | Park closes |
| July | 1/5 | Closed |
| August | 1/5 | Closed |
| September | 1/5 | Closed |
| Octoberviewing | 2/5 | Reopens |
| November | 4/5 | November at Sasan Gir: 16–32°C, forest dept safaris productive with animals at waterholes. Shoulder to peak — Maldhari homestays and eco-resorts filling for Dec. |
| December | 5/5 | December at Sasan Gir: 10–28°C in lion country. Forest Dept safaris run morning and afternoon — cool light, lions active near waterholes. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Junagadh 60km. Veraval 45km.. Roads: Good from Junagadh. Self-drive: Easy. Public transport: Buses from Junagadh/Veraval. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
160m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
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