Is March a good time to visit Gir National Park?

Gir National Park scores 4/5 in March. Getting warm but good sightings.

Is Gir National Park safe for kids in March?

Yes, Gir National Park is rated 5/5 for families.

March · Gujarat

Gir National Park

4/5 · Good Time

4/5

Good Time

Gir National Park in March

Gujarat, India

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Getting warm but good sightings

Why March scores 4/5

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Weather

Getting warm but good sightings

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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

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Safety & Emergency

Safety: 4/5. rescue: SDRF Gujarat. helpline: 1800-200-5252. ambulance: 108. police station: 100. nearest hospital: CHC Sasan Gir

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Network

VI: No, JIO: No, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. BSNL best in forest. Jio patchy. No signal inside park.

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Kids

Kid-friendly (5/5) — Asiatic lions from jeep, Devalia guaranteed sightings, Nature trails

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Elevation

160m — Low altitude, no issues

Who should go

✓First-time travelers
✓Senior citizens
✓Families with children
✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit

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
Marchviewing	4/5	Getting warm but good sightings
April	4/5	Hot but lions come to water — excellent sightings
May	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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March at Mandvi: 20–33°C, last comfortable month for the palace and dhow-building yards. Kutch coast warming — morning yard visits, afternoon palace shade.

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March at Velavadar: 20–35°C, last comfortable month for blackbuck sightings in open grassland. Forest dept safaris running — dawn slots before the sun flattens the grass.

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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.

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March at Nalsarovar: 20–34°C, migratory birds largely departed but resident flamingos and pelicans hold. Shoulder month — fewer boats on the wetland, dawn light still strong.

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Marine National Park

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March at Marine NP: 22–33°C, low-tide reef walks still workable with forest dept permits. Jamnagar coast warming fast — pre-dawn starts are non-negotiable.

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