Gir National Park
The last refuge of the Asiatic lion in the world. Located in Gujarat's Saurashtra region, Gir's dry deciduous forests and scrubland support a thriving and expanding lion population.
Area (km²)
258.71
Established
1965
District
Junagadh
Nearest City
Junagadh
Quick Facts
Gir is the only place in the world outside Africa where lions live in the wild.
The lion population here grew from just 20 in 1900 to over 674 today.
The Maldhari tribal community has coexisted with lions in Gir for centuries.
Leopards, striped hyenas, and Indian foxes are also found throughout the park.
Habitat & Best Time to Visit
Habitat Types
Best Time to Visit
Dec – May
Park closed mid-June to mid-October. Lions are easiest to spot at waterholes in April–May.
Gates & Safari Zones
Sinh Sadan Sasan Gir
Zone Core
Main entry; permit required.
Devalia Interpretation Zone
Zone Buffer
Enclosed zone; guaranteed lion sightings.
Ambardi
Zone Buffer
Kankai
Zone Buffer
Sambar Deer
Rusa unicolor
Striped Hyena
Hyaena hyaena
Indian Fox
Vulpes bengalensis
Four-horned Antelope
Tetracerus quadricornis
Lion
Panthera leo
Blackbuck
Antilope cervicapra
Indian Peafowl
Pavo cristatus
Mugger Crocodile
Crocodylus palustris
Indian Rock Python
Python molurus
Leopard
Panthera pardus
Chital
Axis axis
Rusty-spotted Cat
Prionailurus rubiginosus