Sasan Gir is categorised as Wildlife / Bird Watching
Reasons to Visit
- Sasan Gir is a charming village situated near the Gir National Park.
- Gir is a National Park and a Wildlife sanctuary and the only one in Asia having Asiatic lions (Asiatic lions as compared to ones in Africa are smaller in size).
- Wildlife enthusiasts from all over India and world visit Gir for the purpose of sighting Asiatic Lion.
- Gir is also a bird watching destination and guests looking to sight Aligators/crocodiles and Leopards.
- Savanna (Grassland) kind of landscape ensures that the sightings are good even from a distance.
- Other mammals that could be seen during game-watching drives are sambar (India’s largest deer), spotted deer, the world's only four-horned antelope, blue bull, Indian gazelle, wild boar, langur, jackal, jungle cat, rusty-spotted cat, striped hyena and black-naped hare.
- For Birders Oct-March is the best time to visit for Migratory birds such as Paradise Flycatcher, Grey Drongo, Grey & Painted Francolin, Painted Sandgrouse, Bush Quail, Crested Hawk Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle, Bonnelli's Eagle, Shikra Hawk, Sirkeer Cuckoo and White-necked Stork.
- The Kamleshwar dam in the middle of the sanctuary is home to a record population of marsh crocodiles. Many species of snakes and lizards can be seen in the sanctuary as also fresh water turtles and terrapins at the rivers and possibly the star tortoise.
- Devaliya Park, a separate are where Lions are kept in a protected area and guests are taken in a vehicle for a touristy safari.
Know It
- Park remains closed during 1st July- 15th Oct. Jeep Safari Timing: Morning at 6:30 am to 9:30 am and afternoon: 03.30 pm to 06.30 pm Permits: The park safaris require photo ID proof {passport copy (overseas and Indian Nationals), voters ID, Pan Card, driving license Charges: Entry permit for Indian National and Overseas National is different Park remains close from July to September. Due to a lot of villages and native population in the buffer areas (Area around the core area of the park), lion is neither shy nor feel threatened of the human population and thus allow for a closer look.
Recommendations
- Most Popular Wildlife Destinations in India"Gir National Park (160 kms from Rajkot and 60 kms from Junagadh and 62 kms from Veraval) is only park where Asiatic Lions are found in their natural habitat. Lions number here are healthy and therefore sightings are prolific. Alongwith Lions, Park has a large population of Leopards, Marsh Crocodiles and offers sighting of over 250 varieties of birds. Gir has a number of Lodges and getaway resorts on its outskirts that complements well with the wildlife experience."
- Popular Destinations in and around Gujarat"A prime wildlife destination in India and a popular holiday destination for the wide ranging wildlife that can be sighted here including Asiatic Lion, Leopard, Crocodile and wide ranging bird species."
- Prime Bird watching destinations in Gujarat"Sasan Gir is a prime wildlife destination. Gir has about 300 lions and 300 leopards, making it one of the major big-cat concentrations in India. 250+ birds are sighted inside the park including the endangered lesser florican, saras crane, painted sandgrouse, grey francolin, quails, Asian paradise flycatcher, black-naped monarch, white-browed fantail, Asian brown flycatcher etc."
Access Information
- Nearest Airport -Junagadh (52 kms), Diu (110 kms), Porbandar (139 kms)
- Nearest Railway Station - Somnath (45 kms), Junagadh (52 kms), Gondal (117 kms)
- Sasan Gir is an Ex-Rajkot / Ex-Jamnagar / Ex-Bhavnagar / Ex-Gandhidham / Ex-Ahmedabad / Ex-Vadodara / Ex-Surat Getaway
Sasan Gir
has
10
Hotels approved and listed with Nivalink
| Category | Count |
| Mid-segment | 4 |
| Premium | 4 |
| Luxury | 1 |
| Experiential | 1 |
| Type of Hotels | Count |
| Jungle Lodge | 6 |
| Farm | 2 |
| Resort | 2 |
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10 verified holiday itineraries are listed for Sasan Gir
| Category | Count |
| Getaway (1-3 nights) | 1 |
| Short Break (4-6 nights) | 7 |
| Holiday (7 or more) | 2 |
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Getaway
- Sasan Gir Wildlife and Bird Watching Break (2 Nights)
Short Break
- Diu - Gir Break with Velavadar (5 Nights)
- Dwarka - Somnath Pilgrimage with Sasan Gir (4 Nights)
- Dwarka-Somnath-Diu-Gir Itinerary (6 Nights)
- Gujarat Wildlife and Bird Watching Break (5 Nights)
- Little Rann of Kutch - Sasan Gir Wildlife and Bird Watching Break (4 Nights)
- Sasan Gir - Diu Break (3 Nights)
- Sasan Gir - Diu Break with Dwarka (5 Nights)
Holiday
- Best of Gujarat with Kutch (8 Nights)
- Gujarat Bird Watching Itinerary (9 Nights)
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Sasan Gir has 6 Transport services that can be booked online. Click here for reviewing and booking them.
Airport Pickup or Drop
| Services | Rates Starting From |
| Pickup/Drop between Rajkot Airport and Sasan Gir | Rs. 4000 |
Day Sightseeing
| Services | Rates Starting From |
| Porbander to Sasan Gir Day Visit and back | Rs. 5457 |
| Somnath to Sasan Gir Day Visit and back | Rs. 4224 |
Point to Point Transport
| Services | Rates Starting From |
| Porbandar Pickup and Drop to Sasan Gir | Rs. 5457 |
Railway Station Pickup or Drop
| Services | Rates Starting From |
| Pickup/Drop between Rajkot Railway Station and Sasan Gir | Rs. 4000 |
| Pickup/Drop between Somnath Railway Station and Sasan Gir | Rs. 4224 |
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Sasan Gir
has
2
Add Ons approved and listed with Nivalink.
| Category | Count |
| Wildlife Excursion | 2 |
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Wildlife Excursion
| Services | Rates Starting From |
| Devaliya Safari Permit | Rs. 177 |
| Gir Safari Forest Permit | Rs. 943 |
5 Travel Ideas listed for Sasan Gir. Click here for reviewing them.
Destination Ideas
- Asiatic Lions In Gir
- Bird Watching In Sasan Gir
- Deccan Odyssey - Luxury Train Experience
Stay Ideas
- Lion Safari Camp Gir experience
- Vanvaso Resort
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