Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Sasan Gir, is a forest, national park, and wildlife sanctuary near Talala Gir in Gujarat, India. It is located 43 km (27 mi) north-east of Somnath, 65 km (40 mi) south-east of Junagadh and 60 km (37 mi) south-west of Amreli.

The Gir Forests- the largest compact tract of dry deciduous forests in the semi-arid western part of India is the last abode of the big and regal predator, Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica), an endangered animal species.

Gir National Park, national park in Gujarat state, west-central India, located about 37 miles (60 km) south-southwest of Junagadh in a hilly region of dry scrubland. It has an area of about 500 square miles (1,295 square km).

Gir National Park, the only dwelling place of endangered Asiatic lion other than Africa, was established on 18th September 1965 and is spread on 1413 square Kilometres of land in Saurastra region of Gujarat situated on extreme west of India.

Gir National Park is located near the coast of the far west-central part of India in the state of Gujarat. The national park area covers an area of 545 square miles (1,412 sq km). It is sometimes referred to as Sasan Gir. The national park serves as a wildlife sanctuary focused on protecting the Asiatic lion population which has been increasing ...

Jul 10, 2021 · Gir National Park is located in the state of Gujarat in west-central India. Here, 545 square miles (1,412 square kilometers) of hilly, dry scrubland serves as a wildlife sanctuary for the Asiatic lion (the only place in the world where these creatures still exist).

Located in the western state of Gujarat, India, there is the magnificent Sasan Gir National Park, also known as Gir Forest National Park. Known as the last habitat of the Asiatic lion, this sanctuary covers 1,400 square kilometers of diverse terrain, including dry …

Declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1965, Gir stretches over 1,412 square kilometers of dry deciduous forest, open scrublands, and rugged hills. At a time when the Asiatic lion population had plummeted to a mere 20 individuals in 1913, Gir became their last refuge.

Gir Jungle Safari is the forest department organized open Jeep Safari ride of approximately 3 hours inside the dense forest of Gir National Park. One may get chance to see Asiatic Lion, leopards, and many other wild animals, birds & rich flora and fauna of Gir forest.

Gir Forest National Park, also known as Sasan Gir, is one of India’s most prominent wildlife sanctuaries. Located in the state of Gujarat, it is famous for being the last natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo persica).