Must Know Facts on Gir Forest in Gujarat for Tourists

The tourists traveling to Gujarat travel for various reasons and one of the major motivators is Wildlife. Gujarat Tours customised by Swan Tours ensures 2-3 days in Gir National Park.

The Gir National Park and wildlife Sanctuary is the remaining protected habitat of the Asiatic lion. According to the 2010 census, there are over 411 lions in the Gir wildlife reserve and its environs.

The 1413 sq km Gir wildlife reserve is a tapestry of deciduous forests, evergreen flora, scrublands, grasslands and water bodies. The star attraction of the Gir National Park and wildlife Sanctuary is the Asiatic lion, which is endemic to this region. During pleasant drives in the hill tracts of Gir, tourists can also hope to see leopard, sambar, spotted deer, wild boar, blue hull, Indian gazelle and the chowsingha, the world's only four-horned antelope.

The Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary has a thriving population of the leopard. With a high density of both lion and leopard, Gir is one of the few wildlife reserves in India where visitors are extremely likely to see a big cal over a three or four day slay.

VISITORS' GUIDE:

Transport Hubs (Approximate distances):

Vernal/Somnath Railway Station 40km

Rajkot Airport 164km

Accommodations:

Saran has a good choice of hotels, resorts and wildlife camps.

When to visit:

The Gir Wildlife Sanctuary is open for visitors from mid-October to mid-June.

The yellow –footed green pigeon frequents fruiting tree in Gujarat. It is often seen in the Gir forest, which is remarkably rich in birdlife.

For more information on travel to Gujarat, contact Swan Tours , one of the leading Travel agents in India.