About Gir National Park

Gir National Park is a world famous wildlife sanctuary that is located in the Sasan Gir, Saurashtra Region, Gujarat. This is dry decedious forest where flourishing 2500 spieces of animals and insects. It is belived that Gir Forest covers one third part of the Gujarat and it touchs with 11 districts such as Rajkot, Dwarka, Palitana, even most famous somnath temple is also part of the Gir Forest. It is home town of Asiatic lion that is revaluation from panther leo leo as per 2017's report that was published by the Gujarat forest department. This forest is spread on the land of 1410 km2 which is known dense forest and start from Somnath and touch to the Junagarh and Gujarat government determined the 259 km2 area as a National Park which is belived lion reserved area and 1,60,000 animals are flourishing here in which 600 lions with cubs and other carnivorous and harbivorous animals.

Gir Jungle Safari

Gir Jungle Safari is 3hrs main jeep safari in the Gir Jungle which is started by the Gujarat Forest Department and after that managed by the Gujarat State Lion Conservation Society which comes under the Gujarat Forest Department. This safari area covers 259 km2 area in which exist 13 routes where jeep safari run and provides best sightseeing such as Asiatic lions, Bengal leopards, golden jackel, chital, sambar, deer, black buck, four horned ante-lope, Indian pangolin, sehi (Porcupine), rudy mangoose and etc.

Gir Devalia Safari

Gir Devalia Safari is most wonderful safari in the Gir National Par that provide you 99% chance to see the lots of animals and Asiatic lion also. This is 1hr jeep safari that is conducted by the 6 seater jeep and 4 seater jeep. Devalia Safari Park is an artifically created area which is spread in 2 km2 area but you will not be disappointed if you visit in this zone. Even this is favourate place for the students because they have an opportunity to see the wild animals live such as Asiatic lions, Bengal leopards, golden jackel, chital, sambar, deer, black buck, four horned ante-lope, Indian pangolin, sehi (Porcupine), rudy mangoose and etc. You must visit in Devalia Safari Park.

Gir Kankai Safari

Normally Kankai is temple that is located in the middle of wildlife sanctuary which is spread in 1410 km2 area which is near to the main Lion Reserve Area or main Jungle Safari area but all the safaris have different routes and different kinds of vehicle and different type of safari duration. This safari is done by car only and take 5hr duration to explore the Kankai route becuase it is 60 km (approx) and the forest path is not well so it take very more time to explore area. In this safari visitors have a chance to explore the gigantic area of Gir forest and see lots of wild animals.

Safari Timings

Gir Jungle Safari Time
Winter 16 Oct. to 28 Feb.
Morning 06:30 am - 09:30 am
09:30 am - 12:30 am
Evening 03:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Summer 01 Mar. to 15 June.
Morning 06:00 am - 09:00 am
08:30 am - 11:30 am
Evening 04:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Devalia Safari Timings
Days Morning Evening
Monday - Sunday 07:00 - 07:55 03:00 - 03:55
Monday - Sunday 08:00 - 08:55 04:00 - 04:55
Monday - Sunday 09:00 - 09:55 05:00 - 05:55
Monday - Sunday 10:00 - 10:55
Devalia Safari Park Closed on every Wednessday
Kankai Safari Timings
Months Morning Evening
16 Oct. to 15 June. 06:00 - 11:00 01:00 - 05:00

Gir Forest Online Booking Process

First you must need to explore entire website what relates to the Gir Forest and read all the details very carefully. There are multiple terms and conditions beacuse of visitors safaty. First every visitors need to book Gir Jungle Safari permit that is entry registration of Gir Forest. It is also known as Gir Safari ticket which is issued by the Gujarat State Lion Conservation Society (GSLCS). After that every visitors need to book jeep, guide and driver individually that we operate this on very large scale.

  • Choose exact safari date and safari time which comfortable for your time table.
  • Fill all the details very carefully that is mentioned on your government approved id card.
  • I'd Proof : Aadhar Card | Voter id | Driving License | OCI Card | Passport.
  • Please carry id proof that you will mention during safari booking time. It will be checked on the safari's entry gate.

Distance from Gir

Ahemdabad
410km
Rajkot
150km
Somnath
45km
Diu
90Km
Junagarh
70km
Porbandar
192km
Dwarka
250km
Vadodara
560km

Transportation

Gir Naional Park is linked with 3 types of transportation.

By Road

Gir Naional Park is connected with well developed road that provide boost to the Sasan Gir.

By Air

Gir Forest is linked with 3 Air ports like Diu, Rajkot and Ahemdabad

By Rail

Sasan Gir has 3 huge railway station (Veraval station, Diu station and Junagarh station) that helps to the visitors to visit for Gir Jungle Safari.

Gir Safari Cancellation

Days Refund %
Before 10 Days 75% Refund
Before 5 Days 50% Refund
Before 2 Days 25% Refund
Less Than 2 Days No Refund
Note : Safari date will not be counted.