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Gir National Park

Last Refuge of the Asiatic Lion

2 daysIdeal stay₹700From / night4.5 ★9k reviewsDecember – MarchBest windowVeravalNearest rail · 45 km

The only place in the world outside Africa where you can see lions in the wild. Gir Forest shelters 600+ Asiatic lions along with leopards, hyenas, and over 300 bird species. Safari jeep drives offer close encounters.

Pairs well with

Somnath· 1h away

Junagadh & Girnar· 1h away

When to go

Month-by-month fit

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GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Jul: 9

Honest take for Jul: Gir National Park closes mid-June to mid-October for the monsoon. Safari permits must be booked online via gujaratforest (low crowds.)

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On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Veraval 45km · Rajkot Airport 160km

Nearest transport

Veraval45 km

Rajkot Airport160 km

Stay options

budget₹700/night

mid₹2,200/night

luxury₹6,000/night

Best time to visit

December – March

How to get here

Ahmedabad → Veraval

train · 8h

₹350

approx.

Junagadh → Sasan Gir

bus · 1.5h

₹80

approx.

Nearby attractions

Sasan Gir Safari ZoneSomnath Temple (45km)Diu Island (60km)Kamleshwar DamSinh Sadan Museum