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Gir National Park is closed in August
Gir National Park closes mid-June to mid-October for the monsoon. Safari permits must be booked online via gujaratforest.org 60 days in advance — peak season (Nov–Mar) sells out weeks ahead.
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.
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Part of a longer route
Gir National Park sits on a curated circuit — most people visit it as one stop of several.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Gir National Park, by time of day.
Morning
- Morning Asiatic Lion jeep safari — only wild lions outside Africa3h · moderate
- Kamleshwar Dam birdwatching — 300+ species in wetland1h 30m · easy
Afternoon
- Gir Interpretation Zone — lion conservation exhibit1h · easy
- Devaliya Park mini safari — guaranteed lion sightings1h 30m · easy
- Sasan Gir village walk & Maldhari pastoral community1h · easy
Evening
- Evening jeep safari — golden light, lion prides at water holes2h 30m · moderate
About 10h 30m of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
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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
In Aug, expect stays around 30% cheaper than the base rate.
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
Gir National Park questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Gir National Park?
The best months are December, June, November. December – March August scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Gir National Park?
Most people spend 2 days in Gir National Park. There are around 6 main things to do, totalling roughly 11 hours of activity.
How do you get to Gir National Park?
The nearest railway station is Veraval (45 km) and the nearest airport is Rajkot Airport (160 km). The cheapest common route is Junagadh → Sasan Gir by bus, about ₹80 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Gir National Park cost?
Stays start around ₹700 per night, with food about ₹400 per person per day and entry at ₹1,000.
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