When to visit›Gujarat›Gir National Park›September
Closed in September.
Gir National Park is generally best visited in December – March.
Gir National Park is closed in September
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.
Warm days around 29°C, nights near 23°C, frequent rain.
The things most people actually do here, by time of day.
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
About 10h 30m of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
Budget
₹5,090 for two
Mid-range
₹6,140 for two
Luxury
₹8,800 for two
September multiplier already applied (0.70× on stays). Covers stay, food, local transport and entry for two people sharing one room. Excludes travel to Gir National Park. Engine fares: IRCTC tables + median market rates.
Usually the biggest line in the budget — and the one the estimate above leaves out.
Ahmedabad → Veraval
train · 8h
₹350
1 way / person
Junagadh → Sasan Gir
bus · 1.5h
₹80
1 way / person
Cheapest listed route is Junagadh → Sasan Gir by bus. Return for two works out to about ₹320 — so a whole trip lands near ₹5,410 for two, travel included.
Fares are typical one-way estimates per person from Gir National Park's common gateways, not live prices — book early and expect festival months to run higher.
Worth knowing for when you do go — several of these are unavailable in September.
Within reach: Sasan Gir Safari Zone · Somnath Temple (45km) · Diu Island (60km) · Kamleshwar Dam · Sinh Sadan Museum.
Not the ideal month. Sep: Peak monsoon — heavy rain, swollen rivers, and access that cannot be relied on.
A typical 2-day trip for two costs from ₹5,090 (budget) to ₹8,800 (luxury), excluding travel to Gir National Park. Seasonally adjusted for September.
The best months are January, December, February.
Asiatic Lion jeep safari (morning/evening). Crocodile spotting. Leopard & spotted deer sightings. Kamleshwar Dam birdwatching. Gir Interpretation Zone. Devaliya Park mini safari. Veraval is the nearest railhead, 45 km away.
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.
Most people visit Gir National Park as one stop of several.
Gir National Park in September, priced for your group, dawn-starts built in — about 40 seconds.