The only home of the endangered mighty Asiatic Lion, Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most popular attractions of Gujarat. In 1965, Gir forest was titled as wildlife sanctuary, and in 1975, it was declared as a National Park. Spread in a huge area of 1412 square km, the national park houses around 38 species of mammals, 300 avifauna species, 37 species of reptiles and over 2000 insect species.
How to reach Gir National Park
By Air
The nearest airport to the protected forests is Keshod Airport at a distance of 38 km
By Rail
Sasan railway junction is the closes railway station to the famous Gir forests just a few meters away.
By Road
Gir forests can be reached easily by roads through buses, cars or taxis from Diu (110 Km), Junagadh (55 Km), Rajkot (160 Km), Veraval (40 Km) and Ahmedabad (408 Km).
