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About Sasan gir
Sasan-Gir or the Gir Forest National Park is located in the Indian state of Gujarat. Spread
across an area of 1412 square km, this sanctuary was established in 1965 to protect the
dwindling population of lions. Today, it is the only place where Asiatic Lions can be found, and
that makes it one of Asia’s most important protected areas.
The Gir National Park experiences a tropical monsoon climate with extreme hot and humid
conditions during the summer months of May to August. The sanctuary remains closed to
visitors during the summer months. Apart from being the only home of the reclusive Asiatic
Lions, it also has various other species of flora and fauna, which give it a rich bio-diversity.
It is estimated that this reserve in Gujarat has more than 38 species of mammals, approximately
300 species of birds and 2000 insect species. Of the mammals, the Asiatic Lion was counted at
411 a few years back.
Various efforts have been undertaken by the government and nature enthusiasts to preserve
the rare species of lion. One of these efforts has been setting up of the Lion breeding
programme. Under this program, breeding centres for the Asiatic lion have been set up in
various parts of the state to increase their population. The centre also studies the behaviour of
the Asiatic Lion and carries out advanced studies on this lion species.
Things to do in Sasan-Gir
The sightseeing attractions of Sasan-Gir include a vast range starting from Sasan-Gir National
Park, which is the most popular attraction in the place. This national park has been confirmed
as the safest place for breeding the endangered species of Gir lions. It is home to 400 species
of flora and 2375 species of fauna.
Another important attraction in the place is Kamleshwar Dam, which is situated in the centre of
Sasan-Gir National Park. This dam is built over Hiran River, which is one of the seven rivers
that drain in the area of Gir Sanctuary. Tourists can opt for Sasan-Gir holiday packages for a
wholesome wildlife experience.
The concerted efforts have reaped rich dividends with the population of Asiatic lions going up
from 15 in 1990 to over 400 presently. However, this has posed a new problem for the
authorities. Now, many believe that the Gir National Park is overpopulated and a part of the lion
population must be relocated to a new place.
A popular site, which was recommended for this initiative, is the Palpur-Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary.
This sanctuary, lying 65 away from the princely state of Junagadh, does not have well
designated tourist areas. To overcome this problem and to protect the ecology of the area,
interpretation zones have been set up to allow tourists to get close to nature while still protecting
the wildlife.
Travelling to Sasan-Gir
The rich flora and fauna of the region and
the opportunity of spotting one of the rarest
species of lions attracts a lot of tourists each
year to Sasan-Gir. Sasan-Gir does not have
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a train station. To reach Sasan-Gir, board a
train to the nearest station is Junagadh, at a
distance of 23 kms from Sasan-Gir. The
best time to visit the destination is between
December and March.
Accommodation options in Sasan-Gir
There are many hotel options in Sasan-Gir
for tourists. Travellers can choose from
lodges, camps and resorts within the
sanctuary to budget hotels located close to
the wildlife sanctuary.
Information
State:
Gujarat
Famous for/as: Jungle
Top attractions in Sasan gir recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers
1
Sasan-Gir National Park
Type:
National Park
Entry: Paid
Ranked: 1 Of 12
Ratings: 6.17/7 (10 Reviews)
Timings: Summer - 06:00 To 18:30 , Winter - 06:00 To 18:30
"One of the national park to see Asiatic lion in Indian state of Gujarat. At least you should have
visited nation park of Gir once in you life time. You can plan 3-4 days trip to see national park
along with richest jyotirling somnath, Diu (beach,..." - Rathod Pradip, , 2 weeks ago
2
Somnath Temple
Type:
Temple
Entry: Free
Ranked: 2 Of 12
Ratings: 6.43/7 (5 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 07:00 To 20:00 , Saturday - 07:00 To 20:00 , Sunday - 07:00 To
20:00 , Public Holidays - 07:00 To 20:00
"very good place shiv temple..a pilgrimage you must visit!it is situated at the seashore of the
arabian sea..its worth going there!very facinating place beautiful seight seeing." - Tanisha
Gaur, Lucknow, Jul 6, 2014
Kamleshwar Dam
Type:
Dam
Entry: Free
Ranked:
3
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Ranked: 3 Of 12
Ratings: 7.00/7 (1 Reviews)
"Cant miss the route of gir national park which goes through kamleshwar dam..... " - Sushen
Desai, Surat, Aug 21, 2013
4
Girnar Mountain
Type:
Mountain
Entry: Free
Ranked: 4 Of 12
Ratings: 5.50/7 (1 Reviews)
"Hard to go on mountain as it has 10000 steps to climb...but good place..." - Sanket , Mumbai,
Jan 22, 2014
Durbar Hall Museum
Type:
Museum
Entry: Paid
Ranked: 5 Of 12
Ratings: 6.00/7 (1 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 09:00 To 18:00 , Saturday - 09:00 To 18:00 , Sunday - 09:00 To
18:00 , Public Holidays - 09:00 To 18:00
"Good museum....must visit...It took almost 2-3 hrs to watch everything in Museum..." - Sanket
, Mumbai, Jan 22, 2014
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Uperkot Fort
Type:
Fort
Entry: Free
Ranked: 6 Of 12
Ratings: 5.00/7 (1 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 06:30 To 18:30 , Saturday - 06:30 To 18:30 , Sunday - 06:30 To
18:30 , Public Holidays - 06:30 To 18:30
"one of the Nice fort i have ever visited....some spots are too good on Fort..." - Sanket ,
Mumbai, Jan 22, 2014
7
Junagadh Zoo
Type:
Zoo
Entry: Paid
Ranked: 7 Of 12
Ratings: 6.00/7 (1 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 09:00 To 18:00 , Saturday - 09:00 To 18:00 , Sunday - 09:00 To
18:00 , Public Holidays - 09:00 To 18:00
"Wow.....awsome......... This were words of my family after visiting the Junagadh Zoo... Differnt
types of birds we can see in zoo... great experince... " - Sanket , Mumbai, Jan 22, 2014
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Nalsarovar Lake
Type:
Lake
Entry: Free
Ranked: 8 Of 12
Ratings: 5.00/7 (1 Reviews)
"We went there and it was a problem of seeing a lion and peacock very near distance as in
rainy season it is impossible to find lions ... But as soon as we were leaving forest we saw a
giant lion with Small cub. Amazing time spent in forest and in..." - Rohit Solanki, , 1 week ago
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Mahabat Maqbara
Type:
Mosque
Entry: Free
Ranked: 9 Of 12
10 Durga
Mandir
Type:
Temple
Entry: Free
Ranked: 10 Of 12
Timings: Monday - Friday - 06:00 To 20:00 , Saturday - 06:00 To 20:00 , Sunday - 06:00 To
20:00 , Public Holidays - 06:00 To 20:00
Popular hotels in Sasan gir recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers
1
Gir Jungle Lodge
Price:
Ranked:
Ratings:
Address:
Rs. 4,500 - 6,000
1 Of 24
5.69/7 (69 Reviews)
Sasan Junagadh Road
Sasan Gir
Phone:
2877-285600
Website:
Www.girjungle.com
Preferred by: Group, Family | Mumbai, Ahmedabad Travellers
"We stayed in this property for 1 night on 19/10/2014. The location of this
property is just 2 km from Sinh Sadan . Sinh Sadan is the meeting point for Gir
Jungle Safari. The rooms are very good and well maintained. The hotel rates
are..." - Rupak Dum, Kolkata, 2 days ago
Read 69 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com
2
Lion Safari Camp
Price:
Ranked:
Ratings:
Address:
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Rs. Upto 6,000
2 Of 24
5.54/7 (41 Reviews)
Address:
Near Hiraneshwar Check Dam
Sasan Gir
Taluka - Talala
Phone:
02877-285920
Website:
Www.campsofindia.com
Preferred by: Couple, Family | Mangalore, Mumbai Travellers
"The location of the hotel was convenient to locate. The staff behaviour was
good and they were professional. The room allotted to me was comfortable and
well maintained. The food was very hygienic and tasty. They provide preferable
food and the..." - Rahul Shah, Ahmedabad, 3 weeks ago
Read 41 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com
3
Club Mahindra Gir
Price:
Ranked:
Ratings:
Address:
Rs. Upto 5,800
3 Of 24
5.7/7 (41 Reviews)
Sasan Gir – Bhalchel
Haripur Road, Village Haripur
(Gir)Tal. Talala
Phone:
2877-281300
Website:
Www.clubmahindra.com
Preferred by: Group, Family | Ahmedabad, Mumbai Travellers
"****do not ever visit place between 16 june to 15 october as that time the main
jungle safari is closed which is the main attraction. for any updates on date you
can check website http://www.girnationalpark.co.in/girjunglesafari.html*******..." Gopal Khandelia, Chandigarh, 1 month ago
Read 41 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com
4
The Fern Gir Forest Resort
Price:
Ranked:
Ratings:
Address:
Rs. 6,400 - 16,000
4 Of 24
5.69/7 (19 Reviews)
Sasan Gir
Dist. Junagadh
Phone:
22-42637777
Website:
Www.ferngirforestresort.com
Preferred by: Couple | Ahmedabad, Pune Travellers
"Resort is amazing, no other word to describe it. Superb pool and there is a spa
next to it so we can relax in the spa also. bed is also good and so are tv and
cable connection. staff is good, the food served is excellent they also have a
top..." - Vinit Bhatt, Surat, 2 weeks ago
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Read 19 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com
5
Sinh Sadan Sasan Gir
Price:
Ranked:
Ratings:
Address:
Rs. 500 - 1,500
5 Of 24
5.17/7 (21 Reviews)
Sasan Gir
Dist. Junagadh
Phone:
2877-285508
Preferred by: Couple, Group | Ahmedabad, Mumbai Travellers
"I stayed there for two nights with my family and office colleagues for primarily
the safari at the National Park known for its Asiatic Lions. The property is old
and rooms built in the style of cottages joined together were spacious, around
a..." - Saugata Chakraborty, Mumbai, 2 months ago
Read 21 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com
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Sukhsagar Gir Resort
Price:
Rs. 4,000 - 6,000
Ranked: 6 Of 24
Ratings: 5.33/7 (15 Reviews)
Address: Bhal-Chhel
Sasan Gir
Phone: 2877-285633
Website: Www.sukhsagargirresort.com
"Its one of the most famous resort at sasan, its on the jungle border at village
bhalchel near sasan gir and near dhevaliya park where lions and other animals
can bbe viewed , it has very good tent cottage for a different experience ,the
cottage..." - Bhavy Gandhi, , Jul 5, 2014
Read 15 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com
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Maneland Jungle Lodge
Price:
Ranked:
Ratings:
Address:
Rs. 4,200 - 9,600
7 Of 24
5.43/7 (17 Reviews)
Gir Lion Sanctuary And National Park
Sasan, Junagadh Dist.
Phone:
02877-285555
Website:
Www.maneland.com
Preferred by: Group | Mumbai Travellers
"purpose - holiday Amenities - as same as seen picture Services - very good
services by staf and very good welcome by staff Advice to traveller - yes of
course i suggest to all my friend to visit differently - definitely i will visit again..." -
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Deepak Lakkad, Jamnagar, 2 months ago
Read 17 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com
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The Gateway Hotel Gir Forest
Price:
Rs. 7,500 - 12,500
Ranked: 8 Of 24
Ratings: 5.98/7 (14 Reviews)
Address: Junagadh
Phone: 2877-285551
Website: Http://Www.thegatewayhotels.com
"I went there with my family in July 2013 and stayed for 2 days in this resort. I
feel relaxed in this resort. Resort location was fine. It was a new constructed
properly and it was going on construction. Room was fine. Food was fine. Billing
was..." - Satish.bajpai , Goa, 2 weeks ago
Read 14 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com
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Amidhara Resort
Price:
Ranked:
Ratings:
Address:
Rs. 3,300 - 6,000
9 Of 24
5.33/7 (11 Reviews)
Sasan - Gir
Taluka: Talala
Junaghad Dist.
Phone:
02877-285950
Website:
Www.amidhararesort.com
Preferred by: Group | Ahmedabad Travellers
"Resort service was average. Pick up and drop facility was not arranged. Sasan
Gir as a destination is fine for outing. Location was excellent. Appearance was
okay. Room was not good. It was congested and unfurnished. Food was
excellent taste and..." - Palak , Ahmedabad, May 28, 2014
Read 11 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com
10 Saavaj
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Resort
Price:
Rs. 3,500 - 5,500
Ranked: 10 Of 24
Ratings: 5.84/7 (12 Reviews)
Address: Chitrod
Sasan-Talala Highway
Sasan Gir
Phone: 2877-285566
Website: Www.saavajresort.in
"Saavaj resort was very good hotel to stay. The front desk staff was ver cooperative. The food quality was excellent. We were lucky to see lion at teh
safari.The Front desk also organised our trip to Somnath, Dawarka,
Porbander.We didnot have any..." - K m manglani , Lucknow, 3 months ago
Read 12 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com
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Best way to travel from Ahmedabad to Sasan gir
Sasan Gir is located at a distance of 342 km from Ahmedabad. Popularly referred to as the Gir
Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, Sasan Gir is well connected to Ahmedabad by
road and rail. However, the best way to reach Sasan Gir from Ahmedabad is by road, which
takes around 6 hours 40 minutes. The places covered during the journey from Ahmedabad to
Sasan Gir are Ahmedabad - 185 km -> Raniyala - 15 km -> Dhasa - 48 km -> Jesingpara - 8
km -> Gavadka - 58 km -> Visavadar - 29 km -> Sasan Gir. Various fuelling stations are also
available at regular intervals including Reliance Pump and IndianOil Petrol Pump.
Transport options from Ahmedabad to Sasan gir
Ahmedabad to Sasan gir By Car: Hire a cab or rent a car to drive down to Sasan Gir which
takes around 6 hours 40 minutes. Approximate cost of cab per kilometre ranges between INR 8
and 24, depending upon the type of car. Travelling by a cab or car is ideal for families with
senior citizens and kids or while in a group.
Read more Travel options on HolidayIQ.com
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(304Km)
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(351Km)
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(313Km)
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(249Km)
Rajkot To Sasan Gir
(132Km)
Pune To Sasan Gir
(464Km)
Kolkata To Sasan Gir
(1856Km)
Delhi To Sasan Gir
(1080Km)
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