Gir National Park

Gir National Park-Jungle Safari

The Gir National Park, which is home to over 520 Asiatic lions, will remain shut for tourists, both domestic and foreigners, from June 16 to October 15, an official said Saturday.

The Gir National Park is closed during this period every year as it is the breeding season for many animals, including the big cats, said Rajiv Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary of Environment and Forest Department of Gujarat government.

The Gir sanctuary, located at Sasan in Junagadh district, is the only home for the Asiatic lions and attracts a large number of tourists from India and abroad.

Besides, the forest department also undertakes maintenance work of the Gir national park in September as peak tourist season starts from November and continues till March-end, the official said.

Also dubbed as Sasan Gir, Gir National Park is the much-admired wildlife refuge among the wildlife enthusiasts, nature lovers, and youth. It was created in 1965 with an area of over 1400 square kilometers. Perched in the Junagadh district of Gujarat, the park has obtained remarkable environmentalism gifted by Mother Nature with the different genus of flora and fauna. Apart from lions, it has a great population of leopards. Its lions were acknowledged as protected by the Nawab of Junagadh during the 20th century. There are more than 40 species of mammals, 280 sorts of birds and over 2000 sorts of insects.

The prime herbivores found in Gir National Park are Sambar, Wildboar, Hare, Four-horned Antelope, Bluebell and Blackbucks, while Sloth bears, Jungle cats, Hyenas, Leopards, jackals, Asiatic lions, Indian palm civets, and Indian cobras are some of the famous carnivores. Lucky ones get to scout desert cats as they rarely found in the park.

The Gir National Park has an array of bird species and superb water bodies. Among the most famous birds that one can encounter during their tour are Black Headed Cuckoo-shrike, Black Vultures, Pied Woodpeckers, Flamingo, Painted Sandgrouse, Painted Storks, Shaheen Falcons, Crested Serpent Eagles, and Fish owls.

Where to Stay – Gir National Park

Nature's sprout is one of the best wildlife Resort in Gir National Park for tourism. This wildlife Resort is the best pioneers of wildlife safaris in national parks in India. Nature Sprout’s is the most economical option and is where most Indian tourists stay. The rooms are relatively inexpensive and the garden setting appealing.

In India, Nature’s Sprout Resort is engaged in the Managing and Marketing of resorts at all prime tourist destinations. The Natures Sprout’s headquartered at Nagpur and their own luxurious resort in Gir National Park at the popular wildlife destinations of Central India.

With their deep knowledge of wildlife, Nature’s Sprout Resort offers for tourism Gir accommodation & an in-depth collection of exciting wildlife tours, which are not available elsewhere. The services of Nature’s Sprout for tourism are managed by wildlife, bird-watching and fishing experts, we have been conducting tours from the last 10 years.

Nature’s Sprout reveals unknown secrets and unexplored heavens in this pleasant and enticing land, along with some more common and popular sights. Such places are added to their creative and unique itineraries.