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Sasan Gir • Gujarat, India

Meet the last wild lions of Asia.

Wildlife Safari Tourism is a private travel assistance company. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Gujarat Forest Department. Official Gir e-permits are issued through the Gujarat Forest Department.

Official Government Permit Portal: https://girlion.gujarat.gov.in/

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🦁 Home of ~674 Asiatic lions

Gir Safari Travel Assistance

Two safaris, one simple form.

We'll send booking & permit details here β€” double-check it.
Confirmation and traveller receipt go to this email.

πŸ”’ Takes 2 minutes. You'll pick date, slot & travellers next.

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Safari durationApprox. 3 hours per ride
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Per gypsyUp to 6 adults + 1 child
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Open season16 Oct – 15 Jun
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Report atSinh Sadan, Sasan Gir
Choose your trail

Two ways into Gir

Both are open-gypsy jeep safaris with a trained driver and forest guide. Your gypsy, timing and price depend on the trail you pick.

Asiatic lion walking a forest track on the Gir Jungle SafariCore zone

Gir Jungle Safari

The classic Gir experience β€” a 3-hour open-gypsy trail through teak and dhak forest inside the core zone, tracking free-ranging Asiatic lions, leopards, sambar, chital and hundreds of birds along thirteen designated routes.

  • Best chance of a wild, unfenced lion sighting
  • Morning & afternoon slots, season-wise timings
  • 4, 6 & 8-seater gypsies
Plan Gir Jungle Safari β†’
Asiatic lion resting in the Gir Devaliya interpretation zoneInterpretation zone

Devalia Safari

The Gir Devaliya (Interpretation Zone) β€” a fenced natural sanctuary a short drive from Sasan, where lions, leopards, nilgai and deer roam free-range terrain. Shorter route, very high sighting certainty; perfect with family and children.

  • Very high wildlife sighting rate
  • Shorter, family-friendly bus/gypsy route
  • Ideal if you have limited time
Plan Devalia Safari β†’
A pride of Asiatic lions resting in Sasan Gir National Park
Sasan Gir National Park
About the forest

The only wild home of the Asiatic Lion

Spread across roughly 1,412 sq km of dry deciduous forest, scrub and grassland in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, Gir National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary is the last place on Earth where the majestic Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica) survives in the wild. Declared a sanctuary in 1965, decades of dedicated conservation have grown the population to around 674 lions at the last census.

Beyond its lions, Gir is a complete ecosystem β€” leopards, striped hyena, jackal, marsh crocodile, chital, sambar, nilgai and more than 300 species of birds share these teak-clad hills, seasonal rivers and rocky ravines. The Kamleshwar reservoir, fed by the region's rivers, is the lifeline that sustains this rich web of life through Gujarat's long dry season.

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Good to know

Gir National Park at a glance

πŸ“Location

Junagadh, Gir Somnath & Amreli districts, Saurashtra, Gujarat β€” around 65 km from Junagadh.

πŸ“Area

β‰ˆ 1,412 sq km of protected forest, the core national park within a larger sanctuary.

🦁Lions

β‰ˆ 674 Asiatic lions β€” the world's only wild population, found nowhere else on the planet.

🌑️Climate

Hot summers (up to ~43Β°C), pleasant winters (down to ~10Β°C). Nov–Feb is most comfortable.

πŸ—“οΈEstablished

Wildlife Sanctuary in 1965; the surrounding reserves protect the lion's entire range.

🚫Monsoon closure

The park closes roughly 16 June – 15 October each year for the breeding season.

Transparent, per-gypsy

Gir Safari tariff

Prices are per gypsy (not per head) and depend on the safari, gypsy size, nationality and whether it's a weekday or weekend. You pay only the advance online to lock your slot; the balance is paid at the park.

Gir Jungle Safari β€” Jeep tariff

Gypsy Indian (β‚Ή total) Foreigner (β‚Ή total)
WeekdayWeekendWeekdayWeekend
4 Seater Gypsy β‚Ή 5,700adv β‚Ή 2,800 β‚Ή 5,900adv β‚Ή 3,000 β‚Ή 12,460adv β‚Ή 9,560 β‚Ή 14,600adv β‚Ή 11,700
6 Seater Gypsy β‚Ή 6,700adv β‚Ή 2,800 β‚Ή 6,900adv β‚Ή 3,000 β‚Ή 13,460adv β‚Ή 9,560 β‚Ή 15,600adv β‚Ή 11,700
8 Seater Gypsy β‚Ή 7,700adv β‚Ή 2,800 β‚Ή 7,900adv β‚Ή 3,000 β‚Ή 14,460adv β‚Ή 9,560 β‚Ή 16,600adv β‚Ή 11,700

Devalia Safari β€” Jeep tariff

Gypsy Indian (β‚Ή total) Foreigner (β‚Ή total)
WeekdayWeekendWeekdayWeekend
4 Seater Gypsy β‚Ή 5,200adv β‚Ή 2,800 β‚Ή 5,400adv β‚Ή 3,000 β‚Ή 11,960adv β‚Ή 9,560 β‚Ή 14,100adv β‚Ή 11,700
6 Seater Gypsy β‚Ή 5,700adv β‚Ή 2,800 β‚Ή 5,900adv β‚Ή 3,000 β‚Ή 12,460adv β‚Ή 9,560 β‚Ή 14,600adv β‚Ή 11,700
8 Seater Gypsy β‚Ή 6,200adv β‚Ή 2,800 β‚Ή 6,400adv β‚Ή 3,000 β‚Ή 12,960adv β‚Ή 9,560 β‚Ή 15,100adv β‚Ή 11,700

β€œTotal” is the full per-gypsy cost (advance + at-park). The small β€œadv” figure is what you pay online now; the rest is paid at the park. A camera fee and any government levies, where applicable, are payable directly at the gate. Weekend rates apply on Saturdays, Sundays and notified holidays.

Simple & safe

planing in four steps

01Your details

Tell us who's booking and how to reach you. We save your enquiry from the very first step.

02Date & gypsy

Pick an available date and slot, choose your gypsy and party size, and see the exact price instantly.

03Traveller info

Add each traveller's name and photo-ID exactly as on the card β€” required by the forest department.

04Pay & confirm

Pay the advance online for instant confirmation; the balance is settled at the park on safari day.

Open gypsy jeep on a forest safari track
Open-gypsy jeep safari
Step-by-step

How the planing works

  1. Select a convenient date from the live availability calendar.
  2. Choose your trail β€” Gir Jungle Safari or Devalia Safari.
  3. Enter the number of adults and children (ages 3–12 count as children).
  4. Pick an open time slot for that date.
  5. Provide the lead traveller's name, email and phone number.
  6. Add every traveller's name, gender, age and photo-ID number.
  7. Review your booking summary and per-gypsy price.
  8. Pay the advance to lock your permit slot β€” done!

Reporting point: Sinh Sadan Reception Centre, SH 26, Sasan Gir. Reach at least 30 minutes before your slot and carry the same original photo IDs used at booking.

Who you'll meet

Wildlife of Gir

Gir is far more than its lions β€” it is one of India's richest dry-forest ecosystems, home to a remarkable cast of predators, herbivores, reptiles and birds.

🦁Asiatic LionThe star of Gir β€” a distinctive belly fold and shorter mane set it apart from its African cousin.
πŸ†Indian LeopardElusive and often seen resting in the canopy or crossing tracks at dawn and dusk.
🦌Chital & SambarVast herds of spotted and sambar deer β€” the lions' primary prey base.
🐊Marsh CrocodileBasking along the Kamleshwar reservoir and Gir's seasonal rivers.
πŸ¦…300+ BirdsFrom crested serpent eagles and paradise flycatchers to the Indian pitta and vultures.
πŸ—Nilgai & Wild BoarRegularly seen browsing and crossing the forest tracks on a morning drive.
πŸ¦‰Striped Hyena & JackalGir's clean-up crew β€” shy, mostly crepuscular, and a treat to spot.
🦚Indian PeafowlThe forest's constant soundtrack, dazzling in the early light.
Around Sasan Gir

Attractions & viewpoints

Make a trip of it β€” these spots in and around Gir pair beautifully with your safari.

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Devaliya Interpretation Zone

A fenced sanctuary with near-guaranteed sightings of lions, leopards and deer β€” ideal for families and short on time.

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Crocodile Breeding Farm

A conservation centre near Sasan where mugger crocodiles are bred and released into Kamleshwar and nearby waters.

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Kamleshwar Dam

The "lifeline of Gir" β€” a reservoir that draws crocodiles, waterbirds and wildlife to its banks, especially at dusk.

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Tulsishyam Temple & Hot Springs

An ancient Krishna shrine set among the hills, with natural hot springs and a famed zero-gravity road nearby.

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Zamzir / Kamleshwar Waterfall

Seasonal waterfalls that come alive after the rains β€” a scenic detour framed by the Gir hills.

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Kankai Mata Temple

A revered temple set deep inside the forest, reachable through the sanctuary β€” serene and atmospheric.

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Sinh Sadan Reception

The forest department's guest house and safari reporting point β€” the gateway to every Gir Jungle Trail ride.

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Somnath Temple (β‰ˆ45 km)

One of the twelve Jyotirlingas on the Arabian Sea coast β€” an easy, worthwhile add-on to a Gir trip.

Getting there

How to reach Sasan Gir

Gir is well connected by road and rail. Sasan Gir has its own small railway station, and the region is an easy drive from Gujarat's major cities.

✈️By air

Nearest airports: Rajkot (~160 km), Diu (~110 km) and Keshod (~90 km). Ahmedabad is the main hub with wide connectivity.

πŸš†By train

Sasan Gir railway station is on the metre/broad-gauge line; Junagadh and Veraval are the closest major railheads.

πŸš—By road

Smooth state highways connect Sasan to Junagadh, Veraval, Somnath and beyond. Taxis and buses run regularly.

FromApprox. distanceRoad time
Junagadh~65 km~1.5 hrs
Veraval / Somnath~45 km~1 hr
Diu~110 km~2.5 hrs
Rajkot~160 km~3.5 hrs
Ahmedabad~340 km~6.5 hrs
Mumbai~840 kmOvernight
When to visit

Best time for a Gir safari

The park is open from mid-October to mid-June. Each season offers a different experience β€” here's what to expect.

Nov – FebBest overall

Cool, pleasant days and comfortable safaris. Lush after the rains, with excellent bird activity and frequent sightings.

Mar – mid-JunBest sightings

Hot and dry β€” but as water thins out, lions and wildlife gather near waterholes, giving the highest sighting chances.

16 Jun – 15 OctClosed

The core park closes for the monsoon breeding season. Devaliya may operate on a limited basis; check before planning.

Traveller stories

What our guests say

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Booking was effortless and we got our confirmation instantly. Spotted a lioness with two cubs on the morning drive β€” unforgettable.
β€” Ananya & family, Pune
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Loved that I paid only the advance online. The team helped me pick the right slot on WhatsApp. Devalia was perfect with our kids.
β€” Rahul M., Ahmedabad
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Transparent pricing, no hidden surprises. Two lions crossed right in front of our gypsy. Worth every minute of the drive.
β€” The Kapoors, Delhi
Before you go

Important notes for your safari

  • Each safari runs about 3 hours in an open gypsy along one of thirteen designated routes, allotted at the gate.
  • Maximum 6 adults (13+) and 1 child (3–12) per gypsy; infants below 3 usually travel free.
  • Carry the same original photo ID used at booking for every traveller β€” it is checked at the gate.
  • Routes and timings can change with weather or forest-department decisions; the department's word is final.
  • On-spot permits are not sold β€” 100% of Gir Jungle Trail permits are issued online, subject to availability.
  • Firearms, pets, loud music and alcohol are strictly prohibited inside the forest.
  • Wear neutral colours, keep your voice down, and never get down from the gypsy during the safari.
  • We are a private travel facilitator and assist with bookings; the permit itself is issued by the Forest Department.

Not sure which safari or slot?

Message us β€” we'll help you pick the right trail, date, slot and gypsy for your group, and guide you through the permit.

Answers

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between the two safaris?

Gir Jungle Safari is a core-zone jeep trail for wild, unfenced sightings. Devalia Safari is inside the fenced Interpretation Zone with a shorter route and very high sighting certainty β€” great for families.

How many people can sit in one gypsy?

Up to 6 adults (13 years and above) and 1 child (3–12 years) per gypsy. Infants below 3 usually travel free. Larger groups can book multiple gypsies.

Which ID proofs are accepted?

Aadhaar Card, Driving Licence, Voter ID, Passport, OCI or School ID. Carry the same original ID on the day of the safari.

What is the best time to visit Gir?

November to February is most comfortable; March to mid-June is hot but offers the highest sighting chances near waterholes. The park closes 16 June–15 October.

The lions are waiting.

Lock your date before your slot fills for the season.

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