Gir
Forest is today the only place in the world outside Africa, where the lion
can be seen in his natural habitat.
The forest also harbours a variety of
smaller animals and birds.
Other predators are the Panther and the Hyena.
The Indian Deer, Sambar, Chital (spotted deer), Nilgai (blue bull),
Chinkara and the Chowsingha (four horned antelope) are found here,
alongwith the bear and the long tailed langur.
Season :
The
Sanctuary is open to visitors from Mid October to Mid June, While during
monsoon months the Sanctuary remains closed.Permission to visit the
sanctuary is given by Forest Department, Sasangir on arrival.
How
to Reach :
Air
:
Nearest airport Keshod is connected with Mumbai.
Rail :
Sasan is the railway station, on the meter-guage line. However,
the most convenient railhead is Junagadh (65 kms).
Road :
Sasangir
to Ahmedabad 895 km,Rajkot 160 km,Junagadh 65 km,Veraval 43 km.
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