Sasangir National Park
Location: 55 km from south-east of Junagarh District
State: Gujarat
Area: 1412 sq km
Temperature: 40 C (Max.) - 12 C (Min.)
Altitude: 152 - 528 m
Rainfall: 1016 mm
Language: Gujarati, Hindi, and English
Main attraction: Asiatic Lion, Leopard, Chowsingh
Best Season: November to June
Gir National Park is well known as the only abode of Asiatic Lion. There are about 300 Asiatic Lions in the Gir National  Park. Tourists from all around the world come here to watch thrilling activities of Asiatic lions and other wild animals. The forest of Gir comprises tress like teak, jamum, acacia, tendu, dhak, grasslands, etc. The Gir is a mixed deciduous type of forest with teak, ber, flame of the forest, jamun, a variety of acacia, particularly babul. It is a hilly territory with plenty of rivers, and offers the visitor long pleasant drives, through the thick forest cover.
Apart from Asiatic lions the Sasan Gir Wildlife National Park also provides opportunity to watch other animals like Chinkara, leopard, nilgai, four-horned antelope, spotted deer, wild ass, wild ass, chital, etc. There are approx 200 bird species including the peafowl, grey partridge, Bonelli's eagle, crested serpent eagle, jungle bush quail, painted sand grouse, common green pigeon and several species of doves in the Sasan Gir Wildlife Sanctuary, Gujarat, India. The Gir is also home to the marsh crocodile, which can be sighted easily in its rivers, particularly in the lake of the Kamaleshwar dam. There is also a crocodile breeding farm at Sasan. On Sasan Gir Wildlife National Park Tour, you will also have opportunity to see Crocodile-Rearing and Research Centre at Sihn Sadan Lodge.
In fact the Sasan Gir Wildlife Sanctuary is a perfect haven for wildlife. It provides natural surroundings to animals. The best time observe royal Asiatic lions are at sunrise and sunset because they are relaxing and at prowl this time.
The Gir is steeped in history and folklore. There are several ancient great temples like Kankai Mata and Tulsishyam, a place of pilgrimage with hot springs. The Gir Jungle is also famous for cattle herders, the Madharis, whose buffaloes form a substantial part of the lions' meals.
Madharis are extremely hospitable. Their lifestyle has worth visiting. The best way to viewing the wildlife attractions of Sasan Gir National Park is driving around the Gir jungle. If you are interested in watching the thrilling and sensational activities of king of the forest - Royal Asiatic Lion, come to India, and explore Sasan Wildlife National Park Gujarat India with Royal Indian Tour.
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