Home of the Asiatic Lion
About
Gir National Park is one of India’s most important wildlife destinations and is internationally known as the last natural habitat of the Asiatic lion. Located in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, the protected landscape includes dry forests, scrubland, rocky hills, grasslands and seasonal rivers. Visitors come to Gir for wildlife safaris and the chance to observe lions along with leopards, deer, antelope, crocodiles, birds and other species. The area also has a strong cultural character, with pastoral communities and villages living around the forest landscape. Gir is an excellent destination for travellers interested in wildlife, conservation and nature.
Highlights
Asiatic Lions
Experience one of the world’s rarest big-cat populations in its natural habitat within the forests of Gir.
Wildlife Safaris
Join an authorised safari through forest tracks and open habitats while searching for lions and other wildlife.
Leopards and Other Wildlife
Look for leopards, spotted deer, sambar, nilgai, wild boar and many smaller species that live within the reserve.
Birdlife
Observe a wide variety of resident and migratory birds across forest, river and grassland habitats.
Gir Forest Landscape
Experience a varied natural setting of dry deciduous forest, scrub, hills, rivers and open grassland.
Local Communities
Learn about the pastoral traditions and rural communities that live in the wider Gir region.
Things to Do
Take a Wildlife Safari
Explore Gir with an authorised guide and experience the forest during the most active wildlife hours.
Look for Asiatic Lions
Search for lions in their natural habitat while learning about conservation and the ecology of the reserve.
Go Birdwatching
Observe forest birds, raptors, waterbirds and seasonal migrants throughout the protected area.
Photograph Wildlife
Capture lions, deer, birds and the changing landscapes of Gir from designated safari routes.
Learn About Conservation
Discover the importance of Gir in the protection and recovery of the Asiatic lion population.
Combine Gir with Somnath and Junagadh
Include Gir on a wider Saurashtra itinerary connecting wildlife with nearby religious and heritage destinations.