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.
TRANSPORT AND
COMMUNICATION Air :
Nearest airport Keshod is connected with Bombay.
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.
City To VisitAhmedabad
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