Located in the Junagadh district, Gir National Park is the most famous tourist spot in India as it is the only place where you can find the Asiatic lions. Thus tourists from all over the nation visit this Gir wildlife sanctuary every year in large numbers.
This place is known as a true paradise for nature as well as wildlife lovers. It includes so many interesting activities and visiting beautiful places which you can not miss if you are in Sasan Gir.
Here we have given the list of things should not be missed and how to make your trip a memorable one:
Sasan Gir Safari
Visiting Sasan Gir means obviously you would be going for jungle safari in Sasan Gir. The first & foremost thing you should do is to make an online Sasan Gir safari booking. Because if you are not opting for that, you might have to stand in long queues at the last moment.
The timings for Gir Safari are 8 AM to 11 AM and 3 PM to 5 PM.
Bird Watching in Gir Forest
You can witness almost 300+ migratory birds within the boundaries of Gir forest in their natural habitat. Sasan Gir forest is a home to some of the rarest bird species & some beautiful migratory birds also fly over every year. So, if you are a bird lover, this is your spot!!
Shopping Tribal Handcrafted Items
Get yourself indulged into some shopping. Pick up some of the colorful Gujarati clothing items as well as some beautiful handicrafts & decorative items which will be easily available near Gir wildlife sanctuary’s entry as well as exit gate.
The Eccentric Tribal Festivals
You will find two communities here – Siddis & Maldharies. These two tribes in Gir wildlife sanctuary celebrate some striking festivals and they also let the visitors join them. And you can never miss their very famous Dhamal dance at any cost.
Crocodile Breeding Center in Gir National Park
A quick visit to this breeding center will let you understand the importance of conserving the beautiful yet scary reptiles. This experience is something you should never miss while you are in Sasan Gir. So, plan your schedule accordingly and definitely make time for learning how the crocodiles are bred?!
So, this is the end of our list. Plan your trip accordingly so that you do not miss any of the part we have mentioned above.
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