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Which time is best for Gir National Park?
As the protected area remains closed from June to October, the best time to visit Gir is in winter, from November to March. The summer months of April and May are very hot but ideal for wildlife photography and wildlife viewing.
For which animal Gir national park is famous?
Asiatic lion
About the Park. The Gir Forests- the largest compact tract of dry deciduous forests in the semi-arid western part of India is the last abode of the big and regal predator, Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica), an endangered animal species.
How do I see the lions in Gir?
The safari tour is conducted in a mini bus that takes visitors to another cross section of the Gir. Travelers can watch here a good variety of wildlife in just 20 to 30 minutes tour including Asiatic Lion.
What is the best time to visit Gir National Park?
The Lion sanctuary and reserve of Gir is closed from 16th June to 15th October every year. The best time to visit Gir comes between the months of December to March. Though, April and May are very hot but considered as the best months for wildlife viewing and photography.
What is the weather like in Gir in February-March?
Clear skies and mild pleasant breeze during the night time mark the weather of Gir at February. March weather is also travel friendly. Nights are cool and pleasant. Daytime one can experience the sun getting stronger but it is nothing too unbearable.
Why should you visit Gir National Park in India?
As the tiger lovers mostly prefer to visit the Ranthambore National Park or Corbett National Park to get the sight of their favorite wild predator, the lion lovers get attracted to the Gir National Park to get the glimpse of the king of the Jungle, the Lion, in their natural habitat.
Which is the only National Park in India with Lions?
Gir National Park is the sole home for pure Asiatic lions, situated about 65 Kilometers south east of Junagarh district in the Indian state of Gujarat. Established on 18th September, 1965; the sanctuary covers a total area of 1412 square kilometers in the Saurastra region of Gujarat.