This
park is spread over an area of about 1412.13sq. Km. This
Gir forest is a heaven to Asiatic lion, about 300 Asiatic
lions are living over here. But unfortunately this is
their last surviving generation.
Apart from the lion
other prominent fauna of the area includes leopards, wild
ass, numerous chital, nilgai, chinkara, four horned antelope,
wild boar, numerous birds like paradise flycatcher, Bonneli's
eagle, crested serpent eagle, woodpeckers flamingo etc.
The park is consist
of rugged terrain and rocky hillside, which are covered
with deciduous forests. This park is closed during monsoon
till mid October.
BEST
TIME TO VISIT Dec
- Mid June
PROMINENT FAUNA
Leopard, chital, nilgai,
chinkara, antelope, wild boar, crocodile, wild ass, paradise
flycatcher, Asiatic lion, Back headed cuckoo, pied woodpecker,
Bonnelli's eagle, grey partridges, crested serpent eagle,
painted sandgrouse, bush quail, flamingo.
.
HOW TO GET THERE
One
can find the nearest railhead Sasan Gir which is 1 km
from the national park. The nearest town is Veraval from
where park can be approached by road. The nearest airport
is at Keshod.
This
park is spread over an area of about 1412.13sq. Km. This
Gir forest is a heaven to Asiatic lion, about 300 Asiatic
lions are living over here. But unfortunately this is
their last surviving generation.
