Sasan Gir

Sasan Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is the only abode of lions outside Africa. The Gir sanctuary is a 1412 sq kms mosaic of habitats-deciduous forests, rolling grasslands, thorn scrublands, semi evergreen riveraine flora, seven rivers, marshes and lakes, which combine to make it one of the best wildlife preserves in India.

Sasan Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is the only abode of lions outside Africa. The Gir sanctuary is a 1412 sq. km mosaic of habitats-deciduous forests, rolling grasslands, thorn scrublands, semi evergreen riveraine flora, seven rivers, marshes and lakes, which combine to make it one of the best wildlife preserves in India.

Gir forest area also includes the Nalsarovar Lake and Sanctuary, where birds like paradise flycatcher, back-headed cuckoo, pied woodpecker, various species of eagles, painted sand grouse, bush quail, flamingo, partridge, parrot, and peacock may be seen.