| Spread over an area of 1412 sq. km. near the | | | | energetic and are all set set to prey. |
| Junagarh district in Gujrat, Gir Wildlife Sanctuary is a | | | | Seeing the jungle King from the security of a safari |
| paradise for the connoisseur of wildlife. Reputed over | | | | vehicle is pretty exiting, but it is nothing compared to |
| the world wide for holding the last wild population of | | | | standing deep in the bush, miles from the vehicle and |
| the Asiatic lions, it is the most frequently visited | | | | getting the close up view of the Asian Lion. While |
| wildlife sanctuary in India. Gir offers the wildlife | | | | taking the ride witness the lioness and the cubs near |
| experience that ranks with the best in India. Truly | | | | the road as the lion lay unperturbed under the huge |
| the flagship of the Indian National Parks, Gir is the | | | | tree. The travelers can also take a walk deep inside |
| home to 300 species of birds, 30 mammals and 24 | | | | the forests, indulge themselves in examining the |
| reptilian species. | | | | spots or the pug marks of the lions near the streams |
| Gir is the only place in India where the lions can be | | | | and can observe them from the distant place. While |
| seen in the natural habitat. Taking the Lion safari in | | | | inside the forests one also get the opportunity to |
| the Gir National Parks is the most thrilling experience | | | | visit the old temples, see waterfalls and enjoy the |
| one can ever have. The park offers the Lion safaris | | | | serene beauty of the forest. |
| in open vehicles, accompanied by the experienced | | | | You can spend a night in the camps, with the sound |
| guides or the trackers. The Asian Lion (Panthera Leo | | | | of the lions on the haunt, owls whooping and the |
| paersica) is a magnificent beast. When he roars the | | | | chatter of the hungry scavengers looking for the |
| neighbour-hood quietens. It is said the first time the | | | | remains of a kill. Visitors also have the opportunity to |
| haunter hears the Asian Lion roar at night, he feels | | | | meet and chat with the villagers and learn about |
| his morality and fear. The sound of the lions coughing | | | | them and their traditions. You can enjoy the tribal |
| at night can cause the bravest to tremble. Lion safari | | | | dance with the Siddi's (the tribal people, originally from |
| in the Gir National Park surely gives the royal feel of | | | | Africa). Lion Safari in the Gir National Park is truly |
| the erstwhile era. The best time to discover this | | | | unforgettable. |
| exclusive beast are at dawn or dusk when they are | | | | |