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Gir Lion Sanctuary

Location of Gir National Park :In southwest region. of the Saurashtra peninsula, Gujarat. Nearest airport is Keshad, SOkm (30miles) from the park. It is also accessible by rail from Sasan Gir (1 km, .or half a mile, from the park)on the Western Railway).

Climate of Gir National Park : Summer temperatures are hot and humid (43"C; 109"F);winter nights are freezing 40C, or 390F at night; 24"C, or 75"F, during the day).

When to go Gir National Park : The park is closed from monsaan (June to September) till mid-Octaber. A pleasant time tovisit is December to May (although" May is hot, wildlife viewing is good).

Getting to Gir National Park : Nearest tawn, Veraval, is 42km (26 miles) away. At a distance .of 6Skm (40 mile~), Junagadh is well-connected with Delhi and Bambay by train and bus.Buses and jeeps Jar hire at the! Gujarat Taurism Office at Diwan Chawk in Junagadh.

Facilities at Gir National Park : GSTDC.run Lian Safari Ladge at Sasan Gir village has can~ teen facilities .and dining haIL The deluxe Gir Ladge run by Taj Group .of Hatels is very camfortable. Guides necessary hi the park; hired at entry gate. Visitars can take petrol vehicles (diesel not p,ermitted) on prescribed rotes aniy.

Wildlife in Gir National Park : The .only retreat in India .of the Asiatic Lion. Also present, Panther, Striped Hyena, many deer, species, Indian Wild Boar and Marsh Cracodile.

Permits and Reservations for Gir National Park : For infarmation and accommodation contact: Ttte Deputy Canservatar .of Forests, Wildlife Divisian, Sasan Gir, Gujarat-362135.