Best trails in Gir National Park
Known for lions the king of the jungle, this is the only other place in the world where one can see lions roaming around freely. Due to excessive poaching in this area, there was a time when the numbers dwindled down to only 20 lions. But by the efforts of the officials since 1913 this park has seen a growth in numbers ever since. Now the population has grown to more than 523 lions in the region.
This park has a semi-arid kind of vegetation that provides perfect conditions for lions. Another animal that is only found over here is the Chowsingha or the four-horned antelope. It also houses leopards, jackals, hyenas, and foxes. The avifauna of the region has a similar diversity with more than 200 species of birds finding shelter in these jungles.Indigenous species like the critically endangered white-backed and long-billed vultures.
Top trails
- (1)•Easy•33.3 miThis dam was built in the year 1959 specifically for irrigation purposes on the Hiran River in Visavadar, Gujarat, India. It lies in the Gir National Park and hence has excellent biodiversity in terms of flora and fauna. This park is known for the population of Asiatic lions that reside in this area. Since 2005 a massive growth in the lion population has been seen almost double the amount since then. Although for entering the forest area one has to take permission from the authority.
- Moderate•40.2 miThrough the stupendous Gir National Park home to the Asiatic Lions and the leopards. In the 14th census of lions, a positive urprise in the lion population was seen and has been in the uprising. Although there are many other species over here some of the common ones are jungle cat, striped hyena, golden jackal, Bengal fox, Indian gray mongoose and ruddy mongoose, and honey badger. A few of the common herbivores species found over here are chital, nilgai, sambar, four-horned antelope,...
Visitor info
Gir National Park charges a fee to enter.
