Located in the state of Gujarat, the Gir Sanctuary is home to more than 600 Asiatic lions.Giri National Park was established in 1965. The core area of 259 sq km was declared a national park by the government in 1975. Since the late 1960s, the number of lions (Panthera lepersica) in this park has increased from 200 to 674 (Census 2020).
Located about halfway between Veraval and Junagadh, this forested, hilly, 1412 sq km reserve is the last refuge of the Asiatic lion (Panthera lepersica). Safaris in the dense, untouched forests are a delight – spotting lions, other wildlife and myriad bird species. Access to the sanctuary is only by safari permit, which can be booked online in advance.
