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Gir Forest National Park In the southwest of the peninsular state of Gujarat, lies the 116 square-mile sanctuary created to protect the last wild population of lion outside Africa. The Gir is a mixed deciduous forest with teak, flame of the forest, some acacia and banyan trees. It is a hilly tract with many rivers and offers long pleasant drives of beauty. Since 1913 when the lion population fell drastically to just 20 animals, the numbers have increased to around 239 (1985 census). The Asiatic lion is slightly smaller than its African cousin is and its mane is smaller. Other animals in the park are leopard, sambar deer, chital spotted deer, nilgai antelope, chowsingha four-horned antelope, chinkara gazelle, wild boar, langur monkey, jackal, and hyena and numerous birds like paradise flycatcher, Bonneli's eagle, crested serpent eagle, woodpeckers flamingo etc. Located in the south-west fringes of the Saurashtra Peninsula, The Gir National Park is a haven to about 300 Asiatic Lions... unfortunately their last surviving population.This area flanked with three unique and unusual reserves, the Nalsarovar Lake and Sanctuary, where a large number of water birds can be seen; the bare saline flats of The Rann of Kutch, the home of the Indian Wild Ass and Flamingo Islands which is home to the flamingo, make it a very interesting tourist spot. The 1412.13 sq km sprawling park has a rugged terrain and the steep rocky hillsides are covered with mixed deciduous forests. Area: 1412 sqkm The lion sanctuary will be closed for visitors from 16th of June and will reopen on 15th of October. Monsoon is a breeding period for lions. Moreover the sanctuary has muddy roads which are not motorable during the rain. Therefore the park closes for four months every year. Accomodation: There are many other hotels, rest houses and lodges in and around Gir. The nearest town to Gir is Sasan. The nearest airport is in Diu-100kms or Rajkot 160 kms. The nearest railhead is located at Sasan, 60kms from Junagadh. For Additional Information and booking a tour click on the link below. www.indianwildlifeclub.com/EcoTourism/Waders.aspx