Gir National Park: Photos 21 to 42

The one and only and the last destination in the World to see the majestic Asiatic Lions...

Shortforms used in here & the album:
GIZ : Gir Interpretation zone (its basically an Animal Hospital/ care centre)
GBL : Gir Birding Lodge (our regular place of stay)

reaching Gir is simple , Mumbai - Rajkot - Gir.

Situated about 65km SE of Junagarh district in the state of Gujarat in South West India, the National Park was established as a Forest Reserve, primarily to conserve the Asiatic lion-classified as one of the World's most threatened species. Now Gir National Park is the only remaining place in the world, where one is likely to see the Asiatic Lion. The sanctuary covers a total area of 1,412 sq. km of which 258 sq.km at the core forms the National park. Permits are required to enter this part of the sanctuary. The park has an undulating landscape and is drained by seven rivers - Hiran, Saraswati, Datardi, Shingoda, Macchundri, Ghodvadi and Raval.

The land is rugged with deep ravines, steep rocky hills and plenty of rivers. The vegetation, mainly along the main rivers and streams is mixed deciduous, with Teak, Acacia,

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