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Info India Tourism >> Wildlife in India >> Gir Wildlife Sanctuary
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Gir Wildlife Sanctuary |
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About the Sanctuary
Situated in the southwest Gujarat, Gir Wildlife Sanctuary is the only
remaining habitat of Asiatic Lions in India. Created with an aim to
protect the last wild population of lion outside African region, the
sanctuary is now home to around 300 lions. The Indian government declared
the area a national park in 1965, and the lion population which had
decreased to 20, has now increased to a good number over the years.
Sprawling over 1,412.13 sq. kms, the park is rugged with low hills,
criss-crossed by several rivers. The vegetation of the park is mainly
mixed deciduous forest interspersed with patches of grasslands and the
trees like Teak, Acacia, Jamun, Tendu and Dhak.
Inside the park there are several human settlements of cattle herders
called as Maldharis, whose buffaloes form a substantial part of the lion's
meals. The sanctuary also houses places of Hindu worship and pilgrimage
with hot sulphur springs.
Entry
Rs 15 per person for the first, and Rs 7.50 for every additional day.
Additional charges for cameras (Rs 50) and for jeep ride (Rs 100 per
person).
Major Wildlife Attractions 
Wildlife : Gir Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for the
Asiatic lions, but it also provide shelter to other wildlife animals like
the Chinkara, Wild Boar, Stripped Hyena, Jackal, Common Langur, Chital or
Spotted Deer, Nilgai, Sambar, the four horned Antelope, Indian Flying Foe,
Grey Musk Shrew, Indian Hare, Pale Hedgehog, Small Indian Mangoose, Small
Indian Civet, Indian Pangolin, Indian Porcupine, Ratel, Indian Fox, Jackal
and Black Buck etc.
The Asiatic Lion : Gir Wildlife Sanctuary is the only
home of critically endangered Asiatic Lion. These lions are smaller and
more compact than the African lions. They can be best viewed at dawn and
dusk when they are on the prowl in their natural surroundings. The major
difference between these two types of lions is that the African lions
appear bigger than Indian lions.
The Leopard : A population of around 210 leopards
resides within the Gir Wildlife Sanctuary. Considered one of the most
beautiful animals in the forests, the animal is also the most dangerous
one. The leopards occupy a large area of the sanctuary and it can be seen
here in the varied habitats and vegetation types.
Reptiles : The wildlife sanctuary also houses several
reptile species. Mash crocodiles can be seen along its rivers,
particularly in the Kamleshwar Dam Site. Other reptiles residing in the
sanctuary are non-venomous Snakes like the Indian Rock Python, Indian
Cobra, Common Krait, Saw Scaled Viper and Russell's Viper.
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Bird Species : Around 300 species
of birds reside in Gir Wildlife Sanctuary over several years. The bird
species residing here in the forest floors, small plants, shrubs and
even the canopy of trees. Birds found here are the Paradise
Flycatcher, Pied Woodpecker, , Black Headed Cuckoo Shrike, Painted
Sandgrouse, Bonelli's Eagle, Creset Serpant Eagle, Bush Quail, Grey
Patridge, Common Green Pigeon and several species of doves.
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region of lofty rocks, rolling sand dunes, burning heat and freezing
cold and deep wild glens and jungles.
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and experience famous exotic wildlife reserves and heritage sites of
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Lion Show : The Forest Department arranges Lion
shows every Sunday, where visitors can see these big cats closely.
Guided trips are available, to watch these lions from a very close
distance.