Gir National Park, Gujarat
- Location: Gujarat
- Major Places to See: Asiatic Lion, Indian Leopards, Sloth bears, Jungle cats and Striped Hyenas.
- Other Places to Visit: Girnar, Asiatic Lion, Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Nearby Tourist Destinations: Tulsishyam and Kankai Mata.
- Best Time to Visit: Mid - October onwards till mid June
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The Gir national park is profusely green and dense, it homes
several endangered flora and fauna species that have to be protected and
rehabilitated. Apart from the Asiatic lions other important animal species of
the park are: black-napped Indian hare, porcupine, blue bull or the Nilgai,
spotted deer or the chital, leopard and sambar, langur, rusty-spotted cat and
the jungle cat, striped hyena, jackal, wild boar, Indian gazelle or Chinkara
and the chousingha, the only four-horned antelope. The Kamleshwar Damn of the
park inhabits a minor population of the mugger or the marsh crocodile. There
are about 40 species of incredibly rare amphibians and reptiles. There are
enormous bird species out of which most are migratory. Out of about 250 that
are spotted there the most prominent ones are: nightjars, spotted owlet,
Eurasian eagle owl, brown fish owl and the white-eyed buzzard, oriental
honey-buzzard, red-headed falcon, the laggar falcon, peregrine falcon, osprey,
the grey-headed fish eagle, palla's fish, imperial, steppe, the tawny, lesser
spotted, greater spotted, bonneli's, crested serpent, changeable hawk eagle completes
the list.
The landscape of Gir National Park of India consists of low
hills, dredged with mixed deciduous trees like Teak, Acacia, Jamun, Tendu and
Dhak. Large patches of grasslands are intermittently spread all across the
park. The stretch that runs parallel to the gushing water streams is a calm and
composed place to unwind. The flora species found there in abundance are Jambu,
Karanj, Umro, Vad, Kalam, Charal, Sirus and Amli trees. The periphery of Gir
Wildlife Park is planted with Prosopis and Casuarinas.
In the embrace of the lush green valleys, the Gir national
park has amazing serenity and exoticness with a lifetime experience of meeting
the wildest creatures you may have never imagined. Your tour to India must
include a visit to this remarkably distinct forest and wildlife reserve. Most
India tour operators include a trip to this wonderful reserve of the rarest
creations of the almighty on earth.
Your blog post on Gir National Park, Gujarat, is both informative and engaging! I enjoyed reading about your firsthand encounters with the majestic Asiatic lions and the park's diverse wildlife. Your tips on the best times to visit and how to make the most of the safari experience are very helpful. Thank you for sharing your adventure and offering such valuable insights into this unique and beautiful sanctuary!
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