Gir Forest National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary

PERFECT 10 WILDLIFE & SAFARI TRAVEL: Gir Forest National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary

Looking for an exotic destination for wildlife tourism in India? Well, your search ends here. In this article I am recommending you to visit Gir Forest National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary which is considered as one of the best destinations for jungle tourism in the country. Located in the Indian state of Gujarat it is the only lion sanctuary in India and considered to be one of the most sought after and famous protected areas in Asia because of its supported species. This national park in India covers an area of 1150 square kilometers with 300 square kilometers forming the core area of the national park. Wildlife enthusiasts from all over the world visit Gir Forest – the sole home of the pure Asiatic Lions (panthera leo persica). With diverse flora and fauna the forest reserve of Sasan Gir enjoys an excellent ecosystem. It is has been one of the much admired animal sanctuaries to see in India. 

According to the April 2010 Census, there are 411 Asiatic lions in Sasan Gir Forest. Seeing Asiatic lions in natural habitats can be truly an exhilarating experience and you will relish the experience for lifetime. Other carnivorous animals found at this jungle include Indian leopards, golden jackals, Indian mongoose, Indian palm civets, sloth bears, jungle cats, striped hyenas, honey badgers, etc. Rusty spotted cats and desert cats also can be seen rarely. Herbivorous animals found at Gir Forest National Park include Spotted Deer (Chital), Blue Bull (Nilgai), Sambar (Horse Deer), Four-horned Antelope, Chinkara, Wild Boar, Blackbuck, etc. Porcupine and hare are also commonly seen small mammals at the sanctuary. Pangolins can be also seen rarely here.

Apart from mammals, the forest of Sasangir Jungle is also home to 300 different kinds of birds (most of which are resident), 37 different kinds of reptiles and more that 2000 different kinds of insects. Commonly seen bird species at this wildlife sanctuary include vultures, crested-hawk eagle, brown fish owl, great horned owl, crested serpent eagle, endangered Bonelli’s eagle, pygmy woodpecker, Indian pitta, Indian grey hornbill, crested treeswift, black-headed oriole, quail bush, etc. Indian tortoise, monitor lizards, pythons, etc commonly seen species of reptiles in the jungle. Thus the sanctuary is indeed a destination for exhilarating and enjoyable wildlife tourism in India.

Now if u r really a big fan of ling of all animals Lion then this is the best place to travel , you can fell lions like never before and enjoy every bit of the wildlife tourism.