Sasan Gir Forest is today the only
place in the world outside Africa, where the lion can be seen in his natural
habitat. The forest also harbours a variety of smaller animals and birds. Other
predators are the Panther and the Hyena. The Indian Deer, Sambar, Chital (spotted
deer), Nilgai (blue bull), Chinkara and the Chowsingha (four horned antelope)
are found here, alongwith the bear and the long tailed langur.
Season:
The Sanctuary is open to visitors from Mid October to Mid June, While during
monsoon months the Sanctuary remains closed.Permission to visit the sanctuary
is given by Forest Department, Sasangir on arrival.
How to Reach:
By Air:
Nearest airport Keshod is connected with Bombay.
By Rail:
Sasan is the railway station, on the meter-guage line. However, the most convenient
railhead is Junagadh (65 kms).
By Road:
Sasangir to Ahmedabad 895 km,Rajkot 160 km,Junagadh 65 km,Veraval 43 km
.
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