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Gir Lion Safari (Sasan Gir, Gujarat)

Organizer: Gujarat Forest Department (Gir Online Permit) — permits & guides; gypsies by registered local operators

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Jeep safari Government source Recurring · Seasonal — runs every year Seasonally closed · reopens ~October

Gir Lion Safari (Sasan Gir, Gujarat)

Gir Lion Safari (Sasan Gir, Gujarat) is an adventure event organised by Gujarat Forest Department (Gir Online Permit) — permits & guides; gypsies by registered local operators in Gujarat. Forest Department–regulated open-gypsy lion safaris in Gir National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary (Sasan Gir, Gujarat) — the only place in the wild to see the Asiatic lion. The core experience is the ~3-hour open-jeep 'Gir Jungle Trail' through the forest; the fenced Devalia (Gir Interpretation Zone) offers a shorter gypsy/bus safari for quicker viewing. Permits are booked in advance on the Gujarat Forest Department's official online system. (Girnar, Ambardi and Velavadar are separate sanctuaries with their own safaris.)

How it runs: Gir is regulated by the Gujarat Forest Department (online permits, routes and a mandatory forest guide/tracker), while the gypsies and drivers are registered private local operators.

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When
Gir safari season generally runs mid-October to mid-June (the park closes in the monsoon). Tatkal/urgent bookings are not offered; book in advance on the official portal.
Best time
Mid-October to mid-June (closed 16 Jun-15 Oct); Nov-Mar pleasant, Apr-May best for lion sightings
Where
Sasan Gir, Junagadh/Gir Somnath district, Gujarat
State
Gujarat
Organiser
Gujarat Forest Department (Gir Online Permit) — permits & guides; gypsies by registered local operators
Charges
Not officially published
Listing status
Government source

This event was added from publicly available information and hasn't been verified by its organiser yet.

About this event

Forest Department–regulated open-gypsy lion safaris in Gir National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary (Sasan Gir, Gujarat) — the only place in the wild to see the Asiatic lion. The core experience is the ~3-hour open-jeep 'Gir Jungle Trail' through the forest; the fenced Devalia (Gir Interpretation Zone) offers a shorter gypsy/bus safari for quicker viewing. Permits are booked in advance on the Gujarat Forest Department's official online system. (Girnar, Ambardi and Velavadar are separate sanctuaries with their own safaris.)

Access, permits & safety

This safari appears to run under official / Forest-Department-sanctioned arrangements per the source linked on this page. Still confirm current permits, timings and closures on the official source before you travel — access can change without notice.

When it runs: Availability is seasonal and varies by reserve. Most tiger-reserve core-zone safaris are open roughly October to June and closed during the monsoon (about July to September / early October), but the exact months, buffer-zone exceptions and weekly off-days differ from reserve to reserve. Don't assume it runs year-round — check the current safari window and booking calendar on the official Forest Department portal before you plan or travel.

⚠ Forest Department / protected area — permit legally required. Part or all of this route appears to cross Reserved or Protected Forest, a Wildlife Sanctuary, or a protected/eco-sensitive area. Under Indian law (Indian Forest Act 1927, Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, Forest (Conservation) Act 1980), driving here without written permission from the Forest Department is illegal. It can lead to your vehicle being seized, and to fines or prosecution. You must obtain permission from the local Forest Department (the Divisional Forest Officer) before you go. 4x4trails.in does not grant any permission and is not responsible if you enter without one.

Access info verified from official sources

Official resources — verify access & permits here

  • Search: “Gujarat Forest Department DFO office contact” for the range office nearest the trail.
  • Emergency: 112 (India’s national emergency number). Find the local forest control-room / DFO number on the department site above.

Rules, permits and closures change and vary by exact location. Always confirm access with the Forest Department / government department that governs this trail before you drive — the resources above are guidance, not permission.

Highlights

  • The only place in the wild to see the Asiatic lion
  • The open-jeep 'Gir Jungle Trail' (~3 hours) through the core forest at Sasan Gir
  • The fenced Devalia (Gir Interpretation Zone) for a shorter gypsy/bus safari and quicker viewing
  • Leopard, striped hyena, jackal, marsh crocodile and antelope
  • Sambar, chital and 300+ bird species in dry-deciduous teak forest

What you may see

The wildlife and scenery this reserve is known for, illustrated — sightings are never guaranteed.

Representative AI illustration of spotted-deer
What you may see
Spotted Deer (Chital)
Axis axisLeast Concern
Deciduous forest, grassland and forest edges across the Indian subcontinent
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Charges & inclusions

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Getting there

Sasan Gir, Junagadh/Gir Somnath, Gujarat; railhead Junagadh (~70 km) or Sasan Gir; nearest airports Keshod, Diu (~70 km) or Rajkot (~160 km)

Source & status

Listing status
Government source
Information source
Gujarat Forest Department (Gir Online Permit) — permits & guides; gypsies by registered local operators
Last checked
2026-08-20

We describe where the information came from — we credit the source, we don't certify the event. Always confirm current dates, prices and bookings on the official government source before you travel or pay.

Official Gir Online Permit Booking System (states it is the only official Gir permit site; lists Gir Jungle Safari, Devalia Gypsy/Bus, Girnar Nature Safari, Ambardi, Velavadar)https://girlion.gujarat.gov.in/

Frequently asked questions

Forest Department–regulated open-gypsy lion safaris in Gir National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary (Sasan Gir, Gujarat) — the only place in the wild to see the Asiatic lion. The core experience is the ~3-hour open-jeep 'Gir Jungle Trail' through the forest; the fenced Devalia (Gir Interpretation Zone) offers a shorter gypsy/bus safari for quicker viewing. Permits are booked in advance on the Gujarat Forest Department's official online system. (Girnar, Ambardi and Velavadar are separate sanctuaries with their own safaris.)

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