Sasan Gir Wildlife

Sasan Gir Wildlife Travel Destinations

There are many attractive wildlife sanctuaries in India wherein people can experience the true world of wildlife as well as spectacular views of animals. Among such sanctuaries, one of them is Sasan Gir Wildlife which is situated in the state of Gujarat.

This wildlife sanctuary is spread around one thousand four hundred and twelve kilometers. This sanctuary is well maintained and it comprises a huge number of lions.

Monuments / Historical Places / Sightseeing in Sasan Gir Wildlife

It is the house of Asiatic lions. These are the lions that are rarely seen in the other wildlife sanctuaries of India. There was a huge amount of hunting as well as the shooting of lions taking place in the twentieth century where it was observed that these lions were on the verge of disappearance. This was the time when it was required to stop hunting and shooting. However, after some time Nawab of Junagarh passed an order for stopping the hunting of lions as well as other creatures.

The formation of Sasan Gir Wildlife Sanctuary is through getting together three adjoining reserves which are the Little Rann of Kutch, the Nalavar as well as Flamingo Island. This gives wonderful scenes which attract lots of tourists every year. The entire look of the sanctuary is enhanced with the sharp deciduous forest that comprises teak trees.

As far as the climate of this place is concerned it is moderate and this makes it possible for a wide range of flora and fauna to survive at this park. It is the house for three hundred and ten species of birds, thirty-two species of animals, four hundred and fifty species of plants as well as two thousand species of insects. One can also take the pleasure of enjoying various mammals like Jackals, Barking Deer, Jungle Cats, Wild boars, Hyenas, Antelopes, and many more such mammals.

One can take a jungle safari ride and enjoy spotting lions. Gir International Zone is the place where you can spot lions easily. As the number of visitors is increasing there are a number of watchtowers placed close to the waterholes so that close view of lions can be enjoyed.