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Situated about 65km SE of Junagarh district in the state of Gujarat in South West India, the National Park was established on 18th September, 1965, as a Forest Reserve, primarily to conserve the Asiatic lion-classified as one of the World's most threatened species. Now Gir National Park is the only remaining place in the world, where one is likely to see the Asiatic Lion. The sanctuary covers a total area of 1,412 sq. km of which 258 sq.km at the core forms the National park. Permits are required to enter this part of the sanctuary.
The land is rugged with deep ravines, steep rocky hills and plenty of rivers. The vegetation, mainly along the main rivers and streams is mixed deciduous, with Teak, Acacia, Jamun, Tendu and Dhak trees, interspersed with large patches of grasslands and offers the visitor long pleasant drives, through the thick forest cover. [more about Sasan Gir National Park...]
| Gir Forest Lodge |
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The Gir Lodge is 65 km from Junagadh railway station and 60 km from Keshod airport. Situated at the edge of the world-renowned Gir Forest, the only home of the Asiatic lion. The Gir National Park and Sanctuary, covering 1400 sq km of dry deciduous forest and tropical thorn forest, is home to the leopard, jungle cat, rusty spotted cat and hyena.
Among the prey species are the sambhar, cheetal, four-horned antelope, wild boar and hare. Gir is also a bird watcher's paradise as it has more than 200 species of avi-fauna. [more about Gir Forest Lodge...]
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| Maneland Jungle Lodge |
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In the Saurashtra Penninsula of Gujarat state an area of 1412 sq. km. of dry decidious forest, we have the world's last & only home of the Asiatic Lion, A majestic animal who doesn't hide from visitors & whose population has now crossed 300.
Maneland Jungle Lodge is designed to match the asthetics of the area & stylized using local material & construction techniques. The lodge nestling in small hills offers a perfect blend of the wild, exciting & even romantic experience of the forest. [more about Maneland Jungle Lodge...]
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