Sasangir
National Park was established in order to conserve the Asiatic Lion, on 18th
September 1965, as a Forest Reserve with an area of about 2,450 hectares. A
principal part of the Junagadh District of Gujarat, it is 90 kms from the Keshod
Airport in the Kathiawar (Saurashtra) Peninsula. A small town named Sasan with
a forest rest house, is the headquarters of the Gir Wildlife Sanctuary. A hilly
terrain with a dense network of rivers is the distinct feature of Sasangir National
Park. Sasangir was declared partially as a Wildlife Sanctuary and partially
a National Park in 1975.
Gir Wildlife Sanctuary is one and the only existing habitat of the Asiatic
lion found only in these forests since 1884 whose statistical figures are
around 300 presently. The Asiatic lion differs from the African Lion in its
size, which is slightly smaller than its African cousin. The national park
is made of three adjoining reserves - the Nalsarovar Lake and Sanctuary inhabiting
several water-birds; the Little Rann of Kutch, home to the Indian Wild Ass;
and the captivating Flamingo Island make the Sasangir National Park an ideal
place for wildlife buffs.
The
Sasangir National Park boasts of many antique temples like Kankai Mata and Tulsishyam.
The best way to explore the national park and enjoy the wildlife viewing in
the Sasangir wildlife sanctuary is by jeep safari. The best long jeep drives
from Sasan are conducted to Baval Chowk and Kankai, Chodavdi, Tulsishyam and
to Kamaleshwar dam.
Do's and Dont's
Take official guides along with you on the park trip.
Do not disturb the animals during daytime as most of the nocturnal animals
sleep during daytime.
Do not try to irritate or annoy the animals by teasing them.
Picking of plants and insects is strictly prohibited.
Do not smoke inside the park.
Do not use flash or intrusive photography.
Walking and hiking within the vicinity of the park is not allowed.
Camping and picnicking is prohibited within the park.
Carry plenty of water along with you.
Wear loose fitting and simple clothes that blend with the park surroundings.
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Sasangir National Park