GIR SANCTUARY
 
The Place - With total area being 5000 sq kms, Gir was rated as National Sanctuary in 1969. In Asia, only Gir has the pride of having Lions. Mainly being a rock zone, only 10% of the area is green.
  
State - Gujrat
  
Season - October to May
  
Kinds of Trees available - Shal, Palash, Mahua & many others.
  
Species of Animals present - Lions, Cheetah, Chinkdara, Hyana, Nilgai, 4 horned antelope, Panther, Crocodile.
  
Other Watchables - Crocodile Rearing Centre
Tulsi Shyam Hot Spring
Palitana.

  
Nearest Railway Station - Sashangir
  
Nearest Airport - Rajkot
  
Distance - Junagarh – 73 kms
Ahmedabad – 400 kms