Accordingly the proud habitat of lions in India, Gir National Park has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in India. Situated 360kms from Ahmedabad, Gir is one national park in India that one must visit.
Meanwhile apart from being a safe habitat for the Asiatic Lion, Gir is home to leopards, Sambar and spotted deer (chital), blue bull (nilgai), chousingha (the world’s only four-horned antelope), chinkara (Indian gazelle) and wild boar. Jackal, striped hyena, jungle cat, rusty-spotted cat, langur, porcupine, black-naped Indian hare are among the other mammals of Gir.
Moreover there are also 250 species of birds, which
also makes it an appropriate place for bird watching in West India. Gir is also
one of the best places for wildlife photography in India. Winter can be
perfect season to visit Gir National Park as one has more chances of spotting
lions that come out in open for sunbathing.