Gir National Park
"The last fortress of the Asiatic Lion on the planet."
Terrain, Flora & Logistics
Gir is a rugged, hilly terrain of dry teak forest. It is the only place in the world where you can see the Asiatic Lion in its natural habitat, living alongside the Maldhari pastoralists.
Flora & Fauna
Photography Strategy
Asiatic lions are often found on the road or in open patches. Capture the distinct "belly fold" that differentiates them from their African cousins.
Key Species Index
Field Logistics
December to March.
Lodges of Gir National Park
Woods at Sasan
The "Woods" architecture is designed to stay naturally cool even in the 40C Gujarat summer.
Journeys through Gir National Park
Signature expeditions featuring this territory.
Explore the Tiger Corridors.
Every destination is a piece of a larger story. Our signature expeditions weave these parks together into a seamless narrative of the wild.
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