Gujarat, India
Gir National Park is the only wild habitat of the Asiatic lion. Explore the 1,412-square-kilometer sanctuary on an official 3-hour open jeep safari.
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Understand the differences between the core jungle and the interpretation zone.
Permits are strictly online and sell out up to 90 days in advance.
Book early through the official portal to secure your date.
Plan your visit
The core jungle trail takes 3 hours. Arrive 45 minutes early for document checks.
Visit between December and March for cool weather. Avoid the monsoon closure from June 16 to October 15.
Drive 1.5 hours from Junagadh. The nearest airports are Rajkot and Diu.
A complete jeep safari for Indian citizens costs around ₹4,000 to ₹4,500. Foreigners pay up to ₹10,000.
Gir National Park is the core home of the Asiatic lion, whose wild population in Gujarat was counted at about 890 in 2025. Visitors explore the sanctuary via open Gypsys driven by authorized personnel. The forest department manages all access to minimize environmental impact.
You must book permits online before your visit. The system randomly allocates each jeep to one of 13 routes. Private vehicles are completely banned on the trails.
For a quicker visit, the fenced Devalia Safari Park offers high-probability sightings. Read Trail vs Devalia to decide which experience suits your schedule.
We feature tours that follow forest department regulations.
We clarify what includes permit fees versus guide charges.
We detail pickup points and exact entry requirements.
Travel tips
Gir Safari CostsA breakdown of total costs for Gir jeep safaris.Read 
Best TimeFind the best months and times for high Asiatic lion sightings.Read 
Trail vs DevaliaCompare the wild core Gir Jungle Trail with the fenced Devalia Safari Park.Read 
How to get thereFind out how to get to Sasan Gir by road, rail, and air.Read 
Safari Clothing GuideWhat to wear on an open-jeep Gir forest safari.Read 
Visiting With KidsFind out if the 3-hour Gir safari works well for young children.Read You must book online through the official Gujarat Forest Department portal. Permits are released up to 90 days in advance. No offline tickets are sold at the gate.
The official website is girlion.gujarat.gov.in. Always use this site to secure your permit.
The Gir Jungle Safari is a 3-hour open jeep ride through the wild core forest. Devalia Safari Park is a fenced 412-hectare zone offering a 1-hour bus tour with guaranteed sightings. See Trail vs Devalia for details.
All 13 designated safari routes have equal chances of wildlife sightings. Vehicles are randomly assigned to a route by the forest department to minimize crowding.
One official Gypsy allows a maximum of 6 adults and 1 child aged 3 to 12 years. You cannot exceed this limit.
No. Private cars are strictly prohibited on the trails. You must use the registered forest department vehicles and guides.
Check ticket availability and secure your entry permit well in advance.
