The Sasangir National Park, popularly known as the Gir National Park is one of the most famous wildlife destinations in India. It is home to the last few Asiatic Lions in the world. Located in the Junagarh district of Gujarat, it is an important part of tourism in Gujarat.
The tourist attractions in Sasangir include the National Park, the historic town of Junagarh, the ancient temple of Somnath, and the beaches of Ahmedpur Mandwi and Chorwad. The tour packages for Sasangir National Park offer a variety of itineraries that cover most of the tourist attractions in Sasangir.
The major tourist attractions in Sasangir are being discussed in brief below.
Sasangir National Park:
The last refuge of the Asiatic lion is the most famous tourist attraction in Sasangir. The park was brought under protection by the Nawab of Junagarh which initiated conservation efforts that followed. Lion safaris in the National Park are among the best experiences you�ll ever have in a jungle in India. The National Park has a wide range of wildlife on display that includes lions, panthers, caracal, hyena, wild cat, sambar, chital, chowsingha, wild boar, nilgai, langur, macaques, and chinkara. Safaris are conducted at dawn or dusk by jeep. The tracks are beautiful and offer breathtaking sights of the park�s scenery. Accommodation is available in some luxury resorts located nearby.
Nalsarovar Lake:
This is one of the three reservoirs that adjoin the Sasangir wildlife sanctuary. The Nalsarovar Lake is famous for a large number of birds, including migratory species that arrive here from far off places. The major bird species spotted here include partridges, wood peckers, sand grouse, cuckoos, bush quail, paradise flycatcher, eagles, parrots, and flamingos.
Kamleshwar Dam:
As many as seven rivers drain the area around Gir sanctuary. These are the Hiran, Datardi, Shingoda, Raval, Godavari, Macchundri, and Saraswati. Out of these four dams have been constructed on the Hiran, Machhundri, Raval and Shingoda rivers. The Kamleshwar dam is built over the river Hiran, and is called the life line of Gir. The lake beside the dam is part of the crocodile breeding farm and is also visited by a large number of birds. It is located in the middle of the sanctuary.
Somnath:
This is one of the most revered and ancient of the Hindu religious places of India. The temple of Somnath was among the richest temples of ancient India, but it was raided and sacked repeatedly by invading armies, notably so by the forces under Mahmud of Ghazni in 10th century AD. The temple is located about 46 kms form Sasangir and can also be reached from Junagarh.
Ahmedpur mandwi:
This is a fabulous beach located to the south of Gujarat. The island of Diu is just across the creek and can be seen from the beach. The long virgin beach is a wonderful retreat, offering delicious food in beach side shacks and an impressive array of water sports. The distance from Gir is 140 kms.
Junagarh:
Junagarh is the headquarters of the Junagarh district, and a historic town. The area was part of the former princely state of Junagarh. It has many tourist attractions including the Uperkot fort, Mahabat maqbara ( tomb), Durbar hall Museum, and the hill temples of Girnar. It is the base for tourists to Gir and Somnath. Junagarh is located about 65 kms from Sasangir.
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