The Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is the only place – not just in India but the whole world – where the mighty Asiatic Lion can be seen in the wild. The incredible encounters and overwhelming sights will make your family vacation all the more memorable. The Asiatic Lion was once considered extinct in the Gir forest due to the heavy poaching and a reduction in the forest habitat and was declared as an endangered species. However, with the proper implementation of the conservation methods, the number of Lions has been increased tremendously in recent times, which also enhanced the tourism activity in the park.
There are many commuting options available for tourists to reach Gir National Park. Below is the detailed information about it-
1) Gir National Park By Air The nearest airports to Gir National Park are Keshod airport and Rajkot airport. The Keshod airport is around 70 km from the park, whereas Rajkot airport is around 160 km. Cab and Bus Services are available from both the airport to reach the Gir National Park. However, the best way to reach Gir National Park from overseas is by using the Mumbai International Airport. One can reach the Diu airport from the Mumbai airport via air route and then cab from Diu airport to Gir National Park, which is at around drive of 2 hours by a cab. You can also opt to reach the Porbandar airport from the Mumbai airport and then take a cab or taxi to reach the Gir national park by road.It will take around 2-2.5 hours to drive from Porbandar to Gir.
2) Gir National Park By RailJunagadh and Veraval railway stations are the nearest railway station from Gir National Park, located around the same distance from the Park. Both the railway stations are the major railway stations in the state and are connected to all the major cities in the country. Cab, Taxi and State Bus are available from any of these two railway stations which will take around 1.5-2 hours by road. The other nearest railway station is the Rajkot railway station, which is located at around 165 km from the Gir forest and takes around 3.5-4 hours by road. The Rajkot railway station is also a major station and is connected to major cities by direct or connecting trains.
3) Gir National Park By RoadRoadway traveling is always an appealing journey and better compared to any other commuting option. The road conditions in Gujarat are comparatively better and the road journey can be comfortable and enjoyable in the state. The Gir National Park is properly connected to most of the prominent cities of Gujarat via a good road. There are state bus transport services and private bus services, which offer frequent bus services to Gir from various parts of the state. The cab and taxi are also available easily in major cities in Gujarat to commute to the Gir National Park.
Below are the road distances from various cities to Gir National Park :
From Ahmedabad - 410 km
From Rajkot - 160 km
From Junagadh - 55 km
From Veraval - 45 km
From Somnath - 50 km
From Keshod - 45 km
From Diu - 110 km
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