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The Sasangir wildlife sanctuary located in
the Saurashtra region in Gujarat, India covers about 1412
square kilometers of land area. This wildlife park is one
of the most well-known lion sanctuaries in Asia.
The Sasan Gir Lion Sanctuary is perhaps the last home to
about 300 Asiatic lions.
This wildlife sanctuary came into existence in the year
1913 with the objective of protecting the Asiatic lions. This
wildlife park earned the sanctuary status in the year 1965.
The vegetation at the Sasangir wildlife sanctuary consists
mainly of deciduous trees, teak and Sal forests. This wildlife
park is liberally covered with thorn forests and dhak trees.
The terrain at the Sasangir wildlife sanctuary is rugged and
has steep rocky hillsides.
The climate at the Sasangir wildlife sanctuary is quite
dry and arid though the area becomes quite green during the
monsoon season. In summers can reach as high as 40 degree
centigrade.
During your wildlife tours to the Sasangir wildlife sanctuary
you can spot the Asiatic lion in all its glory. The Asiatic
lion is smaller in size as compared to the species found in
the African regions. Besides the Asiatic lion you also get
to watch wild animals such as the chital, leopard, gazelle,
nilgai, wild ass, spotted deer and the four-horned antelope.
While on wildlife tours to the Sasangir National Park you
get an opportunity to visit the crocodile rearing and research
center that is located within this wildlife sanctuary.
For going on wildlife tours and safaris to the Sasangir
national park in Gujarat, India one has to procure a permit
from the Sinh Sadan Forest Lodge office.
The ideal time to go on wildlife tours for lion watching
at this wildlife park would be during the early hours of dawn
and dusk.
The site India Travel Destinations offers you tour booking
details for wildlife tours to the Sasangir wildlife sanctuary
in Gujarat, India.
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