Gir Lion Safari
the last wild Asiatic lions

A short private break to see the Asiatic lion — two Gir safaris, the Devaliya Safari Park and the old city of Junagadh.

3 Days / 2 NightsRajkot · Sasan Gir · JunagadhBest: Mid-Oct–mid-Jun (Dec–Mar best)

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Updated 8 Oct 2026 · By Itinerary Diary Travel Team · Rated 5.0 on Google (270 reviews)

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Gir Lion Safari is a 3 Days / 2 Nights private journey covering Rajkot, Sasan Gir, Junagadh. Best time: Mid-Oct–mid-Jun (Dec–Mar best). Difficulty: easy. Ideal for wildlife lovers, families, photographers. Every day, hotel and stop can be changed, with your own chauffeur-driven car and 24×7 support.

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Gujarat

About this journey

Gir and the surrounding area of Saurashtra are the only place in the world where Asiatic lions live in the wild. This short plan gives you two chances in the main forest plus a visit to Devaliya Safari Park, and ends with Junagadh’s Uparkot fort.

Safari permits are limited and sell out at weekends, so we book them as soon as your dates are set.

At a glance

Trip quick facts

Duration

3 Days / 2 Nights

Route

Rajkot · Sasan Gir · Junagadh

Best time

Mid-Oct–mid-Jun (Dec–Mar best)

Difficulty

Easy

Ideal for

Wildlife lovers, families, photographers

Highest point

Plains & low hills

Day by day

Your day-wise itinerary

A realistic plan with drive times and seasonal notes — fully customisable to your dates and pace.

Day 1

Rajkot → Sasan Gir

Route: Rajkot · Sasan Gir≈160 km · 3–4 hrs

Morning

Pick-up in Rajkot and drive to Sasan Gir.

Afternoon

Devaliya Safari Park.

Evening

Check in to a forest lodge.

Night staySasan Gir

MealsDinner

Road & seasonHighway, then forest road.

Good to knowGir is open roughly mid-October to mid-June.

Day 2

Two Gir safaris

Route: Gir National Parksafari · local day

Asiatic lion resting in Gir National Park, Gujarat

Morning

An early jeep safari with a forest guide.

Afternoon

Rest at the lodge.

Evening

An afternoon safari, if a second permit is available.

Night staySasan Gir

MealsBreakfast

Road & seasonPark tracks.

Good to knowSightings are wild and never guaranteed.

Day 3

Junagadh → Rajkot

Route: Sasan · Junagadh · Rajkot≈160 km

Asiatic lion lying in the dry forest of Gir

Morning

Drive to Junagadh.

Afternoon

Uparkot fort and the old city.

Evening

Drop at Rajkot airport or station.

Night stay—

MealsBreakfast

Road & seasonGood roads.

Good to knowExtend to Somnath (about 1.5 hours from Sasan) and Diu.

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Choose your style

Package variants

Every itinerary above is available in the comfort level that suits you.

Budget

Clean 3★ stays & homestays, smart pacing.

Deluxe

Boutique 4★ hotels with the best views.

Premium

Premium resorts, private guides & experiences.

Luxury

Iconic retreats & bespoke touches throughout.

Family / Honeymoon

Tuned for couples or families — rooms, pace & extras.

Transparent, always

What’s included

✓ Inclusions

Handpicked stays with breakfast
Private, chauffeur-driven AC car for the hills
All transfers and inter-place drives
Local guides at the main sights
A dedicated tour manager & 24×7 support
All applicable taxes and a GST invoice

✗ Exclusions

Flights / train to the start point (we can arrange)
Lunches & dinners unless specified
Monument / activity entry fees (added on request)
Personal expenses, tips & shopping
Travel insurance (recommended)
Anything not listed under inclusions

Answers

Gir Lion Safari — FAQs

Only in Gir and the surrounding area of Saurashtra in Gujarat — the last wild home of the Asiatic lion.

Roughly mid-October to mid-June. The park closes in the monsoon; December to March is the most comfortable time.

Permits are sold on the official Gir booking website in limited numbers per slot. We book them for you; carry the photo ID used for the booking.

A fenced area of the Gir forest near Sasan where lions and other animals live in a natural setting and sightings are very likely.

Yes — see our 5-day Gir, Somnath & Diu plan.

Every trip is private, so we quote per person after learning your dates, group size and hotel tier — with no hidden charges and a GST invoice.

Gir Lion Safari
the last wild Asiatic lions

About this journey

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