Gir National Park
The Gir Forest is the last place on earth where Asiatic lions roam wild — a fact that makes every safari here something genuinely historic. These lions are slightly smaller and shaggier than their African cousins, with a distinctive belly fold, and they are far more open to being observed, often walking right past safari vehicles with magnificent indifference. Sighting rates at Gir are among the highest of any big cat reserve in India.
Permits sell out weeks in advance — book through the official Gir Lion Show website or through your hotel immediately after confirming your travel dates. Zones closer to water sources have the most reliable sightings.