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Gir NP

21.15377 , 70.73077

India

Gir protects the largest remaining tract of dry deciduous forest in the west of India. This park comprises diverse habitats, from dry deciduous forest dominated with teak and open scrubland to both dry deciduous and tropical thorn forest and evergreen corridors along the rivers. Gir has seven rivers and four large dams.

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Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 21.1538/70.7308 (2020-12-18 21:33:13 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Gir NP" (2020-12-18 21:33:13 )

Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-17 18:06:48
Gir protects the largest remaining tract of dry deciduous forest in the west of India. This park comprises diverse habitats, from dry deciduous forest dominated with teak and open scrubland to both dry deciduous and tropical thorn forest and evergreen corridors along the rivers.  Gir has seven rivers and four large dams.
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-17 17:57:31
Gir protects the largest remaining tract of dry deciduous forest in the west of India.dry deciduous forest dominated with teak. This This park comprises diverse habitats, from dry deciduous forest dominated with teak and open scrubland to both dry deciduous and tropical thorn forest and evergreen corridors along the rivers. 
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-17 17:57:09
Gir protects the largest remaining tract of dry deciduous forest in the west of India.dry deciduous forest dominated with teak. This park comprises diverse habitats, from dry deciduous forest dominated with teak and open scrubland to both dry deciduous and tropical thorn forest and evergreen corridors along the rivers. 

  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Painted Francolin (Francolinus pictus)
Painted Sandgrouse (Pterocles indicus)
Red-naped Ibis (Pseudibis papillosa)
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)
Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus)
Red-headed Vulture (Sarcogyps calvus)
White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis)
Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus)
Crested Serpent-Eagle (Spilornis cheela)
Short-toed Snake-Eagle (Circaetus gallicus)
Changeable Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus cirrhatus)
Greater Spotted Eagle (Clanga clanga)
Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca)
Bonelli's Eagle (Aquila fasciata)
Pallas's Fish-Eagle (Haliaeetus leucoryphus)
Indian Scops-Owl (Otus bakkamoena)
Rock Eagle-Owl (Bubo bengalensis)
Brown Fish-Owl (Ketupa zeylonensis)
Mottled Wood-Owl (Strix ocellata)
Coppersmith Barbet (Psilopogon haemacephalus)
Blossom-headed Parakeet (Psittacula roseata)
Black-hooded Oriole (Oriolus xanthornus)
Indian Paradise-Flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi)

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-17 18:56:26)

Short-toed Snake-Eagle (Circaetus gallicus) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-17 18:55:54)

Indian Scops-Owl (Otus bakkamoena) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-17 18:55:21)

Red-naped Ibis (Pseudibis papillosa) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-17 18:54:47)

Coppersmith Barbet (Psilopogon haemacephalus) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-17 13:07:58)

Painted Sandgrouse (Pterocles indicus) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-17 13:07:38)

Painted Francolin (Francolinus pictus) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-17 13:07:22)

Blossom-headed Parakeet (Psittacula roseata) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-17 13:07:03)

Black-hooded Oriole (Oriolus xanthornus) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-17 13:06:43)

Pallas's Fish-Eagle (Haliaeetus leucoryphus) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-17 13:05:28)

Greater Spotted Eagle (Clanga clanga) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-17 13:05:00)

Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-17 13:04:43)

Red-headed Vulture (Sarcogyps calvus) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-17 13:04:26)

Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-16 13:01:10)

White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-16 13:00:50)

Indian Paradise-Flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-16 12:50:00)

Rock Eagle-Owl (Bubo bengalensis) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-16 12:49:17)

Mottled Wood-Owl (Strix ocellata) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-16 12:48:52)

Brown Fish-Owl (Ketupa zeylonensis) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-16 12:48:24)

Changeable Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus cirrhatus) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-16 12:47:58)

Bonelli's Eagle (Aquila fasciata) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-16 12:47:43)

Crested Serpent-Eagle (Spilornis cheela) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-16 12:47:08)

Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-16 12:46:50)

  • Timing and strategy

The best time to visit is between October and June. The park is closed during the monsoon months.

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• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
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• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-17 18:50
The best time to visit is between October and June. The park is closed during the monsoon months.
  • How to get there

The nearest railway station to Gir is Junagadh (80km).

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-17 18:51
The nearest railway station to Gir is Junagadh (80km).

Gir National Park cannot be entered by a private vehicle and all visitors are required to hire one from a fleet of small Maruti Gypsy 4x4s with a driver and a guide. There are a dozen or so trails and drivers pick your trail at random, to prevent every group from demanding the trail with the most reliable Asiatic Lion sightings.

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Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-17 18:10
Gir National Park cannot be entered by a private vehicle and all visitors are required to hire one from a fleet of small Maruti Gypsy 4x4s with a driver and a guide. There are a dozen or so trails and drivers pick your trail at random, to prevent every group from demanding the trail with the most reliable lion Asiatic Lion sightings.
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-17 18:09
Gir National Park cannot be entered by a private vehicle and all visitors are required to hire one from a fleet of small Maruti Gypsy 4x4s with a driver and a guide. There are a dozen or so trails and drivers pick your trail at random, to prevent every group from demanding the trail with the most reliable lion sightings.
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-17 18:07
Gir National Park cannot be entered by a private vehicle and all visitors are required to hire one from a fleet of small Maruti Gypsy 4x4s with a driver and a guide.There are a dozen or so trails and drivers pick your trail at random, to prevent every group from demanding the trail with the most reliable lion sightings.
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-17 18:06
Gir National Park cannot be entered by a private vehicle and all visitors are required to hire one from a fleet of small Maruti Gypsy 4x4s with a driver and a guide.
  • Other attractions

Key mammal species of Gir include Asiatic Lion, Leopard, Striped Hyena, Nilgai, Spotted Deer, Sambar, etc.

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• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-17 18:54
Key mammal species of Gir include Asiatic Lion, Leopard, Striped Hyena, Nilgai, Spotted Deer, Sambar, etc.

Provide information about what type of facilities are available at
or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

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Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

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