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	Brief -
	Gir forest is the only place in the world, outside Africa, where the lion can be seen in its natural habitat. The forest also harbours a variety of smaller animals and birds. Other predators are the powerful Panther and the ungainly striped Hyena. The largest Indian Deer, Sambar, Chital (spotted deer) Nilgai (blue bull), Chinkara and the unique Chowsingha (four horned antelope) are found here, along with the bear and the long tailed langur. The beautiful Peacock, India's national bird, with its resplendent plumage is among the common birds in Gir. Another attraction is a crocodile farm developed in the forest.

	History -
	The Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica) once had a wide range of natural territory. From Biblical times, till a hundred years ago, the Asiatic lion, roamed the forests and open grasslands over a vast area ranging from Greece in the west, to Persia, and Arabia through West Asia to Bengal and Bihar in the east.The lion, was last seen in 1942, in Iran, but now the King of the jungle has taken his last refuge in Gir; one of the largest and most important wild life sanctuaries in India, in the state of Gujarat.

	Culture - Climate & Geographical Location
	Sasan Gir is very cool and pleasant in summer and extremely cold in winter. Sasan Gir is located around 400 km from Ahmedabad via Rajkot.

	How to Reach -
	Sasan Gir National Park is well connected by rail, road and air. By air, the nearest Airport is at Keshod at 90 km. via Veraval, which is connected by a daily flight from Mumbai. By rail, the nearest railhead is at Sasan and is conveniently linked with Junagadh, Veraval and is at 395 km from Ahmedabad on the meter gauge line. By road, Sasan Gir is around 400 km from Ahmedabad via Rajkot, Junagagh and 43 km from Veraval. There are frequent bus services from Junagadh and Veraval, which connects it conveniently with Sasan.

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	Others

	CROCODILE REARING CENTRE - The Crocodile Rearing Centre near the entrance to Sinh Sadan, is full of marsh crocodiles, varying in size from a few centimeters to 1 meter, for restocking the population in the sanctuary.

	GIR INTERPRETATION ZONE - The Gir Interpretation Zone at Devaliya, 12 km from Sasan Gir and just over 4 sq. km. of Gir habitat, has been fenced in as a Safari Park to show a cross-section of wildlife; the four or five lions here can be easily seen in open scrubland.

	KAMLESHWAR DAM - Kamleshwar dam is located in scenic surroundings, just 10 km. from Sasan Gir.

	SATADHAR - At 26 Km from Sasan is Satadhar a temple dedicated to a saint named Appa Gega. Quite close to it is the Kankeshwari Mata temple.

	TULSISHYAM - Tulsishyam is in the heart of the forest and 96 km. from Sasan, where the hot springs are a special attraction.