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 Sasan Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is the only abode of lions outside Africa. The Gir sanctuary is a 1412 sq kms mosaic of habitats-deciduous forests, rolling grasslands, thorn scrublands, semi evergreen riveraine flora, seven rivers, marshes and lakes, which combine to make it one of the best wildlife preserves in India.
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| Sasan Gir Tourist Attractions |
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| § Sasan Gir National Park |
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Sasan Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is the only abode of lions outside Africa. The Gir sanctuary is a 1412 sq. km mosaic of habitats-deciduous forests, rolling grasslands, thorn scrublands, semi evergreen riveraine flora, seven rivers, marshes and lakes, which combine to make it one of the best wildlife preserves in India. |
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| § Gir Forest |
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Gir forest area also includes the Nalsarovar Lake and Sanctuary, where birds like paradise flycatcher, back-headed cuckoo, pied woodpecker, various species of eagles, painted sand grouse, bush quail, flamingo, partridge, parrot, and peacock may be seen. |
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| Weekend Getaways Around Sasan Gir |
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| § Junagarh |
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Junagarh, which is 64 kms from Sasan Gir Reserve, is an important heritage sight. Veraval, to which Sasan Gir has direct links, is interlinked to Somnath-a popular place for Hindu pilgrims. |
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