The geographical features of Gir National Park represent a mixed deciduous forest having teak, Acacia and Banyan trees. Along the main rivers and streams a distinct belt of vegetation is always visible and the species of trees like the Jambu, Karanj, Umro, Vad, Kalam, Charal, Sirus and Amli are to be found here in this wildlife sanctuary and these trees mostly feature broad leaves and are evergreen in nature and add to the moisture content of the region.
The Gir Wildlife Sanctuary is not only about lions and leopard is the second most common predator in this wildlife sanctuary which also features one of the largest populations of leopards compared to any other national park in India
The other types of animals residing Gir Wildlife Sanctuary comprise of Sambar Deer, Chital Spotted Deer, Nilgai Antelope, Chowsingha Four-Horned Antelope, Chinkara Gazelle, Wild Boar, Langur Monkey, Jackal, and Hyena and numerous birds like Paradise Flycatcher, Bonneli's Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle, Woodpeckers Flamingo.
The tour operators in India take the tourists and wildlife adventurers for jeep safaris and the best time to visit Gir Wildlife Sanctuary is between the months of November and June and for those who love adventures of traveling by road this wildlife sanctuary is at a distance of 400km from Ahmedabad through Rajkot, Junagadh and Mendara. Know more about the Gir Wildlife Sanctuary as indiatouroperator.com keeps you updated about India Wildlife Sanctuary Tour.
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