Gir National Park
🇮🇳 India
🦁 Lion's Kingdom of GirGir National Park sits on the western edge of the Indian subcontinent as a protected tropical dry forest of teak trees, thorny shrubs, and open grasslands. Dusty jeep tracks wind across dry riverbeds and rocky hillsides. This protected sanctuary stands as the final refuge for the Asiatic lion.
21.070° N 70.822° E
Wildlife
⭐ Iconic Species
★ Lion
Panthera leo
★ Axis Deer
Axis axis
★ Sambar
Rusa unicolor
★ Leopard
Panthera pardus
📊 Most Spotted
Rose-ringed Parakeet
Psittacula krameri
Red-wattled Lapwing
Vanellus indicus
Common Peafowl
Pavo cristatus
Asian Jackal
Canis aureus
White-throated Kingfisher
Halcyon smyrnensis
Northern Plains Gray Langur
Semnopithecus entellus
Nilgai
Boselaphus tragocamelus
Mugger Crocodile
Crocodylus palustris
Indian Robin
Saxicoloides fulicatus
Large-billed Crow
Corvus macrorhynchos
Asian Green Bee-eater
Merops orientalis
Oriental Magpie-Robin
Copsychus saularis
⭐ Iconic Species
★ Lion
Panthera leo
★ Axis Deer
Axis axis
★ Sambar
Rusa unicolor
★ Leopard
Panthera pardus
📊 Most Spotted
Asian Jackal
Canis aureus
Northern Plains Gray Langur
Semnopithecus entellus
Nilgai
Boselaphus tragocamelus
Indian Gray Mongoose
Herpestes edwardsi
Wild Boar
Sus scrofa
Northern Palm Squirrel
Funambulus pennantii
Rhesus Macaque
Macaca mulatta
Ruddy Mongoose
Herpestes smithii
Jungle Cat
Felis chaus
Bengal Fox
Vulpes bengalensis
Blackbuck
Antilope cervicapra
📊 Most Spotted
Rose-ringed Parakeet
Psittacula krameri
Red-wattled Lapwing
Vanellus indicus
Common Peafowl
Pavo cristatus
White-throated Kingfisher
Halcyon smyrnensis
Indian Robin
Saxicoloides fulicatus
Large-billed Crow
Corvus macrorhynchos
Asian Green Bee-eater
Merops orientalis
Oriental Magpie-Robin
Copsychus saularis
Yellow-throated Sparrow
Gymnoris xanthocollis
Coppersmith Barbet
Psilopogon haemacephalus
White-browed Fantail
Rhipidura aureola
Purple Sunbird
Cinnyris asiaticus
📊 Most Spotted
Mugger Crocodile
Crocodylus palustris
Oriental Garden Lizard
Calotes versicolor
Spiny-headed fan-throated lizard
Sitana spinaecephalus
Bengal Monitor
Varanus bengalensis
Indian Egg-eater
Boiga westermanni
Indian Chameleon
Chamaeleo zeylanicus
Russell's Viper
Daboia russelii
Allapalli Grass Skink
Eutropis macularia
Indian Star Tortoise
Geochelone elegans
Indian Flap-shelled Turtle
Lissemys punctata
Indian Python
Python molurus
Animal Events
1Lion Pride Activity
During the cooler months lion prides become more active, often seen hunting or socialising in open clearings.
2Mugger Crocodile Basking
Mugger crocodiles gather on riverbanks to bask in the sun as water levels recede, making them easier to observe.
3Peafowl Courtship Display
Male peafowls perform elaborate courtship dances, showcasing their iridescent plumage during the breeding season.
Sighting Calendar
Average chance of spotting the park's most-spotted species, month by month
- 1Lion Pride Activity
- 2Mugger Crocodile Basking
- 3Peafowl Courtship Display
Sighting Zones
Warm areas are where all species together are recorded most, so they track where people go as much as where animals are. For one species, see the map on its own page.
Where Wildlife Score
How good is this park for seeing wildlife?Biodiversity
GoodHow rich is the wildlife?
Sighting
ExcellentHow likely to see animals?
Quick answers
What animals can you see in Gir National Park?
The most likely sightings are Lion (seen by about 80% of wildlife watchers), Axis Deer (seen by about 80% of wildlife watchers), Rose-ringed Parakeet (seen by about 60% of wildlife watchers), Red-wattled Lapwing (seen by about 50% of wildlife watchers), Common Peafowl (seen by about 50% of wildlife watchers) — among 571 recorded vertebrate species, based on citizen-science data from GBIF.
When is the best time to visit Gir National Park for wildlife?
April has the highest combined sighting rate for the park's top species in our month-by-month GBIF data. The full sighting calendar on this page shows each species' best months.
Can you see Lion in Gir National Park?
Yes — about 80% of wildlife watchers report a Lion sighting in Gir National Park, based on 57 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
Can you see Axis Deer in Gir National Park?
Yes — about 80% of wildlife watchers report a Axis Deer sighting in Gir National Park, based on 25 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
Can you see Sambar in Gir National Park?
Yes — about 50% of wildlife watchers report a Sambar sighting in Gir National Park, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
Can you see Leopard in Gir National Park?
Yes — about 40% of wildlife watchers report a Leopard sighting in Gir National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
