Gir Forest - Definition and Overview

The Gir National Forest is located near the southernmost point of the peninsula

The Gir Forest National Park is located in the Junagadh district of Gujarat, India on 1412 kilometers² of land. The reserve is on the Kathiawar Penisula about 65 kilometers south-east of Junagadah City. Originally established on September 18th, 1965 this forest has been the sole home of the Asiatic lion since 1884 and was created largely for their conservation.

See also

• Girnar

External links

• Gir National Park (http://www.theindiatravel.com/travel/favourites/wildlife/girnationalpark.html)
• Gir National Park Travelmart (http://www.journeymart.com/Dexplorer/AsiaIS/India/india_addon/wildlife/gir_national.asp)
• Sasan Gir National Park (http://members.rediff.com/sumit_sen/gir.htm)
• Gir Forest in Gujarat (http://www.chennaionline.com/toursntravel/wildlifenbirdsanctuaries/gir.asp)