It is situated 54
km. From Junagadh via Keshod (Where there is an airport). Sasangir sanctuary provides refuge to that rare species –
the Asiatic Lion. The sanctuary covers an area of 500 sq miles
of dry, open scrubland where the lions roam freely. They can
be seen on guided jeep tours through the jungles. Other wildlife includes bear, antilope, hyena, fox, Indian Deer,
Sambar, Chital (spotted deer), Nilgai (blue bull), Chinkara
and the Chowsingha (four horned antelope) and other species of
the deer family.
The Sanctuary
is open to visitors from Mid-October to Mid-June, during
monsoon the Sanctuary remains closed. Permission to visit the
sanctuary is given by forest Department, Sasangir on arrival.
How to get
there
Air
Nearest airport Keshod 100 km is connected with Bombay.
Rail
Sasan
is the railway station, on the meter-guage line. However, the
most convenient railhead is Junagadh 65 km
Road
Sasangir
to Ahmedabad 895 km, Rajkot 160 km, Junagadh 65 km, Veraval 43
km
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