About Sasan Gir Sasan Gir is home to the world renowned Gir Forest, the natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion. The Gir National Park and Sanctuary has a scenic charm and covers an area of 1412 square km of dry deciduous forest. The tranquility of the Gir Forest, with its splendid flora and fauna, is a nature lover’s delight. Apart from the leopard, jungle cat and rusty spotted cat, the Gir Forest also is home to the cheetal, sambhar, four-horned antelope, wild boar and hare. A bird watcher’s paradise, Gir has over 200 species of avi-fauna, including peacocks and parakeets. The lakes and perennial rivers enhance the serene surroundings of Gir. Getting to Gir Closest Railway Station Junagadh (65 km) By Road From Ahmedabad - 381 km Also accessible via Rajkot and Junagadh. Taxis and jeeps are available between Junagadh and Sasan Gir. Airports Rajkot (accessible from Mumbai) 150 km Ahmedabad(accessible from Mumbai and New Delhi) 381 km Diu (accessible from Mumbai and New Delhi) 104 km Taj Hotels in Sasen Gir » The Gir Lodge