My Journey Date: 22/06/2015
My Route : Khambha- Dhari- visavadar- Mendrada- Devalia
total 100km route from khambha
Devalia Safari Park also known as Gir Interpretation Zone - Devalia, is the establishment
of particular eco-tourism zone to reduce overload of tourists from Gir Forest Visit
and to provide whole wildlife of Gir at single place in safe habitats. This Interpretation
Zone comprises of 412 hector chain link fenced area which is regarded as ‘Gir
in a nutshell’ covering all habitat types and wildlife of Gir. The basic aim
of creating this facility is to provide an opportunity of viewing lions and other
animals in their natural habitat within a short period of time at cheaper rates.
There are animals like Asiatic lions, Leopards, Blue Bull, Sambhar, Chital, Jackal,
Black buck, Wild Boar etc. The presence of Savana habitat and other flora is also
another attraction of the area. Many rare birds including Peafowl and vultures are
common in the Devalia.
Getting there
By road:Devalia Safari Park is around 56 km from Junagadh and around
13 kms from Sasan Gir village, the most common base for making a visit, 374 km from
Ahmedabad and 158 Kms from Rajkot. The Reception centre is at Devalia Park & Sasan
Gir, and has a Forest Guest house maintained by the forest department, nearby the
railway station.
By rail:One can travel by Rail to Junagadh from Ahmedabad or Rajkot
and then take a 55 km road trip on bus or taxi to Devalia Safari Park or can come
via local trains from Junagadh city up to Sasan Gir village.
By Air:Person can come via flight up to Rajkot or Ahemedabad.
Time Table
| Monday To Sunday | 8 AM To 11 AM | 3 PM To 5 PM |
Note: Devalia safari park is closed on wednesday |
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Charges
| Monday-Friday | 150 INR | 2400 INR |
| Saturday-Sunday | 190 INR | 3000 INR |
| Festival Days | 190 INR | 3000 INR |
| Festival Days (Saturday/Sunday) | 240 INR | 3750 INR |
Viewing By BUS
Dear
Dear
Neel gay (Kaliyar)
Lions
Jackal (Shiyal)
Rose a traditional village animal
Leopard
Leopard on tree
Neel Gay
