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Lion Safari
Lion Safari in India
Lion hunting sometime sounds very vague, as it is one of the most endangered
animals of the world. But, if you really want to believe that Lion still
exists then visit India, as India has if not immense but a respectable number
of this elusive creature of the big cat family. The Gir forest area of India
boasts of 300 lions in its forest complex.
Gir is the sole natural habitat of Asiatic Lions, a major reason why the
park receives a regular influx of tourists, making it one of the most visited
national parks in India. Just try to pay a little more attention to the
wilds around you and maybe you'll get more wild surprises within the Sasangir
vicinity, beside the Lion. In India the Lion population is spread across
the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya
Pradesh.
The Safari
Jeep Safari is the best way to observe the big cats in their natural surroundings,
at dawn and dusk, when they are on the hunt. Lion viewing in the Gir’s is
best done, by driving via jeep around the forest. On the way you might meet
several other natives of the forest.
The Ideal Time
Wildlife seekers can visit Gir National Park throughout the year, but the
best period to visit the Gir Sanctuary is between the months of November
and June.
Lion Safari Sites in India
There are not many sites presenting lion safaris in India. Amongst all,
the Gir National Park is the best option to go for a Lion Safari, as it
is having the highest concentration of Lions, as compared to other sites
in India.
Gir National Park
Gir National Park is the sole surviving natural habitat of the Asiatic Lions.
In the southwest of the peninsular state of Gujarat, lies the 116 square-mile
Gir sanctuary established to protect the last wild population of Lion outside
the African regions. Since 1913 when the Lion population over here fell
drastically to just 20 animals, the numbers have increased to around 300.
This is of course the best site to have an encounter with Lions.
Sanjay Gandhi National Park
One of the prime attractions to the National Park is the Lion Safari, which
has been pulling people to the park ever since it was established. You can
also experience a Tiger Safari here, which is a newly introduced attraction
in the 20-hectare area in the recreational zone of the park.
Nehru Zoological Park
This is another wildlife site that offers both Lion and tiger safaris. Situated
in Hyderabad, the Nehru Zoological Park is also considered as one of the
biggest zoological parks existing in Asia.
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
One of the major Lion safari sites of Kerala, Parambikulam has one of the
largest population of Gaur or Indian Bison. Among its other wildlife conservation
attractions there is a Crocodile Rearing Centre and a Deer Farm.
Few Suggestions
» Get the permits to enter the Park area.
» Don't disturb the animals, birds and trees.
» Behave in a responsible manner when watching and photographing resident
wildlife.
» Don't leave your group, while travelling in the wilds.
» Don't engage in any illegal trade of animals and birds.
» Don't litter the park area.
» Throw all the wastes in the proper litter zones.
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