Articles tagged under: Sasan Gir

Gujarat CM takes lion safari at Sasan Gir; flags off 183 vehicles for forest staff

January 29, 2026
Gujarat CM takes lion safari at Sasan Gir; flags off 183 vehicles for forest staff

Sasan Gir: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday visited Sasan Gir, where he undertook an early-morning jungle safari and witnessed lion sightings in the Gir forest. During the safari, the Chief Minister observed lions roaming freely in their natural habitat and expressed delight after seeing several wildlife species. He visited the Keramba Thana range area, where he spotted lions at two different locations. According to the 2025 population census, as many as 891 Asiatic lions currently i...Read More

Kangana Ranaut ‘speechless’ after seeing beauty of Gir National Park; shares pics of lion safari on Insta

November 18, 2025
Kangana Ranaut ‘speechless’ after seeing beauty of Gir National Park; shares pics of lion safari on Insta

Gir: Amidst her busy professional and political life, Kangana Ranaut is on vacation and visiting Gujarat. The Lok Sabha MP from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) visited Gir National Park, the only home to Asiatic lions, to soak in the natural beauty of the region. The actress-turned-MP explored the dry deciduous forests of Junagadh district, accompanied by her nephew, Prithavi Raj Chandel, making the trip especially memorable. Taking to Instagram, Kangana shared several photos and videos...Read More

Scammers dupe tourists with fake website for online booking of Sinh Sadan in Sasan Gir

November 08, 2025
Scammers dupe tourists with fake website for online booking of Sinh Sadan in Sasan Gir

Rajkot: Tourists visiting Gir to see the Asiatic lions have fallen prey to an online scam involving a fake website of Sinh Sadan, the official government guest house in Sasan. Scammers created a bogus website, though no such site exists, offering online room bookings and issuing forged reservation receipts. The fraud came to light when a Valsad tourist arrived with a fake booking voucher, claiming to have paid money to a Jammu and Kashmir bank account after speaking to someone posing as a staff...Read More

Three held in Sasan Gir Lion Safari online bookings fraud case

October 13, 2025
Three held in Sasan Gir Lion Safari online bookings fraud case

Sasan Gir: The State Cyber Crime Cell has arrested three individuals in connection with fraudulent online bookings of tourist slots for the lion safari at Sasan Gir. The accused allegedly manipulated the Forest Department’s website to create an artificial scarcity of safari tickets, which they then sold at inflated prices. An investigation by CID Crime revealed that the suspects exploited the official online permit booking system. Government rules allow only one permit per person, but the acc...Read More

President Droupadi Murmu to visit Gujarat from October 9 to 11

October 08, 2025
President Droupadi Murmu to visit Gujarat from October 9 to 11

New Delhi: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, will visit Gujarat from October 9 to 11, 2025, the President's Secretariat announced today. As per the press releases, she will arrive in Rajkot on the evening of October 9. On October 10, the President will perform Darshan and Aarti at Somnath Temple. She will also visit Gir National Park and interact with members of the local tribal community at Sasan Gir. On October 11, the President will perform Darshan and Aarti at Dwarkadhish Temple in D...Read More

Tourist footfall surges in Sasan Gir, Barda Sanctuary post PM Modi’s visit

March 28, 2025
Tourist footfall surges in Sasan Gir, Barda Sanctuary post PM Modi’s visit

Gir: After Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s jungle safari in Sasangir, tourist footfall in Gir has risen by 18%, according to an official statement from the Gujarat government on Thursday. PM Modi visited Gujarat from March 1 to 3, marking World Wildlife Day at Sasangir and embarking on a jungle safari. The statement noted that in the 20 days before his visit, Gir recorded 49,681 tourists, which increased to 59,009 in the 20 days following his visit—a surge of 18.8%. Additionally, interest ...Read More

Prime Minister Narendrabhai Modi to visit Gir on World Wildlife Day

March 02, 2025
Prime Minister Narendrabhai Modi to visit Gir on World Wildlife Day

Gandhinagar: Tomorrow i.e.on 3rd March, the world will mark World Wildlife Day, with the theme for 2025 being Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet. This theme underscores the vital role of sustainable funding in global conservation efforts. Marking this occasion, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Gir-Somnath in Gujarat tomorrow. Currently, Asiatic lions inhabit approximately 30,000 square kilometers across 53 talukas in 9 districts of Gujarat. The state...Read More

Prime Minister Modi Expected to Visit Gujarat Twice in March

February 25, 2025
Prime Minister Modi Expected to Visit Gujarat Twice in March

Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendrabhai Modi is likely to make two visits to Gujarat in March, according to sources. His tentative schedule includes a visit to Sasan Gir on March 3rd for a wildlife-related event, followed by visits to Surat and Navsari on March 7th and 8th for events related to women's empowerment. Sources indicate that PM Modi, in his capacity as the Chairman of the National Wildlife Board, is expected to attend a meeting in Sasan Gir on March 3rd, coinciding with World Wildl...Read More