Ahmedabad: Ramee Group of Hotels has announced the signing of its upcoming property, Ramee Vanam Resort, in Sasan Gir, Gujarat, marking its entry into wildlife-focused and experiential tourism segments as part of efforts to expand its leisure portfolio. The new resort will centre on nature-driven and locally inspired experiences. Sasan Gir, home to the famous Gir National Park and the Asiatic lion, remains a key attraction for both domestic and international tourists. The property will also fac...Read More

Junagadh: In a move to boost tourism in the Gir region, the Railway Department has decided to introduce special glass-roof “Vistadome coaches” on meter gauge trains operating in and around Sasangir. The Bhavnagar Division will add two such coaches to existing services, offering an enhanced travel experience for tourists on the scenic route from Sasangir to Kasia Ness. These coaches will feature all-glass panels and 360-degree revolving seats, allowing passengers to enjoy panoramic views of...Read More

Gandhinagar: Gir Wildlife Sanctuary at Sasangir witnessed over 17.87 lakh visitors in the last two years, the state government informed. In a reply to a question, the Forest Minister shared visitor and revenue data as of December 31, 2025, in the Assembly. According to the official figures, 8,59,262 visitors visited Gir Sanctuary in 2024, while 9,28,416 visitors were recorded in 2025, bringing the total to 17,87,678. During the same period, a total of 1,45,214 permits were issued in 2024 and 1...Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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