Arrive + evening safari
Check in near Sasan, complete the reporting process, then keep the evening after the drive quiet. No night safari is implied or promised.
RouteSathi guide update: 1 September 2026 · Verify current permits, reporting point and season before paying.
GIR–SASAN · GUJARAT · WILDLIFE
Gir, with
the right permit.
A wildlife stay, not a rushed Somnath add-on. Book the jungle trail first, keep Devalia as a separate alternative, and give yourself enough time for one calm safari or two sensible drives.
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No false promisesWildlife sighting is never guaranteed. This guide plans the permit, reporting time and forest experience—not a promised lion photo.
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Official booking firstGir Jungle Trail requires an e-permit. Vehicle and guide charges are separate, so do not trust “confirmed safari” agents selling unclear packages.
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Built for your timeOne drive works for a short visit; two drives are better for people staying overnight. Devalia is an alternative, not an extra safari to force in.
FIRST, CHOOSE YOUR PACE
How much time do you have?
Book the forest first, then select your stay. A safari permit decides the practical plan—not a hotel itinerary or a random list of nearby places.
YOUR READY ROUTE
Forest time first.
Everything else later.
Do not arrive from Somnath, travel back the same day and expect a relaxed safari. Build this around the permit’s assigned reporting time and stay in the Sasan area.
PLAN A · ONE SAFARI
A short Gir visit, done properly
Best when you get one confirmed Jungle Trail permit. Reach Sasan before the reporting time, carry the exact original ID, and leave room for the forest department’s check-in process.
1 safari
Minimum good plan
BEFORE THE DRIVE
- BOOK Use the official portal onlyOnline booking opens up to three months before the date. Enter every visitor’s ID details carefully; the registered person cannot simply be replaced later.
- REPORT Reach the assigned reception earlyCarry the original Aadhaar, driving licence, voter ID or passport used for booking. Keep all visitors together at reporting.
AFTER THE DRIVE
- SAFARI Follow the allotted routeRoute and related information are given at reporting. The permit does not guarantee a lion sighting, so enjoy the whole dry-forest landscape and guide’s interpretation.
- REST Keep the rest of the day openReturn to your Sasan stay, eat nearby and avoid adding a long Somnath, Diu or Junagadh drive on the same safari day.
PLAN B · ONE NIGHT, TWO DRIVES
The balanced wildlife plan
Choose this only if you can get two official permits. A morning and evening safari let you experience two different forest windows without racing through the destination.
1–2 nights
Best for safari lovers
Morning safari + leave
Take the confirmed morning drive, have breakfast, then depart. This is far better than forcing both safari and a long transfer into one day.
Use it instead, not automatically too
GIZ Devalia is a separate interpretation-zone visit and stays closed every Wednesday. Consider it only when it fits your permit and time.
RouteSathi rule:
Book only confirmed official slots. Never pay an agent a premium for a claimed “Tatkal” Gir permit—the official portal warns that urgent/Tatkal bookings are not available.
KEEP EXPECTATIONS CLEAR
Gir choices,
without confusion.
The main Jungle Trail and Devalia are not the same experience. Pick one based on your permit and time instead of selling travellers an unrealistic “everything in one day” package.
Gir Jungle Trail
Forest safari with the official e-permit, assigned route and reporting process. This is the priority for a first wildlife-focused stay.
Open official booking ↗ Open in Maps ↗GIZ Devalia
A different, shorter alternative with separate booking rules. It is closed every Wednesday; check live availability before treating it as your backup.
Check official terms ↗ Open in Maps ↗Somnath & Diu
They are separate trips. Combine only when you have extra days and confirmed transfers—not because a map makes them look close.
Open Somnath–Diu route in Maps ↗Monsoon closure
Gir Jungle Trail is normally closed from 16 June to 15 October. Always check the current official notice before booking transport or a stay.
Open Gir in Maps ↗PLAN LIKE A RESPONSIBLE VISITOR
Sleep close.
Book honestly.
Sasan ke reporting area ke paas stay rakho, permit details ko photo ID se match karo, aur guide/vehicle payment ka budget alag rakho. Safari ko schedule ka centre banao.
Stay near Sasan
Choose a stay close enough that early reporting is calm. Remote resort “views” are not useful if you risk arriving late for a permit.
Find stays in Maps ↗Original ID, essentials
Carry the original ID used in the e-permit, water and sun protection. Follow the guide’s instructions and avoid loud behaviour around wildlife.
Permit is not the full cost
The official rules state that guide and safari-vehicle charges are separate from the e-permit. Confirm the official components before paying.
Read permit conditions ↗Apna travel style choose karke Gir–Sasan ka practical adjustment dekhein.
Safari rules, seasons, routes and charges can change. This guide uses the Gujarat government’s Gir permit portal. Verify your exact date, official permit, original-ID requirement and reporting time before travelling.
Official Gir permit rules ↗