Sasan Gir trip for groups
Gir National Park, around Sasan, is the only wild home of the Asiatic lion. Groups come for jeep safaris in the open season, the fenced Devalia Safari Park, and to combine the forest with Somnath and Junagadh's Girnar.
Sasan Gir is ≈ 353 km from Ahmedabad by road, 7–9 hours in a group vehicle. Best time: December to April (the park reopens in mid-October). A 2-day trip from Ahmedabad in a 17-seater tempo traveller is ₹20,900–25,800 (as of Oct 2026).
How to reach Sasan Gir
- Most groups drive via Rajkot and Junagadh to Sasan, or come from Somnath on the coast.
- The nearest railway station is Junagadh; Rajkot and Diu have the nearest airports.
- Your own vehicle waits at Sasan: safaris use the park's permitted jeeps, booked online by time slot.
Sasan Gir from Gujarat cities: distance and fares
Round trips with driver; the days are what most groups take.
| From | Distance | Days | 17-seater | AC Coach 40–49 seater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | ≈ 353 km | 2 days | ₹20,900–25,800 | ₹46,200–62,600 |
| Gandhinagar | ≈ 377 km | 2 days | ₹22,300–27,500 | ₹49,200–66,600 |
| Vadodara | ≈ 360 km | 2 days | ₹21,300–26,300 | ₹47,100–63,700 |
| Surat | ≈ 282 km | 2 days | ₹17,000–20,900 | ₹37,200–50,200 |
| Rajkot | ≈ 156 km | 1 day | ₹9,200–11,300 | ₹20,300–27,500 |
| Bhavnagar | ≈ 212 km | 2 days | ₹14,000–17,100 | ₹30,200–40,700 |
| Jamnagar | ≈ 189 km | 2 days | ₹14,000–17,100 | ₹30,200–40,700 |
| Bhuj | ≈ 365 km | 2 days | ₹21,600–26,700 | ₹47,700–64,600 |
| Porbandar | ≈ 138 km | 1 day | ₹8,200–10,100 | ₹18,100–24,500 |
One way by road; ≈ marks a distance estimated from the map. Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
What to see in Sasan Gir
The only wild home of the Asiatic lion: jeep safaris in Gir National Park
Day 1
Gir jungle safari
- Morning jeep safari in Gir National Park (permits online, by time slot)
- Devalia Safari Park, the fenced Gir Interpretation Zone
Day 2
Somnath or Junagadh
- Somnath Temple darshan and the evening show
- or Junagadh: Girnar ropeway and Uparkot Fort
Best time to go
December to April (the park reopens in mid-October).
- Jan (good)
- Feb (good)
- Mar (good)
- Apr (good)
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec (good)
- Gir National Park is closed to safaris from 16 June to 15 October.
- Private buses and tempo travellers cannot enter the park: safaris use the park's permitted jeeps, so a large group books several permits.
Where groups stay
- Sasan Gir: Resorts close to the safari booking office
- Safari permits open online and sell out on weekends and holidays; book as soon as your dates are fixed.
- Lion sightings are likely in season but never guaranteed.
To Sasan Gir from other cities
Questions groups ask
How far is Sasan Gir from Ahmedabad?
≈ 353 km by road, about 7–9 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with stops. From Gandhinagar: ≈ 377 km. From Vadodara: ≈ 360 km. From Surat: ≈ 282 km.
What does a Sasan Gir trip cost for a group?
From Ahmedabad, a 2-day round trip with driver is ₹20,900–25,800 in a 17-seater tempo traveller and ₹46,200–62,600 in a AC Coach 40–49 seater (indicative, October 2026). Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do you need for Sasan Gir?
Most groups plan 2 days from Ahmedabad: the plan below has 2 days of sightseeing, starting with gir jungle safari.
When is the best time to visit Sasan Gir?
December to April (the park reopens in mid-October). It is busiest in October, November, December and January, when stays and vehicles cost more. Gir National Park is closed to safaris from 16 June to 15 October. Private buses and tempo travellers cannot enter the park: safaris use the park's permitted jeeps, so a large group books several permits.
Where should a group stay in Sasan Gir?
Sasan Gir: resorts close to the safari booking office.