Places to visit in the city Sasan Gir
JUNGLE VISIT - Sasan Gir
 Sasangir is the natural habitat of a number of rare plants
and animals. The entire area is characterised by teak
trees and a mixture of deciduous trees including sal (Shorea),
dhak (Butea frondosa), jamun (Syzigium cumini), acacia,
banyan and thorn forests. It is a hilly tract with many
rivers and beautiful long drives. Apart from the exotic
variety of flora, Sasangir also houses some of the unique
and rare species of animals. Besides the Asiatic lion,
there are leopards, sambar, chital (spotted deer), nilgai
(antelope), chowsingha (four-horned antelope), chinkara
(gazelle), wild boar, langur, jackal and hyena along with
numerous birds like paradise flycatcher, Bonneli\’s eagle,
crested serpent eagle, woodpeckers, back headed cuckoo,
pied woodpecker, painted sand grouse, bush quail, flamingos
and grey partridges.
NALSAROVAR - Sasan Gir
The entire area of Sasangir is flanked with three unique
reservoirs, one of which is the Nalsarovar Lake. A large
number of water birds and other migratory birds come to
the lake every year. This makes Nalsarovar lake a birdwatchers\’
paradise. Nalsarovar is also the excellent spot to photograph
the birds in their natural habitat. A visit to the lake
will be a treat to your eyes as you can get to see flocks
of birds like the paradise flycatcher, back-headed cuckoo,
pied woodpecker, various species of eagles, painted sand
grouse, bush quail, flamingo, partridge, parrot, and peacock.
You can also visit the small temple dedicated to Lord
Krishna near the Tulsi Shyam springs.
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