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[Rishi]

(03-12-2019, 10:44 PM)Lycaon Wrote: Are you allowed to do a self drive to gir national park . I have been thinking for some time now to visit it .

Like any other Indian NP, safari in Gir there is only one option of jeep safari. You'll be assigned a car, a guide & one of the two entry points. 
But there is a loophole apparently... There are 2 temples inside the NP (Kankai Mata & Banej) where civilians can visit in their own vehicles (2 & 4 wheelers are allowed) though the sanctuary area where otherwise there's no safari, from multiple entry & exit points. If you do both temples in one go, it'll be almost a safari. Read this experience.

I suggest trying this after with 2 regular safari in the NP Zone. Just ask your (local) driver, he'll do the rest.

And visit Girnar as well...

Do not go during peak-season (December to March). Your chance of sighting are better if you get to choose your route & crowd is low.
The park is closed from 16th June to 15th October every year. Either May/June (dry & frigging hot) or October/November (humid & frigging hot)... pick your poison. Reply