Devalia Safari Park Information

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Dense Teak Forest Landscape and Asiatic Lion Habitat in Devalia Gir Park Sasan Gir
1997
Year Established
Sanctuary Architecture & History

What is Devalia Safari Park?

Devalia Safari Park, officially known as the Gir Interpretation Zone, is a specially enclosed 412-hectare (over 1,000 acres) wildlife sanctuary established in 1997 by the Gujarat Forest Department. It was created to provide tourists an authentic opportunity to observe wild Asiatic Lions (Panthera leo persica) and native Gir fauna while minimizing human footfall in the core Gir National Park area.

Secured by high chain-link fencing, Devalia encapsulates a miniature cross-section of all Gir forest habitats—ranging from dry deciduous teak wood forests and acacia scrublands to open savanna grasslands and natural water bodies.

Protected Sanctuary Enclosure: Designed to harbor a self-sustaining wild prey-predator population.
Native Flora: Preserves dry deciduous teak trees (Tectona grandis), Flame of the Forest (Butea monosperma), and acacia groves.
High Sightings: Provides an almost 100% guarantee of observing Asiatic Lion prides in natural surroundings.
Ecosystem Dynamics

Prey-Predator Balance & Interpretation Center

Learn how the 412-hectare Devalia enclosure operates as a self-sustained habitat and educational facility.

Natural Food Chain Balance

Devalia maintains an ecologically calculated ratio of carnivores (Asiatic Lions & Leopards) and native herbivores (Chital, Sambhar, Nilgai, and Wild Boars) ensuring natural prey hunting and territorial behavior.

Orientation & Taxidermy Museum

The entry zone houses a state-of-the-art orientation hall exhibiting preserved lion taxidermy, forest habitat dioramas, and educational documentary films for students and tourists.

Wildlife Conservation Breeding Hub

Serving as a vital rescue and research center, Devalia assists wildlife veterinarians in monitoring lion pride health and genetic diversity within Saurashtra.

Park Highlights

Devalia Safari Park Quick Facts

Key operational statistics and details every visitor should know before visiting Devalia Park.

Total Area

412 Hectares (4.12 Sq. Km) of protected teak and acacia forest terrain surrounded by chain-link fencing.

Weekly Closed Day

Every Wednesday is a mandatory weekly off day for park maintenance and animal rest. Open all other days including monsoons.

Daily Safari Timings

Morning: 07:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Evening: 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM (7 timed slot departures daily).

Visitor Code of Conduct

Devalia Park Rules & Safety Directives

To ensure the safety of visitors and the protection of wildlife, all guests must strictly adhere to forest department regulations.

Strict Do's

  • Carry original photo ID card (Aadhaar / Passport / DL).
  • Wear muted earthy color clothing (Khaki, Olive Green, Brown).
  • Remain seated inside the open Gypsy vehicle at all times.
  • Follow all instructions given by the forest guide.

Strict Don'ts

  • Do NOT play loud music, shout, or make loud noises.
  • Do NOT feed or provoke animals under any circumstances.
  • Plastic bottles and littering are strictly prohibited.
  • Smoking, alcohol, and firearms are totally banned.
Travel Logistics

How To Reach Devalia Safari Park

Located in Sasan Gir, Junagadh District, Gujarat. Easily accessible by road, rail, and air.

By Air

Nearest Airports: Diu Airport (DIU) - 105 km, Rajkot Airport (RAJ) - 160 km, Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) - 370 km. Taxis are readily available from all airports to Sasan Gir.

By Train

Nearest Railway Station: Sasan Gir (SASAN) - 12 km, Junagadh (JND) - 60 km, Veraval (VRL) - 45 km. Well connected to major cities in Gujarat and Mumbai.

By Road

Sasan Gir is well-connected by state highway buses and private luxury coaches from Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Junagadh, Somnath, and Dwarka.

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