Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, the only abode of the Asiatic lion will remain close for four months. Gir National Park is the only place in the world where you can spot Asiatic lions roaming free in the wild and the only place in India where they can be spotted as well. The national park is home to many birds and herbivores as well. During the last eight months, over five lakh people visited this protected area. The area is spread in 1412 square kilometres and it’s a last home of lions. The Gujarat Forest Department organises regulated Safaris in the park where visitors can catch a glimpse of the animals in the park. These Safaris will now remain close. According to the officials, there is a problem with road accessibility
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