Devaliya Safari Park

History and Establishment

Devalia Safari Park is known as the Gir Interpretation Park. Gir National Park is the habitat of the Asiatic lions. In addition to lions, the forest is also famous for its other wildlife species and serenity. It is the home of 200 distinct species. Because of this, an enormous number of crowds travel here every year. Travellers don't get the permit for safari due to unavailability on the online booking platforms. 

To reduce the tourist pressure and engage the crowd who don't get the permit, the Gujarat eco-tourism department carved a "Gir Interpretation Zone". It is also called Devalia Safari Park. It is segregated from Gir 412 hectares through chain-linked fences. 

Devalia Safari Park is a small hub of rare animal species and some Asiatic lions. This interpretation zone is a cup of cake for wildlife enthusiasts. It showcases the beauty of leopards and other animals like sambar, blue bulls, wild boars, Indian golden jackal, deer, blackbuck, endangered and critically endangered vulture species, jungle cats and species of birds.

This park has 3 routes to ride safari. The administration of this park provides safari bus tours to visitors to take glimpses of wildlife while doing the tour. You encounter unique wilderness and the beauty of wildlife on the safari. To have an extraordinary experience, safari gypsy is available with a guide from the Sinh Sadan campus. It's a mesmerising and worthwhile experience.

Important Notes

● Limited entry permits are provided by the forest department to the visitors. Early ones will only benefit.

● Permit charges include guide charges that travellers have to pay at the time of booking. 

● 6 (+1) is allowed in one E-permit.

● Only 1 child (3 to 12 years age group is allowed

Facts about Devalia Safari Booking 

Advance Booking Recommended - Visitors are advised to make online bookings to avoid any hustle and have a smooth journey. 

Jeep Safari - 10 Jeeps are allowed in every slot of Jeep Safari.

Number of People - With a Single entry permit, only 6 people can visit the Gir Interpretation Zone. 

Early Permit - The permit can be obtained by visitors 3 months before the exact date of the visit. Permits are offered to visitors on a first-come, first-serve kind of basis.

On- Spot Bookings - No on-the-spot bookings are possible at the Devalia Safari Park. 

Documents Required - Carry your IDs at the time of entry gate.

Permit Alteration - Once the permit is issued, modification or alteration will not be made.

Directions to Devalia Safari Park

All modes of transportation facilities are available for visitors to have a safe journey to Devalia Safari Park. Good transportation facilities attract a large number of tourists to Devalia Safari Park. Visitors can reach the park by following the routes comfortably.

The three basic modes of transportation—airways, roadways, and railways—routes are mentioned below to help you reach your ultimate destination.

By Air - Rajkot and Ahmedabad are the nearest airports. Hire a cab or a taxi to reach Devalia Safari Park from the airport.

By Road - The Devalia Safari Park is 374 kilometres away from Ahmedabad, 158 kilometres from Rajkot, and 56 kilometres from Junagarh. The reception centre is at Devalia & Sasan Gir. The guest houses are by the forest department near the railway stations. 

By Rail - You can also have a smooth railway system to reach your destination. A train from Ahmedabad or Rajkot to Junagadh and then hire a cab or bus for a 55 km road trip to Devalia Safari Park. Local trains are available too. It frequently travels between Ahmedabad, Rajkot, and Junagadh. 

Distance from Major Cities

● Ahmedabad- Ahmedabad to Sasan Gir - 375 km 

● Rajkot - Rajkot to Sasan Gir - 160 km 

● Somnath - Somnath to Sasan Gir - 43 km 

● Junagadh - Junagadh to Sasan Gir - 48 km

Online Devalia Entry Permit Booking

Touring Devalia Safari Park will be effortless if you do your registration for a permit online. The entry permits of Devalia Safari Park are issued from the tourist reception centre. Tourists can obtain permits well in advance through online booking platforms. It's highly recommended that tourists register an online entry permit because it will be easy for their smooth journey in the safari park. Peak seasons and rush on spot registration cause unavailability of permits and standing in long queues. Registering an online booking will not cause you any issues or hassle.

In the online booking system, the traveller can provide details like name, gender, ID proofs, etc. But keep this in mind that the permit you get online can be changed and refundable.