In the Land of the Lion - Gir National Park
Gir National Park stands apart from India’s other wild places.It covers 4 districts-Junagadh,Gir,Somnath and Amreli. This is the last natural home of the Asiatic lion, a species that has shaped—and been shaped by—this dry, open forest of western Gujarat. Gir is not dense or remote; it is a working landscape where scrub, rocky hills, and wide valleys meet human life without sharp boundaries.
The forest here is built for visibility. Trees grow spaced apart, the ground is largely open, and dry riverbeds cut long lines through the land. Heat dominates much of the year, and water dictates movement, drawing life toward streams and reservoirs during the harsher months. The terrain offers little concealment, yet it provides exactly what the lion requires—space, prey, and tolerance.
Gir also has a healthy Leopard population,although not frequently seen.
Gir has a rich birdlife too.There are around 350 species of birds seen in and around Gir.
What truly distinguishes Gir is coexistence. Maldhari communities live within the forest, grazing livestock and moving with the seasons. The lion survives not behind walls, but through long-standing acceptance, adapting to a landscape shared with people rather than separated from them.
Gir’s lions are not symbols of wilderness at a distance; they are part of a living, negotiated space. Rooted in history, shaped by restraint, and sustained by balance, Gir remains one of the world’s rare places where a large predator endures not in isolation, but in continuity with the land and its people.
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Namaskar, I am Dr Suneet Raut. Myself and my wife, Dr Sushila visited Kanha National park, last year, by April 2025. Our close friend, Dr Prakash Babu,called me whether we were interested doing this Safari trip. As we both are nature lovers, and having visited Tadoba and other sanctuaries,were delighted by this call. It was last week of April.We flew from Mumbai to Jabalpur,then to Kanha sanctuary. I must say,the total experience of those 4 days was WONDERFUL. The flights, transportation to and fro by road, the accommodation, food, overall comforts and personal attention and care of Curated Canopy Safaris was exceptional. One thing I would like to mention, that, Dr Prakash himself is a wildlife enthusiast, has a deep knowledge of birds and animals, has good knowledge of flora and fauna. His planning is meticulous and punctual. His venture CURATED CANOPY Safaris is dependable service. We both look forward to join his safaries in future also. -- Dr Suneet Raut, Palghar
We had gone with Dr. Prakash Babu for a Tiger safari to Kanha National Park safari last year. We enjoyed the trip throughly.The trip was very meticulasly arranged by Dr. Babu from Curated Canopy Safaris, taking into consideration all the minutest needs of ever member The stay was very comfortable.Tours well arranged and comfortable.We saw nearly 4 tigers and made us all very happy and fulfilled.
Curated Canopy Safaris organised our trip to Kanha National Park in May ‘25. The Stay was in a serene hotel close tothe park with amazing food and courteous staff. We did 1 night safari and 4 day safaris. We could see 4 tigers in 5 safaris. The tour guide and drivers were very alert and had a thorough know how of the parks. Besides tigers we could spot many deer, wild boars, peacocks and bisons. Overall we felt the time and money was well spent and looking forward to similar experiences with Canopy Safaris 👍
Attended curated canopy safari trip to Kanha National Park in May 2025 with family and friends, it's was wild thrilling trip, early morning trips,Night rides with awesome rides through jungle. Well organised, over jealous guides ,saw a lot of tigers,birds ,deers bear etc.it was a wholesome awesome experience, good food, good stay.looking forward to future safaris with curated canopy safaris