The Gir forest was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1965 and was later upgraded to a national park in 1975 ... but also to a variety of other flora and fauna species such as Indian leopard ...

Sasan-Gir national park also known as Gir National Park is the last remaining refuge of Asiatic lions in India. Spread over 1,412 sq km park in Junagadh district of Gujarat, the national park was ...

or even if you're looking to simply soak in views of the bountiful flora and fauna - here's where you should head.

Sadly, the creature is now found only in the Gir Forest of Gujarat. While the Gir National Park remains the most famous lion sanctuary in Gujarat, the region offers several other fascinating spots ...

As the month comes to a close, here is a brief recap of his engagements: PM Modi visited the Gir National Park on World Wildlife Day (March 3), celebrating India's beauty and diversity in wildlife.