Rajkot to Gir (Sasan) Cab
165 kmAbout 3 hours 30 minutesJetpur and Junagadh, then Visavadar to Sasan
Fixed fare · one way
Rajkot → Gir (Sasan)
- Sedan, one-way
- ₹3,000
- Ertiga, one-way
- ₹3,500
Photo: Arian Zwegers, CC BY 2.0
The road
165km
- Rajkot
- Jetpur
- Junagadh
- Visavadar
- Gir (Sasan)
Route: Rajkot, Jetpur, Junagadh, Visavadar, Gir (Sasan).
Gir is the only place on earth where the Asiatic lion still lives in the wild, and at 165 km it is one of the closest genuinely remarkable places to Rajkot — about three and a half hours through Jetpur and Junagadh, then into the forest belt past Visavadar.
The thing to understand before booking is that the safari runs on fixed slots, permits are issued online and in limited numbers, and the park closes entirely through the monsoon. Getting the timing right matters more here than on any other route we run, and our drivers will tell you plainly what is and is not achievable on the day you have in mind.
What to see on the Rajkot to Gir (Sasan) route
- 01
Gir National Park safari
Three slots a day from Sasan gate. Permits are booked online in advance and the early morning slot gives the best sightings.
- 02
Devalia Safari Park
A fenced interpretation zone a few kilometres away, with near-certain sightings. The fallback when main-park permits are gone.
- 03
Kamleshwar Dam
Inside the park, full of marsh crocodiles, and usually part of the longer safari routes.
- 04
Junagadh, on the way
Uparkot Fort, the Ashokan rock edicts and Mahabat Maqbara are all within a few kilometres of the highway.
- 05
Somnath, an hour on
Close enough that most people pair the two. Gir in the morning, Somnath for the evening aarti.
Good to know
- The park is closed from around mid-June to mid-October for the monsoon. Devalia usually stays open — confirm before you travel.
- Safari permits go on sale online well ahead and weekend slots disappear quickly. Book the permit first, then the cab around it.
- The morning slot starts around 6 am, which means leaving Rajkot at roughly 2:30 am or staying at Sasan the night before. Most people stay.
- December to March is the best weather and the best sightings. April and May are hot but the lions come to the waterholes.
FAQ
Rajkot to Gir (Sasan) — frequently asked questions
What is the Rajkot to Gir cab fare?
From ₹3,000 one-way in a sedan and ₹3,500 in an Ertiga, including fuel, driver allowance and taxes. Tolls and parking at actuals. Round trips and larger vehicles are quoted on request.
How far is Sasan Gir from Rajkot?
165 km, roughly three and a half hours via Jetpur, Junagadh and Visavadar.
Can my cab take me inside the national park?
No — and no private vehicle can. Safaris run in authorised forest department gypsies with an assigned guide, booked through the permit system. Your Shiv Safar car takes you to Sasan and is waiting when you come out.
When is Gir closed?
The main park shuts for the monsoon, roughly mid-June to mid-October. Devalia Safari Park generally stays open year-round, so a trip in that window is still worth making — just confirm with us first.