To reduce the disturbance from tourism in the main sanctuary area, and to facilitate tourists to
understand the importance of Gir and its wildlife, an interpretation zone has been created at Devalia.
This comprises 412 ha of chain-link fenced area which is ‘Gir in a nutshell’, covering all habitat types and
all major representatives of wildlife of Gir. The basic aim of creating this facility is to provide an
opportunity to view lions and other animals in their natural habitat within a short period and reduce
tourist pressure on the sanctuary. The area has a good quantity of prey base in the form of Spotted Deers, Blue Bulls, Wild Boars, Blackbucks, Sambars, and Chinkaras. Spotting a Lion in its savanna habitat is a treat to the eyes for a wildlife. A good variety of grassland, as well as forest avifauna, is also spotted in the area. 20-30 Indian Vultures are regular visitors here.
Devalia Bus Safari Timing:
| Vehicle Type | Particulars | Morning Timings | Evening Timings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday To Sunday | 7:30 AM to 8 AM | 3 PM to 3:30 PM | ||
| 8 AM to 8:30 AM | 3:30 PM to 4 PM | |||
| 8:30 AM to 9 AM | 4 PM to 4:30 PM | |||
| 9 AM to 9:30 AM | 4:30 PM to 5 PM | |||
| 9:30 AM to 10 AM | ||||
| 10 AM to 10:30 AM | ||||
| 10:30 AM to 11 AM | ||||
| Note: Devalia Safari Park remains closed every Wednesday. | ||||
Bus Permit Charges:
| Vehicle Type | Particulars | Indian (In Rs.) | Foreigner (In Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Bus | 300 | 3500 | |
| Saturday-Sunday/ Festival Days | 350 | 4000 | |







