Photos of The Gir National Park – The sole home of the pure Asiatic lions is considered to be the best protected areas in Asia.The largest area of dry deciduous forests in Gujarat was declared as a sanctuary in 1965 and subsequently an area of 258.71 sq. km. was declared a National Park. The park is internationally acclaimed for successfully saving this precious species from the brink of extinction. Gir has a topography made up of succession of rugged ridges, isolated hills, plateaus and valleys. Besides, being the last abode of Asiatic lions, Gir forms a unique habitat for other wildlife as well.