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✦ DISTRICT TRAVEL GUIDEAmreli
Lion country on the eastern edge of Gir.
Amreli is one of Gujarat's 33 districts — explore its destinations, culture, food, heritage, wildlife and hidden gems in this complete travel guide.
About Amreli
Amreli is a sun-baked Saurashtra district where the wild Gir forest rolls down to a quiet Arabian Sea coast. It shares the realm of the Asiatic lion — at Tulsishyam, big cats roam near bubbling hot springs and an ancient Krishna temple, while the Ambardi safari park near Dhari offers a thrilling glimpse of the kings of Gir.
Down on the shore, Jafrabad’s old fort guards a fishing coast and the booming Pippavav port, while inland the poet Kalapi once sang from the little town of Lathi. Savarkundla’s craftsmen, Khambha’s temples and rolling farmland complete this off-beat corner.
Fast Facts
Why Visit Amreli?
Lions, sacred springs and a calm coast.
Asiatic Lions
Share Gir's wild domain
Tulsishyam Springs
Hot springs & a Krishna temple
Coastal Forts
Jafrabad by the sea
Pippavav Port
A booming modern harbour
Poet's Lathi
Home of the poet Kalapi
Savarkundla Crafts
Famed for weights & scales
Gir Wilderness
Teak forest & rich wildlife
Seaside Villages
Quiet fishing shores
Top Places to Visit
Lions, springs, forts and the coast.
Hidden Gems
Quiet corners only locals know.
Famous Temples & Spiritual Places
Forest shrines and seaside faith.
Nature & Wildlife
Gir’s forest, springs and a wild coast.
Also: the Ambardi safari park · Shetrunji riverbanks · leopards, deer and rich birdlife of eastern Gir.
Local Food Guide
Bold Kathiawadi cooking & Gir kesar.
Culture & Festivals
Maldhari life and a poet’s legacy.
Living culture: Gir Maldhari pastoral traditions · the poet Kalapi’s literary legacy · Tulsishyam pilgrimage · Savarkundla’s famous scale-making craft.
Shopping & Local Products
Mangoes, ghee and Kathiawadi crafts.
Gir Kesar Mango
The prized saffron mango
Gir Cow Ghee
Pure desi-cow ghee
Savarkundla Scales
Brass weights & balances
Kathiawadi Crafts
Embroidery & mirror-work
Groundnut Products
Roasted nuts & local oil
Penda & Sweets
Rich local milk delicacies
Best Time to Visit
Cool winters for lions and the coast.
Dec – Mar
Oct – Nov
Apr – Jun
How to Reach Amreli
In the heart of southern Saurashtra.
By Air
Rajkot (~105 km) and Diu (~110 km) airports are the nearest.
By Train
Amreli station connects to Rajkot, Bhavnagar and beyond.
By Road
Good state highways link Amreli to Rajkot, Junagadh & the coast.
Sample Itineraries
From a lion safari to a coastal run.
Lion Safari
Ambardi safari park · Dhari & eastern Gir · Forest viewpoints
Forest + Springs
Day 1 — Ambardi lions · Day 2 — Tulsishyam springs · Gir forest temples
Amreli Explorer
Ambardi & Tulsishyam · Jafrabad fort & coast · Lathi & Savarkundla · Amreli town
Sacred Trail
Tulsishyam temple · Nagnath Mahadev · Khodiyar Mata
Sea & Fort
Jafrabad fort · Shiyal Bet island · Pippavav harbour
Town & Verse
Lathi & Kalapi · Savarkundla crafts · Amreli heritage
Photography Spots
Lions, forests, springs and the sea.
Travel Tips
Make the most of your Amreli trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything to plan your Amreli visit.
Can I see lions in Amreli?
Yes — Amreli shares the Gir landscape; the Ambardi safari park near Dhari offers reliable sightings.
What is Tulsishyam?
A revered Krishna temple set amid natural hot springs deep in the Gir forest.
When is Gir open?
Mid-October to mid-June; the forest closes during the monsoon.
What is special about the coast?
Jafrabad's old fort, the fishing island of Shiyal Bet, and the big Pippavav port.
How do I reach Amreli?
Rajkot and Diu airports are each ~105–110 km away; Amreli has its own railway station.
When should I visit?
December to March for the best weather and wildlife; summer for peak sightings.
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