Sanjay gandhi national park

Yes, it is the only National Park in a city in the world but it actually doesnt really feel like a "National Park" . You can see and hear the city from the areas we explored. It was a very pleasant place to go for a walk and there are deer and 2 types of monkeys to see- the many monkeys are the highlight in my opinion - right along the walkways and basically ignore the people and go on with their day. There are native families that still live in the park and there was actually a wedding finishing up in the park when we visited. If you have time it is nice but with the city smog even the viewpoints were limited. This beautiful national park spread over 103 square kilometers is the only one in the world located within a city. Geographically it is about 20% of entire Mumbai. It has got many recreational activities. One can go for jungle safari, trekking or see the historical Kanheri caves about 6 km from the main gate. It is advisable to take a guide which is provided by forest department who manages the national park. One has to park the cars outside and then can walk or take a bus or private taxi inside. Don't miss it if you have not seen it... Today was my first visit to the Park, even though I have lived in Mumbai for many years. I planned to get Kanheri caves but overall it was a disappointing experience. a)It is easy to get to the Park itself on the WE Highway. b)But getting into the Park is another story! You have to park your car and either walk many kms inside or you...

The area of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park has a long written history dating back to the 4th century BC. In Ancient India, The [ citation needed] The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (formerly called the Bombay Municipal Corporation) acquired the catchment areas of the Tulsi and Vihar lakes and also included land from the government dairy of Krishnagiri National Park was established under the Bombay National Park Act in 1942. At that time, the area of the park was only 20.26km 2 (7.82sqmi). The dairy development board began operations near Krishnagiri National Park in 1954, but outside the area of the park. In 1969, 2,076ha (5,130 acres) of the land of the Aarey Milk Scheme (now known as Aarey Milk Colony) was transferred to the forest department. However, this area was not notified as reserved or within protected forests. In 1976, an area of 68.27km 2 (26.36sqmi) was officially designated as Borivali National Park. The Forest Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited (FDCM) Nagpur, sent an official communication to the Regional Manager, FDCM Thane, on 22 July 1980, stating that the 2,076.073ha (5,130.09 acres) of revenue land that was transferred from the 2 (31.76sqmi) in 1981. In 1996, the park was renamed to its current title, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, after 2 (40.09sqmi). Geography [ ] The park occupies most of the northern suburbs of Mumbai. To the west lie the suburbs of The region is hilly with elevations between 30 and 480m (98 and 1,575ft). The park has...

Situated in the northern suburbs of the city of Mumbai, in the Indian state of Maharashtra is the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. The Park is the only wildlife preserve in the world that is located within the administrative limits of a metropolitan city. It is also one of the most visited national parks in the continent of Asia and its abundant flora and fauna attract over 2 million visitors annually. Geography The undulating landscape inside the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Sanjay Gandhi National Park occupies a total area of 103.84 sq. km and forms about 20% of the metropolitan area of Mumbai, which is one of the most densely populated cities in the world. It is estimated that this biodiverse park is surrounded by a high human population of about 20 million people. Geographically, the suburbs of Borivali, Dahisar, Goregaon, Kandivali, and Malad are situated to the west of the park, while the suburbs of Mulund and Bhandup are situated in the east. The Aarey Milk Colony and IIT Bombay University campus are situated to the south of the National Park. The northern portions of the National Park form a part of the city of Thane. Skyrises of Mumbai City outside the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. The Sanjay Gandhi National Park features a hilly terrain with elevations ranging between 30 and 480m. Located at the heart of Mumbai, the park and its surrounding green stretches serve as “green lungs” for India’s commercial capital. The Park harbors two artificial freshwater lakes namely th...

Things to Do Sanjay Gandhi National Park covers 104 square kilometers (65 miles) and is divided into three areas: a buffer area, a tourist area, and a core area. There are seven hiking trails of varying lengths and difficulty found within the core area. Two prominent temples are located inside the park—the Trimurti Digambar Jain temple, complete with three towering white statues of Lord Adinath, Lord Bahubali, and Lord Bharata, and the Mahadeo Shiva temple near the Kanheri Buddhist Caves. • Shilonda Trail: This gently meandering trail winds its way from the low-lying scrubland into a dense evergreen forest. Once an area occupied by a tribal settlement, nature has reclaimed this space, allowing trekkers to explore the tundra and wade through refreshing crystal clear forest streams. • Malad Trail Line: Another easy trail, the Malad Trail Line takes you past a manmade watering hole frequented by the park's wildlife. Along the route, you will see several deciduous trees, including teak, red silk cotton, palash, Laburnum, and bamboo. The trail ends at the suburb of Malad, where the forest and city meet. • Highest Point Trail: This invigorating trek starts at the Bamboo Trail trailhead and then crosses streams and negotiates rocky hillsides to the highest point in the park. From here you get a panoramic view of all three of the park's lakes against the backdrop of the city. • Nagla Block Trail: This trail is considered the park's most rewarding. However, it's situated in a rem...

Squeezed between the two suburbs of Mumbai and Thane, Sanjay Gandhi National Park is ideal for picnics and weekend getaways offering respite from the chaos and buzz of the city. Famed to be one the most liked national parks, visitors throng in thousands to spot Leopards, Macaques, Boars, Lions, Flying fox, Kingfisher, Sunbirds and a significant number of butterflies here. Kanheri caves, which are more than two thousand years old are also a major tourist attraction inside the park premises. The caves have been carved out of the rocky cliffs. The Sanjay Gandhi National Park, previously known as the Borivali National Park covers approximately 20% of Mumbai's geographical area and is home to a staggering thirteen hundred species of flora and more than five hundred species of fauna respectively. Covering an area of 104 square kilometers, it is one of Asia's most visited National Parks with over 2 million visitors every year. The park is also said to be the largest park in the world located within city limits. There are two artificial lakes within the forest thriving with crocodiles and migratory birds all year. The lakes supply drinking water to the city. The park was first introduced in 1974 and helps to have a change from the usual sights, attractions, and rush of the big city. The Sanjay Gandhi National Park is known for its evergreen dense forests, bird population, butterflies, and the small population of tigers. The park was named 'Krishnagiri National Park' in the pre-ind...

Things to Do Sanjay Gandhi National Park covers 104 square kilometers (65 miles) and is divided into three areas: a buffer area, a tourist area, and a core area. There are seven hiking trails of varying lengths and difficulty found within the core area. Two prominent temples are located inside the park—the Trimurti Digambar Jain temple, complete with three towering white statues of Lord Adinath, Lord Bahubali, and Lord Bharata, and the Mahadeo Shiva temple near the Kanheri Buddhist Caves. • Shilonda Trail: This gently meandering trail winds its way from the low-lying scrubland into a dense evergreen forest. Once an area occupied by a tribal settlement, nature has reclaimed this space, allowing trekkers to explore the tundra and wade through refreshing crystal clear forest streams. • Malad Trail Line: Another easy trail, the Malad Trail Line takes you past a manmade watering hole frequented by the park's wildlife. Along the route, you will see several deciduous trees, including teak, red silk cotton, palash, Laburnum, and bamboo. The trail ends at the suburb of Malad, where the forest and city meet. • Highest Point Trail: This invigorating trek starts at the Bamboo Trail trailhead and then crosses streams and negotiates rocky hillsides to the highest point in the park. From here you get a panoramic view of all three of the park's lakes against the backdrop of the city. • Nagla Block Trail: This trail is considered the park's most rewarding. However, it's situated in a rem...

Situated in the northern suburbs of the city of Mumbai, in the Indian state of Maharashtra is the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. The Park is the only wildlife preserve in the world that is located within the administrative limits of a metropolitan city. It is also one of the most visited national parks in the continent of Asia and its abundant flora and fauna attract over 2 million visitors annually. Geography The undulating landscape inside the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Sanjay Gandhi National Park occupies a total area of 103.84 sq. km and forms about 20% of the metropolitan area of Mumbai, which is one of the most densely populated cities in the world. It is estimated that this biodiverse park is surrounded by a high human population of about 20 million people. Geographically, the suburbs of Borivali, Dahisar, Goregaon, Kandivali, and Malad are situated to the west of the park, while the suburbs of Mulund and Bhandup are situated in the east. The Aarey Milk Colony and IIT Bombay University campus are situated to the south of the National Park. The northern portions of the National Park form a part of the city of Thane. Skyrises of Mumbai City outside the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. The Sanjay Gandhi National Park features a hilly terrain with elevations ranging between 30 and 480m. Located at the heart of Mumbai, the park and its surrounding green stretches serve as “green lungs” for India’s commercial capital. The Park harbors two artificial freshwater lakes namely th...

Yes, it is the only National Park in a city in the world but it actually doesnt really feel like a "National Park" . You can see and hear the city from the areas we explored. It was a very pleasant place to go for a walk and there are deer and 2 types of monkeys to see- the many monkeys are the highlight in my opinion - right along the walkways and basically ignore the people and go on with their day. There are native families that still live in the park and there was actually a wedding finishing up in the park when we visited. If you have time it is nice but with the city smog even the viewpoints were limited. This beautiful national park spread over 103 square kilometers is the only one in the world located within a city. Geographically it is about 20% of entire Mumbai. It has got many recreational activities. One can go for jungle safari, trekking or see the historical Kanheri caves about 6 km from the main gate. It is advisable to take a guide which is provided by forest department who manages the national park. One has to park the cars outside and then can walk or take a bus or private taxi inside. Don't miss it if you have not seen it... Today was my first visit to the Park, even though I have lived in Mumbai for many years. I planned to get Kanheri caves but overall it was a disappointing experience. a)It is easy to get to the Park itself on the WE Highway. b)But getting into the Park is another story! You have to park your car and either walk many kms inside or you...

Squeezed between the two suburbs of Mumbai and Thane, Sanjay Gandhi National Park is ideal for picnics and weekend getaways offering respite from the chaos and buzz of the city. Famed to be one the most liked national parks, visitors throng in thousands to spot Leopards, Macaques, Boars, Lions, Flying fox, Kingfisher, Sunbirds and a significant number of butterflies here. Kanheri caves, which are more than two thousand years old are also a major tourist attraction inside the park premises. The caves have been carved out of the rocky cliffs. The Sanjay Gandhi National Park, previously known as the Borivali National Park covers approximately 20% of Mumbai's geographical area and is home to a staggering thirteen hundred species of flora and more than five hundred species of fauna respectively. Covering an area of 104 square kilometers, it is one of Asia's most visited National Parks with over 2 million visitors every year. The park is also said to be the largest park in the world located within city limits. There are two artificial lakes within the forest thriving with crocodiles and migratory birds all year. The lakes supply drinking water to the city. The park was first introduced in 1974 and helps to have a change from the usual sights, attractions, and rush of the big city. The Sanjay Gandhi National Park is known for its evergreen dense forests, bird population, butterflies, and the small population of tigers. The park was named 'Krishnagiri National Park' in the pre-ind...

The area of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park has a long written history dating back to the 4th century BC. In Ancient India, The [ citation needed] The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (formerly called the Bombay Municipal Corporation) acquired the catchment areas of the Tulsi and Vihar lakes and also included land from the government dairy of Krishnagiri National Park was established under the Bombay National Park Act in 1942. At that time, the area of the park was only 20.26km 2 (7.82sqmi). The dairy development board began operations near Krishnagiri National Park in 1954, but outside the area of the park. In 1969, 2,076ha (5,130 acres) of the land of the Aarey Milk Scheme (now known as Aarey Milk Colony) was transferred to the forest department. However, this area was not notified as reserved or within protected forests. In 1976, an area of 68.27km 2 (26.36sqmi) was officially designated as Borivali National Park. The Forest Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited (FDCM) Nagpur, sent an official communication to the Regional Manager, FDCM Thane, on 22 July 1980, stating that the 2,076.073ha (5,130.09 acres) of revenue land that was transferred from the 2 (31.76sqmi) in 1981. In 1996, the park was renamed to its current title, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, after 2 (40.09sqmi). Geography [ ] The park occupies most of the northern suburbs of Mumbai. To the west lie the suburbs of The region is hilly with elevations between 30 and 480m (98 and 1,575ft). The park has...