Sanjay Gandhi National Park

Sanjay Gandhi National Park is situated between the two rural areas of Mumbai and Thane. Renowned to be one the most enjoyed public parks, guests crowd in thousands to detect Leopards, Macaques, Bears, Lions, Flying fox, Kingfisher, Sunbirds, and countless butterflies here. Kanheri caves, which are multiple thousand years of age are likewise significant vacation destination inside the recreation area premises.

• Timings : National Park - 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
• Kanheri Caves - 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
• Time Required : 3-4 hours

History:

The park area was named 'Krishnagiri National Park' in the pre-independence time covering just 26 square kilometers nearby in those days, the parking area was extended to its current size in 1969. The Forest Department called 'Borivali National Park Sub-division' was set up later around here. The Krishnagiri National Park was later renamed 'Borivali National Park' and then again renamed 'Sanjay Gandhi National Park' in memory of the previous Prime Minister, Sanjay Gandhi. The Kanheri Caves, arranged in the centre point of the recreation area, were a significant Buddhist learning place and a journey site for the Buddhist priests between the ninth and the first hundreds of years BCE.

How to reach

Take the nearby train to Borivali from Churchgate, which will require about 60 minutes. From that point, you can take an autorickshaw straight up to the recreation area door. The closest rail head is the Borivali rail line station. The nearest WR station is Borivali.

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Primary attractions

Toy Train:

The recreation area includes a classic toy train called Van rani (wilderness sovereign) that sudden spikes in demand for a thin measure. Van rani start point and is ideally suited for quiet evenings alone or in the organization of family on the little lake. There is an extension on this lake where you can stand and watch the boats in the water. The scaffold is utilized as a marker for restricting the boats aside.

Sanjay Gandhi National Park Lion Safari

The Lion and Tiger Safari are significant attractions of the SGNP. Begun with the intention of advancing eco-the travel industry. The safari is a twenty-minute ride through a fenced region of the timberland with close perspectives on Lions and Tigers.

Sanjay Gandhi National Park Cycle On Rent

Specialists began the drive of a cycle lease service to assist sightseers with driving inside the public park. distinguishing proof at the entry office. The cycle routes are restricted till the tour route and can be taken only up to the Kanheri Caves.