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Sanjay Gandhi National Park
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Sanjay Gandhi National Park

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Sanjay Gandhi National Park

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India
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Mumbai, Maharashtra

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About Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Sanjay Gandhi National Park is a well known national park as well as tourist attraction located at Borivali covering an area of about 87 square kilometres. The area is surrounded by Goregaon, Kandivali, Malad, Borivali and Dahisar in the west while Bhandup and Mulund lies in the east. IIT Bombay and Aarey Milk Colony is located on the south of the park, while Thane city is in the north of the forest. A variety of flora and fauna is situated in this park. The ticket price for an adult is INR 85 per person, while for children below 12 years of age is INR 45. The park can be visited any time between 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, except on public holidays.

How To Reach Sanjay Gandhi National Park
The area is located close to Borivali and Thane and is easy to access. You can opt for any of the convenient method to access the area.

Taxi
Book a taxi from your location to reach the area comfortably.
Bus
Bus is the most convenient and economical method to reach the location. Some of the nearby bus stops are Borivali bus stand, Kandivali bus stand, Shivneri bus stand and Khindipada bus stand from there you can take a cab or other local transport to reach the destination.
Train
You can also arrive at the location leaving your train at nearby train station like Borivali, Kandivli, Dahisar, Malad or Borivali Station West. Several transport options are available at these railway stations which will take you to the park.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Sanjay Gandhi National Park

  • The park is the best place to take a look on a variety of flora and fauna. It provides you an opportunity to take a close look at over 1000 plant species, 150 types of butterflies, as well as it welcomes about 251 types of migratory birds every year. It is a home to over 5000 species of insects and 40 species of mammals as well as 38 types of reptiles.
    The park is the best place to take a look on a variety of flora and fauna.  It provides you an opportunity to take a close look at over 1000 plant spe
  • The site is also popular for 1st centuries Buddhist caves known as Kanheri caves. It was an important Buddhist learning centre and pilgrimage site.
    The site is also popular for 1st centuries Buddhist caves known as Kanheri caves. It was an important Buddhist learning centre and pilgrimage site.
  • The place has been a paradise for bird watchers with birds like hornbills, golden orioles, robins, bulbuls and woodpeckers residing in the area. There are two watchtowers at the location.
    The place has been a paradise for bird watchers with birds like hornbills, golden orioles, robins, bulbuls and woodpeckers residing in the area. There
  • You can enjoy boating in a small lake inside the park. A nominal fee is charged for two person as well as four person pedalor boats starting from Van Rani.
    You can enjoy boating in a small lake inside the park.  A nominal fee is charged for two person as well as four person pedalor boats starting from Van
  • The travelers who love rock climbing will also love this place with several rocks situated near Kanheri Caves which are ideal for rock climbing. Besides that, mini-waterfalls, sunrise/sunset views and beautiful location always grab attention of nature lovers.
    The travelers who love rock climbing will also love this place with several rocks situated near Kanheri Caves which are ideal for rock climbing. Besid
  • There is also a famous Jain temple named Trimurti at the location. It is a famous Digambar jain temple with idols of Lord Adinath, and his two sons Lord Bahubali and Lord Bharata.
    There is also a famous Jain temple named Trimurti at the location. It is a famous Digambar jain temple with idols of Lord Adinath, and his two sons Lo

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