Sanjay Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary

About:
Sanjay Gandhi National Park is positioned in the picturesque hilly areas of Borivali, Mumbai. Also well-known by the name of Borivali National Park, it nurtures a varied range of fauna and flora. Located close to the city, this park, on a sprawling land of 104 sq kms, draws a large number of tourists throughout the year.

Fauna:
The sanctuary provides shelter to various species of animals like spotted deer, porcupine, mouse deer, black naped hare, rhesus macaque, Indian fling fox, Hanuman langur, barking deer, sambar and many more. One can also see around a large number of reptiles like pythons, crocodiles, monitor lizards, bamboo pit viper, cobras etc.

Transport:
Road-The sanctuary is well connected by road to major cities.Rail-The closest railway station is located at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (40kms).Air-The closest airport is situated at Santa Cruz, which is at a distance of 16kms from the sanctuary.

Weather:
Weather in Sanjay Gandhi National Park is pleasant during the winter months but during the summer months the climate is very hot.

Best Time To Visit:
September to March.

Accommodation:
Four rest houses and two camp sheds are available within the Sanjay Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary area for the visitors to reside. One can contact the wildlife authorities for bookings daily from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm.

Nearby Excursions:
The Sanjay Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary is a part of Greater Mumbai and Mumbai is one of the largest metropolises in the world and definitely the largest in India. The main highlights of the city are the Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum, Elephanta Island, Flora Fountain, Haji Ali’s Tomb, Kamla Nehru Park, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Nehru Planetarium, Nehru Science Centre, and Marine Drive.