Sanjay Gandhi National park Mumbai

 Sanjay Gandhi National park Mumbai

Sanjay Gandhi National park is an 87 km reserved area in Mumbai, its headquarter is located in Borivali it was established in 1969.

to further expand the national park, it was merged with more forest from thane division.

Some activities in the park (SGNP)      

             

Take some time out from the busy life to enjoy nature and the beautiful surroundings like animals and beautiful butterflies can be enjoyed by walking or driving through wood.

Can see the (23ft) tall Buddha statue inside Kanheri caves.

Lake for boating inside a park.

Lotus flowers inside the park.

Misty Lake at a park.

See the river in the park.

You can also see animals inside the parks like monkeys, deer and leopards, lions and many more animals will be found in Sanjay Gandhi National park.

You can also do cycling in the park and come on morning walk, the charges is also different

There is a playground for children and games to play.

There is a mini train here called Vanrani. You can also enjoy it. Its charges 67 for adults and 25 for children.

There is a ticket counter outside before going to the historical kanheri Caves.

Then you have to go ahead after taking the ticket from there, before going to the caves, you will get the canteen to take that food.

The entry fee of Sanjay Gandhi National park

As soon as you enter the main gate of the park, you will see the ticket counter which charges 77 for adults and 41 for children.

If you have to take a bike or car or bus inside,then it is charged separately 67 charges for bike and 61 charges for car and 389 charges for bus.

If you have to keep the vehicle outside the park, then there is a lot of space for parking outside the park and its charges are 55Rs for a bike( two wheeler) and 200Rs for car ( four wheeler) and 300Rs for bus. 

Best of time visit Sanjay Gandhi National park in Mumbai

The best time to visit Sanjay Gandhi National park is August to March, summer is also less at this time.

And you can't even have fun by going to the summer time. It was very hot at that time, many people like to travel even in the rainy season.

You can also come here morning walk for this you will have to make monthly passes and it is timing 5: 30 am to 7:30 am.

What is a new name of Sanjay Gandhi National park Mumbai ?

In memory of Sanjay Gandhi the name of this park was changed from Borivali National park to Sanjay Gandhi National park, today's many people know this name of SGNP.

Kanheri caves (Historical place)

Kanheri caves were built in different periods; it flourished from the second century to the middle of the 11th century.

Even though all the caves are built in different time periods, all the caves are together.

There are a lot of 109 Caves and the numbers are mentioned on all the Caves.

The structure of all the Caves here is made by cutting the Rock. Here you will also see many statues of Buddha.

Kanheri Caves were the important Buddhist study centre for Buddhist monks and were pilgrim sites.the Caves were covered with huge basaltic rocks carvings. 

Although there are a total of 109 caves here but the biggest three cave here are 1st 2nd and 3rd

Gautam Buddha used to take education and meditation.

In the caves, you will get to see the big Ashok pillars. It is said that Emperor Ashok came here and used the rule here.

This is a complete visible worship centre where Buddhist monks sit and worship.

Third cave has a large Buddha statue and a stupa, but it has huge pillars. This carving has been done in a great way by cutting the mountains. 

Separate ticket price for kanheri Caves. 

Explore Sanjay Gandhi National park Mumbai

Mini train after playground you can also enjoy the forestry, while taking this round for the park, you will also see some animals like peacock, deer and monkeys etc.

After boating you can spend some time on the playground. There are many cartoon statues and animal statues, slides and wings for children.

History of (SGNP) Mumbai 

Before independence the park was named as Krishnagiri National park.

Krishnagiri National park was created in 1974, when the area was 26 square kilometres at that time, and then expanded to the size of today by adding forest properties.

There are at least more than 25 species of migratory birds here.

Even before independence, the government took over the forest and their lakes and the entire place was declared as a protected forest.

In the centre of the park is the kanheri cave, then an important Buddhist centre for Buddhist teachings as a pilgrimage site.

And then later it was named borivali National park in the memory of prime minister Sanjay Gandhi this park was renamed as Sanjay Gandhi National park before 1981.

Some instructions

There are some rules here, he may also have to pay a fine for not following it such as harming animals and roofing the statues etc.

On Mondays many one Rani train and boating lion and tiger safari and main highlights point kanheri caves are close.

Where is located Sanjay Gandhi National park Mumbai?

Western Express Highway, Borivali East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400066

Nearest railway station is Borivali Railway station, you can reach the park by auto rickshaw From here.

You can easily reach Sanjay Gandhi National park from any area of Mumbai, you can also travel by bus to Borivali National park bus stand and you can easily reach National park by auto rickshaw from Borivali station by train.

What's attracted to Sanjay Gandhi National park?

Historical kanheri Caves, mini Vanrani train lion tiger safari, boating beautiful butterflies, green environment jungle etc.

Sanjay Gandhi National park(SGNP)open time

Sunday - 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Monday - closed

Tuesday - 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday -7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

Thursday - 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Friday - 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Saturday - 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

              Roughly idea

Depend on departments