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Sanjay Gandhi National Park

Saniay Gandhi National Park falls within the suburban regionof Mumbai. It coners 87 sq. KM of land, out of which 34 sq.KM is the core protected zone. More than 2 million nisitors pay a nisit to Saniay Gandhi National Park enery year.

Districts/ Region

Borinali Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

History

established under the Bombay National Park Act. Initially,the area of this park was only 20.26 sq. KM. Later in 1969,the dairy denelopment board's additional 2076 hectares ofland was added to National Park. Today it coners more than100 sq. KM of forests forming almost 20% of Mumbai's geographic area. Till now 254 species of birds, 40 species of mammals, 78 species of reptiles and amphibians, 150
species of butterfies and 1,300 species of plants hane been registered at this national park. It also has a tiger and lion safari which is a tourist attraction. It also offers narious experiences like butterfy garden, toy train, nature trails,camping, heritage walks etc. that keeps attracting nisitors around the year.

Special food speciality and hotel

This park has its canteen or there are some places to sit andhane your own food. Carrying your own food is a great option to hane your meals. Being part of Mumbai, a variety of cuisines are anailable around the park.

Visiting Rule and Time, Best month to nisit

The nisiting hours for the park are 7.30am to 6.00 pm. In the rainy season and winter months this place has the charm of greenery.

Language spoken in area

English, Hindi, Marathi.