Sanjay Gandhi National Park

Welcome to the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, an extraordinary ecological enclave that serves as the indispensable 'Lungs of Mumbai.' Spanning a vast 104 square kilometers, this protected area is one of the few national parks in…

Just inside the main gate, we encounter one of the park’s most popular amenities: the cycle hire stand. For many Mumbaikars, cycling through the park is a weekend ritual, a way to reclaim physical health and mental peace. …

As we continue our journey, we cross the Dahisar River via a charming bridge that offers a moment of profound serenity. The Dahisar is one of the four rivers that originate within the hills of the national park, and its health is…

We arrive now at the Krishna Giri Railway Station, the starting point for the famous 'Van Rani' or Jungle Queen toy train. This narrow-gauge railway has been a beloved fixture of the park for decades, offering a nostalgic and…

Education is a cornerstone of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park's mission, and nowhere is this more evident than at the Nature Information Center and the adjoining Taxidermy Museum. The museum is a fascinating, if somewhat somber,…

A short walk from the museum brings us to the park’s serene boating lake. This man-made reservoir offers a tranquil escape from the more active parts of the park. …

Perhaps the most exhilarating experience at the Sanjay Gandhi National Park is the Lion and Tiger Safari. We now head to the dedicated safari terminal, where visitors board specially reinforced buses for a guided tour into the…

Deep within the park, we encounter a site of significant spiritual importance: the Trimurti Digambar Jain Temple. This temple complex is a serene oasis, known for its three massive statues of Jain Tirthankaras—Lord Rishabhadeva,…

As our journey through the Sanjay Gandhi National Park draws to a close, we are left with a profound appreciation for this green sanctuary. We have traversed from the bustling entrance to the ancient silence of the Jain temple,…