Borivali National Park (Sanjay Gandhi National Park)

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Sight Address : Borivali National Park (Sanjay Gandhi National Park),Located in northern most suburban , Borivali East, Mumbai 400066, India.Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Sanjay Gandhi National Park, also known as Borivali National Park . The main attraction of the park is its lion and tiger safari. One of the main attractions to the National Park is the lion safari, which has been drawing people to the park ever since it was started. The twelve-hectare Lion Safari Park with criss-crossed roads, offer close encounter with the majestic king, from special buses. There are about 25 lions and six tigers, including 2 white Indian tigers in the park. The lion safari is done on a 12-hectare area, while tiger safari on 20 hectares. Thick dense forest covers the area, with different types of tress like teak, bamboo, ain, khair, kusum and others. The area was developed keeping in mind the natural habitats and habits of tigers, with ample tall grass, lakes, ponds and islands. A 5 m high and 2,200 meter long protective fencing surrounds the area. Special cages have been made for tigers for having meals and sleeping at night. Two watch towers have been provided for the safety of the tourists.

Entrance of Sanjay Gandhi National Park

HistoryEdit

Sanjay Gandhi National Park was called ‘Krishnagiri Park’ before 1947 and ‘Borivali National Park’ from 1947 to 1990. The park was spread over a relatively smaller area of 20.26 square km till 1969, post which it was increased to 104 square km by acquiring various forest reserves adjoining the park. The name was changed again in 1990 and it was rechristened ‘Sanjay Gandhi National Park’ in the memory of Sanjay Gandhi (son of ex-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi), who was killed in a 1980 plane crash.

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Visiting TimeEdit

9.00 am to 5.30 pm.

Safari Timings: Morning session: 9.00 am to 1.00 pm.
Evening session: 2.20 pm to 5.20 pm.

Closed OnEdit

Mondays.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning , Afternoon , Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

4-5 hours.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Entrance to the Park – Rs. 20 ; 30 minute tiger & lion safaris – Rs. 30 ; 15 minute boat rides – Rs. 15

Kids Rs. : Entrance to the Park – Rs. 20 ; 30 minute tiger & lion safaris – Rs. 30 ; 15 minute boat rides – Rs. 15

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Entrance to the Park – Rs. 20 ; 30 minute tiger & lion safaris – Rs. 30 ; 15 minute boat rides – Rs. 15

Kids Rs. : Entrance to the Park – Rs. 20 ; 30 minute tiger & lion safaris – Rs. 30 ; 15 minute boat rides – Rs. 15

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

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Guide Required : No Edit

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Metered taxis are a useful mode of transport in Mumbai. Since they are metered, they are economical and also relatively comfortable. However night fares are more expensive and charts for calculating fares are available online. It might be sensible to use one particular taxi throughout the stay, as most taxi drivers have mobile phones they can be contacted easily. While the regular tariff is Rs 14 per km, the night charges is around Rs 18 per km. Private taxi services are also available and they ply according to the government rates. Some of the main operators are – Meru Taxis- Contact No (+91 2240520100),Mumbai taxi- Contact No (+91 2244224422),International airport cabs Contact No (+91 228366767) , Domestic airport cabs-Contact No (+91 226152257),Classic taxi service- Contact No (+91 93711067115).

Bus : BEST bus services are second most extensive intra city transport system. Mumbai has an excellent road transportation system. State owned buses connect Mumbai to all neighbouring points. Many Deluxe and Super Deluxe buses are available to travel in and out of the city. Bus fare is about Rs 3 to 4 per kilometer.

Train : Mumbai is the headquarters of Indian railway system. Chhatrapati Shivaji Railway Station is the major one which connects all most parts of Indian cities to Mumbai. Other railway stations in Mumbai are Dadar and Kurla, and Churchgate. Suburban railway is the backbone of the transport system. Three main railway lines connect most of the city. Trains are always on time and economical, however they might be crowded in peak hours. The basic fare may range from 5 INR to 100 INR. The trains run from 4 am to 1pm, and there are trains arriving at the station every five minutes. It is also advisable to take care of valuables even in the first class section. Rush hour constitutes office timings from 8 am to 11 am and 5 pm to 7pm. The traveller should avoid the rush hour. Women travelers can make use of the separate women compartments and they might be less crowded than the general compartments.

Air : Mumbai has its own domestic and international airport, known as Chatrapati Shivaji international airport , Located 30 km from centre of the city, Nariman Point and 4 km from the domestic terminal of Santa Cruz, this airport operates 24X7. Almost all airlines provide services to Mumbai. Mumbai is well connected to all major cities in India and also connected to many cities abroad including Singapore, New York, Bangok, Hong Kong and to many gulf cities. Taxi and Autorickshws is easily available from airport to City. Inquiry number for domestic airport – 26264145/26264000. Airlines no. GoAir- Tel.No:55420082 , Jet Airways- Tel.No:22823275 , Kingfisher Airlines Ltd- Tel.No:56499393 Ph No: 011-3295126. Air India -Ph: 91 22 2279 6666 , Air Sahara- Ph No: (022) 22836000, (022) 56981111.

Others : Auto richshaws: The auto rickshaws of Mumbai are the most common means of transport and are cheap also. they charge Rs 9 for the first 1.6 km and Rs 5 for km covered afterwards. The night charge is 25% more of the total charge. However, one needs to be careful as these auto rickshaws use longer routes in order to increase their fare amount.

Things to CarryEdit

It is advisable to take lots of drinkable water with you from Mumbai itself. And also camera.

Safety / WarningEdit

All Travellers should be absolutely carefull about their handbags and mobile phones.
For women, where available, use women’s only areas/compartments on public transportation. Never ride in the general men’s compartment.
If not taking a prepaid taxi or a metered taxi/rickshaw, negotiate the fare before taking off.