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Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP)

India / Maharashtra / Sasti /
 nature conservation park / area, interesting place, national park
The Borivali National Park, officially known as the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, is a unique National Park in that it lies within borders of a city. The park lies on the northern fringes of suburban Mumbai, India. It encompasses an area of 104 square kilometres and is surrounded on three sides by the world's 5th most populous city. It is one of Asia's most visited National Parks with 2 million annual visitors. The park is also holds claim to be the largest park in the world located within city limits.

Within the Park, the ancient Kanheri Caves dating back 2,400 years were sculpted out of the rocky cliffs. The park has a rich flora and fauna.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanjay_Gandhi_National_Park
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Coordinates:   19°13'2"N   72°52'57"E

Comments

  • nikita.. (guest)
    this is the best place for animals..they r safe here..
  • Jaggi (guest)
    New construction(Grishikhar C & D)is coming up on the boundry of SGNP from Kaju Pada(Borivali) end almost entering the forest land posing threat to Tiger Safari.Please voice to save the GREEN LUNGS of our city and protected shelter of BIG CAT.
  • habibkb
    It was once Victoria Garden?
  • gunnis
    Nope Victoria gardens is now jijamta udyan
  • Gonjo (guest)
    This place must be saved. All the unscrupulous elements are burning trees and illegally turning this piece of green heaven into a dirty, filthy, corrupt concrete jungle. Save the national park now!!!!!!
  • Rashi (guest)
    This is a great place for cute animals
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