As I had already visited the Kanheri caves located inside the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, I was very determined to check out the whole area as soon as possible. So I grabbed by camera and headed towards the Sanjay Gandhi national park which is located just at duration of about half an hour from the Gateway of India.
As I reached my destination I was surprised and amazed to notice that how one can transport one from the fast, noisy and busy life of a metropolitan like Mumbai to a calm, serene and tranquil atmosphere of soothing wilderness just in a couple of minutes.
As I reached my destination I was surprised and amazed to notice that how one can transport one from the fast, noisy and busy life of a metropolitan like Mumbai to a calm, serene and tranquil atmosphere of soothing wilderness just in a couple of minutes.
The park is sprawling with biologically diverse species. The rich forests hold more than a 1000 plant species. The fauna is also diverse as it houses about 40 species of mammals along with 251 bird species which incorporate water, land as well as migratory birds. Besides a large variety of fishes the park is also home to 9 species of amphibians.
Owing to its beauty and pleasantness there is no particular time that can be called as appropriate to plan a trip to this wilderness. In fact the suitable time for visit is subjective in nature according to the type of activity one is interested in. for picnickers who come for sheer enjoyment of the greenery, tiny streams and waterfalls, the monsoon season is the most appropriate.
Owing to its beauty and pleasantness there is no particular time that can be called as appropriate to plan a trip to this wilderness. In fact the suitable time for visit is subjective in nature according to the type of activity one is interested in. for picnickers who come for sheer enjoyment of the greenery, tiny streams and waterfalls, the monsoon season is the most appropriate.
November to February is the ideal time for bird watchers and general viewers, whereas the water scarce time of the year ranging from April to May is the most feasible for serious mammal tracking.
The park timings for visitors are from 730 hours to 1830 hours on all days all the year round. It also offers camping and cottage facilities to nature lovers. There are four rest houses and two camp sheds that can be booked in advance. The reservations can be made between 1000 hours to 1700 hours only on working days. Thus my visit to the Sanjay Gandhi Park was a memorable one and I captured as many pictures as I could to keep the reminiscences of this visit alive for years to come.
The park timings for visitors are from 730 hours to 1830 hours on all days all the year round. It also offers camping and cottage facilities to nature lovers. There are four rest houses and two camp sheds that can be booked in advance. The reservations can be made between 1000 hours to 1700 hours only on working days. Thus my visit to the Sanjay Gandhi Park was a memorable one and I captured as many pictures as I could to keep the reminiscences of this visit alive for years to come.