Adventures in India

The forest cover in the Sanjay Gandhi National Park is chiefly of the South Indian moist deciduous and Semi Evergreen types including the moist teak-bearing forest, mangrove scrub, southern moist mixed deciduous forest, and western subtropical hill forest.

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Nature lovers and hikers have free range to find peace and exercise exploring the open areas of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park and even the reserved areas with due permission from the Forest Department and under the watchful eye of guides from the Nature Information Centre in the Park.

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"Krishnagiri Upavan" with an area of approx. 5.5 sq. km. is reserved as a recreational zone inside the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, to cater the educational and recreational needs of the people.

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This park has a lot to offer tourists in various times of the year. It would be very tough to suggest any one time of the year as the most appropriate time for a visit. Indeed most of the visitors here come here often and at different times of the year.

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The Sanjay Gandhi National Park is located between longitude 72°53` to 72°58`E & latitude 19°08` to 19°21` N covering an area of approx. 104 sq. km. The park occupies a large part of the northern suburbs of Mumbai. To the west lie Goregaon, Malad, Kandivali, Borivali and Dahisar and on the east are Bhandup and Mulund. The lush green Aarey Milk Colony lies on the South, while the Thane district contains the northern areas of the park.

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This region comes into the mention of history for the first time in the 4th century BC. Sopara (Nalasopara) and Kalyan were the two ancient ports that did trade with Greece and Middle East. A trade route connecting these two centers passed through this area. The Buddhist rock cut caves at Kanheri also served as resting points on this journey.


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In a city where fresh air and green open spaces are rapidly being obliterated by clouds of pollution and jungles of concrete, there still exists an oasis of green. Sanjay Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary or Borivali National Park as it is commonly called, is a sanctuary in the busiest city of India, Mumbai. This paradox when created in 1974, was a wildlife preservation and observation destination near Mumbai, but the city grew over time to encompass it.

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This may seem pointless to many, but the need to stay adequately clothed is something many ignore, when wandering in the Himalaya. It can make all the difference between life and death!

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Every time I get an enquiry for a wildlife tour, the critical question seems to be: “What are my chances of spotting a tiger?” All discussions, timings, locations and interest seems to hinge around this very crucial question.

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Rafting near Mumbai happens o­n the Kundalika river. We offer three ways of experiencing rafting with us.

The first, is just the rafting trip. You get there o­n your own, and organise your own trip, except for the river run, which will be conducted by our staff. This option costs about Rs.1,100/- per head o­n the weekends and Rs. 900/- o­n other days. You will be expected to arrive at the location by 7am.

The other option would be to book a two day thing with a stay in a resort, or camping out or even combine it with some rock climbing training or a rappelling experience. Owing to the variable choices you might make, there is no standard price, but options range from Rs.2,500/- to Rs.4,000/- for two days, including transport, adventure activity, accommodation and meals.

This is a good choice for those who'd like to have an exceptional time, and would prefer not to handle all the organisation themselves.

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