Things to do in Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Maharashtra

Sanjay Gandhi National Park is a 103.84 km2 national park in Mumbai, Maharashtra, with its headquarters situated in Borivali. The national park attracts more than 2 million visitors every year.

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Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Sanjay Gandhi National Park is a 103.84 km2 national park in Mumbai, Maharashtra, with its headquarters situated in Borivali. The national park attracts more than 2 million visitors every year.
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Ghodbunder Fort
Ghodbunder Fort is a fort located in Ghodbunder Village, Thane, Maharashtra, India, on the hill just south of the Ulhas River.
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Kanheri Caves
The Kanheri Caves are a group of caves and rock-cut monuments, cut into a massive basalt outcrop in the forests of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, on the island of Salsette in the western outskirts of Mumbai, India.
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Jogeshwari Caves
The Jogeshwari Caves are some of the earliest Hinduism cave temple sculptures located in the Mumbai suburb of Jogeshwari, India. The caves date back to the sixth century, Chalukya dynasty.
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Mandapeshwar Caves
The Mandapeshwar Caves is an 8th-century rock-cut shrine dedicated to Hindu deity Shiva located near Mount Poinsur in Borivali, a suburb of Mumbai in Maharashtra, India. The caves were originally Buddhist viharas.
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EsselWorld Wikipedia
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Upvan Lake Wikipedia
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Yeoor Hills
Yeoor is a locality in Thane city of Maharashtra state in India. Situated in the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, it is known for its panthers and wildlife and is popularly known as "Mumbai's National Park".
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Tikuji-Ni-Wadi Wikipedia
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Tulsi Lake
The second-largest lake in Mumbai and supplies part of the city's potable water. It is inhabited by mugger crocodiles (Crocodylus palustris).
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Wagheshwari Temple Wikipedia
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Shree Balaji Mandir Wikipedia
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NaMo Grand Central Park Wikipedia
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Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church, Borivali Wikipedia
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Teenmurti Temple
Widely visited by the Digambar sect of the Jain community. It has three huge idols of Lord Adinath and his two sons, Bahubali and Bharat.
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St. Jerome Church
St. Jerome Church is a Roman Catholic Church in Kashimira, Mira-Bhayandar, India.
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Tulshi Dam Wikipedia
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Fort Vasai · in Mira-Bhayandar
Fort Vasai is a ruined fort in the city of Vasai, Konkan Division, Maharashtra, India.
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Talao Pali · in Thane Wikipedia
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Marvé Beach · in Aksa Beach
Marve Beach is located in the western suburb of Malad in the city of Mumbai, India. Marathi is the most spoken language in this region.
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Dongri Fort · in Mira-Bhayandar
The Dongri Fort, or the Dongri Hill Fort, locally known as the Janjire Dhavari Fort, is a fort in Mumbai, India. It is located in the Dongri area.
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Mahakali Caves · in Mumbai
The Mahakali Caves are a group of 19 rock-cut monuments built between 4th century BCE and 6th century CE. This Buddhist monastery is located in the eastern suburb of Andheri in the city of Mumbai in western India.
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Powai Lake · in Eastern Suburbs Wikipedia
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St. John the Baptist Church, Mumbai · in Thane Wikipedia
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Vihar Lake · in Eastern Suburbs Wikipedia
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Kopineshwar Mandir, Thane · in Thane Wikipedia
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Masunda Lake · in Thane Wikipedia
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Railadevi Lake · in Thane Wikipedia
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Holy Trinity Church, Powai · in Eastern Suburbs Wikipedia
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Vihar Dam · in Eastern Suburbs Wikipedia

Sanjay Gandhi National Park by interest

Good with kids: Sanjay Gandhi National Park, EsselWorld, Upvan Lake, Tikuji-Ni-Wadi, Tulsi Lake
Temples and places of worship: Wagheshwari Temple, Shree Balaji Mandir, Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church, Borivali, Teenmurti Temple, St. Jerome Church
History: forts, palaces and monuments: Ghodbunder Fort, Kanheri Caves, Jogeshwari Caves, Mandapeshwar Caves, Fort Vasai
Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Kanheri Caves, Jogeshwari Caves, Mandapeshwar Caves, Upvan Lake
Lesser-known places: Shree Balaji Mandir, Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church, Borivali, St. Jerome Church, Tulshi Dam, Masunda Lake

Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.

Best time to visit Sanjay Gandhi National Park

Best weather: Oct–Feb.

Month		Average	Rain
Jan	Pleasant	24°C	0 mm
Feb	Pleasant	26°C	3 mm
Mar	Hot	29°C	3 mm
Apr	Hot	31°C	3 mm
May	Hot	31°C	19 mm
Jun	Rainy	29°C	519 mm
Jul	Rainy	27°C	834 mm
Aug	Rainy	26°C	614 mm
Sep	Rainy	26°C	387 mm
Oct	Pleasant	26°C	93 mm
Nov	Pleasant	25°C	15 mm
Dec	Pleasant	24°C	3 mm

Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.

How to reach Sanjay Gandhi National Park

Nearest railway station: Dahisar (DIC), 6 km away.
Nearest airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), 19 km away.

Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.

What a 3-day trip to Sanjay Gandhi National Park costs

Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person
Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person
Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person

A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Sanjay Gandhi National Park is not included.

Compare Sanjay Gandhi National Park with nearby towns

Town	Distance	Best weather	Places to see	3 days, mid-range, per person
Sanjay Gandhi National Park	–	Oct–Feb	30	₹7,000–₹13,800
Mira-Bhayandar	9 km	Oct–Feb	40	₹7,000–₹13,800
Thane	9 km	Oct–Feb	40	₹7,000–₹13,800
Eastern Suburbs	14 km	Oct–Feb	40	₹7,000–₹13,800
Mumbra	14 km	Oct–Feb	37	₹7,000–₹13,800

Distances in a straight line from Sanjay Gandhi National Park; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.

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What are the best places to visit in Sanjay Gandhi National Park?

The best known are Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Ghodbunder Fort, Kanheri Caves, Jogeshwari Caves, Mandapeshwar Caves.

When is the best time to visit Sanjay Gandhi National Park?

Best weather: Oct–Feb.

How do I reach Sanjay Gandhi National Park?

Nearest railway station: Dahisar (DIC), 6 km away. Nearest airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), 19 km away.

How much does a 3-day trip to Sanjay Gandhi National Park cost?

Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person; Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Sanjay Gandhi National Park is not included.

Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.