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Sanjay Gandhi National Park is an 87 km 2 (34 sq mi) protected area in Mumbai, Maharashtra.It was established in 1969 with its headquarters situated at Borivali. [1]The 2400-year-old Kanheri caves, sculpted by monks out of the rocky basaltic cliffs, lie within the park.
The Mandapeshwar caves are smaller and lesser known as compared to the Kanheri caves in the Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Borivali East. [1] The ruins of an old Portuguese-built church stand on top of the caves. The Immaculate Conception Church is located to its south end.
The attractions include Sanjay Gandhi national park, fish park, Kanheri caves, Mandapeshwar caves, Water kingdom, the famous Rushivan and Hanuman Tekdi with some breath taking views of the suburbs. Borivali railway station is an originating & terminating Railway Station for Mumbai Local Trains towards Churchgate in the South & Virar in the North .
Map (1881) Most of the caves were Buddhist viharas, meant for living, studying, and meditating. The larger caves, which functioned as chaityas, or halls for congregational worship, are lined with intricately carved Buddhist sculptures, reliefs, pillars and rock-cut stupas. Avalokiteshwara is the most distinctive figure. The large number of ...
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Vihar Lake (Pronunciation: ) is located near Vihar village on the Mithi River within the precincts of the Borivali National Park, also called the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, in North Mumbai. When built in 1860 (construction started in 1856), it was considered as the largest lake in Mumbai in the Salsette group of islands.
The sanctuary is over 85 km 2 and forms a corridor between Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary. [1] It has an altitude of about 2177 feet from the base. Tungareshwar was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 2003. [2] It rises to about 665 meters above sea level, making it a very popular destination for trekkers. [3]
Tulsi Lake is a fresh water lake in northern Mumbai.It is stated to be the second largest lake in Mumbai and supplies part of the city's potable water. [1] This is one of the three lakes located in the Salsette Island; the other two being Powai Lake and Vihar Lake. [2]