About Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP):

 

Sanjay Gandhi National Park is a unique national park with the distinction of being the largest park in the world to be located within a teeming metropolis. The park covers an area of 104 sq. km. and offers great panoramic views of hills, valleys, lakes and urban landscapes. The forest consists of South Indian moist deciduous and semi-evergreen trees.SGNP has a rich diversity of flora and fauna, with more than 1100 species of plants, 250 species of birds, 40 mammalian species, 150 species of butterflies and more, making it a biodiversity hotspot as well as a readily accessible natural space for hands-on ecological education.

Nagla Block Trail:

Travel along the Mumbai-Agra highway to reach Sasupada and here begins one the most exhilarating trails on offer in Mumbai. About 17% of SGNP’s land lies beyond the Bassein/Bhayander Creek and these forests are relatively pristine, making them a favourite amongst butterfly watchers, bird watchers and nature enthusiasts. A gentle walk down the hillside will lead you to the small nature interpretation center at the base. Here, one gets to experience the confluence of mangrove and forest ecosystems in all their grandeur. This patch of forest also harbours some of the most undisturbed and flourishing mangrove vegetation along the island of Mumbai. Nature never ceases to surprise us with its resilience and in the year 2003, nature enthusiasts discovered that a tigress had taken up residence in this part of the forest!It is a mystery as to where the tiger came from and where it is now! So hit the Nagla Block Trail and get ready to make some of your own discoveries!

Itinerary:

• Meeting point at entrance of Sasupada Village, near the Fountain Hotel at 7.30 AM.
• Introduction about the Nagla Block and flora and fauna of SGNP. Thetrail will start from the entry gate of the Nagla Block, SGNP, at 8 AM.
• Trail ends around 11.30 AM.

Trail concludes with happy memories! 🙂

Things to carry:

• Adequate water and refreshments.
• Caps, full-sleeved shirts and track pants.
• Mosquito repellent.
• Binoculars, camera (not compulsory).

 

N.B.- Refrain from carrying valuables.

COST: 600 /- Per Person

Inclusion: Park entry fees, all forest permissions, expertise charges.      

 

Please leave only your footprints behind, not garbage.

Contact – Krishna Tiwari – 09870785006/8898682777.