Sanjay Gandhi National Park

Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Borivali National Park
River in the national park
Interactive map of Sanjay Gandhi National Park
LocationMumbai, Maharastra, India
Coordinates19°15′N 72°55′E / 19.250°N 72.917°E / 19.250; 72.917
Area87 km2 (34 sq mi)
Established1996
Named forSanjay Gandhi
Visitors2 million per year
Governing bodyMinistry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Websitesgnp.maharashtra.gov.in

Sanjay Gandhi National Park is a 87 km2 (34 sq mi) national park in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in 1996, with its headquarters situated in Borivali.

The 2400-year-old Kanheri Caves, sculpted by monks out of the rocky basaltic cliffs, lie within the park. The national park attracts more than 2 million visitors every year.

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