Sanjay Gandhi National Park
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Sanjay Gandhi National Park is an 87 km2 (34 sq mi) protected area in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in 1969 with its headquarters situated at Borivali.[1]
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Borivali National Park | |
Location | Mumbai, Maharastra, India |
Coordinates | 19°15′N 72°55′E |
Area | 87 km2 (34 sq mi)[1] |
Established | 1996 |
Named for | Sanjay Gandhi |
Visitors | 2 million per year |
Governing body | Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change |
Website | sgnp |
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The 2400-year-old Kanheri caves, sculpted by monks out of the rocky basaltic cliffs, lie within the park. The rich flora and fauna of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park attract more than 2 million visitors every year.[2]