Sanjay Gandhi NP

1 dayBest: Nov–FebForests#safari#city park#family

City park with lions and Kanheri caves

Why this weekend?

Lion safariKanheri cavesVan vihar

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The day-by-day plan

Day 1 · The city park
- Lion safari
- Kanheri caves
- Deer stop
- Lake walk
- Return

Geography & terrain

Sanjay Gandhi NP lies in the Mumbai district of Maharashtra, 15 km from the city centre and 5 km from Borivali station — the city park of the region, its 1969 reserve, the lion safari and the Kanheri caves set on the Mumbai's north edge.

History & culture

The park's story runs with the 1969 national park era — the city park of the 1969 founding and the 2003-era heritage (the Borivali's green) and the Kanheri caves of the 2nd-century-era, with the park's modern role as the family stop of the Mumbai circuit and the home of the 1969-era park and the lion safari and the 2nd-century-era caves; the park's history of the 1981-era tree count and the 1990s-era railway line and the deer grounds, gives Sanjay Gandhi its city-park character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,500–3,500/night

Mid-range

₹3,500–7,000/night

Comfort

₹7,000+/night

Things to do

City parks
Lion safaris
Ancient caves
Deer fields
Lake walks

Eat & drink

Vada pav
Misal pav
Pav bhaji
Puran poli

Getting there

Fly: Mumbai (BOM) / Pune (PNQ) / Nagpur (NAG)
Train: Mumbai CST, Pune, Nagpur junctions
Road from Mumbai: varies by district — 40–500 km
Getting around: Local trains, autos, buses, app taxis

Budget snapshot

Total: ₹6,000–12,500 (1 days)
Per day · Stay: ₹1,500–7,000/night
Per day · Food: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport: ₹1,200–1,600
Per day · Activities: ₹2,500–2,900

Month by month

Jan · Best: 14–29°C · None rain
Feb · Best: 17–32°C · None rain
Mar · Hot: 21–36°C · None rain
Apr · Hot: 25–39°C · None rain
May · Hot: 28–40°C · None rain
Jun · Monsoon: 27–35°C · Heavy rain
Jul · Monsoon: 25–31°C · Heavy rain
Aug · Monsoon: 25–31°C · Heavy rain
Sep · Monsoon tail: 24–33°C · Moderate rain
Oct · Good: 21–34°C · Light rain
Nov · Good: 17–31°C · None rain
Dec · Best: 14–29°C · None rain

Practical info

Language: Marathi (English understood in tourist spots)
Best window: Nov–Feb
Connectivity: good 4G in towns
UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

The season (Nov–Feb) holds the park's calm
The safaris run on the counters
The mornings hold the cool

Frequently asked questions

What is Sanjay Gandhi NP?

The city park of the Mumbai.

What is there to do?

The safari, the caves and the trails.

How long is the visit?

A full day.