Wildlifeof India
Wildlife in Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Maharashtra (Mumbai)
Forest within Mumbai's city limits, home to the Kanheri Caves. Leopards live here close to people, and the hillside caves are known for roosting bats. A useful short stop for anyone passing through Mumbai.
Highlights
- Leopards on the edge of a big city
- Bats in the Kanheri Caves
- Easy half-day from Mumbai
Top wildlife targets
Trip reports from here
Sub-locations
Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Sanjay Gandhi National Park?
- Top wildlife targets in Sanjay Gandhi National Park include Leopard, Bonnet Macaque, Bengal Sacred Langur, Small Indian Civet, Northern Palm Civet and Indian Peafowl. Highlights: Leopards on the edge of a big city.
- Where is Sanjay Gandhi National Park?
- Sanjay Gandhi National Park is in Maharashtra (Mumbai), India (about 19.22°, 72.91°).
- What are the highlights of Sanjay Gandhi National Park?
- Leopards on the edge of a big city, Bats in the Kanheri Caves and Easy half-day from Mumbai.
- Are there trip reports for Sanjay Gandhi National Park?
- Yes: The Western Ghats and Mumbai in 2011: Lion-tailed Macaque, Nilgiri Tahr and cave bats.