Sanjay Gandhi National Park, better identified as Borivali National Park offers a pleasant change from the usual sights and attractions of the big city of Mumbai. The undulating green lands of the Borivili National Park are just the kind of surroundings to which one would love to retreat for some moments of quiet introspection or meditation. The great panoramic views of hills, valleys, lakes and open expanses can actually have a therapeutic effect on mind, body and soul. This park is one of the famous Indian National Parks.

This Park was established in the year 1983 in the district of Thane and Mumbai in an area of 86.96 sq kms. Most of the forest is dry deciduous type with a few patches of evergreen and semi-evergreen forests towards the Kanheri caves, 109 Buddhist caves chiseled out of the volcanic rock dating back to the first century B.C. Also housed within the Park area are the Tulsi and Vihar Lakes. Plant species are mangrove, jambal, teak. Hikers have the opportunity to trek along the Park with its numerous tracks, the most popular being the Ashok Van Trail that winds through the thick forest to a dense cluster of Ashoka trees. The Gaumukh Trail moves to an open space of volcanic rock and the Kanheri Caves, whilst View Point is the toughest option up to the highest point in the Park at about 490 mts.

The fauna of the Park consists of panther, jungle cat, mongoose, four-horned antelope, sambar, mouse deer, wild boar, langur, monkey and crocodile. A variety of water birds, of prey and vultures, quails, ring fishes,owls, parakeets are found. Amphibians, fishes turtles, python, snakes and a large variety of butterflies and moths also flourish in the park.

The Park also offers a Lion Safari Park surrounded by a 6.5 mts high fence, housing the mighty Lion. There is also the Crocodile Park where reptiles of different sizes can be seen. Another attraction here is a mini train that takes visitors on a 15-minute ride along the hills of the famed Gandhi memorial and passes over the Deer Park.