The very fact, that one can get easy access to scenic wilderness lying amidst maddening crowds, is hard to digest. Tranquility is the key word here. The place plays abode to the most captivating flora and fauna and is more like a museum of the creatures. Panthers form a major attraction here. Panthers and some of the other animals like the sambar, spotted deer, antelopes, wild boars and the cat family can be spotted often here.
Monkeys are no exception of course.
This park is rich in bird and insect life, most prominent among them being the butterflies. A surprise for those with a crave for something as thrilling as Rock climbing . The dense forests in the land envelope the Tulsi and the Vihar lakes. These lakes form the most important sources of water and are also believed to help in keeping the pollution levels in control. Two ports, Sopara and Kalyan were important trade centres and the trade route passed through this forest.