page_title: Sanjay Gandhi National Park
section_title: Biodiversity
hierarchical_section_title: Sanjay Gandhi National Park / Biodiversity
context_page_description: Sanjay Gandhi National Park is a 87 km² protected area in Mumbai, Maharashtra State in India. It was established in 1996 with headquarters at Borivali.
  It is notable as one of the major national parks existing within a metropolis limit and is one of the most visited parks in the world.
  The rich flora and fauna of Sanjay Gandhi National Park attracts more than 2 million visitors every year. Tourists also enjoy visiting the 2400-year-old Kanheri caves sculpted out of the rocky cliffs which lies within the park.
context_section_description: The park is a bustling forest, with an estimated 800 types of mauve. This flower is native to the park and the surrounding regions, including Karnala, the Yeoor hills, Tungareshwar and some parts of Goregaon’s Film City. The park is also home to a small population of leopards.
caption: River in the park
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