Sanjay Gandhi National Park

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Mumbai has the largest national park in the world, located within the city of a metropolis

Sanjay Gandhi National Park covers 104  km2 and stays as a standout amongst the most visited parks. The rich flora and fauna of Sanjay Gandhi National Park draws in more than 2 million visitors consistently. The long dating history of this park goes back to the 4th century BC. The Kanheri Caves that dwell right in the middle of the park were chiselled out of a humongous basaltic rock.

The region is hilly with elevations between 30 m (98 ft) and 480 m (1,570 ft). The park encompasses two lakes, Vihar Lake and Tulsi Lake, which meet part of the city's water requirements. 

The park is home to a number of endangered species of flora and fauna. The forest area of the park houses over 1000 plant species, 251 species of migratory, land and water birds, 50,000 species of insects and 40 species of mammals. In addition, the park also provides shelter to 38 species of reptiles, 9 species of amphibians, 150 species of butterflies and a large variety of fish.

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