re: Shilonda Trail (Nature Walk) @ Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali Quote:
Originally Posted by SDP First upon all thanks for providing wonderful company during the trail and taking care of the kids who were not in their best of moods. The trail was good fun and I enjoyed it. I would have personally liked the trail to be slightly bigger. I have still not filtered and processed the snaps that I clicked that day. Would get to those soon. |
Hello SDP,
Thank you.
Kids were not in the best of the moods? I do not believe this. I mean even after walking for more than 3 hours, they were in good spirits & by no means cranky. Specially your daughter, I expected that while returning she will request you to carry her, but she did not. Infact in one of the pictures above, she can be seen running while on way back.
I too enjoyed being with you & discussing some interesting topics. Looking forward to another outing like this one. Yes, even I would like such nature walks to be longer & more informative.
Please take your own time to process the pictures & then post here. Quote:
Originally Posted by sinharishi childhood. The days when i used to ride my bicycle to the Park in the early hours of the day, Climb up till Gandhi tekdi and enjoy the view of the mumbai suburbs! The Lion Safari,Van Rani,Krishnagiri,the stream during the monsoon and not to forget the Khaneri caves! Have lots of memories attached with SGNP (Specially,with the monkeys). The place is blessed with wildlife,beautiful floara and fauna making it a ideal destination for citizens of Mumbai for a day's outing. |
Hello Sinharishi,
Thank you.
You remember most of the places in the park.
Gandhi Tekdi still gives a commanding view of suburbs, just that the residential area is much closer to this place now. Even better view of the entire stretch from Versova to Dahisar is available from top of Kanheri Caves.
There are couple of lions & tigers in the safari even today, but it is not actually a safari because these animals are placed in huge cages.
Van Rani, the mini trains, still runs. The monkeys are always present all round the park.
The stream of fresh water still flows, especially in monsoon & the entire place is literally zero-pollution zone in normally polluted urban city like Mumbai.
Overall, I think the authorities have maintained the park very well. BEST buses, Autos & Taxis are not allowed inside since many years and only private vehicles are allowed. Places like Kanehri caves are well gaurded & people are not allowed to carry disposable plastic articles inside. Even the morning walkers have to procure a monthly / yearly pass (at subsidized rates).
SGNP literally remains the lung of Mumbai & it is is idealy place for kids to come close to nature. The only problem is that it is encrouched upon from all sides. Quote:
Originally Posted by yogibear007 Thanks for sharing the moments Jignesh. Was that the red 'Duma' that we are seeing in front of the entrance gates ? Waiting for more snaps from SDP. |
Hello Yogibear007,
Thank you.
Yes. That is SDP's famous 'Duma' at the enterance gate. I know about Yeoor trail, but in to enjoy the beauty of SGNP one needs to enter though Borivali side & just experience the freshness, peace & tranquility in middle of a busy city.
Regards,
Last edited by Rehaan : 2nd August 2013 at 01:57.
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