The Sanjay Gandhi National Park has a strong historical
background. The park dates back to the 4th century BC. In ancient India, Sopara
and Kalyan were two ports in the vicinity that traded with ancient lands such
as Greece and Mesopotamia. The routes between these two ports was through this
forest.
The park was named 'Krishnagiri National Park' in the
pre-independence era. At that time the area of the park was just 20.26 sq. km.
In 1969, the park was expanded to its present size by acquiring various
properties adjoining the park. After this,
an independent unit of the Forest Department called 'Borivali National Park
Sub-division' was created and the Krishnagiri National Park was renamed as
'Borivali National Park'. In 1981,
Some Beautiful Pictures of national park:
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