Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Kanheri Caves

104 sq. kmS of green hills and forests, this protected area lies near the northern suburb of Borivali. In fact the park was formerly known as the Borivali National Park. There is a Lion Safari Park 500 m inside the entrance and safari rides run daily except Monday from 9 am to 5 pm.
The park is also well known for the 109 Kanheri Caves ( in particular Cave 3), built between the 2nd and 9th centuries as viharas (monasteries) and chaityas (prayer halls).
Getting there: Visitors can take the train on the Western line (from Churchgate) to Borivali station and then an auto-rickshaw to the caves. On Sundays and public holidays, a bus service runs from Borivali station to the caves. The MTDC suburban tour also includes Kanheri in its itinerary.