Times have changed (and they have been changing ever since). Economies are opening up and globalisation has become the latest economic buzz-word. Level of education has gone up and so has earning power. The consequences: longer working hours, stressful lifestyles and therefore an increased need to 'unwind' frequently. Since I belong to this fast moving globalised economy, I cannot really stay away from the need to unwind - and so I have taken up to traveling.
Keeping in mind the shortage of time and money (there are other ways of unwinding which also need attention and money), a lot of my unwinding excursions have been to a place called Sanjay Gandhi National Park, also known as Borivali National Park (BNP). 
While from the outside the place might look like just another picnic spot, the deeper you venture into this stretch of green land extending from Borivali to Thane, the more you'll find yourself falling in love with the place.
Truly a small little heaven within the claustrophobic city of Bombay.
P.S. For more photos on the place check out my picasa albums placed on the right-hand panel.
While from the outside the place might look like just another picnic spot, the deeper you venture into this stretch of green land extending from Borivali to Thane, the more you'll find yourself falling in love with the place.
About a three-four kilometer drive into the park would bring you to the staircase (pictured above) leading to Canheri caves.
About a 100 odd ancient caves greet you at the entrance of this natural abode. Beautiful carvings, lush green valley, 
monkeys with red face (and bottom) and a huge waterfall add to the beauty of the place. And as you move past these semi-natural::semi-man made structures, what you experience is an absolute treat for any nature lover. Colorful wild flowers, thick rain-forests, a huge lake, variety of bees, spiders & crabs, huge rocks and the dwarfed city at the horizon add to the beauty of the place. Further eep 
All in all it’s a wonderful getaway for the adventurous as well as the nature enthusiasts.
About a 100 odd ancient caves greet you at the entrance of this natural abode. Beautiful carvings, lush green valley, 
monkeys with red face (and bottom) and a huge waterfall add to the beauty of the place. And as you move past these semi-natural::semi-man made structures, what you experience is an absolute treat for any nature lover. Colorful wild flowers, thick rain-forests, a huge lake, variety of bees, spiders & crabs, huge rocks and the dwarfed city at the horizon add to the beauty of the place. Further eep 
Truly a small little heaven within the claustrophobic city of Bombay.
P.S. For more photos on the place check out my picasa albums placed on the right-hand panel.
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