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About this location

One of India's most visited national parks, located on the doorstep of Mumbai. Sanjay Gandhi is remarkable for being an island of wildlife — leopards, crocodiles, and a vast bird life — surrounded entirely by one of the world's largest cities.

Highlights

Best months
Jan–Dec
Key species
LeopardMugger CrocodileSpotted DeerSambarBonnet MacaqueCrested Serpent EaglePied KingfisherIndian Grey Hornbill
Terrain
One of India's most visited national parks, located on the doorstep of Mumbai
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Species You Can Photograph in Sanjay Gandhi National Park

Crested Serpent Eagle

Crested Serpent Eagle

Best: Jan–Dec
Indian Grey Hornbill

Indian Grey Hornbill

Best: Feb–Nov

Best season guide

Peak photography conditions typically align with Jan–Dec. Add buffer days for weather and park closures.

JanExcellent
FebExcellent
MarExcellent
AprExcellent
MayGood
JunOff-season
JulOff-season
AugOff-season
SepOff-season
OctGood
NovExcellent
DecExcellent

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Available trips

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Recent Wildlife Sightings

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Photography tips for Sanjay Gandhi National Park

Reach the gate before opening light; many species move along edges of forest, meadows, or water at dawn. Use a long lens with a bean bag or gimbal head on shared vehicles, and keep spare batteries warm in cold destinations like high Himalaya.

Respect buffer zones and guide instructions — ethical positioning keeps stress off animals and often yields cleaner frames. Review your images in the field to adjust exposure for harsh midday sun versus misty mornings typical of Maharashtra.

More in Maharashtra

  • Bor Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Chandoli National Park
  • Gugamal National Park
  • Karnala Bird Sanctuary
  • Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Melghat Tiger Reserve
  • Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Navegaon National Park
  • Navegaon-Nagzira National Park
  • Pench National Park (Maharashtra)
  • Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Sahyadri Tiger Reserve
  • Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve
  • Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary

Species guides

  • Crested Serpent Eagle
  • Indian Grey Hornbill
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