Saturday, August 25, 2012

Nagla Block, SGNP

Captains Log; Star Date 1908.2012

Located off NH 8, just past the Vasai Creek, Nagla Block is the northern end of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), Mumbai. GPS co-ordinates - 19.299165, 72.906357.

The trail (approximately 3 km) starts from Sasupada Village, winds through the forest and ends on the banks of the Vasai Creek. Entry requires a fee of Rs. 30/- per person to be paid at the Forest Office at the village. To get started, take the first u-turn after corssing the bridge, look for the "Sasupada" ST bus stop board and a path going up right next to it, past the row of houses lining the highway.

The Trail

The trail is quiet and hemmed in with thick greenery. Heavy rain makes the trail a little more interesting!


Spotted:
  • Signature Spider
  • Crab Spider
  • Tiger Butterfly
  • Blue Tiger Butterfly
  • Glory Lilly
  • Wild Ginger Plant
  • Wild Turmeric Plant
  • Tamarind Tree
  • Sag Tree
  • Brahminy Kite
  • Leaf Bird
  • Coucal

Vasai Creek