TUNGARESHWAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Tungareshwar National Park, is a beautiful natural reserve located on a plateau east of Vasai and Virar in Palghar district, north of Mumbai in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Covering over 85 km2, it forms a corridor between Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Tansa Sanctuary, and has an altitude of about 2177 feet from the base.

Tungareshwar, a wildlife sanctuary since 2003, is a popular destination for trekkers, rising to about 665 meters above sea level. It is under administrative control of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park Division, Borivali, Mumbai. The sanctuary is home to a rich biodiversity, with over 600 species of plants, 250 species of birds, 150 species of butterflies, and 36 species of herpetofauna recorded. Many bird walks and nature trails are conducted here by wildlife professionals from around Mumbai and Vasai Taluka.

How to explore Tungareshwar WLS

There are two ways you can reach the summit of the Tungareshwar WLS, one being from Vasai Road West which starts from the main gate itself, the other one can be trekked from the region of Parol / Vajreshwari. The distance from the base of the plateau to the top is approximately 11 km., while that from Parol is said to be 8 km.

From Mumbai, Tungareshwar WLS can be reached by road or railways. It is en route the NH 48 towards Gujarat. Via train, one can board the Western line (Mumbai Suburban Railway) and alight at Vasai Road Railway Station which is towards the North of Mumbai suburbs. From Vasai Road railway station (east) exit, sharing/private autos are available till the Tungareshwar WLS base main gate. Auto rides are also available to and fro the temple.

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TUNGARESHWAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY ACCOMMODATIONS OPTIONS

 

Sogno Farm

Address- Chimbipada, Bhiwandi, Maharashtra 421302

Rs 13200/-

Hill View Village Resort

Address- At.post.Majiwali,Near Great Escape,Parol, Naka Bhiwandi Road, Virar(E, Mumbai, Maharashtra 401303

Rs 1460/-

The Tamboo Resort Vajreshwari

Address- Dam road, Usgaon, Maharashtra 401303

Rs 4664/-

Green Hills Resort

Address- Vanothepada, Nallasopara Phata, Pelhar, Vasai, Link Road, Nala Sopara, Maharashtra 401208•070025 52338

Rs 1359/-

Rudra Shelter International Hotel

Address- Tungareshwar Rd, Tungarfata, Golani Naka, Vasai East, Phata, Vasai-Virar, Maharashtra 401208•099200 44144

Rs 1948/-

Parivar Comfort Luxury Rooms

Address- railway station, Vasai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 401303

Rs 1283/-