Sanctuary Asia

The Sanctuary Nature Foundation’s flagship Sanctuary Asia magazine founded and edited by Bittu Sahgal has been in continuous publication since 1981 and remains India's leading and best-loved magazine in its genre. Browse through select articles from our past issues.
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chandoli tips
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Borivili history
The existence of the 109 old Buddhist Kanheri Caves make it a place of great historical importance. The caves have been carved out of the rock-face and bear i

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Borivili habitat
The park is located on hilly and undulating lands. It assures Mumbai of heavy rainfall (2,600 mm. per year) and forms the catchment of the Powai and Vihar lak

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Borivili Wildlife
59 species of mammals are recorded here, which include the leopard, Rusty Spotted Cat, jungle cat, jackal, chousingha and mouse deer. The small carnivores inc

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Borivili places to see
One area of the reserve has been converted to a lion safari park that can be toured using the MTDC organised tours. This safari, however, has been under criti

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Borivili tips
Don't swim in the lakes or rivers. The park wildlife is protected under the law, so do not damage plants, even the water lily, and don't disturb animals. Pa

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Borivili plan trip
Best season The area can be visited throughout the year since Mumbai has an equable climate. Temperatures range from a maximum of 350C to a minimum of 150C.

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Nagzira history
The area was declared a reserve forest on February 20, 1879 under Section 34 of the Indian Forest Act of 1878. In 1970, Nagzira was declared a wildlife sanctu

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Nagzira habitat
The reserve consists of semi-mountainous terrain with altitudes ranging from 30 m. to about 560 m. The slopes form a part of the Gaikhuri hills of the souther

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Nagzira wildlife
Tiger Panthera tigris, leopard P. pardus, jackal Canis aureus, jungle cat Felis chaus and the sloth bear Melursus ursinus are some of the animals in the reser

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Nagzira places to see
There are watch cabins at Andharban, Bandarchuwa, Ghatmara, Kapala deva and Pongezara. Watch towers have also been erected at Nagzira hill, Nagzira waste-weir

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Nagzira tips
The nearest petrol pumps are located at Sakoli town, 22 km. from the reserve. The nearest public telephone, bank, telegram and post office is situated at Sak

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