Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary

The sanctuary spans 85.7 square kilometers across a plateau east of Vasai and Virar, forming a natural corridor between Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary.

The Maharashtra State Forest Department established Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary in October 2003, placing it under the administrative control of Sanjay Gandhi National Park Division.

The sanctuary includes a temple located 3 kilometers from the base, attracting numerous visitors who travel uphill by auto rickshaw or on foot.

Two primary routes lead to the summit: an 11-kilometer path from Vasai Road West at the main gate and an 8-kilometer trail starting from Parol/Vajreshwari.

The sanctuary contains 600 plant species, 250 bird species, 150 butterfly species, and 36 species of herpetofauna, creating a diverse ecological zone.

Location: Palghar district

Inception: 2003

GPS coordinates: 19.38790,72.93580

Latest update: March 10, 2025 19:49