28/10/2020
About the trail
'Jambulmal' is considered as the highest point in Mumbai at a staggering height of 468 meters (1535 ft) above sea level. Enveloped by a dense forest in the core area of Sanjay Gandhi National Park, the trail is 2.5km from the gate of Kanheri Caves.
This trail is ideal for beginner trekkers and wildlife enthusiasts. At the top of Jambulmal, one witnesses an absolute amazing view of Tulsi and Vihar lakes along with a panoramic view of Powai to Dahisar.
With sumit Khutale aka harry's guidance and presence on this trail, one stands to experience and learn much in detail about the wondrous wildlife specifically in the SGNP forest. His deep understanding of the SGNP forest and it's inhabitants will make this trail an enriching experience for any nature lover.
"A Nature Trail to Mumbai's Highest Point" is a nature trail come trek to Jambulmal that is located in the core of Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Jambulmal is also popularly known as the highest point of Mumbai trail SGNP
This nature trail will be led by no other than sumit Khutale , the young and promising wildlife whose recent project in feb 2015 on leopard documentary with BBC and Leopard documentary film shooting with national geography 2013 in SGNP made breaking news across the world
Itinerary
Meet at Sanjay Gandhi National park main gate at 7 AM
Start journey to Jambhul Maal via sharing personal vehicle /taxi/bus
Followed by briefing about trek
Start the trek with bird watching, flora and fauna enroute
Reach the top of the peak and explore the area while indulging in photography
Go Back to personal vehicle /taxi
towards exit
CHARGES : 1500 rupees per person
Inclusions
Wildlife expert fee
Main Gate Ticket
Transportation by Vehicle (personal vehicle /Taxi/bus)
Forest Department Entry Fee and Trek permission fee
Resource Person
Things to Carry
Participants are required to carry 1-2 liter of water.
Fruits or breakfast
Important
Min Requirements to Join:
A basic level of fitness is required to join this trek.
If you are involved in any sort of activity that keeps you even the tiniest bit of fit, this is ideal for you. If you have any