About the Site: Tucked away in the bustling suburb of Thane lies one of Mumbai’s best-kept secrets: Chena Nature Trail, named after the Chena River, which flows through Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) and serves as a vital green lung for the city and a premier hub for nature education and wildlife photography.

Habitat: The terrain here is a beautiful, undisturbed patch of mixed deciduous forest. As you walk the designated nature trails, you will experience a dense canopy, thick undergrowth, rocky outcrops, and small seasonal waterholes that act as magnets for local wildlife.

What to Expect (The Wildlife): Because it is part of SGNP, the birding here is spectacular for woodland species!

• Target Birds: Keep your cameras ready for the Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher, the seasonal speciality, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher,  Rufous Woodpeckers, Sunbirds, and other lesser fauna.

• Other Wildlife: It is very common to spot Barking Deer, Spotted Deer, Macaques, and a wide variety of butterflies and reptiles.

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