Mumbai’s First Mangrove Park In Gorai May Finally Open Before Diwali

Mumbai’s much-awaited Bharatratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Mangrove Park, also known as Gorai Mangrove Park, may finally open to the public in the next 10 to 15 days, provided all goes according to plan. The ₹33.43 crore project has been awaiting inauguration for over six months, despite construction being completed. Scroll down to know more.

Mumbai’s Gorai Mangrove Park To Open In Next 15 Days

A senior Forest Department official told Midday that the park is likely to open within this period. The department is reportedly aiming to inaugurate the facility before Diwali, allowing schoolchildren and their families to explore it during the festive break. Mangrove Cell head N R Praveen recently visited the park to inspect its condition, according to sources in the Forest Department. BJP MLA Sanjay Upadhyay also indicated that the inauguration would take place soon. He told the portal that the Gorai Mangrove Park will be inaugurated at the earliest.

Once open, the park will offer visitors an opportunity to explore Mumbai’s coastal ecosystem through an elevated boardwalk, guided trails and interactive learning experiences focused on mangrove biodiversity.

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Earlier, it was reported that Mumbai’s First Mangrove Park In Gorai Remains Shut Months After Work Completion, highlighting the delay in opening the facility. Although work on the park was reportedly completed more than six months ago, administrative hurdles have held up its inauguration.

What Visitors Can Expect At Gorai Park?

Spread across eight hectares in Gorai, the park has been developed as an eco-tourism destination to raise awareness about mangrove ecosystems and coastal conservation. Its key attractions include a 740-metre elevated boardwalk that allows visitors to walk through the mangrove ecosystem without cutting down mangroves, along with guided nature trails led by trained naturalists.

The park will also feature a bird observatory where visitors can observe coastal and mangrove bird species. An interactive, touch-based virtual reality system will introduce visitors to mangrove flora and fauna, offering an educational experience centred on the region’s biodiversity.

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Approved by the state Eco-Tourism Board, the ₹33.43 crore project aims to promote environmental awareness and mangrove conservation. Once it opens, the park is expected to offer Mumbai residents a new space to explore the city’s coastal biodiversity.

Would you visit the Gorai Mangrove Park?

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