Mumbai’s first mangrove park in Gorai may open before Diwali 2026

The next big nature escape in Mumbai could be hiding among Mumbai’s dense mangroves. The city’s first dedicated mangrove park, the Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Mangrove Park (or the Gorai Mangrove Park) in Gorai, might finally open to the public before Diwali!

According to Mid-Day , the ₹33.43-crore mangrove park could welcome visitors within the next 10 to 15 days, provided everything 'goes as planned'. The space has been awaiting its inauguration for over six months now, despite reports that construction work has been completed.

The eight-hectare park in Mumbai’s western suburbs was developed by the Maharashtra Forest Department’s Mangrove Cell with an aim to allow visitors a closer look at the coastal ecosystem through nature trails, educational displays, and birdwatching facilities.

According to Mid-Day , the biggest draw at Gorai Mangrove Park is a 740-metre elevated boardwalk that will let you walk through Mumbai’s mangrove ecosystem without cutting through the trees. This project is designed with an eco-sensitive approach, ensuring exploration of coastal habitats while minimising disturbance to its vegetation.

An elevated boardwalk or a walkway winding through the mangroves, offering an up-close view of the ecosystem.