02 February,2023 10:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Sukanya Datta
The metal thermos with its illustrated map of SGNP
Amid the hustle-bustle of the concrete jungle that is Mumbai, it's easy to forget that there's a sprawling national park thriving within its boundaries. The Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), one of the last surviving green lungs of the city, is home to over 1,300 species of trees, 274 species of birds, 35 species of mammals, and 170 species of butterflies, apart from the historic Kanheri Caves, multiple trekking trails and two lakes. And a handy tumbler at the park's souvenir shop serves as a reminder of this awe-inspiring spread of urban wilderness.
The Jan Dhan Van Dhan store offers a mishmash of local handicraft items and treats, along with wildlife-themed apparel, stationery and books. Encased within a colourful map of the national park, this metal tumbler with a lid is the ideal addition to a wildlife lover's workstation. It comes with a steel straw that can help you meet your hydration goals. Created against a cheery yellow backdrop that celebrates the home of the leopards, the map plots key ranges of the national park - the Nagla Block, Yeoor Range, Krishnagiri Range and Tulsi Range to name a few. Sip on it to support the biodiversity hotspot. And to remind yourself that Mumbai is not entirely a concrete jungle, yet.
At Jan Dhan Van Dhan - Souvenir Shop, exit gate, SGNP, Borivali.
Cost Rs 1,500