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Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), previously Borivali National Park, is a large [|protected area] in the northern part of suburban Mumbai An estimated 800 types of flowering plants; 284 kinds of birds; 5,000 species of insects; 36 types of mammals; 62 reptiles and 150 species of [|butterfly] call the forest their home. The park is also home to a small population of leopards. The forest area of the Park houses over 1000 plant species, 251 species of migratory, land and water birds, 5,000 species of insects, 40 species of mammals. In addition, the Park also provides shelter to 38 species of reptiles, 9 species of amphibians and also 150 species of butterflies and a large variety of fishes. There are several public walking trails in the park. The popular // Ashok Van // trail winds up through thick forest to a dense cluster of [|Ashoka trees] that are a welcome half way resting spot. In the forest there is a famous Jain temple called Trimurti. This temple is widely visited by Digambar sect of Jain community. It has huge 3 idols of lord [|Adinathh] and his two sons, lord [|Bahubali] and lord Bharat