This raw jungle, tempered by the local forest department, is an exhibition of the true colours of nature. And all at close quarters, within an hour's drive from Mumbai, concealed behind a screen of mist is the source of the waterfall. Yet unexplored even by the local Thaneites, the road to the Yeoor waterfall is a well-beaten path created out of nothing by the forest department.

The Park has been home to an incredibly large and diverse variety of animals, birds and insects, and has been sheltering life in the wild since the urbanization of Mumbai. And the best part is, you can have a first-hand experience of these splendorous sights of the forest.

Being greeted by small herds of Spotted Deer, a solitary Sambhar, a darting Barking deer or a Black naped hare running across your path are just some of the pleasant surprises within the National Park. But nothing can really match the absolute awe, fear and hair-standing-on-end feeling on being confronted by the majestic Leopard. The density of Leopard is one of the highest for any such wilderness, making this a very real possibility.

If you're really lucky, you may get a chance to make some rare sightings as well. Spotting the rather shy Porcupine or a Palm Civet which is hardly seen these days, or perhaps encountering a Hyena in mid-path can make it a memorable experience indeed. And if you see the elusive four horned antelope or the extremely bashful Mouse Deer, consider your day made.

Spanning approx. 40 sq. kms, the Yeoor is home to almost 78 known species of birds, and about 12 different species of animals. Feeding them is close to 34 natural springs that flow throughout the year.

The Yeoor Hills has also long been known as a Bird Watchers Paradise. Bird lovers flock here to catch a glimpse of the wide variety of feathered friends that can be spotted in the area. The national bird, the peacock, is also an inhabitant of this region

The topography of the Yeoor changes as you climb higher. From steep slopes, beginning on the Thane side to plateaus and more gentle slopes, coming down on the Western side.

A large population of diverse kinds of trees creates a thick green cover. The trees vary from deciduous trees, which shed leaves in summer on the lower ranges, to the semi evergreen in the mid ranges, and the evergreen on the top most peaks. Teak, Khair, Peepul, Neem, Karanj and fruit trees like Jambhul and Mango are just a few varieties found here. Trees like Kokum, and Anjani, that are a rarity in Maharashtra, are also growing wild here at your doorstep.