Places of Interest in Our City - Thane :

Thane is a district in northern Maharashtra in India. The capital of the district is the city of Thane. Other major cities in the region are Navi Mumbai (formerly New Bombay), Kalyan-Dombivli, Mira-Bhayander, Bhiwandi, Ulhasnagar, Dahanu, Wada and Vasai-Virar.

Thane comprises of 13 talukas. The southern talukas are the location of urban areas and hence urban Indians while the western coastal region is mostly populated by Kolis, Marathis and Gujaratis. The northern and the eastern talukas are populated by the Warli tribes, known for making stark images from red mud on house walls

For the Water Lovers

Thane Creek, though a good place to seek peace of mind, isn't exactly a good place for couples. Other water bodies would include some 23 odd lakes spread all over the city. One of the most popular places is Talopali where one (read as two) could sit on the benches if one can stand the standing Romeos or may be row around in the lake in boats or water scooters. It also offers an array of roadside eating options, from Bhel to ice cream its all laid out there or you can enjoy a quick snack at the nearby Restaurants. Talaopali is frequented by people of all ages.

Upvan Lake is more popular with the couples that do not have the permit from their parents or are below the requisite age to dare ask. You would see college couples bunking classes and having a tete-a-tete (read as altercation). One could either sit inside the park on one of the benches (if one manages to find an unoccupied one), or the katta around the lake. You would have to make up with your partner before 8 p.m. after which some torch bearing policemen would be using persuasive methods to make you leave.

For the Driving Lovers

Some of the options would be a drive on the Ghodbunder Road right upto Ahmedabad Highway or the MIDC Road which runs parallel to the Thane - Belapur Road or up into the Yeour Hills which offers not only a pollution free zone but also a touch of wilderness.

For the Nature Lovers

Yeour hills is definitely recommended for those with affinity for nature. A visit to the Swami's Math is a must for those seeking peace. If you are lucky, you might get to see a few wild animals, and if you are not maybe a few wild human beings. But a visit after dark has a high probability of attracting both.

Tikujiniwadi is more domesticated wilderness. For a nominal sum, you could spend the entire day including good feast at the in-house restaurant and an execellent siesta on the khat or the satranji (for which you pay of course) under the trees.