he Upvan Lake, an artificial, eco-friendly lake in Thane, Maharashtra, built in 1880 by Thane Municipal Corporation, was re-constructed by JK Singhania for the supply of water to the Raymond Factory. It is now regarded as one of the most scenic lakes in the country, famously known for hosting the Sanskruti Arts Festival annually. Set in the backdrop of Yeeor Hills, it is a perfect setting for a picnic with your family or simply a stroll with your lover. Also known as Thane’s Lover’s Paradise, the lake was once used as a major source of water supply in the city. Now, however, it is used solely for recreational purposes with several activities being provided.

At the center of the lake, lies a statue of Lord Shiva, which was constructed to measure the depth of water around it. Adjacent to the lake is a temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha for the devotees to offer prayers. The Upvan Lake was one of the thirteen lakes to be restored by Thane Municipal Corporation using bioremediation technique to clear the silt and marine plants to increase the oxygen level in the water.

Sargam Water Park and resort in Thane is a perfect amusement park for a short weekend getaway. Located amidst natural mango orchards, this amusement park has plenty to serve to their visitors. Starting from fantastic water rides and swimming pools to a stretch of lush green mango farm, this water park makes sure visitors have an extravagantly soothing day. This park located in East Vasai of Thane imparts a picturesque beauty to its surroundings and is quite common among teenagers and adults. Starting from a family get together to host a birthday party, this place has all that one would look for in an amusement park.

The Water Park has been one of the most exciting and attractive places for people of all age groups. Unlike many other Water Parks, this park ensures that the water rides are risk-free through regular maintenance and also maintains optimum levels of cleanliness. The water in pools is filtered twice a day to avoid contamination. Apart from that, this park has several security guards to ensure safety, especially for the children. This park is also known for providing a special discount to senior citizens provided they carry their ID proofs. The pool activities, beautiful rooms, lush green stretch of land safety measures undertaken by the amusement park authorities, the hospitable staff and mouth-watering dishes all make the park worth the money.

The Elvis Butterfly Garden is a prominent tourist attraction in Thane. It is home to more than 132 species of butterflies that can be seen throughout the year. Its unique feature is that it is an open-air butterfly park. The park owner accompanies all visitors, showing them around and explain the various stages of a butterfly’s life – from an egg to a caterpillar to a Pupa. The garden serves breakfast and coffee, as well. The Elvis Butterfly Garden is a unique and informative experience that allows you to witness these beautiful, winged creatures in their natural surroundings, without any enclosures. It is a must-visit Garden for all nature-lovers. The Elvis Butterfly Garden also makes for a fun and relaxing picnic spot for families.

The Elvis Butterfly Garden is located at a distance of 7.6 km from Thane. There are plenty of buses that ply to the garden. Alternatively, one can opt for auto-rickshaws or private taxis. The Ovalekar Wadi Butterfly Garden is another butterfly park that is located in the vicinity of Elvis Butterfly Garden. It is also an open-air butterfly park without any enclosures. Other nearby tourist attractions include TMC Biodiversity Park, Hakone Games Park, Har Har Gange Waterfalls etc.

Talao Pali or Masunda Lake is one of the most popular hangout spots in Mumbai offering a lot of exciting activities and food to the locals and the tourists. Talao Pali derives its name from two words- Talao and Pali both meaning water bodies. It is not only considered as one of the most beautiful lakes in Maharashtra but also one of the most popular spots for a small picnic or a casual stroll in Mumbai. Several fauna varieties around it dot this lake along with plenty of birds that visit this lake, especially in the evenings. This place not only serves the tourists with several activities but also allows tourists to find solace in the arms of nature, away from the crowd and pollution of the city.

Having the utmost peaceful and beautiful environment in Thane, Talao Pali offers the tourists the beauty of nature at free of cost. The rides are also available at a nominal price, making it a common hangout spot for the teenagers. Starting from bird watching, enjoying some delicious food to having an adventurous water scooter ride, Talao Pali offers it all and no wonder it is one of the favourite tourist spots in Maharashtra. There are several small food joints located near Talao Pali serving local lip-smacking snacks like Vada Pao, Missal Pao and Bhel Puri.