About Thane
Thane, the city located at the head of Thane Creek, is an important district of Maharashtra. You can see a cosmopolitan culture in Thane like in Mumbai. The first railway service was operated between Mumbai and Thane on 16th April 1835. Thane city is well wrapped up by most verdant hills like Yeur Hill and Parsik hill. Entire Thane city is divided into two portions by Thane creek which flows from Ulhas River and ends up in Arabian Sea. These two portions are linked up by two road bridges and a railway bridge across the creek. The history of Thane dates back to 2000 years and thus making it one of the oldest city of India. Housing nearly 35 lakes, Thane is also termed as “City of Lakes”. Most popular among them are Masunda Talao and Upvan Lake. All these lakes are perfect place for family picnics.
Besides having Agri and Koli communities of people, Thane also inhabits nominal amount of Roman Catholics and High end Eastern Community people speaking Portuguese. As per historical facts, Thane had been mentioned in Greek Scriptures as “Chersonesus” by a geographer named “Ptolemy”. Copper plates and slabs belonging to middle age were excavated in 17th century from a fort in Thane. From historical data, the conversion into Christianism boomed in Thane well before Portuguese landed in Thane some 200 years ago. A Synagogue in Synagogue Street of Thane has been considered as heritage site of India. Thane was ruled by various rulers like Sultanate of Cambay, Marathas, Portuguese, Peshwas, and British Raj etc. Diwali, Shivaji Jayanthi, Gokulasthami, Christmas etc are few festivals celebrated in Thane in grandeur.
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Tikuji-ni-Wadi, Maharashtra
2.9 km from Thane - See map
Tikuji-ni-Wadi is a name synonymous with fun, frolic and water as it consists of an amusement park, water park and resort. Located in Thane, the...
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Tulja Bhavani Temple, Maharashtra
5.9 km from Thane - See map
The Tulja Bhavani Temple, near Karnale in Devala, is a famous religious center which is popularly known as, Bhavani Khadkeshwar Temple. The main...
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Yeur Hills, Maharashtra
6 km from Thane - See map
Do you want to escape from hazardous life of Urban? Then sought after the Yeur Hills in Thane. The hill station is very pristine and pollution...
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Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), Maharashtra
13.6 km from Thane - See map
Now named Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) (previously Borivali National Park) is a bustling forest, home to over 800 varieties of trees and...
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Sagar Vihar Garden, Maharashtra
21.5 km from Thane - See map
Sagar Vihar Garden is a perfect place of relaxation which is amidst of bustling satellite township Navi Mumbai. It is located facing the Thane...
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Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum, Maharashtra
22.3 km from Thane - See map
Mani Bhavan is the place from where Mahatma Gandhiji initiated major political reforms like Non-Cooperation Movement, Satyagraha, and Swadesi etc....
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Palm Beach Marg, Maharashtra
22.5 km from Thane - See map
This 10 kilometer long six lane roadway is a perfect getaway to have a well relaxed drive way. The Palm Beach Marg links up the Vashi and Belapur...
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National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai, Maharashtra
22.7 km from Thane - See map
National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai housed in Jaipur House was opened in 1996 and hosts many exhibitions and show cases art collections and...
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Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai, Maharashtra
22.8 km from Thane - See map
Shree Siddhivinayak Temple is located in Prabhadevi region of Mumbai. Being one of the richest temple in Mumbai, the temple was established around...
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Film City, Mumbai, Maharashtra
24.1 km from Thane - See map
Located in east Goregaon region of Mumbai, Film City or Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagri - Filmcity is named after Dadasaheb Phalke, the film...
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Mumba Devi Temple, Maharashtra
24.1 km from Thane - See map
Nestled in the heart of Mumbai, the Mumba Devi Temple is a revered Hindu shrine dedicated to Mumba Devi, the city’s patron deity. Known for its...
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Mandapeshwar Caves, Maharashtra
25.1 km from Thane - See map
Literally meaning Mandap pe Eshwar i.e. Hall of the painting of lord, Mandapeshwar Caves are believed to have been built in the 8th century. They...
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