Masunda Lake, also known as Talavpali Lake, is a lake in
Thane
Thane (; also known as Thana, the official name until 1996) is a metropolitan city in Maharashtra, India. It is situated in the north-eastern portion of the Salsette Island. Thane city is entirely within Thane taluka, one of the seven talukas ...
in the state of
Maharashtra
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, India.
The lake is home to a
small island with a Shiv temple on it and also a Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue behind it. It is one of the biggest lakes and ideal places to visit in Thane at night. This lake is situated just besides the famous drama theatre Gadkari Rangayatan. Tavapali is located near the Zilla Parishad office of Thane. Talav pali offers tourists attractions like Boating, Fish Aquarium etc.
History
Earlier the Masunda Lake extended up to the
Kopineshwar Mandir in the east but in the 1950s, the construction of a new road drastically reduced its area.
Accessibility
Masunda lake is approximately about 15 minutes walking distance from the
Thane railway station. The lake also offers recreational activities like boating. Also it offers the people shops to buy fishes (fish tanks) for home decorations. There are many restaurants and food stalls facing Talavpali Lake. Also Talavpali has a great connectivity as Thane Railway station is merely 5 mins by walking. Talavpali is located in the most meridian location in Thane.
See also
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Upvan Lake
Upvan (or Upavan) Lake is located in Thane in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is known for hosting the Sanskruti Arts Festival. Here one can also view thousands of Ganpati idols which are brought here for immersion on final day of Ganeshotsav ...
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Railadevi Lake
References
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Geography of Thane district
Lakes of Maharashtra
Lakes of Thane