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City / Urban agglomeration in Maharashtra, India
Photo: (WT-en) Ravikiran Rao, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Thane (ठाणे Ṭhāṇe), formerly known as Thana, is a city in North Konkan, Maharashtra. Its biggest claim to fame is that the first railway line laid in India was from Bori Bunder to Thane station.
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A historical landmark and historically a meetup place, still used as a meetup spot today.
Talavpali Lake
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 beside the famous drama theatre Gadkari Rangayatan. The lake also offers recreational activities like boating. Also, it offers people shops to buy fish (fish tanks) for home decoration. There are many restaurants and food stalls facing Talavpali Lake.
It is one of the oldest temples in Thane. It was reconstructed by Chimajji Appa around 1750 AD.
This church is over 400 years old. St. John the Baptist Church is adjacent to St. John the Baptist High School and Junior College.
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 the final day of Ganeshotsav.
SR Bhosle Krida Sankul Stadium
A sports stadium used mostly for training. Its main ground has been built for cricket with an in-built six-lane running track for athletes. The complex also includes 5 badminton courts, a gym, a table tennis hall, 2 squash courts, a billiards room, a rummy room, a hall, a bar room, and a canteen.
An excellent water recreation paradise which appeals to people belonging to all age groups. Spread over 11 acres. Suraj Water Park is definitely an ultimate and out-of-the-world source of entertainment.
A popular destination for picnicking families, known for its watersports, go-karting and other rides you'd find at amusement parks. The go-karting track isn't very good though. Additionally, there is a Shiva temple and marriage halls as a part of the resort. The lunch is fabulous, though fully vegetarian. You will also need to buy lunch for ₹180 as you can't carry any edible stuff in from outside.
Amazing Paav Bhaji. Will surely make you lick your fingers.
Famous for Veg and Non-Veg Grill. Very nice place to be with family. Good ambience.
Amazing Sindhi Pani Puri and chat.
Famous for Maharashtrian food, spicy and tasty menus with very good service.
Famous for good sea food. Ideal place for non-veg lovers. Good ambience.
Maria Family Restaurant is one of the best family restaurant in thane. It is located at Majiwada junction, Having ample space of valet parking. Hotel is especially for Chinese, Indian & Punjabi dishes. There is different kitchen for Veg & Non Veg Food, & main attraction of children i.e. huge Fish Tank.
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Spices and Sauces Hotel United 21
Attached to hotel United 21, spices and sauces are located 1 km from Thane station. The best place to have Murg Khandari Kebab as certified by Kingfisher Explocity Great Food Guide.
Pan-Asian fine dining.
Amazing Vegetarian food. Especially the awesome Pav bhaaji is sure to make to lick your fingers
Anytime Coffee Shop, Hotel United 21
Can grab your cup of coffee at any time of the day. The only coffee shop which is open 24/7.
pure veg
famous for paratha.
Malvani Food
get best cutlets and South Indian snacks in Thane. You have to look for this one as it not facing road but inside a building entrance.
famous for its vada pav
The attached restaurant and bar Sheetal Grille serves Indian and Chinese. Has a couple of banquet halls.
Includes three restaurants Madhuban, Prakriti and Vardhana. Also has a banquet hall.
Has one decent restaurant and many banquet halls with adequate conference facilities.
Has a restaurant.
United-21
Four-star hotel with Wi-Fi connection and electronic safe facilities. Rooms for physically challenged persons are also available.
Just over a year old, this hotel serves 32 rooms.
Hotel Alka
Hotel Alka has a multi-cuisine restaurant.
Shopping mall
(Cinema Star -5 Screen Multiplex, Brand Factory,Reebok, Rajdhani, Bata, Buckaroo, Catwalk, etc.)
Spacious mall featuring more than 130 national and international retailers, a food court, and a game arcade.
R City Mall
R-Mall Thane has brands like Croma, Central, and Pop Tates.
Shopping mall with brand-name retailers and a food court, plus an arcade, multiplex and kids' play area.
By taxi
Mumbai's taxis are allowed into Thane. The prepaid taxi service available at the airport is the recommended hassle-free way of getting to Thane.
By train
The best way to get to Thane from Mumbai using public transport is to take the local train service.
By car
Two main roads enter the city from Mumbai. The older one is the Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg (commonly abbreviated as LBS Marg) and Eastern Express highway.
By bus
There are very few BEST buses that go right up to Marathon Chowk (It is known as "Teen Haath naka")- 399 and 496 Ltd. Once you get off, catch a TMT bus or auto-rickshaw.
By auto-rickshaw
Note that auto-rickshaws from Mumbai cannot enter Thane city limits. You will have to change over to another one at the toll-gate.
By bus
Thane Municipal Transport (TMT) runs a bus service through the city. Even Brihanmumbai (BMC) has started bus service in selected parts of the city
By auto-rickshaw
The most common way to get around in Thane is to hire an auto rickshaw. Payment is by meter.
By taxi
If you are on a day trip from Mumbai, one of the options is to catch a taxi in Mumbai and use it to go around Thane city.
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