Thane - The Lake City

The city of Thane is situated on the western banks of Thane creek with Parsik hills on the east and Yeoor hills on the west. The city was then know as Shreesthanak. It was more popularly known as the Capital of the Shilahar dynasty. The history of Thane city can be broadly categorized into 5 eras.

‘Aparant’ is the ancient name of the geographical area hosting Thane city. During the Indian expedition of the Greek Emperor Alexander, a number of philosophers, historians and geographists visited India. Among them a Greek historian ‘Tolemi’ has mentioned about the city of Thane in his writings. A famous sailor named Marcopolo had also visited Thane in 1290 ‘A.D. and noted it to be one of the best cities in the world. A place called | ‘Ghodbunder was famous for horse trading thus deriving its name from the word ghoda i.e. horse and bunder meaning port.

During this period a fabric called ‘Tansi’ was exported from Thane. During the period from 13 A.D. to 17 A.D., the Muslims, Portuguese, Marathas, & the British dynasties ruled Thane. From 810A.D. to 1260A.D. the Shilahar Dynasty ruled over Thane. The Emperors of Shilahar dynasty were disciples of Lord Shiva and the Kopineshwar Temple has been built during their reign. During this period, At this time the Shilahars also divided the city into different sections and named them as ‘padas’. it is seen that these padas exist even today by names of Naupada, Patlipada, Agripada etc.

Sunday, February 25, 2024

The C Cruise, Gaimukh Chowpatty, Thane Creek

THE C CRUISE
Thane's First Floating Restaurant at Gaimukh Creek in Ghodbunder Road
https://www.theccruise.com/

Saturday, February 17, 2024

Kachrali Lake, Panchpakhadi, Thane West

Panchpakhadi is an upmarket and affluent locality of Thane city of Maharashtra state in India. If you love cat, then this place is like a heaven for you. So If you want to visit this place, make sure to carry some cat food. The place is very nice and quiet. There is a walking track, equipment ( open air gym), slides and swings for kids. ducks and many bird are there. Walking track surrounding the lake. Lot of greenery surrounding the Kachrali lake.

Kachrali Lake

Friday, February 9, 2024

Grand Central Park, Kalpataru Parkcity, Kolshet

Explore Thane's NaMo Grand Central Park, a sprawling 20-acre green haven with 4,500+ native trees and a scenic 3-acre lake. Amidst the urban landscape, our Biophilic Design ensures harmony with nature, offering 95% open space within Kalpataru Parkcity township. Unwind in this Newest Green Lung, a refreshing escape in the heart of the city. Welcome to NaMo Grand Central Park – where nature and urban living converge seamlessly.

This park is now open for public with a basic minimum entry fee of 20rs INR per adult. Children below 15 years is free, senior citizen is 15INR and during weekends the price is hiked by 10INR. For full fees and parking details scroll down to last page.

The park has lots of amenities especially for small kids and teenagers and most of them is complete. Once whole park is complete there would be much more facilities in it. This is developed similar to parks seen in foreign countries amidst the townships. All facilities are good and there are ample of security personnel's and park is well maintained by Kalpataru Parkcity.

Currently, the park has four theme base gardens, play zone for children, x-bridge and fitness, a 400-capacity amphitheatre, a lakefront and a 750 metre long track around lake. There are also lots of slides, adventure sports, Zipline and playing area for children.

PARK TIMINGS:

MORNING: 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM

EVENING : 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Artificial lake in Grand Central Park, Kalpataru Parkcity, Kolshet, Thane West

Grand Central Park, Kalpataru Parkcity, Kolshet

Chess plaza

Chinese Garden theme in Grand Central Park, Kalpataru Parkcity, Kolshet

Japanese Garden theme in Grand Central Park, Kalpataru Parkcity, Kolshet

Mughal Garden theme in Grand Central Park, Kalpataru Parkcity, Kolshet

Morrocan Garden theme in Grand Central Park, Kalpataru Parkcity, Kolshet

400 capacity amphitheatre near the lake at Grand Central Park, Kalpataru Parkcity, Kolshet

X-Bridge above the artificial lake at Grand Central Park, Kalpataru Parkcity, Kolshet

Grand Central Park promenade 750m long

Grand Central Park, Kalpataru Parkcity, Kolshet, Thane West

Artificial lake in Grand Central Park, Kalpataru Parkcity, Kolshet, Thane West

Reeds garden in Grand Central Park, Kalpataru Parkcity, Thane West

There are 2 tennis lawn at Grand Central Park, Kalpataru Parkcity

Skating court is made at Grand Central Park, Kalpataru Parkcity, Thane West

Amphitheatre in Grand Central Park

Grand Central Park

Basketball court also made in Grand Central Park

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Skating court

A very old big banyan tree house for children.

Grand Central Park, Kalpataru Parkcity, Kolshet, Thane West Park Map

Short Gist in video of the Thane Grand Central Park

Thane Municipal Corporation's General Assembly Resolution No. 564... date 07/02/2024

Entry fee, monthly pass and parking for "Grand Central Park" is as follows

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Children Traffic Park, Kasarvadavali, Thane West

Ample of open space for cycling, skating, jogging. The garden is designed with a traffic theme for children. The ambiance is clean, serene, and surrounded by lush greenery. There is small play area with slides for kids. It's the perfect place to spend quality time with your family.

There is open space for kids to roam around. They have miniature installations of fire station, pump, police station, school.

Also there is a small amphi theatre to conduct some small events. It was open 6 to 7 years back but now has gone down with maintenance. Honda company is keeping guards and watching the gates where has not much have been maintained now as it was earlier. The miniature models have wore down and rusted. Well if government looks into it, it can regain its charm back. There is also a small jungle park inside called Urban jungle where one can take a normal stroll.

TIMINGS: Morning 6 to 9, Evening 4 to 7

Children Traffic Park, Kasarvadavali, Thane West

Saturday, January 27, 2024

Upvan Lake Musical Fountain, Thane West

Upvan lake musical fountain works after every half an hour in the evening for 20 mins each round playing patriotic songs with showcase of Thane city.

Some Facts about Thane City

Ptolemy, who, in his writings ( 135 - 150 AD) refers to a place called Chersonesus, which, according to researches, is the area around Thane creek.

Thane Fort in 1787, dated 1078 AD, is apparently a land grant from Arikesara Devaraja, sovereign of the city of Tagara, wherein he address the inhabitants of a city called Sri Sthanaka.

Portuguese came to Thane about 1530 and ruled for over 200 years till 1739. Thane was then known as Cacabe de Tana.

The Thane Municipal Council was formed in 1863 when the city had a population of 9000 souls.

The first train ran in India between Bombay and Thane, a stretch of 34 km. on April 16 1853

First Railroad Tunnel In India - Parsik Tunnel

First Railway Bridge: Dapoorie Viaduct on the Mumbai-Thane route

Kopineshwar Temple was built in 1760

Thane Central Jail is oldest fort of Thane built in 1730 by Portuguese