Chena River, Ghodbunder Road, Thane

Chena River source is from the hills of National Park. Most people call it china river but it is Chena River. In monsoon it flows fiercely and causes flood in the nearby region. Its mouth is in Thane creek. There is an old chena bridge over it and a new bridge which is Ghodbunder road. Chena village is aside of this river. There are many hotels nearby. During summer small rock dams are built to collect water. During monsoon area is full of greenery  One can reach Chena river by TMT bus or Mira Road Bhayandar Bus and get down at Chena village. From there it is walkable. Slowly the river area is being destroyed due to excessive constructions, encroachments and destruction of mangroves nearby. See Bhendi Nala

Above photo is of dried Chena River bed. Since the river is not perennial, it dries up quickly after the monsoon. Water is collected by building small dams like below. But the picnickers leave all the waste behind thus polluting it. 

Chena River during monsoon

PLEASE DO NOT THROW WASTE. 

Janka Devi Temple, Vartak Nagar

Jankadevi temple is a 400-year-old shrine believed to be built during the rule of the Shilahar dynasty in Thane. Destroyed by Portuguese rulers, temple then was rebuilt by local residents. Temple had sheltered saint Ramdas. This temple is near the little flower school at vartak nagar. Also an Old Portuguese church is situated near it. There are many dogs and hens around and they come near you for food.  
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Fishing Pond near Dadlani Park, Balkum

There is a large pond at the end of Dadlani Park in Balkum. It is situated aside the pipeline road across the water pipeline. Its a fishing pond made on the mangroves wetland area. Many such ponds are made on the mangroves area by their destruction. Many mangroves sites in Thane has been destroyed either by building slums encroachment, by building such lakes, dumping of wastes and sewage. Save Mangroves, Save your city. Parsik Hill can be seen behind.
Benefits of Mangroves

Mogharpada Koliwada Lake, Ovala, Thane West

Old Picture of the Mogharpada Lake

 

This lake is near Mogharpada in Koliwada near Ovala. This is 800 meters inside from the Ghodbunder road. There is a Koliwada temple as seen near the lake. The lake is not well maintained. There are wastes and people wash clothes here. More efforts are needed to maintain this lake by TMC. On the way there is Ovala lake which is encroached and in very bad condition.

New picture of the Lake

The lake is now at descent condition compared to years before. It is not maintained but in better condition than before. New high rises have sprung up along side. A nice perimeter is made though needs maintenance. One can do a morning walk around the perimeter of the lake. More developments is needed around the lake as still washing activities are carried out in it. Overall it is much better than past.

Kasarvadavali Lake, Thane West

Old Picture of Kasarvadavali Lake

Kasarvadavali lake is one of the lakes of Thane and is close to the temple of shesha shahi. Lake is in very poor condition as it is polluted by the wastes from the temple and nearby villages. People throw all flowers and plastics which has formed a 10 to 15 meter thick waste perimeter on the lake. This lake needs to be maintained, cleaned and barricaded so that wastes are not thrown in. Please keep the city lakes clean.

Length and Width of the Kasarvadavali Lake is almost 100 meters

New Pictures of the Lake

The present condition of the lake is much better as previous as societies have sprung up. The lake is much cleaner than before. Also a TMC garden is made besides the lake and the lake banks are in renovation.

Madarde Kolbad Lake, Thane

Madarde Kolbad Lake is a small lake situated aside Kolbad Road near Castle Mill junction. There is a Shiv Mandir called Jagmata mandir near this lake. This lake needs to be cleaned and maintained properly.

Parulkar TMC Garden, Khopat, Thane

Parulkar TMC Garden, Thane Timings:
Morning: 5:00 to 10:00
Evening: 16:00 to 20:00

Siddheshwar Lake, Thane

Siddheshwar Lake is situated besides the eastern express highway as seen in background. It is surrounded by slums as seen in the picture which makes the lake polluted. This lake is accessible from the Parulekar TMC Garden, Khopat. More efforts are needed by TMC for redevelopment of this lake. 

Brahmala Lake, Kolbad Lake, Thane

Brahamala lake also known as Kolbad lake is situated in Uthalsar. It was recreated by TMC and made into jogging track. There are ducks and fishes too. 
Timing: Everyday 17:00 to 21:00 Hrs

Ambe Ghosale Lake, Thane

Ambe Ghosale Lake is situated near Castle Mill. It is a beautiful lake with many recreational activities inside. There are some stalls too. It is said that this lake extended till the end which are now covered with slums made by dumping garbage. Hence the length of the lake was cut short. One can walk around the lake as there is paved path. Ducks are also seen in this lake.
There was once a floating hotel named Abhiruchi here and hence was also known as Abhiruchi Lake.
Length: 240 meters appx
Breadth: 110 meters appx   

Very Old Portuguese Church, Thane West

More than a Century old church in ramshackle. Its near by little flower school. Its not maintained properly. Surrounded by ground, its stand in the center with broken walls. Arches and Crosses can be seen. Nearby are the slums from where people come here to crap. Its a very old church and should be rebuilt or at least maintained.  

Kasheli Bridge, Thane

Kasheli Bridge built since British time lies on the Old Agra Road over the Thane Creek. This bridge is 460 meters long and connects the Thane mainland to Bhiwandi.

Shesha Shahi Mandir, Kasarvadavali

Shesha Shahi Mandir is situated in Kasarvadavali, Thane West on the side of Kasarvadavali Lake. Its a Shesh Nag Mandir. One can reach here by taking a turn from Kasarvadavali naka (500 meters from temple) in Ghodbunder Road. Also it is last bus point. Being main attraction the lake here is in very very poor condition with full of garbage and also having swarm of mosquitoes. This lake needs utmost maintenance.

Old Non functional Society Near Kapurbawdi

An Old Non functional Society near Kapurbawdi, Thane West. Don't know the name of the society. There's a board outside saying that this property belongs to Greenwood. These buildings can be said as the skyscrapers of its time. Its more than a decade old. It was constructed full and then left to decay. I think some case is going on and is still pending but not sure about it. No one knows about this society. Though there are some guards around. If anyone knows about this please comment. 

Yeoor Hills, Thane

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Bhendi Nala in Yeoor Hills

Pachwad Waterfall in Yeoor Hills

Pawar Nagar Warehouse

A big dormant industry near Pawar Nagar and warehouses which is still functional. The area is barricaded and the warehouses are accessible through Pawar Nagar bustop. Once earlier during monsoon this area was full with water and the wall broke flooding the streets. Also many people dump waste behind the wall. I hope they build beautiful garden, jogging park or multi purpose sports ground instead of making towers. This area is deprived in sports ground and gymnasiums.