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.

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Mama Talao, Brahmand, Thane West (Shoora)

This lake is known as Mamacha talao earlier. Now it is just a TMC lake, while some call it Shoora Lake. It is situated in Brahmand area and Miyawaki style tree plantation is done. The lake used to be big earlier but due to developments got narrower. Steps are built aside it. Dense Miyawaki trees are at the surrounding area. it is usually peaceful and calming during evening and mornings here.






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Location: 6XXM+HF9 TMC Tree Plantation site, Brahmand, Thane West, Thane, Maharashtra, India

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

New Gaimukh Chowpatty, Thane West

This is added to the old Gaimukh Chowpatty extending it till Nagla Bandar with Miyawaki forestation. A statue with two horse and a man is also erected in Gaimukh. This is made in Nagla Bunder forest.

A good place with a beachfront seating area to spend leisure time with family.

A good view of sunset between the mountains. A good place to sit and relax or have a short walk.

Gives a little bit of chowpatty feel surrounded by huge mountains and creek.

Good place to sit and relax or have a short walk.

You can enjoy motor boat rides also and if you are lucky then you can spot seagulls and flamingos

New Upgraded has gardens, 1.3km jogging tracks, open gym equipments, open amphitheatre, large garden and seating for sunset view, creek points, Miyawaki forests, rock garden and trees as shown in pictures below.



Good Quality workout equipments

Approximate 1.3km jogging and walking track alongside of Thane creek.



Open Amphitheatre with good sunset views and creek view












Nagla Bunder Miyawaki Forest


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Location: 7WPQ+VC5, NH 48, Gaimukh Gaon, Thane West, Thane, Maharashtra 400615, India
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