Masunda Lake

Masunda Lake, also known as Talavpali Lake, is a lake in Thane in the state of Maharashtra, India.[1] 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.

Masunda Lake
View of Masunda Lake (Talav Pali)
Location of Masunda Lake within Maharashtra
Location of Masunda Lake within Maharashtra
Masunda Lake
Location of Masunda Lake in Maharashtra
Coordinates19.193°N 72.974°E / 19.193; 72.974
SettlementsThane

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.[2]

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.

See also

References
  1. HolidayIQ.com. "Masunda Talao (Talao Pali) Lake in Thane - Video Reviews, Photos, History - HolidayIQ". www.holidayiq.com.
  2. "Travel Guide For Masunda Lake (Talao Pali) - Pune Holiday Packages". www.travelmyglobe.com.
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