subject: Thane The Clean City Of Maharashtra [print this page] Thane is known as the clean city of Maharashtra and has many feathers to its crown. First train to run in India travelled from Boree Bunder to Thane. It marked the beginning of the railway age in Asia. Located on Salsette Island to the northeast of Mumbai, it is an historic city and one of the oldest cities of India. It is also popular as city of lakes. The city has a tropical monsoon climate hanging between wet and dry type. Overall climate is moderate with high rainfall.
The Municipal Corporation of Thane came into existence on 1st October 1982 and undertook many prestigious projects of Thane city development. The projects involved making new roads, widening the existing roads and Beautification of gardens. In response to the TMC"s many efforts to keep Thane clean, it received "Clean City" Award from HUDCO India. Nicknamed as city of lakes it has more than thirty lakes. Masunda Talao commonly known as Talao Pali is the most beautiful lake located centrally near the railway station. Few years back the depth of the lake was increased by removing the silt and clay at the bottom of the lake. Boating facility at the lake is very much appreciated by kids and visitors to the city. TMC trying its best to retain the existing trees and plant new trees has created greenery by planting around record three lakh trees.
Among the many good places to eat and hang out panchpakhadi is the best place with wide range of restaurants, cake shops, ice cream parlors, cafes and snacks stalls. Thane is the best city for the food savvy or the taste crazy people. There are many places in and around the city like Tip top fast food, Kunjvihar, Oriental spice, Raj Mata, Mamledar"s and Spices and Sauces Restaurant at hotel United-21 where you can get tasty and crunchy food.
The growing number of malls and supermarkets has added to the beauty of the Thane city. To the existing number of hotels many new hotels are added in order to cope with the requirements of the growing population of the city. The new additions include star hotels like United-21, many resorts and water parks. The area surrounding Ghodbunder road is developed as residential area and many popular brands of businesses have opened their outlets in the vicinity of this road.
This city located on the western banks of Thane creek is gifted with the enchanting Parsik and Yeoor hills on the east and west. The city preserves a rich cultural heritage, mythological background and rich archeological evidences. Yeoor hills are a group of scenic hills an unspoiled, pollution free area abundant in natural flora and fauna. About seventy eight bird species and twelve species of animals are supposed to inhabit in this area. It is also well known for the highest population of leopards in India. The area of Yeoor hills at the Thane end is a fantastic venue for trekkers. An ancient shrine of Mama Bhanja is the major attraction at this location. Upvan Lake is a beautiful spot located at the foothills of the Yeoor hills. This is one of the recreational areas for people who live in Thane. Surrounded by Yeoor Hills, it is one of the biggest lakes in Thane. With best infrastructural facilities there is a lot of scope in this city for tourism related activities.
