Powai & Vihar Lakesपवई तलाव
Mumbai’s lakeside promenade, with resident crocodiles.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereMumbai Suburban, Maharashtra
Thane-Palghar
Thane-Palghar
Kind of placeLakes & Dams, Birding Spots
Best time to visit15 July to 28 February
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyPowai, Mumbai
EntryFree
About Powai & Vihar Lakes
An artificial lake from 1891 with a lakeside promenade, IIT Bombay on one shore and a resident crocodile population that surfaces often enough to make the railings worthwhile. Vihar and Tulsi, inside Sanjay Gandhi National Park, are quieter and better for birds.
What to see and do
- Lakeside promenade and jogging track
- Resident crocodiles, genuinely
- Vihar and Tulsi lakes inside SGNP
- Good winter birding
- Kanheri caves in the same park
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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