What Tourist Attractions to Visit as You Stay at Hotels in Thane?

Thane in Maharashtra has a lovely city with a history dating back to the Mahabharata times, right up to 13th century and has been witness to various battles and events. The geography here is as compelling as the history of the place. This is the city of the lakes with 33 water bodies and the alluring Sahyadri hills with its numerous trekking routes and destinations. Visit the various places of tourist interest when you are here.

Titwala Ganesh Temple

This temple has been there from the ancient times and it depicts the signature North Indian architectural style with a magnificent structure and intricate carvings in labyrinthine manner. The destination is quite alluring and visited by lots of pilgrims on a regular basis especially for celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi. Visit here when staying at hotels in Thane.

Mahuli Fort

The enchanting grandness of Mahuli Fort attracts you immediately especially with its green, lush surroundings built during the Mughal times in mid-sixteenth century. Presently the fort is semi-ruined structure surrounded by tree and quite near Tansa Sanctuary.

Manas mandir

Popular with the pilgrims this lovely temple has intricate interior wall carvings dedicated to the Lord Adinath, first of the Jain Tirthankara. The surroundings here are quite serene and at the temple you can find inner peace.

Upvan Lake

This lake is in amazing Yeoor Hills and it is beguiling destination with nearby shopping complexes and green vegetation making it a perfect spot for spending time relaxing with your loved ones. This is among the most popular recreational spots in the city and a must include part of sightseeing itinerary. Arts festival is an annual event with hundreds participating with great enthusiasm.

Naneghat Hills

This is part of lovely Sahyadri Mountains and in ancient times Satvahana rulers used to own the region and it was their toll collection gateway but since then the geography here has changed much. Today this is among a popular trekking destination for the visitors.

Gorakhgad Fort

History enthusiasts love exploring the fort as it bears testimony to the times gone by. The Maratha rulers constructed this fort carving this out from massive boulders. This is among those rare forts that the British were unable to capture and today this is favourite destination for trekkers and is part of sightseeing itinerary in Thane.

Tansa Lake

This artificial lake is picturesque with ethereal ambiance and it is among the largest of its kind in Maharashtra with holding capacity of 3 M water gallons. Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary is near the name and is home to fantastic animals and birds as the cockatoo, white peacock, black buck, and nilgai.

Bassein Fort

This is another of the ancient forts that you can visit when staying at hotel near Thane bus station built in British-Portuguese architectural style. 

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