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Thane (Marathi: [ˈʈʰaːɳeː]; also known as Thana, the official name until 1996) is a metropolitan city located on the northwestern side of the state of Maharashtra in India and on the northeastern side of Mumbai.
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5 days ago · Thane, city, western Maharashtra state, western India. It lies at the mouth of the Thana River and head of the Ulhas estuary, northeast of central Mumbai (Bombay). The city is colloquially known as the “City of Lakes”, given the 30 scenic lakes located within the bounds of the city and district.
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- Thane can be covered in almost 3-4 days at the best. Day 1Start your sightseeing from the Upvan Lake in Pokhran Road followed by the entertainment...
- Starting from local buses, trains and cabs, Thane has it all for its tourists. The most affordable way of commuting in Thane is via the local buses...
- The top sightseeing places in Thane are Elvis Butterfly Garden, Sargam Water Park, Upvan Lake, Vardhaman Fantasy Amusement Park, Tansa Dam, Talao P...
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- The top attractions to visit in Thane are: Upvan Lake Naneghat Hills Titwala Ganesh Mandir Korum Mall Butterfly park - Ovalekar Wadi See all attrac...
- The best outdoor activities in Thane according to Tripadvisor travellers are: Upvan Lake Naneghat Hills Butterfly park - Ovalekar Wadi Kelwa Beach...
- The most popular things to do in Thane with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:Upvan LakeKorum MallTitwala Ganesh MandirButterfly par...
Thane (ठाणे Ṭhāṇe), formerly known as Thana, is a city in North Konkan, Maharashtra. Its biggest claim to fame is that the first railway line laid in India was from Bori Bunder to Thane station.
Located on Salsette Island, Thane is a suburb of Mumbai. It is surrounded by the Yeoor and Parsik Hills. The suburb is divided by the Thane creek that drains into the Arabian Sea. Although the culture is predominantly Maharashtrian, one can see influences of the cosmopolitan culture of Mumbai as well.
Known as the 'city of lakes' with the 7 lakes in the city, Thane is one of those few places which exhibits its rich multicultural heritage almost in every possible way. Also known as "Elder sister of Mumbai", thane has been the source of water supply to most parts of Mumbai.
