ठाण्यातील प्रसिद्ध स्थळं

ठाण्यातील एक प्रसिद्ध निसर्ग पर्यटन स्थळ म्हणजे ठाणे खाडी जे लोकप्रिय असूनही त्यांचे उपभोग होत नाही? ठीक आहे तर मग ठाणे खाडीला भेट द्या आणि पक्षीनिरीक्षणामध्ये भाग घ्या. बर्‍याच स्थलांतरित पक्ष्यांच्या प्रजातींचे घर असल्यामुळे पक्षी पाळण्यासाठी महत्वाचे स्थान म्हणून ओळखले जाणारे ठाणे खाडी विसरण्यासारखी नाही. अवोकेट्स , ग्रे हिरॉन, एगरेट्स, सँडपाइपर आणि व्हिमब्लर हे आपण पाहू शकता अशे काही पक्षी आहेत.

ठाण्यातील पर्यटन स्थळांपैकी सर्वात महत्त्वाचे ठिकाण म्हणजे एल्विस बटरफ्लाय गार्डन, गार्डनमध्ये फुलपाखरांच्या १३२ पेक्षा जास्त प्रजाती आहेत आणि त्या सौंदर्याने तुम्हाला भुरळ पाडतील . या बागेतली एक वैशिष्ट्य म्हणजे हि एक ओपन एअर फुलपाखरू बाग आहे ज्यामुळे फुलपाखरांना मोकळेपणा भेटतो.

Located at a distance of 52 Km from Thane, Mahuli Fort is located midst of the lush Mahuli mountains and is one of the popular historical monuments in Thane.

Considered to be one among the top places to visit in Thane, the Jai Vilas Palace must definitely be included in your travel itinerary. Built by the tribal king “Yashvanrao Mukane”, this palace was also known as Raj Bari.

It is a must for all the wildlife enthusiasts to witness the charm of the beautiful Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary. Spread over an area of 320 square kms, this sanctuary accommodates rare species of flora and fauna

Being synonymous with adventure, the city is home to the biggest Essel World of the country that happens to be one of the best places to visit in Thane. The Essel World has exciting land and water rides that keeps every tourist hooked on to the fun and thrill.

Popularly known as the City of Lakes, Thane is home to some of the most beautiful lakes in the country and one such popular lake is that of Masunda Talao. It is one of the biggest lakes and ideal places to visit in Thane at night.

Of all the religious places in Maharashtra, the Ambreshwar Shiva temple is one of the greatest places to visit in Thane. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple was constructed in the 11th century and is located at a distance of 26 kms away from Thane.

The Naneghat hills is a popular tourist spot and is one of the best places to visit near Thane in monsoon. Set at an altitude of 838 meters above the sea level, these hills are known for their mountain pass that stretches from Ghatmatha to the Konkan region.

Much famed as the name “Bhairavgad Fort”, this fort is a famous historical tourist attraction in Thane. Deriving its name from the fort that houses a temple dedicated to the goddess Bhorai Devi, it was first built way back in 2nd century.