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About Thane Tourism
Thane is an industrial town situated on the western banks of Thane
creek that was frequented by ships since ancient times. It has been a
hub of economic activity since medieval times due to its location. Thane,
which means 'station' in Marathi was also known as Sthanaka, the
capital of the Shilahara kings. Many travellers, including Venetian
explorer Marco Polo, described the bustling trade at its well-developed
port, and the cultural diversity of its people. Historically Thane has been ruled by the Portuguese, Marathas and the British. The first railway train in India ran from BombayVT to Thane in 1853.The city is bounded by the Parsik hills and Yeour hills on the east and west. It lies north of Mumbai and northwest of Maharashtra
state. The region features all types of landforms, from the Jawahar
Mokhade plateau to the Sahyadri ranges, and coastal plains and river
basins.
Sightseeing Highlights:
There are many beautiful lakes around the city. Yeur Hills is an ideal getaway from the city rush. Titwala (45 km) is pilgrim centre with MahaGaneshTemple and Temple of Shri Vithoba. The 11th
Maharashtra Tourism - Maharashtra Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Maharashtra Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Maharashtra, List of Tourist Guides in Maharashtra and Transportation in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra Government - Maharashtra Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
Other Useful Links
Official site of Thane District - Thane: History, Geography, Education, Banks, Hotels, Entertainment, Tourism, Industries, Agriculture, Health etc.,
Thane Municipal Corporation - Corporation at work: Tenders, Forms, Quotations, Schemes, Grievances, Citizen's Charter, Projects, Check Lists, etc.,
