Thane the neighboring city of Mumbai has many attractions for the visitors arriving from cities like Pune, Mumbai and Nashik. This city has undergone many transformations starting from a city of historical importance, an industrial city in the modern days to a modern business hub. The strategic location of this city made it a site of many power struggles between many regimes like the Marathas, Mughals, Portuguese and the British. They left an impression of many religions on the history of Thane and their places of religious importance were established in the city. Forts like Vasai, Karnala and many others are the symbols of great architectural marvels of those times. Thane being a trade centre in historic times it had trade links with many Asian and Arab countries.
The city is blessed with rivers like Ulhas and Vaitarna and lakes and dams like Tansa, Vaitarna, Barvi, and Bhatsa. Thane city is settled on an edge of a creek and other creeks in its vicinity are at Bhiwandi, Chinchani and Dahanu. The incredible lakes of Thane fulfil the needs of drinking water of Thane and Mumbai. Hot springs of Thane located at Ganeshpuri, Vajreshvari, Akloli, Kokneri, are the attractions of Thane. The temperature of water at these hot springs is observed to be between 42 and 55 degrees. It is believed that taking a dip in this water removes various skin ailments. The post industrial era at Thane moulded the city into a modern business hub due to its central location between the neighbouring metro cities. The old peaceful hamallow of Thane got reshaped into a modern city with a latest infrastructure and means of better living. Once limited to a few residential areas the city is now bustled with big residential complexes, malls, shopping complexes and ultramodern hotels and resorts.
While travelling from Thane railway station towards Bhivandi on Ghodbunder road you will come across statue of lord Shiva with river Ganga originating from his headlock. That is nothing else but Suraj Water Park in Thane popular as pride of Maharashtra which received precious awards from Limca Book of Records. It has many other national and international awards to its credits. Located on Ghodbunder road just seven km from Thane railway station it’s easily approachable from Thane and western suburbs of Mumbai as well as from Bhivandi and Kalyan. It is the best example of creativity applied for providing entertainment to kids and youngsters. The water slides of the Park are incredible and supposed to be best one day fun for the families. The caves made of fibre glass are huge and offer pleasure of entering natural caves. At the entrance beautin caseul images of Lord Shiva and Natraj are seen. The cave 103 ft long is the longest man made cave.
The visitors are greeted by mermaids a concept featuring from Hindu mythological books. They are half woman and half fish also called Matsyagandha in local language. Kids love the wave pool generating waves similar to waves in the sea and the crazy river which preserves the speed and turbidity of a natural river. If you want to relax while floating on water then lazy river is the correct match for you. Among the many fascinating water slides Matak, Labak and Zabak offer most audacious sliding experience. Children can ride Nanha Tal which provides similar experience and are totally safe. Offering lot of fun to the kids this Park has become prime attraction for kids in Thane. The park is the best place near Mumbai and Thane have great adventure and fun for a day. It has become popular as Water Park for kids.
