Best Day Out Places in Thane

One of the most sought after places to visit in Thane, the Elvis Butterfly Garden is home to over 132 species of colourful butterflies. An open air butterfly park, the Elvis Garden offers a uniquely informative experience for visitors of all ages.The owner of the park takes all visitors through a tour of the Garden, explaining the various life stages of the butterfly as they go. Visitors can also witness all the butterflies at their different stages- from a larvae, to a pupa, then a caterpillar and eventually a butterfly- in their natural habitats.Location: Ward.No.1, Village Rd, Gowniwada, Owale, Thane, Maharashtra 400615Timings: 08.00AM-12.00PM only on SundaysEntry Fee:For Adults: Rs. 100 per personFor Children: Rs. 50 per person

Nestled amidst natural surroundings, Sargam Water Park is one of those entertainment places in Thane that people of all ages would enjoy visiting. The park offers various water slides and pools of all sizes, including a separate children’s pool. The fruit orchards surrounding the Water Park offers a perfect spot for having picnics as well. Additionally, the Water Park offers a canteen as well, serving delectable snacks to make your day here twice as memorable.Location: Survey No. 52, Kaman Bhiwandi road,Off N.H 8, Near Rly. Crossing, Chinchoti, Village Nagale, Vasai East, Thane, Maharashtra 401102Timings: 09.00AM-08.00PM on all days of the weekEntry Fee: Children below 4 feet: Rs. 650 on Sundays, Rs. 600 on other days Senior Citizens: Rs. 650 on Sundays, Rs. 600 on other daysAdults: Rs. 750 on Sundays, Rs. 600 on other days

Built in the year 1880 by the Thane Municipal Corporation, Upvan Lake is an artificial but eco-friendly lake situated in Thane, Maharashtra. This beautiful lake was actually re-constructed by JK Singhania to supply water to the Raymond Factory. But what makes the lake popular among the locals and tourists alike is its beauty and the scenic and peaceful surroundings. With the Yeoor Hills as its backdrop, Upvan Lake today is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Thane. It makes for a perfect place to enjoy a picnic with family or take an evening walk to refresh your mind. It also has jogging tracks for fitness enthusiasts and cool places under the trees where you can sit and read a book. Boating facility is also available for people who wish to see the lake and the greenery that surrounds it. And should you feel hungry, you can walk over to the small eateries present on the premises to grab a quick snack. Once used as an important source of water supply to Thane, Upvan Lake is now well-known for hosting the Sanskriti Arts Festival and for various other recreational purposes. Besides the facilities mentioned above, you shall also find a big statue of Lord Shiva in the middle of the lake, a fountain, and a lake-side restaurant that is quite a hit among the locals. There is also a Ganesha temple adjacent to the lake that is pretty popular too. And if you are visiting the lake in the evening, stay back till dusk because Upvan Lake is one of the best places in Thane to catch a mesmerizing view of the sunset.