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Tulsi
Lake
is
the
second
largest
lake
in
the
city
of
Mumbai,
after
Vihar
Lake.
This
fresh
water
lake
is
located
in
northern
Mumbai
on
the
Salsette
Island,
along
with
the
Vihar
Lake,
within
the
premises
of
Borivali
National
Park
(also
known
as
Sanjay
Gandhi
National
Park).
Tulsi
Lake
is
refilled
by
collecting
rainwater
into
a
catchment
area
of
about
676
hectares
of
Powai-Kanheri
hill
ranges.
This
lake
was
built
by
constructing
a
dam
across
River
Tasso
and
redirecting
the
water.
During
monsoons,
the
water
from
Tulsi
Lake
flows
out
into
the
Powai
Lake
leading
down
into
the
Mithi
River.
The
height
of
the
hill
in
the
catchment
measures
a
maximum
of
400m.
The
idea
of
formation
of
Tulsi
Lake
came
as
a
back-up
option
for
the
Vihar
Lake,
to
supplement
the
water
requirements
of
the
city
of
Mumbai.
It
is
also
noted
for
its
flora
and
fauna.
For
more
interesting
information
on
Tulsi
Lake,
scroll
further
and
find
out.
Facts
About
Tulsi
Lake
The
natural
splendor
of
the
lake
enthralls
the
tourists
and
is
a
nice
place
for
people
to
relax
away
from
the
daily
chores
of
city
life.
Situated
in
the
premises
of
Sanjay
Gandhi
National
Park,
the
lake
is
noted
for
its
picturesque,
lush
green
backdrop
and
diverse
flora
and
fauna.
The
lake
has
sustainable
number
of
freshwater
crocodiles
called
the
'Mugger'
or
'Marsh
Crocodiles'.
Being
the
second
largest
lake
meant
for
regulating
water
supply
to
Mumbai,
Tulsi
Lake
provides
clean
drinking
water
for
the
'Bollywood
city
of
India'.
This
Lake
provides
fresh
water
for
the
southern
parts
of
the
city.
History
The
lake
was
formed
as
a
result
of
controlling
Tasso
River
and
for
the
purpose
coordinating
with
the
Vihar
Lake.
The
idea
of
building
the
Tulsi
Lake
began
in
1872
A.D
and
the
construction
was
completed
in
1897
A.D.
It
has
a
total
surface
area
of
1.35
km
(135
hectares)
with
an
average
depth
of
12m.
The
mean
depth
of
the
lake
is
12m
and
the
catchment
area
approximately
ranges
to
6.76
km
.
It
comprises
of
a
gross
storage
of
2,294
million
imperial
gallons
of
water
at
full
supply
level
from
which
approximately
4
million
imperial
gallons
per
day
are
supplied
to
Mumbai
city.
Majority
of
water
requirements
of
the
southern
part
of
Mumbai
are
met
using
the
fresh
water
supply
of
this
lake.
Restricted
Entry
Entry
for
the
common
public
is
restricted
and
hence,
you
need
to
take
prior
permission
from
Sanjay
Gandhi
National
Park
authorities
before
heading
to
the
lake.
This
is
because
of
the
presence
of
numerous
crocodiles
and
other
reptiles
and
many
migratory
birds
in
the
lake.
However,
it
is
one
of
the
most
sought
after
destinations
by
the
tourists
and
gaining
such
permission
may
not
be
all
that
difficult.
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