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Talao
Pali
or
Masunda
Lake
is
one
of
the
most
popular
hangout
spots
in
Mumbai
offering
a
lot
of
exciting
activities
and
food
to
the
locals
and
the
tourists.
Talao
Pali
derives
its
name
from
two
words-
Talao
and
Pali
both
mean
water
bodies.
It
is
not
only
considered
as
one
of
the
most
beautiful
lakes
in
Maharashtra
but
also
one
of
the
most
popular
spots
for
a
small
picnic
or
a
casual
stroll
in
Mumbai.
Several
fauna
varieties
around
it
dot
this
lake
along
with
plenty
of
birds
that
visit
this
lake,
especially
in
the
evenings.
This
place
not
only
serves
the
tourists
with
several
activities
but
also
allows
tourists
to
find
solace
in
the
arms
of
nature,
away
from
the
crowd
and
pollution
of
the
city.
Having
the
utmost
peaceful
and
beautiful
environment
in
Thane,
Talao
Pali
offers
the
tourists
the
beauty
of
nature
at
free
of
cost.
The
rides
are
also
available
at
a
nominal
price,
making
it
a
common
hangout
spot
for
the
teenagers.
Starting
from
bird
watching,
enjoying
some
delicious
food
to
having
an
adventurous
water
scooter
ride,
Talao
Pali
offers
it
all
and
no
wonder
it
is
one
of
the
favourite
tourist
spots
in
Maharashtra.
There
are
several
small
food
joints
located
near
Talao
Pali
serving
local
lip-smacking
snacks
like
Vada
Pao,
Missal
Pao
and
Bhel
Puri.
Attractions
at
Talao
Pali
The
main
attractions
of
Talao
Pali
are
its
boating
and
water
scooter
services
which
are
available
at
a
very
nominal
rate.
Both
the
boat
and
water
scooter
services
take
the
tourists
around
the
entire
lake.
Both
the
services
remain
open
from
7:00
AM
-
5:00
PM
and
charges
for
the
rides
vary
from
season
to
season.
Around
the
lake,
there
are
several
horse
carriages
which
show
tourists
around
the
entire
place.
Horse
carriage
rides
are
one
of
the
most
famous
attractions
of
Talao
Pali,
especially
among
the
children.
Apart
from
the
rides,
this
place
also
has
one
of
the
oldest
temples
of
Maharashtra
known
as
the
Kopineshwar
temple
which
was
renovated
and
dedicated
to
Lord
Shiva
by
Chimaji
Appa.
How
To
Reach
Talao
Pali
Talao
Pali
is
located
at
a
distance
of
a
few
meters
from
Thane
Junction
in
Ganeshwadi,
Ghantali
Shivaji
Pathin
West
Thane.
Tourists
can
go
walking
from
Thane
station.
One
can
also
reach
the
spot
from
Mumbai
via
road,
which
is
around
21
kms
and
takes
a
maximum
of
1
hour.
Tourists
living
in
Thane
can
also
take
a
bus
to
the
Thane
bus
stop
and
walk
to
the
spot.