Photo: Dinesh Valke, Wikimedia Commons, licensed CC BY-SA 2.0. Talao Pali, Thane. The photo may not show the lake as it looks today.
Quick answer: Talao Pali, also called Masunda Lake, is a lake in central Thane near the Zilla Parishad office, about a 15 minute walk from Thane railway station. It has a small island with a Shiv temple, boating, a fish aquarium and food stalls and restaurants facing the water. From Navi Mumbai the easiest way is a train to Thane and then a walk. Boating hours, prices and stall timings change, so ask at the lake.
Details come from a short list of public sources, and some of them are older. This site does not run the lake. Ask on the spot for the current boating arrangements and timings.
Chhath Puja, 15 November 2026: Thane Municipal Corporation was reported on 9 November 2026 to be preparing arrangements at Upvan, Masunda (Talao Pali) and Raila Devi lakes, including barricades, CCTV, ambulances and medical teams (Navbharat Live). Expect crowds and possible changes around the water on that day, and check TMC notices before you go.
Where it is
Talao Pali is in Thane, beside the Gadkari Rangayatan theatre and near the Zilla Parishad office (Wikipedia). The page says the lake once stretched east towards the Kopineshwar temple, and that a new road built in the 1950s greatly reduced its area. The lake has a small island with a Shiv temple, and a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj stands behind the island.
Getting there from Navi Mumbai
- By train: take a train to Thane station, from Vashi or Airoli on the Trans-Harbour line or from the Central line, and walk. Wikipedia puts the lake at about a 15 minute walk from the station.
- By road: use a map app for your travel date. Thane traffic is heavy at peak hours, so the train is usually simpler.
- With Upvan Lake: Thane has more than one lake worth a visit. Our Upvan Lake guide covers another lake in Thane.
What to do
- Boating: sources describe boating on the lake. Ask at the lake for the current operator, timings and prices.
- Fish aquarium: a fish aquarium and shops selling fish tanks for home decoration are listed (Wikipedia).
- Food: restaurants and food stalls face the lake. Whether a particular stall is open, and when, varies by day.
- A short walk: the lake edge and the island temple are the main sights.
Changes to the lake
A Free Press Journal report describes a plan to hand 15 lakes in Thane to private operators for boating and fishing (Free Press Journal). Arrangements at any one lake can change, so check on the day what is open.
Tips
- Check the weather before you go, as the lake is open to the sky.
- Carry small change for stalls and boat rides.
- For a longer day out, see our things to do in Navi Mumbai.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Talao Pali?
Talao Pali, also called Masunda Lake, is a lake in central Thane with a small island, a Shiv temple, boating and food stalls.
How far is Talao Pali from Thane station?
About a 15 minute walk, according to Wikipedia.
Is there boating at Talao Pali?
Sources describe boating on the lake. Ask at the lake for the current timings and prices.
How do I get to Talao Pali from Navi Mumbai?
Take a train to Thane station and walk. The lake is about 15 minutes from the station.
Are there food stalls at Talao Pali?
Restaurants and food stalls face the lake. Stall timings vary, so check on the day.
Sources
| Point | Source |
|---|---|
| Location, island, history, aquarium, walk from station | Wikipedia, Masunda Lake |
| Thane lakes and boating arrangements | Free Press Journal |
| Photo | Dinesh Valke, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 |
Checked 12 November 2026. This page will be updated when timings and boating arrangements are published.
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