Upvan Lake

About Upvan Lake, Thane

A sprawling recreational lake bordered by Yeoor Hills

• Upvan Lake sits at the base of the Yeoor Hills in Pokhran-II.
• Built by J.K.
• Singhania in the 1960s to supply water to the Raymond woollen mill, the municipal corporation later took it over for public recreation.
• A paved walking track surrounds the water perimeter, flanked by tall rain trees and small open-air gazebos.
• Visitors walk here in the mornings or gather by the food stalls near the entrance in the evenings.
• The annual Sanskruti Arts Festival takes place along its promenade each winter, setting up handicraft stalls and stage performances.
• Lord Ganesha's idol sits in a small shrine on an islet near the northern bank.
• October to February brings cooler evenings, making it the most comfortable period to walk around.
• Entry is free, and gates remain open from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily.