Tulsi Lake - तुलसी लाके
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Mumbai's second largest lake is Tulsi Lake. It is one of the lake which supplies Drinking water to the Mumbai City. Its overflow level is measured at 13917 metres. The Powai-Kanheri hill ranges serve as the catchment area for rain water which feeds the lake. It meets part of the city's water requirement, especially to the South Mumbai region.
Tulsi lake is situated 32 km from Mumbai, near Borivali National Park in northern Mumbai. It is the northern most lake in Mumbai.
Reminiscent of places amidst natural splendor, Tulsi Lake is a serene lagoon that offers a nice place to the people away from the furore of city. It happens to be the second largest lake of Mumbai that is clean enough to provide drinking water to the Bollywood city of India Located at a distance of 32 km in the north of Bombay, Tulsi Lake is to be found within the fringe of the famous Sanjay Gandhi National Park.
The Powai - Kanheri Hill Ranges act as the catchment area of rain water that further gets contributed to the lake Tulsi Lake was created by stemming Tasso River and transmitting the gush to the close by Vihar Lake. The idea to create this lake was conceived in 1872 and accomplished by 1897 13917 metres is its highest overflow level, recorded at the meter This fresh water lake primarily fulfills the water requirement of the southern part of Mumbai.
Being sited in the national park, the way to the lake is covered with trees, plants and shrubs. It is not open to the general public and one needs to take permission from the park authorities to visit the lake One needs to be careful because it is said that fresh water crocodiles inhabit the lake To put succinctly, Tulsi Lake is a beautiful place, clear of chaotic city life, where water and lush greenery make the ideal respite for any solitude seeker.
Tulsi lake is situated 32 km from Mumbai, near Borivali National Park in northern Mumbai. It is the northern most lake in Mumbai.
Reminiscent of places amidst natural splendor, Tulsi Lake is a serene lagoon that offers a nice place to the people away from the furore of city. It happens to be the second largest lake of Mumbai that is clean enough to provide drinking water to the Bollywood city of India Located at a distance of 32 km in the north of Bombay, Tulsi Lake is to be found within the fringe of the famous Sanjay Gandhi National Park.
The Powai - Kanheri Hill Ranges act as the catchment area of rain water that further gets contributed to the lake Tulsi Lake was created by stemming Tasso River and transmitting the gush to the close by Vihar Lake. The idea to create this lake was conceived in 1872 and accomplished by 1897 13917 metres is its highest overflow level, recorded at the meter This fresh water lake primarily fulfills the water requirement of the southern part of Mumbai.
Being sited in the national park, the way to the lake is covered with trees, plants and shrubs. It is not open to the general public and one needs to take permission from the park authorities to visit the lake One needs to be careful because it is said that fresh water crocodiles inhabit the lake To put succinctly, Tulsi Lake is a beautiful place, clear of chaotic city life, where water and lush greenery make the ideal respite for any solitude seeker.
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