There are many beautiful lakes around the city. Yeur Hills is an ideal getaway from the city rush. Titwala (45 km) is pilgrim centre with Maha Ganesh Temple and Temple of Shri Vithoba.
Bhiwandi lies 50 km to the northeast of Mumbai and is a mere 15 km from Thane city on the Mumbai-Agra highway. The city of Bhiwandi, known for its textile industry, has the largest number of power looms in the country and is called the 'The Manchester of India'. The city is known for its handlooms, carpets and silk fabric.
It lies in the Konkan coastal lowlands and is surrounded by hills, adding to its scenic beauty. The Vharala Devi Lake is the largest lake in Bhiwandi. The other popular attractions here are Bhiwandi's hot water springs and an ancient 800 year-old temple.
The Yeur Hills represent Nature at its best. The green and clean pollution free zone is an ideal getaway from the noise and tensions of chaotic Mumbai. The Hills are also known as the "Mama Bhanja Hills". While you are here, you should visit the Swami's monastery.
Essel World This amusement park is located at Gorai, at a distance from the hub of the city. The main attractions here are the 34 rides that comprise of roller coasters, rainbows, bumping cars. The complex houses many cafeterias and restaurants. Nearest Railway Stations: Malad or Borivali, from where the journey must be made by road and sea (Ferry). Also approachable by road via Bhayandar on Western Express Highway. Open: 1100 to 1900 (off season) 1000 to 2000 (April-June & October-December).
Water Kingdom is just next to Essel World and claims to have the largest wave pool in Asia. It has water slides and swimming pools for kids as well as elders.
Tansa wildlife sanctuary :-This sanctuary is located 90km from Mumbai in Thane district. The sanctuary with an area of about 320sq.kms has around 54 species of animals and 200 species of birds in the sanctuary. Major wild animals are Panther, Barking deer, Mouse deer, Hyena, Wild boar etc. Tansa Lake flows through the sanctuary. Best time to visit is November -May.
Kashi Mira :-Kashi and Mira are two villages in Thane Taluka located close to each other. The surroundings of the two villages abound in natural beauty and scenery. Just after leaving the check-post at Dahisar is an open surface with the backdrop of hills with zigzag paths leading up the hills. And it is this flushy background that has given these two villages the name "Kashimira".
Jawhar Palace "= It is called the "Mahabaleshwar of Thane District", when compared in beauty and climate. And places to see are the majestic Dadara Kopra Falls, Jai Vilas, the palace of the tribal kings, the Hanuman and Sunset Points and the enthralling Shirpamal, where Shivaji chose to camp on his way to Surat. Jawhar also offers you the unique opportunity to expose and enlighten yourself with the tribal way of life especially with the Warli paintings.