Thane is also known as 'Cacade De Tana', its original name is Sristhanaka, named after Lord Ganpati. The word 'Thane' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'sthana' which means 'place'. Thane becomes the hub of large industries and education. Thane is surrounded by 23 lakes out of this, Masunda Talao is the most important and beautiful lake. Kelva Beach, St. James Church, Sudhagad Fort, Naneghat Hills and Ambreshwar Shiva Temple are some of the tourist places in Thane.
Flying to Thane: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (22 km away) is nearby airport to Thane offers international flights from Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Bangkok, London, Muscat, Colombo( Srilanka) and domestic flights from New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Goa, Banglore, Hyderabad, Patna, Raipur, Cochin, Ahmedabad, Indore, Cochin, Jaipur.
Driving to Thane:
| Destination | Distance (km) | Time (hh:mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Kalyan | 21.2 km | 0:39 |
| Bombay | 24 km | 0:33 |
| Ulhasnagar | 25.4 km | 0:56 |
| Ambarnath | 32.8 km | 1:05 |
| Pune | 150 km | 2:53 |
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