Maharashtra · India
Thane travel guide
Thane is a city in Maharashtra, India, home to about 1,887,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- BOM14 km · Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Language
- English, Hindi
About
About Thane
Thane is a city in western India, in the state of Maharashtra. It neighbours Mumbai and is part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
Thane (tthah-nneh) is known as the Elder Sister of Mumbai, as Thane district was divided and part of Thane district that is from Mulund to Sion was given to Mumbai for its future development. Also, Mumbai depends heavily on Thane for water supply from lakes. Thane for all practical purposes is a suburb of Mumbai.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Thane
See
- Kalwa Naka
- Masunda Lake
- Shri Kopineshwar Mandir
- St. John the Baptist Church
- Upvan Lake
Do
- Dadoji Kondadev Stadium
- Suraj Water Park
- Tikuji-Ni-Wadi
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Where to stay
Which part of Thane to stay in
There are many lodges near the railway station, but there is a lack of decent hotels.
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When to go
The best time to visit Thane
Thane has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; July is the wettest, with about 959 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Thane: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), about 14 km from the city centre in a straight line; Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI, 24 km) and Pune International Airport (PNQ, 121 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
The nearest airport is the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), Mumbai. Once you get off, you will need to take a taxi or hire a car. The distance to Thane is about 36 km, the drive can take between 45 and 75 minutes depending on the traffic. Mumbai's taxis are allowed into Thane. The prepaid taxi service available at the airport is the recommended hassle-free way of getting to Thane. The fare you pay at the counter includes the toll you need to pay when you leave Mumbai. The best way to get to Thane from Mumbai using public transport is to take the local train service.
Getting around
Ram Maruti Road, Gokhale Road and LBS Marg are the important roads to criss-cross this area. The other important road is Ghodbunder Road which connects the eastern and western halves of the city and joins the Eastern Express Highway. Thane Municipal Transport (TMT) runs a bus service through the city. The most common way to get around in Thane is to hire an auto rickshaw. Payment is by meter. The amount to pay, however, is not the amount shown by the meter, but scaled up by a factor which changes whenever there is a rate adjustment. Check the tariff card for the right fare.
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BOM · Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
NMI · Navi Mumbai International Airport
PNQ · Pune International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Thane
Drink
Some of the restaurants listed under Eat have bars where you can have a drink, but Thane is not a place known for its nightlife. The lower end bars tend to be sleazy, so you need to be careful.
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Questions
Thane: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Thane?
Thane has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; July is the wettest, with about 959 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Thane?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), about 14 km from the city centre in a straight line; Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI, 24 km) and Pune International Airport (PNQ, 121 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Thane?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near Thane
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.