Thane

Thane: The City of Lakes

Best Time of Visit

October to March

Ideal Duration for Visit

3 days

Average Budget

INR 3000/- per person

Welcome To

Thane

Best Time of Visit

October to March

Ideal Duration for Visit

3 days

Average Budget

INR 3000/- per person

Planning Toolkit

October to March (Winter)

Thane is best visited between October and March, when the average temperature hovers around 22 degrees. Thane has a tropical wet and dry climate, with the wettest months being June and July. As a result, the winter is the best time to tour the city, particularly for sightseeing, because it is neither hot nor rainy.

March to May (Summer)

Thane experiences temperatures of more than 40 degrees Celsius at noon throughout the summer. During the winter season, the temperature drops to 12 degrees Celsius at night. If you wish to tour Thane, you should avoid going in the summer.

Thane's Meaning

Thane is derived from the Sanskrit word 'sthna'. It's a Sanskrit phrase. The significance is in the location. Ibn Battuta and Abulfeda referred to it as Kukin Tana. Duarte Barbosa referred to it as Tana Mayambu.

Busiest Railway Station

Thane Railway Station is classified as a busy railway station because it serves almost 654,000 people per day. It's no surprise that it's on the ranking of India's busiest railways. It is the most crowded one in Mumbai.

Language of Thane

Marathi is the most widely spoken language in Thane. In Thane's Khatri ward, some East Indian families exclusively speak Portuguese.

Host to two Indian Air Force Bases

Thane is still home to two Indian Air Force bases.

Local Train

Trains travel on a regular schedule throughout the city at all times of the day. However, despite the fact that local trains are supposedly the cheapest means of public transportation in Thane, they are frequently packed.

Rentals

You can hire minibuses and cars to take a family on a local tour of the city. Aside from that, tempos can be rented for a decent cost.

Bus

If you wish to see the sights of Thane, local buses are readily available. They run on a regular basis around the city, allowing tourists to travel at any time of the day. Furthermore, taking the bus is a very cost-effective mode of transportation.

Cabs

Thane offers a variety of taxi services for guests to enjoy the city's many attractions.

Language

Marathi is the most widely spoken language in Thane.

Population

1,841,488

Literacy rate

91.36 %

Total area

147 km2 (57 sq mi)