Tansa Lake and Wildlife Sanctuary

The Tansa Lake and Wildlife Sanctuary are situated in Thane district, 103 Km and 90 Km away from Mumbai city respectively. The quiet but immense water spread of the lake nestles amidst the thick forest of Tansa. The Tansa Lake (Dam) is one of those 3 major drinking water reservoir out of total 6 lakes in Mumbai.

The glittering expanse of Tansa Lake is an eye-catching spectacle and a perennial source of water to wild life in the sanctuary. Being not far from the metropolis of Mumbai, the sanctuary bids fair to be of great attraction to its citizens. The forest in the sanctuary provide ideal conditions of harbourage to a variety of birds and animals.

There are atleast 54 species of animals and 200 species of birds do exist in the sanctuary. Major wild animals are Panther, Barking deer, Mouse deer, Hyena, Wild boar etc..

The vegetation corresponds to the "southern tropical moist deciduous forests". The density of forest ranges between 0.5 to 0.8. Major tree species exist in the area are Tectona grandis (Teak), Acacia catechu (Khair), Terminalia tomentosa (Ain), Adina cordifolia (Hed), Mitragyna parviflora (Kalamb), Pterocarpes marsupium (Bibla), etc.. Bamboo is also found in patches.

The other tourist places nearby include the famous historical fort of Mahuli, Mahadeo Temple at Tilsa and Plateau of Suryamal.

Visitor Information

Best time to visit: November to May.

Nearest Airport: Mumbai (90 Kms.)

By Rail: The nearest railhead is Atgaon on the Central Railway barely 13 Kms from the sanctuary. Khardi is 118 Kms from Mumbai C.S.T..

By Road: From the city of Mumbai the sanctuary is about 95 Kms. and can be accessed by road from Shahapur Town located on Mumbai-Agra National Highway No.3.

Management Contact:

Deputy Conservator of Forests
Thane Wildlife Division
L.B.S.Marg, Naupada
Thane (West)
Maharashtra
India 400 602

Tel : 91-22-2540 2522

 

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