Thane City Guide
Thane is a large industrial complex of chemicals, engineering products, and textiles. Proximity to the capital of the state and a big metropolis of Mumbai has changed Thane from a small agricultural town with few villages, to a big industrial city and a nearly a suburb for the people of Mumbai.
Thane is a district located on the North-East of Mumbai city in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Thane is famous as a city from where the first railway line was initiated covering the stations from Bombay Victoria Terminus to Thane. The growing amenities and development of real estate has made Thane, a key suburb of Mumbai city. As a traveler's delight Thane has handful options of serene and exotic places which sees good turn over of the visitors from India and abroad. The establishments of big industries ranging from chemicals, engineering, textiles, softwares and electronics places Thane as one of the leading economic zones in India.
Thane, which means 'station' in Marathi was also known as Sthanaka, the capital of the Shilahara kings. Many travellers, including Venetian explorer Marco Polo, described the bustling trade at its well-developed port, and the cultural diversity of its people. Historically Thane has been ruled by the Portuguese, Marathas and the British. The city is bounded by the Parsik hills and Yeour hills on the east and west. The region features all types of landforms, from the Jawahar Mokhade plateau to the Sahyadri ranges, and coastal plains and river basins.
There are several historical buildings, including a fort and several churches. Thane city is also the district headquarters of Thane district.
Food Fiesta
To taste the true local flavor, go for a mouthwatering Mumbai's vada pav or samosa pav at any of the roadside stalls at Ram Maruti Road. If you are a chaat lover go to Tip-Top, a local fast food joint serving a delicious assortment of various chaats. For a South Indian meal, hit Woodland. Oriental Spice is a nice Chinese restaurant, while The Grill is famous for its sizzlers. Pure vegetarian meals can be ordered at The Challenge. Other international chains are also present in Thane like McDonalds, Pizza Hut and Dominos. Of course, don't forget to sample the mouth-watering Malvani dishes. They are best available at Hotel Vijaydurg. Their specialties include delicious and spicy prawns, crabs, shell masala, malvani thali with fried pomphret and bombil. Solkadi, a kokum drink taken after food is also a must.
