Vihar Lake — Attraction in Mumbai

Vihar Lake is located near Vihar village on the Mithi River within the precincts of the Borivali National Park, also called the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, in North Mumbai. When built in 1860 (construction started in 1856), it was considered as the largest lake in Mumbai in the Salsette group of islands. It is hemmed between the Tulsi Lake and the Powai Lake(shown in map). It partly meets the drinking water needs of the South Mumbai region.[1] It supplies only 3% of the Mumbai city's water requirement, after filtration at Bhandup where the large water filtration plant is located.

The lake is located 32 km to the north of Mumbai by road.[5] The nearest suburban electric train station is Borivli East on the Western Railways and is close to western express highway, with a further travel of 6 km from the station by road to the lake.[6] The nearest Sahar International Airport is at a distance of about 20 km.[7] As the lake is located inside the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, entry permits are to be obtained from the park authorities for visit...

Hidden gem for cyclists and bikers in Mumbai, this is a nice off-roading destination. During the monsoon, it turns into a green heaven and looks nice and lush.

The approach road has tall palm trees that give a feel of being in Kerala and looks absolutely picturesque.

There's a small off-roading trail that will lead you to the lake. The lake looks absolutely gorgeous in the morning with the sunrise reflection making it look even more beautiful.

Best to go post 7am, as it bright and well lit. Do not venture inside the water as there are crocodile infestation in it.

If you go deeper inside, you'll find a nice camping area that looks like an island of green even during the...

Every Sunday I go this place lot of things you can do here .there are more than 200 crocodile 🐊 here .but till now no crocodile harm any human who are swimming in Lake .

This lake was made by British before India independence , because of shortage of water 💦 supply in mumbai .

Here entrances is illegal but many people come no one can stop you to go there there is no watch men nothing . Only notice that you are not allowed.

Many people come in Sunday for swimming , fishing, trekking etc....

Many people die here Because they don't know how to swim that was a reason , But major people die in drunk ,any kind of nasha .

Be careful if you're going...