Thane
Creek, though a good place to seek a peace of
mind and the kidney, isn't exactly a good place
for couples. Other water bodies would include some
23 odd lakes spread all over the city.
One of the most popular places is Talopali
where one (read as two) could sit on the benches
if one can stand the standing Romeos or may be row
around in the lake in boats or water scooters. It
also offers an array of roadside eating options,
from Bhel to ice cream its all laid out there or
you can enjoy a quick snack at the nearby Restaurants.
Talaopali is frequented by people of all age.
Upvan
Lake is more popular with thecouples that
do not have the permit from their parents or are below
the requisite age to dare ask. You would see college
couples bunking classes and having a tete-a-tete (read
as altercation). One could either sit inside the park
on one of the benches ( if one manages to find an
unoccupied one), or the katta around the lake. You
would have to make up with your partner before 8 p.m.
after which some torch bearing policemen would be
using persuasive methods to make you leave.
Some
of the options would be a drive on the Ghodbunder
Road right upto Ahmedabad Highway or
the MIDC Road which runs parallel to
the Thane - Belapur Road or up into the Yeour Hills
which offers not only a pollution free zone but also
a touch of wilderness.
Thanks
to the Commissioner, one can have a speed test even
on the streets if one doesn't have the fear of being
seen by the Mama (Traffic Cop).
Yeour
hills is definitely recommended for those
with affinity for nature. A visit to the Swami's Math
is a must for those seeking peace. If you are lucky,
you might get to see a few wild animals, and if you
are not maybe a few wild human beings. But a visit
after dark has a high probability of attracting both.
Tikujiniwadi
is more domesticated wilderness. For a nominal sum,
you could spend the entire day including good feast
at the in-house restaurant and an execellent siesta
on the khat or the satranji (for which you pay of
course) under the trees.
