About Powai Lake :
Away from the chaos of city life Powai Lake expands in a Northern suburb of Mumbai. A large artificial lake that is situated a little West of Indian Institute of Technology, India’s illustrious institution of Science and Technology. Powai Lake was built by the British as early as in 1890. The lake owes its name to Framaji Kavasji Powai Estate, which belonged to one Parsi merchant. The Powai Lake has seen many phases, once supplying water to Mumbai, the lake today has been declared unfit to drink. Yet, the placid and soothing expanse of Powai Lake attracts tourists in hordes. Offering a much needed escape from the chaotic city life, Powai Lake is an ideal spot for picnickers. You could laze around the bank of the lake and enjoy the nature in peace. Powai Lake can be approached by King’s Circle, Sion and Kurla as well as from Santa Cruz and Andheri.
General Information about Powai Lake :
Location: Mumbai
State: Maharashtra
Capital: Mumbai
Language: Marathi, Hindi, English
Temperature: Max 42˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 26˚C, Min 14˚C (winter)
Best Season: September to March
How to Reach Powai Lake :
By Air:
Mumbai can be reached through numerous flights. The international terminal Sahar, renamed as Chatrapatti Shivaji International Airport operates round the clock. Hotel bookings and pre-paid taxis are available at the terminal. The domestic terminal Santa Cruz is about 5km apart and can easily be reached through regular shuttle buses between the two terminals. The domestic airport is well connected and can be used to visit most parts of Western and Southern India.
By Rail:
Mumbai is a prominent railway hub of the country. It is the headquarters to two railway zones, central and western. While Central Railways handles services to the east and south, Western Railways has services to the north from Church gate and Central stations. The main railway station Chatrapatti Shivaji Terminus (CST) formerly known, as Victoria terminus (VT) is located in the heart of the city. Local and outstation trains ply from here. Other railway stations are Dadar, Church gate and Kurla. Bookings are to be made in advance to avoid the last minute rush, as trains are the most used mode of transport. The extensive system of suburban electric train network is the most sought after transport means in Mumbai for city travel.
By Road:
Mumbai is well connected by a network of roads to the rest of India by and state highways. Mumbai has one of the best public bus systems of any major Indian city called BEST buses. Mumbai has a huge fleet of metered black-and-yellow taxis as well.
How to travel in Mumbai:
The Metro Trains of Mumbai add a different dimension to your travel in Mumbai and are also easily available. Mumbai has one of the best public bus systems of any major Indian city. Called BEST buses, their red double-decker buses are an experience to cherish. One can also try suburban electric trains that connect most places in the city, or the large and efficient fleet of metered black-and-yellow taxis.