Is Vihar Lake open?

Is Vihar Lake open?

Entry to the Vihar Lake is restricted to the public since 1995 as construction works for a plant are in progress. However, those who are interested to visit the place have to seek prior permission from the park authorities.

Can we go to Vihar Lake?

It was so disappointing to know that Vihar Lake is closed since 1993 after the Bomb Blast in Mumbai. It used to be such a nice picnic spot during my Child Hood . Wish Authorities reopen Atleast some part of the Vihar Lake.

Is Vihar Lake man made?

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)….

Are there crocodiles in Vihar Lake?

In Mumbai, crocodiles have always lived in the Tulsi and Vihar lake, although Powai lake is also reported to have a good number of them.

Is Tulsi lake artificial?

The second largest lake in Mumbai, the Tulsi Lake is a freshwater body. It is located inside the Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Borivali. Built as a backup for the Vihar Lake, it was conceived in 1872 and completed in 1897.

Why is Tulsi Lake restricted?

Entry for the common public is restricted and hence, you need to take prior permission from Sanjay Gandhi National Park authorities before heading to the lake. This is because of the presence of numerous crocodiles and other reptiles and many migratory birds in the lake.

Are there crocodiles in Tulsi lake?

“Marsh crocodiles live in all three major lakes in Mumbai – Tulsi, Vihar and Powai – and a census has never been carried out on them.

Are there crocodiles in Vihar lake?

Is Powai lake man made?

Powai lake. Powai Lake is an artificial lake, situated in the northern suburb of Mumbai. The lake was created in 1891 by constructing dam between two hillocks across Mithi River.

How many crocodiles are in Powai lake?

Meanwhile, Maharashtra State Angling Association estimates that there could be 40-50 adult crocodiles in the lake.