Powai
Lake is situated in the Northern Suburb of Mumbai. It is an artificial
lake, towards the west of the Indian Institute of Technology, the
premier institute of Science and Technology. The lake, built by the
British in 1890, adds to the charm of the Bombay city of India. It owes
it name to Framaji Kavasji Powai Estate, belonging to a Parsi merchant.
Just 25 km from Central Mumbai, Powai Lake is a perfect retreat away
from the hustle and bustle of the city. Powai Lake once served as a
source of drinking water for the Mumbai natives, but has now been
declared unpalatable.However, the serene and pleasant ambience of the place attracts a lot of tourists throughout the year. It also serves as a great picnic spot for the people to wander lazily around its bank and enjoy the bliss of solitude. The natural beauty of the place is simply enthralling and leaves you spell bound. Powai Lake is easily approachable from King's Circle, Sion and Kurla as well as from Santa Cruz and Andheri. A delightful car drive can be enjoyed when traveling by car. The lake is a stretch of water just by the side of a motorable road.