Reminiscent
of places amidst natural splendor, Tulsi Lake is a serene lagoon that
offers a nice place to the people away from the furore of city. It
happens to be the second largest lake of Mumbai that is clean enough to
provide drinking water to the Bollywood city of India. Located at a
distance of 32 km in the north of Bombay, Tulsi Lake is to be found
within the fringe of the famous Sanjay Gandhi National Park.The Powai - Kanheri Hill Ranges act as the catchment area of rain water that further gets contributed to the lake. Tulsi Lake was created by stemming Tasso River and transmitting the gush to the close by Vihar Lake. The idea to create this lake was conceived in 1872 and accomplished by 1897. 139.17 metres is its highest overflow level, recorded at the meter. This fresh water lake primarily fulfills the water requirement of the southern part of Mumbai.
Being sited in the national park, the way to the lake is covered with trees, plants and shrubs. It is not open to the general public and one needs to take permission from the park authorities to visit the lake. One needs to be careful because it is said that fresh water crocodiles inhabit the lake. To put succinctly, Tulsi Lake is a beautiful place, clear of chaotic city life, where water and lush greenery make the ideal respite for any solitude seeker.