The midday sun beat down on Tulsi Lake, its surface shimmering like a thousand scattered jewels. Tulsi Lake View. This isn’t just a view, it’s a window into Mumbai’s history, a testament to the city’s ability to adapt and grow. Long before the towering skyscrapers and bustling streets we see today, the city needed a reliable water supply. That’s where Tulsi Lake comes in. Constructed in 1897, it was designed as a backup to Vihar Lake, another crucial water source in the region. Can you imagine the scale of engineering required back then? The lake is nestled within the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, a sprawling green oasis in this concrete jungle. But Tulsi Lake isn’t just a pretty sight. It supplies crucial drinking water to the southern part of Mumbai, a lifeline for millions. The lake itself spans a surface area of 1.35 square kilometres, holding millions of gallons of freshwater. As you take in the view, remember the tranquility of this lake belies its importance. Every ripple on the water, every bird that calls this place home, is part of a delicate balance that sustains a city.
Arya Samaj Mandir
Did Swami Dayananda Saraswati foresee the bustling metropolis that would surround the Arya Samaj Mandir? Here in the Fort area