Powai Lake
An 1890s reservoir turned lakeside promenade, with crocodiles and a skyline backdrop
At a glance: Powai Lake is an 1890s reservoir turned lakeside promenade, with crocodiles and a skyline backdrop. Opening hours: Promenade daily approx. 6 AM – 10 PM. Entry is free. Allow 45–60 minutes. Best time to visit: Early morning or sunset. Nearest station: Kanjurmarg (Central), then auto 10 min.
Plan your visit
- Opening hours
- Promenade daily approx. 6 AM – 10 PM
- Entry fee
- Free
- Time needed
- 45–60 minutes
- Best time to visit
- Early morning or sunset
- Nearest station
- Kanjurmarg (Central), then auto 10 min
- Address
- Powai, Mumbai 400076
About Powai Lake
Built as a water supply for the city in 1891, Powai Lake now sits at the centre of a suburb of glass towers, with the hills of the national park rising behind. A lakeside promenade runs along the southern shore beside the Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road; the lake is home to a resident population of marsh crocodiles (viewed from the path, not the water). IIT Bombay's campus lies along its eastern shore.
Tips
- The promenade entrance is off Adi Shankaracharya Marg near the Hiranandani end
- Look for the crocodile-warning signs, they're real
- Hiranandani Gardens' restaurants and cafés are a five-minute walk
Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours of Powai Lake?
Powai Lake opening hours: Promenade daily approx. 6 AM – 10 PM.
How much does it cost to visit Powai Lake?
Entry to Powai Lake is free.
How long do you need at Powai Lake?
Allow 45–60 minutes at Powai Lake.
When is the best time to visit Powai Lake?
Early morning or sunset.
How do I get to Powai Lake?
The nearest station is Kanjurmarg (Central), then auto 10 min. Powai Lake is at Powai, Mumbai 400076.
Itineraries that include Powai Lake
Green Mumbai: A Forest, Buddhist Caves and a Lake
A national park with leopards, 2,000-year-old caves, and a lakeside evening, all inside the city
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