Powai Lake, built by the British in the year 1799, is an over 214-year old artificial lake in Powai (Mumbai). Located at an elevation of 58.5 m above sea level, this lake has a surface area of 2.1 sq km and varying depths that range between 3 m and 12 m. Water from this lake was once used for drinking purpose in the city of Mumbai. The centrally located lake is surrounded by many housing complexes and hotels. Premier education centres like IIT Bombay and NITIE are located close to the lake.
The lake serves as home to a wide range of amphibians and aquatic plants. Beautiful pink and purple balsam bushes form a carpet around the lake that attracts honeybees, bumblebees, beetles and colourful butterflies. Among the animals and birds spotted at the lake, the most common are crocodile.
Powai Lake and the hills surrounding it make it an apt place to relax and take a break from the busy chores of life. To get a clearer picture of the lake and its surroundings, a boat ride is organized which is quite a tranquil experience. There is also ‘Powai Lake Garden’ where you can sit and enjoy the serenity of the surroundings. Another major attraction of this lake is that it is situated close to the luxurious Hiranandani gardens.
