Tulsi Lake
Lake Freshwater reservoir in Mumbai providing city water.
A reservoir on Mumbai’s Salsette Island inside Sanjay Gandhi National Park; day-trippers come for birdwatching, short forest walks and relief from the urban sprawl.
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Tulsi Lake is a small freshwater reservoir in northern Mumbai, located within the Sanjay Gandhi National Park and adjacent to Vihar Lake. It is part of the city’s historical water-supply system and lies in a wooded, protected area.
The setting is wooded parkland with trails and viewpoints nearby; the lake and surrounding forest provide habitat for birds and small mammals and are visible from park paths. Direct public access to the lake shore is often restricted because it forms part of the water catchment.
The lake has been managed as part of Mumbai’s municipal water infrastructure and sits inside the boundaries of the national park, which limits development and preserves the surrounding green space.
Tulsi Lake is in northern Mumbai near the suburb of Borivali, inside Sanjay Gandhi National Park and close to Vihar Lake.
- Protected location: Located inside the Sanjay Gandhi National Park and adjacent to Vihar Lake, it forms part of Mumbai's northern greenbelt and freshwater catchment.
- Access and wildlife: Public access is commonly restricted; birdwatching from designated viewpoints or park trails is a common way to observe the lake environment.
How to Get to Tulsi Lake #
Tulsi Lake is in the Borivali neighborhood of Mumbai, near the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. The nearest railway station is Borivali on the Western Line; from there it is a short taxi or rickshaw ride to the park perimeter and lake area.
Tips for Visiting Tulsi Lake #
- Access via the Sanjay Gandhi National Park perimeter; watch for local rules and occasional festival closures.
- The lake is a drinking-water reservoir - swimming is prohibited; respect posted signs.
- Combine with a walk on the nearby Joggers' Park or a visit to the park's small zoo for a varied half-day.
Best Time to Visit Tulsi Lake #
Best in winter for comfortable walks and clearer skies; monsoon months create dramatic greenery but may affect access.
Weather & Climate near Tulsi Lake #
Tulsi Lake's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with hot summers (peaking in May) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 17°C to 34°C. Heavy rainfall (2809 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 29°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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May
May is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (526 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (1070 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (694 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (374 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
