Flamingo Boat Ride
Thane Creek stands out as a hidden gem for birdwatching enthusiasts. Embarking on a Flamingo boat ride along the creek offers a unique opportunity to witness an abundance of birdlife, including both Lesser and Greater Flamingos. In addition, visitors have the chance to see a variety of other avian species such as Avocets, Northern Shovelers, Grey Herons, Egrets, Plovers, Sandpipers, Black-headed Ibises, among others, making it a memorable experience for all nature lovers.
Trip duration: Around 1.5 hours (Including 1 hour Boat ride)
Meeting Point: Jetty point near Bhandup Pumping Station (Exact google location will be shared)
Flamingo Boat Ride Batches:
- 11th May – 4 pm
- 12th May – 4 pm
Important Details
- There are 12-seater boats (10 seats in shade)
- There is a basic public washroom near the ticket counter but no washroom facility near the jetty.
- Due to ongoing maintenance work on the approach road for almost a km hence some extra time should be kept for reaching.
- Parking is available near the jetty point on the road.
- Senior citizens with less mobility can find it a bit inconvenient to board the boat due to bamboo jetty. (Can share pics to give you an idea about this)
- Finding an Ola/ uber or auto while returning from jetty is not feasible so either u have to walk back or keep your cab waiting till boat ride gets over.
