Thakur Village & Poisar River Walk, Kandivali Mumbai

Nature
Thakur Village & Poisar River Walk, Kandivali

About

A surprisingly green area in Mumbai's western suburbs where the Poisar River flows through residential neighborhoods. The river walk offers a natural corridor with bird life and greenery.

Basic Information

Timings

Open 24 hours

Entry Fee

Free

Best Time to Visit

October to March

Place Type

Nature

How to Reach

Take Western Line to Kandivali station

By Metro:

The nearest metro station is Devipada (0.2 km away) on the Line 7.

By Local Train:

The nearest local train station is Kandivali (1.6 km away) on the Western Line.

Nearby Metro Stations

Metro stations within 5 km of Thakur Village & Poisar River Walk, Kandivali

Devipada
Line 7
0.2 km
Magathane
Line 7
0.8 km
Aarey
Line 7
1.1 km
Poisar
Line 7
1.7 km
Akurli
Line 7
1.9 km
2.0 km
Dindoshi
Line 7
2.0 km
Kurar
Line 7
2.6 km
3.3 km
Malad West
Line 2A
3.4 km
3.4 km
Shimpoli
Line 2A
3.5 km
3.5 km
3.5 km
3.9 km
Kandarpada
Line 2A
4.0 km
4.1 km
4.2 km
4.5 km
Ovaripada
Line 7
4.5 km
Eksar
Line 2A
4.8 km
Mogra
Line 7
4.8 km
4.9 km

Nearby Local Train Stations

Local train stations within 3 km of Thakur Village & Poisar River Walk, Kandivali

Western Line
1.6 km
Western Line
2.4 km
Western Line
2.9 km

History

The Poisar River originates in the Sanjay Gandhi National Park and flows through Kandivali to the Arabian Sea. Recent cleanup efforts have restored parts of the river's ecosystem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Information

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Nature

Best Time to Visit

October to March

How to Reach

Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride

Location on Map
Activities
Sightseeing
Photography
Interesting Facts

The Poisar River connects SGNP to the sea through urban Mumbai

Bird species found along the river include kingfishers and egrets

Community efforts have helped clean and restore the riverbank

Travel Tips

Walk along the river during early morning for bird sightings

The area near SGNP boundary is the most scenic stretch

Thakur Village has excellent street food options