Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary Mumbai

Nature

About

India's first flamingo sanctuary protecting the mudflats of Thane Creek where tens of thousands of flamingos gather annually. A 1,690-hectare protected area spanning the creek between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.

Basic Information

Timings

6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Entry Fee

₹50 for Indians (boat safari extra)

Best Time to Visit

November to May

Place Type

Nature

How to Reach

Take the Harbour Line to Vashi, then auto to the sanctuary viewpoints

By Metro:

The nearest metro station is Ghatkopar (1.4 km away) on the Line 1.

By Local Train:

The nearest local train station is Ghatkopar (1.4 km away) on the Central Line.

Nearby Metro Stations

Metro stations within 5 km of Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary

Ghatkopar

Line 1

1.4 km

Jagruti Nagar

Line 1

1.5 km

Asalpha

Line 1

2.0 km

Saki Naka

Line 1

3.3 km

Marol Naka

Line 1

4.6 km

Nearby Local Train Stations

Local train stations within 3 km of Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary

Ghatkopar

Fast

Central Line

1.4 km

Chembur

Fast

Harbour Line

2.4 km

Vikhroli

Central Line

2.5 km

History

Declared a flamingo sanctuary in 2015 by the Maharashtra government after years of environmental advocacy. The Thane Creek mudflats are one of the most important wetland ecosystems on India's western coast.