Vihar And Powai Lakes

About Vihar And Powai Lakes : Within easy reach of Bombay by car are several picturesque lakes. Powai Lake, 25 miles from Bombay, is a quiet stretch of water by the side of a motor road. It can be approached via King's Circle, Sion, and Kurla. or through Santa Cruz and Andheri. Lake Powai is smaller lake of the two, and is situated a little west of the campus of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), one of the premier institutions of science and technology in India.
Besides birds the major attraction of Vihar lake and Powai are the crocodiles which can be seen often basking in the sun. Tresspassing or swimming as such can be dangerous.
Location : The lakes are in the vicinity the farthest being some 30 miles away from the regional centre and can be accessed by train or taxi.