Where do Thanekars love to chill out?

Where do Thanekars love to chill out?

The quiet city of Thane boasts of several hangouts that are popular with both the youth and the elderly. Varsha Dugar visits four such places, which also offer a variety of entertainment options

Talao Pali Located right in the heart of the city, this place offers a clean lake and boating as well. The shining horse carts, usually found in the evenings, give a retro feel to the place. Add a few small wheel rides for the kids and the place becomes a perfect evening destination for families. On any given day, particularly on weekends, Talao Pali is teeming with people of all age groups. While the kids love to take rides and the young prefer boating, the elderly take a seat on one of the benches and enjoy the evening breeze. The lovebirds too enjoy here as there are quite a few secluded spots on the Jambhlinaka side of Talao Pali. Restaurants, small eateries and stalls along the perimeter of the lake make Talao Pali a perfect hangout with your friends and family. Panchpakhadi For Thanekars, Panchpakhadi means food. Apart from food joints like Dominoes to Naturals and Café Coffee Day, this area also has restaurants that offer Chinese, North Indian, Italian and Mughlai cuisine. Thirty-year-old Thane resident Deepika Salgaokar says, “I like Panchpakhadi as it is a small secluded area with so many eateries around. I love the feel of the place.” Hiranandani Meadows This place is a hot favourite with youngsters in the city. While families prefer restaurants such as Kareem's, youngsters hang out at Aromas, the Coffee Lounge, Cafe Coffee Day and Subway. College student Sharleen Philips says,"This is a nice place for youngsters like me to spend the evenings." Korum Mall This mall on the Eastern Express Highway is a one-stop leisure destination. With its sprawling food court, restaurants, gaming zone and shops, Korum ranks high on the popularity chart. Within this mall, Pop Tate's is a favourite with those who like to have a drink in style. 'The unrestaurant' as its tagline says, is air-conditioned and part al fresco.