Tulsi Lake

Tulsi Lake
Tulsi Lake
LocationSanjay Gandhi National Park
Coordinates19°11′24″N 72°55′04″E / 19.1901°N 72.9179°E / 19.1901; 72.9179
Catchment area6.76 km2 (2.61 sq mi)
Basin countriesIndia
Surface area1.35 km2 (0.52 sq mi)
Average depth12 m (39 ft) (average)
Water volume2,294×10^6 imp gal (10,430,000 m3)
Surface elevation139.17 m (456.6 ft)
IslandsSalsette
SettlementsMumbai

Tulsi Lake is a fresh water lake in northern Mumbai. It is stated to be the second largest lake in Mumbai and supplies part of the city's potable water. Tulsi is one of the three lakes in Salsette Island; the other two being Powai Lake and Vihar Lake. Both Tulsi and Vihar lakes are located within the densely forested Sanjay Gandhi National Park, also known as the Borivali National Park.

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