Upvan (or Upavan) is a lake located in Thane in the Indian state of Maharashtra and is famous for hosting the Sanskruti Arts Festival. Founded and reconstructed by J.K. Singhania for water supply till raymond factory.He also constructed beautiful lord ganesha's temple at Upvan lake. The lake is surrounded by roads. The lake is located near Gawand Baug,Shivai Nagar, Vasant Vihar and Vartak nagar. This is one of the recreational areas for people who live in Thane. It is one of the biggest lakes in Thane, surrounded by Yeoor Hills, and lies in the Pokhran-II area.One of the eco friendly lake of city. Upvan Lake is regarded as Thane's ‘lover's paradise’. Upvan lake forms a junction of the Pokhran I and Pokhran II roads. Once, the major source of water providing for the entire Thane city, Upvan lake today has become a primary recreational place.