Don’t we all crave a break from the hustle-bustle of this city that we call home? Now that the weather is pleasant, it is the perfect time to step out from offices and homes, and go out to soak in the world. If you are on board, here are five spots to head to.

Upvan Lake, Thane

This is a well-known landmark in Thane. If you aren’t from this part of the suburb, you would’ve seen it in the I Love Thane episode from Modern Love Mumbai—Masaba Gupta takes a walk along the beautiful promenade that circles the lake. On the other end of the lake (if the walking stretch is on your right, this spot would be on your left) is a concrete structure with a couple of steps and two big gateways. This writer, who once had a heart-to-heart conversation with a friend there, finds this to be the perfect spot to break away from the chaotic city, and take a few deep breaths.