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Jan 1, 2023 · Vasai is a city that will surprise you with its charm and diversity. Vasai derives its name from a Sanskrit word ‘Vaas’, which means ‘dwelling’ or ‘residence’. Vasai was a trading ground for many Greek, Arabs, Persian and Roman traders and merchants who entered through the west coast of India. Some of the famous visitors who passed ...
Vasai, situated about 48 km north of Mumbai across the Ulhas River, was the seat of the Northern Court, capital of the Portuguese possessions extending from Chaul-Revdanda to the south of Mumbai ...
Vasai Fort. The city of Mumbai lies on the coastline of Maharashtra and to protect it, many forts were constructed in its long history. One of those is the Vasai Fort, also known as Bassein Fort, significant militarily to oversee the surrounding areas of Mumbai, Thane and Saashti. Located in the Vasai suburb of North Mumbai, the walls of the ...
Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (V.V.C.M.C Head Office) Opp. Virar Police Station, Bazaar ward, Virar East, Maharashtra 401305. Toll free number for vvcmc :- 18002334353 Contact Number for head office (landline) :- 0250-2525105 Contact Number For Disaster management (landline):- 0250-2334546/2334547
The fort, overlooks the confluence of the Ulhas River, is one of the top places to visit in Mumbai. Vasai was known as a place for ship building in the 15th Century. Bahadur Shah, a Mughal Emperor had built the Bassein Fort in the 1530s. The fort covers an area of around 110 acre. The Portuguese conquered and destroyed most of the fort a year ...
May 29, 2024 · Vasai, also called Bassein, lies about 45 kms of Palghar City. it is located in Vasai taluka. The fort in the old city was headquarter of the Portuguese in the north, next in importance to Goa. The coastal land-fort of Vasai was surrounded by sea on three sides and to the landslide it had a moat which was filled by sea-water. its 4.5 kms long ...
Sep 12, 2019 · Vasai is located about an hour north of Mumbai. The Mumbai local train is the most convenient way to reach Vasai, as the only bridge across Vasai Creek (which separates Vasai from the rest of Mumbai) is a rail bridge. Take a Virar-bound train, originating from Churchgate on the Western line, to Vasai Road railway station. (Avoid peak times, as ...
