Vasai Fort
Vasai Fort
Type Vasai is a coastal fort.
Difficulty level Vasai fort is easy trek.
Height --
Base village / District / Taluka - Vasai / Thane / Vasai, Maharashtra, India.
History of Vasai Fort
Vasai fort is also known as Bassein, history states that Portuguese sailors investigating the north Konkan Coast, found the Arab Sultanate of Khambat or Cambay, building or revamping or stretching the fortress in the early 1400s and assaulted it in a fizzled exertion to seize it.
Later, after more deliberate deliberations, the Sultanate of Cambay ceded the fortification to Portugal by the Treaty of Saint Matthew marked on the Portuguese brig Sao Matteus secured in the Bhayander Creek or Vasai Harbor.
Later, after more deliberate deliberations, the Sultanate of Cambay ceded the fortification to Portugal by the Treaty of Saint Matthew marked on the Portuguese brig Sao Matteus secured in the Bhayander Creek or Vasai Harbor.
Under Portugal, the fortress was the Northern Court or "Corte da Norte" second just to the City of Goa, working as the central station of the Captain of the North. For 150 odd years, the vicinity of the Portuguese made the encompassing zone an energetic and extravagant city.
As such it was the capital of Portuguese belonging on the coast north of Goa, over spots, for example, Chaul-Revdanda, Karanja Island,the Bombay Archipelago, Bandra Island, Juhu Island, Salsette Island including the City of Thane, Dharavi Island, the Vasai archipelago itself, Daman, Diu, and other Portuguese possessions stretching out up the coasts to Pakistan, Oman, the UAE, Iran, and different parts of the Persian Gulf.
The ethnic group by regional standards referred to in the Bombay district as the "East Indians" (sic) were called "Norteiro" (Northernmen) after the Court of the North working out of the post. Statue of the Maratha general Chimaji Appa at the Fort.
As such it was the capital of Portuguese belonging on the coast north of Goa, over spots, for example, Chaul-Revdanda, Karanja Island,the Bombay Archipelago, Bandra Island, Juhu Island, Salsette Island including the City of Thane, Dharavi Island, the Vasai archipelago itself, Daman, Diu, and other Portuguese possessions stretching out up the coasts to Pakistan, Oman, the UAE, Iran, and different parts of the Persian Gulf.
The ethnic group by regional standards referred to in the Bombay district as the "East Indians" (sic) were called "Norteiro" (Northernmen) after the Court of the North working out of the post. Statue of the Maratha general Chimaji Appa at the Fort.
In the eighteenth century, the fortress was assumed control by the Maratha armed force under Peshwa Baji Rao's sibling Chimaji Appa, and fell in 1739 after a three-year-long crusade. (See - Battle of Vasai)
The British without further ado assaulted and assumed control over the domain from the Marathas as the cost for supporting one faction of the Marathas against an alternate.The bulwarks disregard what is on the other hand called the Vasai Creek and the Bhayander Creek and are very nearly finish, however congested by vegetation.
A few watch-towers still remained, with safe staircases heading up. The Portuguese structures inside the fortress are in remnants, in spite of the fact that there are sufficient standing dividers to give a decent thought of the floor arrangements of these structures. Some have overall saved fronts.
The British without further ado assaulted and assumed control over the domain from the Marathas as the cost for supporting one faction of the Marathas against an alternate.The bulwarks disregard what is on the other hand called the Vasai Creek and the Bhayander Creek and are very nearly finish, however congested by vegetation.
A few watch-towers still remained, with safe staircases heading up. The Portuguese structures inside the fortress are in remnants, in spite of the fact that there are sufficient standing dividers to give a decent thought of the floor arrangements of these structures. Some have overall saved fronts.
Specifically, a hefty portion of the curves have weathered the years astoundingly well. They are normally enlivened with cut stones, some weathered to the point of being indistinguishable, regardless others showing sharp etch marks.
Three churches inside the fortress are still unmistakable. They have exteriors ordinary of seventeenth century Portuguese houses of worship. The southernmost of these has an overall saved barrel-vaulted roof.
Three churches inside the fortress are still unmistakable. They have exteriors ordinary of seventeenth century Portuguese houses of worship. The southernmost of these has an overall saved barrel-vaulted roof.
The stronghold is frequently utilized for shooting Bollywood film scenes. The movies shot here incorporate Josh, Khamoshi, and Ram Gopal Verma's Aag. Other than the entire structures one ought not to miss watching the nature that has assumed control a great part of the fortress.
It is an incredible spot to watch Butterflies, Flying creatures, Plants and Reptiles.The Archaeologicals Survey of India has begun rebuilding work of the post, despite the fact that the nature of the work has been extremely censured by "Protection Activists".
It is said that the stronghold has a terrible notoriety for illicit exercises and that amid the week days it’s not prudent for visitors or ladies to visit it.
It is an incredible spot to watch Butterflies, Flying creatures, Plants and Reptiles.The Archaeologicals Survey of India has begun rebuilding work of the post, despite the fact that the nature of the work has been extremely censured by "Protection Activists".
It is said that the stronghold has a terrible notoriety for illicit exercises and that amid the week days it’s not prudent for visitors or ladies to visit it.
Time to reach the top
It takes around 15 mins from the base village.
Minimum Duration
1 day.
Best time to visit the fort
Any time you can visit Vasai fort.
Water Availability
No, water is not available on the fort.
Accommodation Availability
No, shelter is not available on the fort.
Places to visit on the Vasai Fort
Ramparts, Bastions, Church, Vajreshwari Devi Temple.
Lets find How to reach to Vasai Fort
way from Pune to Vasai Fort
Pune to Vasai By Bus
From Pune there are ST (State Transport) buses / Volvo buses available to Thane. There are many buses regularly playing between Pune to Thane or Thane to Pune. From Thane there are buses available to Vasai station, from Vasai station there are ST (State Transport) buses or auto available, from station every min a bus leaves towards Vasai fort. The Vasai fort is around 10-12 kms from Vasai station.
Pune to Vasai By Train
From Pune junction there is train available to Thane, From Thane there are buses available to Vasai station, from Vasai station there are ST (State Transport) buses or auto available, from station every min a bus leaves towards Vasai fort. The Vasai fort is around 10-12 kms from Vasai station. View Train Time Table
Pune to Vasai By Road
Route of Pune to Vasai Fort
Pune – Chinchwad – Lonavala – Rasayani – Thane – Vasai Station – Vasai Fort.
Way from Mumbai to Vasai Fort
Mumbai to Vasai By Bus
From Thane there are buses available to Vasai station, from Vasai station there are ST (State Transport) buses or auto available, from station every min a bus leaves towards Vasai fort. The Vasai fort is around 10-12 kms from Vasai
Mumbai to Vasai By Train
From Kalyan there are local trains available to Thane, from Thane there are buses available to Vasai station, from Vasai station there are ST (State Transport) buses or auto available, from station every min a bus leaves towards Vasai fort. The Vasai fort is around 10-12 kms from Vasai station. View Train Time Table
Mumbai to Vasai By Road
Route of Mumbai to Vasai fort
Route of Mumbai to Vasai Fort – Mumbai – Kalyan – Thane – Vasai station – Vasai Fort.
Places to visit nearby the Vasai Fort
Gorai Beach
Gorai beach is a perfect and segregated beach. Nearby is the renowned Essel World Amusement park. The beach is available by intersection the Gorai rivulet by steamer. After crossing the brook the shoreline is only 4 kms away.
The closest station is Borivali and is likewise open from the street off Western express Highway by means of Bhayander. The most effective method to Reach? From Borivli stations go to Gorai khadi Then by steamer and afterward By Bus and From Bhayander Station By Bus.
Jivdani Temple
The most noteworthy point of interest in Virar is the Jivdani Sanctuary placed on the mountain ("Jivdani Doanger") unmistakable from the route station.
Numerous individuals of Vasai particularly – Mangayle, Koli and Bhandhari treat Javdani as their family goddess. The lovers furnish a proportional payback" "or gift/support by giving up goats and chickens.They likewise offer gold trimmings.
Fans accept that to come back to have "Navas" allowed they must climb the mountain and love the goddess however not furnish a proportional payback path as they climbed the mountain.
Fans accept that to come back to have "Navas" allowed they must climb the mountain and love the goddess however not furnish a proportional payback path as they climbed the mountain.
