29 km from the centre

Fort Vasai

Fort Vasai (Vasai killa in Marathi, Fort Vasai or Fort Bassein in English) is a ruined fort in the city of Vasai (Bassein), Konkan Division, Maharashtra, India. The structure was formally christened as Fortaleza de San Sebastião (Fort of St Sebastian) in the Indo-Portuguese era & was the second-most important centre after Velha Goa, in Portuguese India until 1739 AD.

The fort is a monument of national importance and is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India. The fort and the town are accessible via the Vasai Railway Station which itself is in the city of Vasai-Virar, and lies to the immediate north of the city of Mumbai (Bombay).

Other sights nearby

See all sights →

Global Vipassana Pagoda

18.5 km from the centre

The Global Vipassana Pagoda is a meditation dome hall with a capacity to seat around 8,000 Vipassana

Sanjay Gandhi National Park

19.8 km from the centre

Sanjay Gandhi National Park is a 103.84 km2 (40.09 sq mi) national park in Mumbai, Maharashtra, with its

Kanheri Caves

15 km from the centre

The Kanheri Caves (Kānherī-guhā [kaːnʱeɾiː ɡuɦaː]) are a group of caves and rock-cut monuments, cut into