Vasai historically known as Bassein. It is a historical suburban town in Palghar district, north of Mumbai in the Maharashtra state of India. It is located in Palghar district, 30 km north of Mumbai. The city is located on the north bank of Vasai Creek, part of the estuary of the Ulhas River. The Portuguese built Bassein Fort here to strengthen their naval superiority over the Arabian Sea. In the 18th century, the fort was taken over by the Maratha army.
Many Internationally hit songs including ‘Hymn for the weekend’ by British Band Coldplay has been shot here. The video has more than 500 million views on YouTube as of September 2016. Another Summer hit ‘Lean On’ by EDM group Major Lazer and DJ Snake was shot in Vasai in 2015. It has more than 1.6 billion views on YouTube.
Best Places in Vasai :
1) Tungareshwar Temple
2) Chinchoti Water Falls
3) Rangaon Beach
4) Bhuigaon Beach
5) Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
6) Chandika Devi Temple
7) Sargam waterpark
8) Chimaji Appa Cricket Ground For Kala Krida Event
9) Vasai Fort
10) Vajreshwari Temple
11) Kalam / Kalamb Beach
12) Rajodi Beach
13) Suruchi Beach / Suruchi Baug / Lover Beach / Suruchi Chowpatty
14) Hindu Samaj Mandir
15) Infant Jesus Church
16) Ayappa Temple
17) St Gonsalo Garcia Church
18) Our Lady Of Grace Cathedral
19) Siddh Hanuman Mandir
20) Aagashi Jain Mandir
21) Lodha Dham