1. Vasai fort
2. National park
3. Vandri lake
4. Tungareshwar
5. Arnala beach
6. Bhuigaon beach
7. Marine drive
8. Sanaya/ anand dhaba
9. Jivdani temple
10. Madhuban (shoot place)
1. Vasai Fort
Fort Bassein, also known as the Vasai Fort or Fort Baçaim, is a large fort in the town of Vasai in the Palghar district of Maharashtra state in the Konkan Division in India. The name "Bassein" is the English version of the Portuguese "Baçaim" (with the "ç" spoken as "s" and with the "m" silent), itself a version of an apparently native name that may have a connection to the Vasa Konkani tribals of the North Konkan region, extending from Mumbai into "South Gujarat". The Marathi name of the place is Vasai.
The full form of the Portuguese name is "Fortaleza de São Sebastião de Baçaím" or the Fort of St. Sebastian of Vasai. The fort is a monument of national importance and is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.[2]
The fort and the town are accessible via the Vasai Road railway station which itself is in Navghar-Manikpur, a part of the city of Vasai-Virar, and lies to the immediate north of the city of Mumbai and Mira Road in Bhayandar. The Vasai Road railway station is on the Western Railway line (formerly the Mumbai, Baroda and Central India Railway) in the direction of the Virar railway station.
The Greek merchant Cosma Indicopleustes is known to have visited the areas around Bassein in the 6th century and the Chinese traveller Xuanzang later on June or July 640. According to historian José Gerson da Cunha, during this time, Bassein and its surrounding areas appeared to have been ruled by the Chalukya dynasty of Karnataka.Until the 11th century, several Arabian geographers had mentioned references to towns nearby Bassein, like Thana and Sopara, but no references had been made to Bassein. Bassein was later ruled by the Silhara dynasty of Konkan and eventually passed to the Seuna dynasty. It was head of district under the Seuna (1184-1318). Later being conquered by the Gujarat Sultanate, a few years later Barbosa (1514) described it under the name Baxay (pronounced Basai) as a town with a good seaport belonging to the king of Gujarat.
2. National Park
Sanjay Gandhi National Park is an 87 km2 (34 sq mi) protected area near Mumbai in Maharashtra State in India. It was formerly known as Borivali National Park. It is notable as one of the major national parks existing within a metropolis limit and is one of the most visited parks in the world.
The rich flora and fauna of Sanjay Gandhi National Park attracts more than 2 million visitors every year. Tourists also enjoy visiting the 2400-year-old Kanheri caves sculpted out of the rocky cliffs which lie within the park.
The Sanjay Gandhi National Park area has a long written history dating back to the 4th century BCE. In ancient India, Sopara and Kalyan were two ports in the vicinity that traded with ancient civilisations such as Greece and Mesopotamia. The 45 km (28 mi) land route between these two ports was partially through this forest.
The Kanheri Caves in the centre of the park were an important Buddhist learning centre and pilgrimage site sculpted by Buddhist monks between the 9th and the 1st centuries BCE. They were chiselled out of a massive basaltic rock outcropping.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (formerly Bombay Municipal Corporation) acquired the catchment areas of the Tulsi and Vihar lakes, and also added the land from the government dairy of Aarey under protection. The Krishnagiri National Park was established under the Bombay National Park Act in 1942. At that time the area of the park was only 20.26 km2 (7.82 sq mi). The dairy development board began operations near Krishnagiri National Park in 1954, but outside the area of the park. In 1969, 2076 hectares of land of the Aarey Milk Scheme (now known as Aarey Milk Colony) was transferred to the forest department. However, this area was not notified as reserved or protected forests. In 1976, an area of 68.27 km2 was officially designated as Borivali National Park.
3. Vandri lake
“Vandri lake is a monsoon blessing to many as this one location seems to be an ideal one day picnic spot and a superb location for overnight camping inside woods (Dense Forest area).
Vandri is much near to Vasai Virar location and attractions like Dam, Waterfalls and Camping makes it a perfect monsoon destination for bikers, cyclists and family friends too..”
Trust me, Vandri lake is huge and not much found in Wiki so can be said as less explored. Compare it with any other lakes inside Mumbai or just check the map, A huge blue zone around the greenery is what can be seen. Its an isolated lake deep inside mountains terrain, about 5 Km deep from National Highway 48.
Lakes
Vandri Lake – Waterfall | Dam | Camping and More
August 20, 2018 Deven Jadav 4 Comments
“Vandri lake is a monsoon blessing to many as this one location seems to be an ideal one day picnic spot and a superb location for overnight camping inside woods (Dense Forest area).
Vandri is much near to Vasai Virar location and attractions like Dam, Waterfalls and Camping makes it a perfect monsoon destination for bikers, cyclists and family friends too..”
Vandri Lake
Vandri Lake Waterfall
Madpan View Point
The worst off mood setter at any beautiful attractions is the garbage.
The Lake
Trust me, Vandri lake is huge and not much found in Wiki so can be said as less explored. Compare it with any other lakes inside Mumbai or just check the map, A huge blue zone around the greenery is what can be seen. Its an isolated lake deep inside mountains terrain, about 5 Km deep from National Highway 48.
This place is often frequented by locals, bikers and group of cyclists too. Most talks about the Sunrise attraction which is of course very beautiful when you are standing near a waterfall, Over looking the dam towards the mountains from where Sun rises slowly giving reflections to lake water and surroundings.
An important point to be noted here is that outsiders (Non Local Villagers) are allowed post 7:00 Am inside the lake & dam area for safety and security of everyone since the place is isolated and serene.
4. Tungareshwar
Quiet and relaxing Place, as Tungareshwar is best in Rainy Season for its Waterfall, this place is crowded during Weekend.
Best place for adventures people..if you really wants to enjoy visit this place in the month of July or August, so you can enjoy the water fall It is advisable to visit this place with the group of minimum 4 peopl...
We visited in march 2016 and started early in the morning by car and reached the temple through rough roads.Most of the people visit this temple of lord shiva during shivratri festival in march or in month of shravan
Excellent place for experiencing the beauty & calmness of nature and the temple of lord Shiva on the top of the mountain
4. Arnala beach
Arnala beach is situated approximately 9 Kms from Virar train station.Auto-rickshaws and local buses are available from "Vira(West) close proximity to the railway station.Board the bus from Virar Station(West) and get down at the last stop which is just walking distance from Arnala beach. The main beach garden has a beautiful coconut groove garden which has a few restaurants. In Arnala village there are a few beach resort hotels that offer swimming pool facilities and cottages on rentals which definitely suit the romancing couples or family get-together's.Spotted very prominent advertisements by "Alexson Resort Hotel" stating that for just Rs 300 package booking for the day they were providing breakfast,lunch and music along with a swimming pool ! Excellent and no wonder the beach was almost empty during my visit on Friday the 13th of May 2016!.There was a lone "Bhelpuriwalla" and a "Golawalla" in the Coconut groove garden and two large permanent Dhabba's serving food and snacks.Arnala beach has black mud and the waves were powerful.Swimming at high tides is dangerous and numerous droning cases have occured on this beach.Camel rides along the beach is a common leisure for tourists.
6. Bhuigaon beach.
A beach is a landform alongside a body of water which consists of loose particles. The particles composing a beach are typically made from rock, such as sand, gravel, shingle, pebbles. The particles can also be biological in origin, such as mollusc shells or coralline algae.
Some beaches have man-made infrastructure, such as lifeguard posts, changing rooms, showers, shacks and bars. They may also have hospitality venues (such as resorts, camps, hotels, and restaurants) nearby. Wild beaches, also known as undeveloped or undiscovered beaches, are not developed in this manner. Wild beaches can be appreciated for their untouched beauty and preserved nature.
Beaches typically occur in areas along the coast where wave or current action deposits and reworks sediments.
I actually visited in the month of January. I aboarded morning diva- vasai train around 5:30 from kopar station. From Vasai we had to wait half hour for bus. From the last stop 10-15 min walk for beach. The beach is not at all interesting. Dirty place but for birding it was bit successful for me as an amateur i found 3_4 lifer
AND main point this place is best for photographers
phogrphers just love this place for there pre-weddind, post wedding, portrait shoots and many more.
7. Marine drive
Marine Drive is a 3.6-kilometre-long road in South Mumbai in the city of Mumbai, India. The road was constructed by late philanthropist Bhagojisheth Keer and Pallonji Mistry. It is a 'C'-shaped six-lane concrete road along the coast of a natural bay. The road links Nariman Point to Babulnath and Malabar Hill. Marine Drive is situated on reclaimed land facing west-south-west. A promenade lies parallel to this road. Marine Drive is also known as the Queen's Necklace because, when viewed at night from an elevated point anywhere along the drive, the street lights resemble a string of pearls in a necklace.
8. Sanaya dhaba/ anand dhaba
Dhaba or Punjabi dhaba is a roadside restaurant in the Indian subcontinent. They are on highways, generally serve local cuisine, and also serve as truck stops.[1] They are most commonly found next to petrol stations, and most are open 24 hours a day. Since many Indian and Pakistani truck drivers are of Punjabi descent, and Punjabi food and music are popular throughout India & Pakistan, the word dhaba has come to represent any restaurant that serves Punjabi food, especially the heavily spiced and fried Punjabi fare preferred by many truck drivers.
Dhaba roadside eateries are a common feature on Punjab's national and state highways. Earlier frequented only by truck drivers, today eating at a dhaba—urban or roadside—is a trend. Thus, Punjabi dhaba has become a part of the culture of the Punjabi people.
It is said that "The dhaba moves wherever a Punjabi goes." The first Punjabi dhaba was probably established soon after the linking of the cities of India by highways (national, state and village roads). Though no records can be cited as to the first Punjabi dhaba, it can reasonably be assumed that such restaurants first flourished along the Grand Trunk Road which ran from Peshawar in the Punjab (now in Pakistan) through Amritsar and Delhi to Calcutta.
There is now a large network of the Punjabi emigrant community worldwide, and many Punjabis have opened dhabas in far lands (such as at service stations on the Trans-Canada Highway network). One joke goes that even if one were to visit the Moon, one might find a Punjabi dhaba.[3]
Dhabas were characterized by mud structures and cots to sit upon (charpai) while eating. A wooden plank would be placed across the width of the cot on which to place the dishes. With time, the cots were replaced by tables. The food is typically inexpensive and has a 'homemade' feel to it.
9. Jivdani temple
Jivdani Mata is a Hindu Goddess. The main temple of the goddess is situated atop a hill, in Virar, Maharashtra, India.
The temple is on the hill, almost 1500 ft from the sea-level. The Goddess rests in a temple situated about 1250 steps above the ground on a hill that forms a part of the Satpura Range in Virar, a northern Mumbai suburb, about 60 km away from Mumbai. The hill offers a very picturesque view of Virar and its vicinity. During the nine days of the Navratri festival many followers visit the shrine, and devotees also tend to visit on Tuesdays and Sundays.
The name Virar comes from Eka-viraa. Just as Tunga Parvat becomes "Tunga-ar", similarly "Vira" becomes "Vira-ar".There is a huge temple of Eka-vira Devi on the banks of Vaitarna River at the foot hills of Tunga Parvat, (this is now totally broken by the continuous raids of Mohamedeans and Portuguese in last 400 years), where people used to conclude their "Shurpaaraka Yatra", as described in the Puranas and local legends. There is a huge tank here dedicated to Eka veera Devi called "Viraar Tirtha", i.e. "Eka- Viraa Tirtha". Even today, on the west banks of Viraar Tirtha, one finds a carved stone about three feet long and nine inches broad. Below that is a group of female figures of the Yoginis of Ekaveera Devi. Nearby one can find a stone with a roughly cut cow and calf (Savatsa Dhenu), a symbol of Govardhana Math which symbolizes eternity or Moksha.
Moving ahead near the foot of a knoll of rock are two cow’s feet (Go-Paad) roughly cut in rock. The legendary story of Jivdani Devi is as follows: During their forest journey, Pandavas came to Shurparaka. They visited the holy temple of Vimaleshwar consecrated by Lord Parashuram and on their journey to Prabhas halted on the banks of Vaitarni river. There they worshipped the Bhagavati Ekaveera on the banks of Viraar Tirtha and seeing the serenity and lofty nature decided to carve caves in the nearby mountains. They did so on the hills nearby and installed and worshipped the Yoga Linga of Ekaveera devi in one of the caves. They called her Bhagavati Jeevadhani (That is Goddess, who is the real wealth of life). Doing so Pandavas also made a set of small caves now known as "Pandav Dongri" about a mile from Shirgaon for the hermits. Many yogis used to stay in Pandav Dongri and have darshan of Jeevdhani Devi.
10. Madhuban (shooting place)
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