Vasai fort
Vasai is located seventy kilometers north of Bandra and is technically part of Thane district, but practically part of Mumbai. The Mumbai local train runs between Virar, the next stop after Vasai in the north, and Churchgate in the south. Fresh vegetables have been grown for about twenty years. 
Every morning, Vasifalham will take you to Mumbai. But now Vasai has moved from a quiet inn a few years ago to a bustling city. The ruins of a castle built by the Portuguese in 1590 can be found in this coastal town. Drive along the road to look at the history. 
This is a huge fort and we will start our tour at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus (also known as the Jesuit Church, but now known as Gonzalo Church among the locals), which was reconstructed by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). . . Unfortunately, the side walls (pasted) have completely lost their historical touch and the charm of antiquity. 
The churches inside the castle can still be recognized. It has facades typical of Portuguese churches of the 17th century. The far south has a well-preserved corrugated roof. 
The church inside the castle 
There are trees on almost every wall of the fort, the roots of which damage buildings. 
altar of a church 
bell tower 
Vasai was the main naval base and the Portuguese shipbuilding center. 
The remains of this sea fortress are fragments of the walls of a huge fortress, two gates, remains of houses and churches. There is a Hanuman temple inside the fort, and the priest who took care of the temple claimed that it had been around since the time of Chimaji Aba. 
The walls face the Vasai Gorge and are almost complete, although they are covered with weeds. Some watchtowers still stand, with safe stairs going up. 
Stairs lead to the tower. 
Toddler Tabers Behind one of the fort's walls is a small thatched dwelling of benefactors who sold punch palms. 
The castle is now a picnic spot for families and groups who want to spend the day together. There are no restaurants nearby, so please bring your own food and drinks. Got a map to help you get there Show larger map
Every morning, Vasifalham will take you to Mumbai. But now Vasai has moved from a quiet inn a few years ago to a bustling city. The ruins of a castle built by the Portuguese in 1590 can be found in this coastal town. Drive along the road to look at the history. 
This is a huge fort and we will start our tour at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus (also known as the Jesuit Church, but now known as Gonzalo Church among the locals), which was reconstructed by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). . . Unfortunately, the side walls (pasted) have completely lost their historical touch and the charm of antiquity. 
The churches inside the castle can still be recognized. It has facades typical of Portuguese churches of the 17th century. The far south has a well-preserved corrugated roof. 
barrel vaulted roof
The church inside the castle
There are trees on almost every wall of the fort, the roots of which damage buildings. 
Trees on the walls
The village is located within the settlement. 
The locals in their typical clothes.
In the past, the castle protected the province of Bassin and had a population of about 60 thousand.
The locals in their typical clothes.
altar of a church 
bell tower
Vasai was the main naval base and the Portuguese shipbuilding center. 
One of the entrances to the castle.
The Portuguese settled here because they were smart enough to realize the basin's importance as a strategic location on the west coast. 
View from the axes
In the 18th century, the fort was attacked by the Maratha army led by Baji Rao Peshwa and fell on May 16, 1739 after a three-year campaign and desperate resistance from the Portuguese. They left the basin on May 23, 1739. After 205 years of continuous Portuguese rule, the basin gradually fell into disrepair, and neighboring British Bombay began to play an important role in trade and commerce. 
The remains of this sea fortress are fragments of the walls of a huge fortress, two gates, remains of houses and churches. There is a Hanuman temple inside the fort, and the priest who took care of the temple claimed that it had been around since the time of Chimaji Aba. 
The walls face the Vasai Gorge and are almost complete, although they are covered with weeds. Some watchtowers still stand, with safe stairs going up.
Stairs lead to the tower.
Toddler Tabers
The castle is now a picnic spot for families and groups who want to spend the day together. There are no restaurants nearby, so please bring your own food and drinks. Got a map to help you get there Show larger map
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