Gholvad is a village in Maharashtra, close to the state border with Gujarat. It is 144 km from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai. Gholvad is one of the unexplored sea beach destination close to Mumbai. When in Gholvad, one can find a …
Heritage buildings South Mumbai include many structures from the pre-independence era. The buildings have British and European influences. Most of the buildings are maintained well and are being used in day to day activities. …
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Konkan train travel is scenic. It has several tunnels along the way. Arabian Sea is on the west while Sahyadri mountains are on the eastern side. Picturesque villages, rice fields, streams and …
Kalamb is a clean and big beach. It is 6 km from Nallasopra West. The beach is not teeming with crowds as it is not a prominent tourist destination. During low tide, the sea …
Vasai Fort is a large fort overlooking Bassein Creek. It is also known as Bassein Fort and has a lot of history behind it. The fort is spread over 110 acres. The ramparts are in reasonably good condition. We can climb up the fort walls via staircases. Some old cannons can also be seen. There is a small Hanuman Temple, probably dating back to the times of Chimaji Appa, the Maratha general. Archeological Survey of India looks after the fort.
The Portuguese controlled the fort for two centuries. Vasai was their naval base and ship-building port. …