Vasai Fort

Vasai Fort is also known as Bassein Fort. It is situated about 48 km north of Mumbai just across the Ulhas River. The fort was built during Portuguese dynasty in 1535. There are approximately 7 churches in this fort. It has two gates – the westward land-gate and the eastward gate.

There are fields in the fort for growing grains and vegetables. There are three chapels inside the fort. Vasai Fort was established by the Portuguese as the headquarters of their Indian operations in 1534.

The complete form of the Portuguese name is "Fortaleza de São Sebastião de Baçaim" or the Fort of St. Sebastian of Vasai. The Vasai fort is a monument of national importance and is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India

To reach Vasai, one can take a train bound to Virar from Churchgate. Reaching the Vasai Fort takes about Half Hour from Vasai Station (West).

There are buses every half hour. Ticket costs you Rs.7.00 and you can get off at the last stop and walk around. Auto-Rickshaws are also available which can be hired from the western entrance to the Railway station but cost more per head and are unsafe in that they are usually congested. Auto Rickshaws are also available which can be hired from the main road outside the station but it would cost you around Rs.20.00 per head.

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