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Maharashtra
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State Maharastra 
City Alibag
Nearby Airports Mumbai 
Distance from Airport 16Km/ 10  Miles
Railway Junctions Roha 
Local Languages Marathi/Hindi
Baseein Beach

Bassein Beach is situated in Bassein, which is somewhere around 50 to 60 km from the Mumbai city of Maharashtra. The splendid beach has, infact, become one of the major attractions of the town today. The beautiful fusion of natural beauty with historical and religious significance that Bassein town offers could never ever get complete without the splendid beach, which has been attracting tourists from far and wide.

The white sandy shore provided by the Baseein Beach is just perfect for lazing around or strolling aimlessly. The palm trees encircling the beach undoubtedly add to its scenic grandeur. Being located close to the Mumbai city of India, the beach has turned out to be one of the popular picnic spots for its residents. A day at the beach serves as the perfect way for them to forget the tensions of daily life and spend sometime with family.

Bassein used to be a place for ship-building in the beginning of the seventeenth century . it was here that the Marathas besieged the Portuguese in 1739                                                                    Bassein used to be a place for ship-building in the beginning of the seventeenth century . it was here that the Marathas besieged the Portuguese in 1739                                                          Many Buddhist relics were discovered here. Nalasopara is believed to have been Gautama Buddha's birthplace in a previous          life                                                                          To the north of Nalasopara is the Agar of Agashi and to the south the Agar of Bassein.
About an hour by bus from Bassein station are the Vajreshwari temple and Akloli hot springs.
Also easily accessible is Ganeshpuri with the Sadguru Nityanand Maharaj Samadhi Mandir, the Bhimeshwar temple and the other ashrams

There are several beautiful churches in Bassein, a reminder of the Portuguese presence.
 

 

 

 

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