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.