Vasai-Virar

Vasai-Virar, formerly Bassein or Baçaim, is a city in the North Konkan region of Maharashtra. Previously a Portuguese colony, Vasai-Virar is known for its fort and scenic coastlines. It is often compared to and referred to as Mini Goa due to its resemblance to the sun and sand capital of India. Vasai-Virar is also blessed with beautiful churches which could be easily compared to the churches found in Goa for its architecture. Some of the churches are over 500 years old.

By train
The Western Line and the Vasai Road–Roha Line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway meet at. Other stations in Vasai-Virar include and, with Virar being the northern terminus of the Western Line.

Beaches

 * The list of popular beaches would be Suruchi Beach, Kalam Beach, Rangoan Beach, Bhuigaon Beach, Rajodi Beach, Arnala Beach etc. All the beaches are outlined with thick greenery and are a favourite picnic spot for all.

Eat
Bananas are the most famous in Vasai-Virar, and would be worth trying a few. They are as cheap as 5 to 10 cents

Chicken Bujing, is one of the famous dishes of Vasai (fried poha, fried potatoes, chicken with lots of ingredients in it).

Wada pav of Tungareshwar is a local fast food shop.

Indyal, Teprat and Sarpatal.

Drink
Coconut water is known as one of the best drinks and is all good for health wise too. Vasai-Virar has been covered with lots of coconut trees around it same as in Kerala. There are many restaurants & bars in Vasai like Blu Spice, Mambos, V lounge, Celebrity, Status, and Farmhouse where you can spend a good evening with your friends and enjoy delicious food. There are a couple of restaurants which are sea facing like Sea & Sand, Kinara etc. which are famous for their lip-smacking seafood.