Palghar district, Maharashtra, India

Places to visit near Vada

Vada is a town in Palghar district, Maharashtra, India, home to about 15,474 people. Within 50 km by road there are 69 places to visit — 10 temples, 13 forts & heritage, 15 waterfalls and 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Vandri Lake (27 km), Shree Vajreshwari Yogini Devi Sansthan (28 km) and Manas Mandir - Bhuvanbhanu Jain Temple Shatrunjay Tirtha (32 km).

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Vada at a glance

Location
Palghar district, Maharashtra, India
Population
about 15,474
Coordinates
19.6535° N, 73.1481° E
Places within 50 km
69 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Thane, 64 km
Railway station
Atgaon (ATG), 31 km
Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), 87 km

Top places to visit near Vada

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Vada: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Vada

39 temples within 100 km of Vada. The closest is Khandeshwari Temple (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Vada

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vada. The closest is Kohoj Fort (21 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Kohoj Fort · fort · Palghar · ~21 km · Highly rated
  • Kaldurg Fort · fort · Palghar · ~44 km · Highly rated · Must-see
  • Mahuli Fort · fort · Thane · ~26 km · Highly rated
  • Takmak Fort · fort · Palghar · ~30 km · Highly rated
  • Harihar Fort · fort · Nashik · ~55 km · Highly rated · Must-see
  • Durgadi Fort · fort · Thane · ~57 km · Well liked · Must-see

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Waterfalls near Vada

29 waterfalls within 100 km of Vada. The closest is Ogda Waterfall (22 km); the best-known is Ashoka Waterfall (43 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vada

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vada. The closest is Sajan Dam (15 km); the best-known is Vandri Lake (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vada

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vada. The closest is Suryamal Sunset Point (29 km); the best-known is Jawhar Hill Station (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vada

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vada. The closest is Tansa WLS (19 km); the best-known is Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary (43 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Vada

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 182 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vada
  2. 38 km Jawhar Hill Station · hill, Palghar
  3. 56 km Vandri Lake · lake, Palghar
  4. 19 km Shree Vajreshwari Yogini Devi Sansthan · temple, Thane
  5. 35 km Manas Mandir - Bhuvanbhanu Jain Temple Shatrunjay Tirtha · Jain temple, Thane
  6. 33 km Khandeshwari Temple · temple, Palghar
  7. 1 km Back to Vada

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How to reach Vada

  • By train: Atgaon (ATG) — about 31 km from the centre
  • By air: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), Mumbai — about 87 km by road
  • By air: Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI), Navi Mumbai — about 94 km by road
  • By road from Thane: about 64 km · directions
  • By road from Mumbai: about 88 km · directions
  • By road from Nashik: about 97 km · directions

All places near Vada by distance

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Vada by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples1039Khandeshwari Temple (1 km)
Forts & heritage1337Kohoj Fort (21 km)
Waterfalls1529Ogda Waterfall (22 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1326Sajan Dam (15 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints423Suryamal Sunset Point (29 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens515Tansa WLS (19 km)
Churches015St. Michael's Church (57 km)
Other attractions111Hanuman Point (36 km)
Caves19Lonad Caves (47 km)
Beaches & coast08Kelwa Beach (55 km)
Treks27Mahuli Trek Pinnacle (27 km)
Jain sites34Shri Dharma Dham Nageshwar Parshvanath Sw. Jain Mandir (30 km)
Mosques & dargahs04Diwanshah Dargah (52 km)
Parks04Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Udyan (56 km)
Buddhist sites03Sopara Buddha Stupa Site (Ancient Buddhist Heritage) (57 km)
Museums12Jai Vilas Palace Jawhar Fort (36 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves12Maswan K.T. Weir (Surya River) (39 km)

Vada: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Vada?

Khandeshwari Temple (temple, about 1 km), Shree Vajreshwari Yogini Devi Sansthan (temple, about 28 km), Vandri Lake (lake, about 27 km), Manas Mandir - Bhuvanbhanu Jain Temple Shatrunjay Tirtha (Jain temple, about 32 km), Hanuman Point (attraction, about 36 km), Jawhar Hill Station (hill, about 38 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Vada?

69 places on Spotwander: 10 temples, 13 forts & heritage, 15 waterfalls, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest temple to Vada?

Khandeshwari Temple, about 1 km by road; Mini Vrindavan (24 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Vada?

Kohoj Fort, about 21 km by road; Mahuli Fort (26 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Vada?

Ogda Waterfall, about 22 km by road; Vandri Waterfall (26 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Vada?

Start in Vada, visit Jawhar Hill Station, then Vandri Lake, then Shree Vajreshwari Yogini Devi Sansthan, then Manas Mandir - Bhuvanbhanu Jain Temple Shatrunjay Tirtha, then Khandeshwari Temple, and drive back — about 182 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Vada?

October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Vada?

By train: Atgaon (ATG), about 31 km away. By air: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), about 87 km by road. By road: 64 km from Thane.

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