Thane district, Maharashtra, India

Places to visit near Vasind

Vasind is a town in Thane district, Maharashtra, India, home to about 16,970 people. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit — 17 temples, 11 forts & heritage, 18 waterfalls and 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Manas Mandir - Bhuvanbhanu Jain Temple Shatrunjay Tirtha (9 km), Shree Siddhivinayak Mandir (16 km) and Birla Temple (Ulhasnagar) (26 km).

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Vasind at a glance

Location
Thane district, Maharashtra, India
Population
about 16,970
Coordinates
19.4084° N, 73.2629° E
Places within 50 km
96 (21 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, 46 km
Railway station
Vasind (VSD), 1 km
Airport
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI), 64 km

Top places to visit near Vasind

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Vasind: 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 Vasind

43 temples within 100 km of Vasind. The closest is Manas Mandir (Shahapur) (9 km); the best-known is Shree Siddhivinayak Mandir (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Vasind

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vasind. The closest is Mahuli Fort (12 km); the best-known is Durgadi Fort (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Vasind

28 waterfalls within 100 km of Vasind. The closest is Bhatsa River Waterfall (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vasind

28 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vasind. The closest is Bhatsa Dam View Point (24 km); the best-known is Kala Talao (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vasind

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vasind. The closest is Kolivali Hill and Riverside (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vasind

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vasind. The closest is Tansa Wildlife Sanctury (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Vasind

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 78 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vasind
  2. 9 km Manas Mandir - Bhuvanbhanu Jain Temple Shatrunjay Tirtha · Jain temple, Thane
  3. 10 km Bhatsa River Waterfall · waterfall, Thane
  4. 15 km Shree Siddhivinayak Mandir · temple, Thane
  5. 11 km Birla Temple (Ulhasnagar) · temple, Thane
  6. 5 km Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Udyan · garden, Thane
  7. 28 km Back to Vasind

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How to reach Vasind

  • By train: Vasind (VSD) — about 1 km from the centre
  • By air: Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI), Navi Mumbai — about 64 km by road
  • By air: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), Mumbai — about 68 km by road
  • By road from Thane: about 46 km · directions
  • By road from Mumbai: about 68 km · directions
  • By road from Lonavala: about 93 km · directions

All places near Vasind by distance

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Vasind by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples1743Manas Mandir (Shahapur) (9 km)
Forts & heritage1132Mahuli Fort (12 km)
Waterfalls1828Bhatsa River Waterfall (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1328Bhatsa Dam View Point (24 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints723Kolivali Hill and Riverside (25 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens1222Tansa Wildlife Sanctury (16 km)
Other attractions018Saguna Baug (52 km)
Churches115St. John the Baptist Church (48 km)
Caves112Lonad Caves (21 km)
Mosques & dargahs310Diwanshah Dargah (32 km)
Treks49Mahuli Trek Small Dam (10 km)
Jain sites57Manas Mandir - Bhuvanbhanu Jain Temple Shatrunjay Tirtha (9 km)
Parks27Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Udyan (28 km)
Museums06Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum (82 km)
Beaches & coast13Gaimukh Beach (46 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves03Panju Island (55 km)
Buddhist sites12Buddha Bhumi Foundation (28 km)

Vasind: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Vasind?

Manas Mandir - Bhuvanbhanu Jain Temple Shatrunjay Tirtha (Jain temple, about 9 km), Shree Siddhivinayak Mandir (temple, about 16 km), Birla Temple (Ulhasnagar) (temple, about 26 km), Bhatsa River Waterfall (waterfall, about 1 km), Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Udyan (garden, about 28 km), Durgadi Fort (fort, about 30 km).

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

96 places on Spotwander: 17 temples, 11 forts & heritage, 18 waterfalls, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest temple to Vasind?

Manas Mandir (Shahapur), about 9 km by road; Aai Shri Ambika Mata Mandir, Gotheghar , Shahapur (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Vasind?

Mahuli Fort, about 12 km by road; Murbad Badlapur Barvi Dam Road (26 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Vasind?

Bhatsa River Waterfall, about 1 km by road; Bokadkada Waterfall (31 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Vasind?

Start in Vasind, visit Manas Mandir - Bhuvanbhanu Jain Temple Shatrunjay Tirtha, then Bhatsa River Waterfall, then Shree Siddhivinayak Mandir, then Birla Temple (Ulhasnagar), then Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Udyan, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Vasind?

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 Vasind?

By train: Vasind (VSD), about 1 km away. By air: Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI), about 64 km by road. By road: 46 km from Thane.

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