Belapur Fort, Belapur CBD
Belapur Fort is a fort near the township of Belapur in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The fort was built by the Siddis of Janjira. It was later conquered by the Portuguese, and then Marathas. In the early 19th century, the fort was captured by the British. After the British gained supremacy in the region, with the expansion of the Bombay Presidency, the strategic importance of the fort declined, and it fell into disuse.
History of Belapur FortBuilt in 1560–1570 by the Siddis, after they wrested control of the area from the Portuguese, it is located atop a hillock, near the mouth of the Panvel Creek. In 1682, the fort was recaptured by the Portuguese, who had managed to annex the regions controlled by the Siddis, near Belapur (at that time known as Shabaz).
In 1733, the Marathas, led by Chimaji Appa, wrested control of the fort from the Portuguese. He had made a vow that if it were to be successfully…
Navi Mumbai Attractions
Wonders Park, Nerul
Wonders Park, one of the best amusement parks in Mumbai, is a must-visit place that presents a variety of activities to people of all age groups. The main attraction of this place is the perfectly crafted miniature replica of the Seven Wonders of the World. The park features some of the best high-tech rides such as Ferris Wheel, and other fun elements like toy-train, amphitheater, life-sized chess board, and an artificial lake where you can spend a cheerful day while setting up a picnic.
Location: NerulCost: INR 35 (Above 12 years of age); INR 25 (Children between 5 and 12 years of age)Timings: 6 am to 12 noon and 3 pm to 9 pm (Closed on Mondays)Nearest railway station: Nerul railway station
Sagar Vihar Garden, Vashi
Sagar Vihar Garden, also known as Sarovar Vihar Garden or Veer Savarkar Udyan, is one of the famous attractions in Navi Mumbai and is always swarming with travelers. The garden has a diverse…
Kharghar – Facts
Kharghar is a village panchayat located in the Raigad district of Maharashtra state,India. The latitude 19.025908 and longitude 73.053895 are the geocoordinate of the Kharghar. Mumbai is the state capital for Kharghar village. It is located around 25.7 kilometer away from Kharghar.. The other nearest state capital from Kharghar is Hyderabad and its distance is 415.1 KM. The other surrouning state capitals are Daman 156.8 KM., Gandhinagar 477.3 KM., Hyderabad 600.9 KM.,
The surrounding nearby villages and its distance from Kharghar are Panvel 5.6 KM , Kalundre 9.5 KM , Posari , Apte , Khairwadi , Pisarve , Bhingar ,&nbs…
Owe Dam/Owe Lake
Owe Dam is located at Owe Camp, Owe Village Forest Area, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 410210. It is near the Owe Hills in Kharghar. Few people know that Owe Dam built on a serene water body nestled between the hills and is an isolated yet majestic picnic spot.
Owe Dam is safe to visit and is frequented by local families and nature lovers regularly.
Place: Owe Dam Locations: Owe Village Forest Area, Kharghar City: Navi Mumbai District: Raigad Taluka: Panvel Administrative authority: Panvel City Municipal Corporation Address: Owe Camp, Owe Village Forest Area, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 410210For those who are unaware and have heard the name “Owe” for the first time; Owe is a village in Owe Camp area, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai.
The Owe Dam lies in the interiors, towards the forest area of Kharghar (Owe) Hills near Gholwadi village, and is constructed on a holding point o…