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'''Vasai Creek''' is an [[estuary | '''Vasai Creek''', previously '''Bassein Creek''', is an [[estuary]] and one of the two main [[distributary|distributaries]] of the [[Ulhas River]], in [[Konkan division]] of Maharashtra, India. The Ulhas splits at the northeast corner of Salsette island into its two main distributaries, the other one being the [[Thane]] creek, both of which empty west into the [[Arabian Sea]] at the [[Bombay Harbour]]. | ||
The | The creek forms the northern boundary of [[Salsette island]] and separates the island from [[mainland]] of [[Konkan]], on which lie the twin cities of [[Vasai-Virar]]. The creek separates the northern most part from. | ||
To the south of the creek lies Bhayandar & to the north of the creek lies Naigaon. Two rail bridges pass through [[Panju Island]] | To the south of the creek lies [[Bhayandar railway station|Bhayandar]] suburb of [[Mumbai (Bombay)]] district& to the north of the creek lies [[Naigaon railway station|Naigaon]] in Vasai (Bassein). Two rail bridges pass through [[Panju Island]] which lies in between the satellite cities of Vasai-Virar and Mumbai (Bombay). The old railway crossing bridge was supposedly built in [[British Bombay]], and has been closed since it was declared too dangerous to cross. The two new bridges are functional and has 4 tracks, 2 on each bridge. The Bhayander side of the creek has a lot of outdoor activities and recreational areas which includes joggers park, playground, puja area and visarjan area for idol immersion on the east side. On the west side there are small garden benches. There are also small paths heading down into the [[sea]] where the waves can be watched hitting the shoreline. | ||
== Transport == | == Transport == | ||