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Vajreshwari is known for its hot springs, the temple of
Goddess Vajreshwari and the ashrams of Swami Muktananda and Swami
Nityanand. It is a famous health resort and also a spiritual centre. It is
mentioned in ancient Puran (holy book) as a place blessed by the footsteps
of Lord Rama and Lord Parshuram.
The hot springs stretching about 7-km in the bed of the river Tansa are
mainly situated at Akoli, Vajreshwari, Ganeshpuri and Satvalli. The
temperature of the water in the springs ranges from 43°C. to 49°C.
At the hot springs in Vajreshwari one can enjoy a hot spring bath in an
exclusive and closed bath called `Kothawalla Bath'. The hot water springs
are a must bathe for Vajreshwari Devi devotees. The springs have high
sulphur content and are believed to cure many skin ailments.
Air: Nearest airport is
Mumbai , 60-km away
from Vrajeshwari.
Rail: The nearest railway stations are Thane,
which is situated at a distance of 34-km on the central railway and Vasai
Road at a distance of 29-km on the western railway.
Road: State transport buses ply from Thane and Bassein (also known
as Vasai) to Vajreshwari. As these hot springs are famous weekend
gateways, special buses are available for tourists from Mumbai to
Vajreshwari on Sundays and holidays.
One has got plenty of options to stay at the hotels in Thane, Vasai and Mumbai .