Riwa Fort

Riwa Fort

Maharashtra, MumbaiDay hikes

Range

Nil

Altitude

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Difficulty

Easy

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About Riwa Fort

Riwa Fort: Built in 1672 AD by Britishers (Jerald Augier) after the 1672 Siddi of Janjira attack on Mumbai. Located on a small hill in Sion, Mumbai, it was part of a new chain of defense forts. Its purpose: monitor Mahim Creek trade and guard against threats from the Portuguese and Marathas in the north.

Best time to visit

All year round / Check local forecast

Places to See

The Bastion: Built with black rock, it's the fort's sole monument.

Journey & Transport

How to Reach

Go to Sion Station (Central Mumbai Railway). The fort's last monument (a bastion) is located inside the Ayurvedic Botanical Garden, on a small hill slope within the premises of the Government Ayurvedic College (a short walk from Sion East).

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