Madh Fort (Varsova Fort)

Madh Fort (Varsova Fort)

Maharashtra, MumbaiDay hikes

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About Madh Fort (Varsova Fort)

Madh Fort (Varsova Fort): Built in 1600 by the Portuguese on Madh Island, north of Mumbai, between the island and Versova. It guarded Marve creek and served as a prison.

Best time to visit

All year round / Check local forecast

Places to See

Mumbai's best-preserved fort! Ramparts and bastions are intact. It's surrounded by land on three sides, facing the Arabian Sea on one side. Note: Managed by IAF, viewable only from the outside. Photography is NOT allowed. Access is via stairs through the bastion; the main entrance and the secret sea passage are closed. Slits for guns are visible in the walls.

Journey & Transport

How to Reach

Take BEST Bus 271 from Malad West. Walk to the back of the fort towards Killeshwar Temple. A path from the temple circles the fort!

Facilities

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