Madh Fort (Varsova Fort)
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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
- StayNot Available
- FoodBYOF
- WaterWater Available