Ghodbunder Fort
Ghodbunder village, Mira Bhayandar, Thane district
If you are looking for a historic creek fort inside the Mumbai metro area, Ghodbunder Fort is a great choice. It stands in Mira Bhayandar guarding the old Ghodbunder port on the Ulhas waterway, and both the Portuguese and the Marathas held it over the centuries. The walk up from the village takes about 45 minutes, passing ruined halls and a bastion with a distinctive vertically sliding door. The creek views from the top are the reward. It is only about 43 km from Mumbai and best from November to February.
Why go
- Historic Portuguese-Maratha creek fort
- Distinctive vertically sliding bastion door
- Views over the Ulhas creek and old port route
Travel at a glance
How to reach
Reach Ghodbunder village on the Thane-Borivali route via Ghodbunder Road. The walk from the village to the fort takes about 45 minutes.
Things to carry
The entrance and masonry are damaged; avoid unstable walls and unguarded bastion edges, especially during rain, and leave before dark.
FAQs
Why is it called Ghodbunder?
The name links to the horse-shaped landform and the historic port here; ghoda means horse.
How long is the approach?
About 45 minutes from Ghodbunder village.
What is distinctive inside?
Ruined rooms, a hall, a bastion and an unusual door designed to slide vertically through wall slits.